Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/13/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (139) 139 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 Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 206639 1 206639 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206640 1 206640 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation, 98 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 206637 1 206637 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206638 1 206638 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206636 1 206636 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206589 1 206589 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on August 28, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206592 1 206592 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on August 30, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206593 1 206593 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 11, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206590 1 206590 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 12, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206591 1 206591 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on September 6, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206569 1 206569 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206570 1 206570 Grant of Location Submitted by LIghtower Fiber Networks to install 252 feet of conduit from Manhole 5A in New Washington St southerly in Cobble Hill Rd to a point of pickup at 32 Cobble Hill Rd. (Interim approval granted.) Approved   Action details Not available 206571 1 206571 Grant of Location Submitted by LIghtower Fiber Networks to install 274 feet of conduit from Manhole 8653 in Somerville Ave southerly in Merriam Ave to a new Handhole at the intersection of Merriam Ave and Merriam St, then continuing with 38 feet of conduit to a point of pickup at 35 Charlestown Rd. (Interim approval granted.) Approved   Action details Not available 206572 1 206572 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 66 feet of conduit in Highland Ave from Manhole 14703 to a point of pickup at 117 Highland Ave. (Interim approval granted.) Approved   Action details Not available 206573 1 206573 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 57 feet of conduit in Thorpe St from Manhole 334/2 to a point of pickup at 18 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206574 1 206574 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 33 feet of conduit in Medford St from Manhole 4781 to a point of pickup at 44 Medford St, and 38 feet of conduit in Ward St from 44 Medford St to a point of pickup at 46 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 206575 1 206575 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206618 1 206618 Public Event Public Event License, Tufts Housing League Community Block Party, Powderhouse Park, Sep 16, 4-7:30PM (raindate Sep 23). Approved   Action details Not available 206619 1 206619 Public Event Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl, Broadway from Kensington Ave to Lincoln St, Sep 18, 9AM-11PM (raindate Sep 19). Approved   Action details Not available 206620 1 206620 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Overcoming Addiction Vigil, Trum Field Bandstand Sidewalk, Sep 21, 4-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206621 1 206621 Public Event Public Event License, Puritan Rd Block Party, from Temple Rd to Ten Hills Rd, Sep 22, 12:30-5PM (raindate Sep 23). Approved   Action details Not available 206622 1 206622 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council MUM Dance Party, ArtFarm, Sep 22, 4PM-2AM. Approved   Action details Not available 206623 1 206623 Public Event Public Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, from Medford St to Vernon St, Sep 23, 11AM-8:30PM (raindate Sep 22). Approved   Action details Not available 206624 1 206624 Public Event Public Event License, Highland Rd Block Party, from Morrison Ave to Kidder Ave, Sep 23, 2-9PM (raindate Sep 30). Approved   Action details Not available 206625 1 206625 Public Event Public Event License, Waldo Ave/Dimick St/Marion St Block Party, Waldo Ave and Dimick St from Calvin St to Marion St, with the Dimick/Marion intersection, Sep 29, 7AM-6PM (raindate Sep 30). Approved   Action details Not available 206626 1 206626 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Sep 29, 1-8:30PM (raindate Sep 30). Approved   Action details Not available 206627 1 206627 Public Event Public Event License, Redbones Oktoberfest, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Sep 30, 7AM-7PM (raindate Oct 14). Approved   Action details Not available 206628 1 206628 Public Event Public Event License, Thorndike St Block Party, Sep 30, 2-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206629 1 206629 Public Event Public Event License, Women's Commission Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Statue Park, Oct 3, 2-8:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206630 1 206630 Public Event Public Event License, Wade Ct Block Party, Oct 6, Noon-8PM (raindate Oct 7). Approved   Action details Not available 206631 1 206631 Public Event Public Event License, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and 5K Race, Mystic River Reservation, Oct 20, 8AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206632 1 206632 Public Event Public Event License, Veterans' Memorial Parade, Highland Ave from Walnut St to Holland St to Broadway with adjacent streets, Nov 4, 8AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206633 1 206633 License New Drainlayer's License, Manet Contracting. (Interim approval granted.) Approved   Action details Not available 206634 1 206634 License New Drainlayer's License, JR and Sons Construction. (Interim approval granted.) Approved   Action details Not available 206635 1 206635 License Renewing Garage License, Auto Mechanic Souza, 308 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 206641 1 206641 Public Communication Matthew Pakos submitting comments re: Grant of Location application submitted by Eversource to re-locate a pole on Banks St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206658 1 206658 Public Communication Tori Antonino submitting comments re: #206504, to establish a Sr. Urban Forestry & Landscape Planner position. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206657 1 206657 Public Communication Ananda Lowe submitting comments re: #206285, proposed zoning for adult use marijana establishments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206567 1 206567 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206568 1 206568 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 12, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206653 2 206653 Mayor's Communication Proclaiming the 2nd Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206588 2 206588 Communication In her capacity as President, Rescheduling this Board's 2nd regular meeting in October to Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 7PM, in order to accommodate the early voting that will be occurring in the Aldermanic Chambers on Thursday, October 25. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206645 2 206645 Resolution That the Administration use permitting and community benefits revenue for future Assembly Row developments to address pollution mitigation along I-93. Approved   Action details Not available 206646 2 206646 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services coordinate with Mass DOT to address rodent issues along the GLX, particularly along Gilman Street, and update the Ward 1 Alderman on progress. Approved   Action details Not available 206647 2 206647 Order That the Director of Parks and Recreation express to DCR the importance of keeping public pools and water fountains open later in the season due to climate change. Approved   Action details Not available 206648 2 206648 Order That the Director of SPCD install a blinking STOP sign on the corner of Aldrich and Gilman Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 206649 2 206649 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at the corner of Gilman and Aldrich Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 206650 2 206650 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO LEFT TURN sign by the rotary next to the Burger Dive in Assembly Row. Approved   Action details Not available 206594 2 206594 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a document for review by this Board's Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works in preparation for filing a complaint regarding the removal of trees along Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206661 2 206661 Order That the City Arborist advise whether the discovery of an Emerald Ash Borer in the city will result in any changes to the plan for monitoring/non-removal of Ash trees and, advise the Ward 6 Alderman on the status of the remaining Ash trees on Willow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 206662 2 206662 Order That the Tree Warden and the City Arborist replace the small dead trees on Day Street and Grove Street adjacent to the public parking lots. Approved   Action details Not available 206663 2 206663 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the overgrowth at the base of the tree at 370 Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 206664 2 206664 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken street light at the corner of Highland Avenue and West Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206665 2 206665 Resolution That the Mayor advise the Ward 6 Alderman on near term plans for overdue maintenance in Davis Square and longer term plans for major infrastructure and public realm improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 206666 2 206666 Resolution That the Administration adopt a holistic urban development approach, following the Cuidad Dulce (Sweet City) model, that attends to all members of the community, especially marginalized populations, both human and nature. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 206659 2 206659 Communication Advising that the Legislative Matters Committee will take up at the September 20 Committee of the Whole meeting the Administration’s proposed Condominium Conversion Ordinance and proposed Adult Use Marijuana Establishments Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206667 2 206667 Order That the Director of Engineering inspect Russell Road at the corner of Ware Street for repeated sink holes. Approved   Action details Not available 206668 2 206668 Order That the Chief of Police monitor illegal left turns onto Raymond Avenue from Curtis Street during drop-off and pick-up times at the West Somerville Neighborhood School. Approved   Action details Not available 206669 2 206669 Order That the Chief of Police, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD monitor traffic speeds on North Street, High Street, Fairfax Street, Sterling Street, Gordon Street and Woods Avenue, and suggest traffic calming measures. (3rd request) Approved   Action details Not available 206670 2 206670 Order That the Chief of Police cite motorists traveling in the wrong direction on Clarendon Avenue and Victoria Street from Woodstock Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206671 2 206671 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install additional pedestrian safety measures at the intersection of Holland Street and Cameron Avenue. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 206672 2 206672 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the implementation of neighborhood safety zones. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 206673 2 206673 Resolution That this Board and Mayor honor the lasting memory of those who serve our country, and condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the desecration or disrespect of monuments or memorials recognizing their memory, service and sacrifice. Approved   Action details Not available 206643 2 206643 Resolution That the Administration report on how the port-a-potty pilot went this summer, whether or not it can be expanded, and how residents should notify the city if port-a-potties need cleaning. Approved   Action details Not available 206642 2 206642 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation explain how DPW develops maintenance plans, staffing, and budgets for new parks, especially parks that have significant landscaped areas or new types of play equipment, benches, or other features. Approved   Action details Not available 206644 2 206644 Order That 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. Approved   Action details Not available 206581 2 206581 Home Rule Petition Increasing the membership of the Redevelopment Authority from 5 to 7, with one new member an Alderman appointed by the President, and the other new member appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by this Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206582 2 206582 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Board the number of times the Chief has sent a notice to landlords whose tenants have violated the provisions of Ordinance 9-97, and whether such a notice was sent to the owner of 38 Chetwynd Road for the incident on September 1, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206583 2 206583 Order That this Board amend the Rules of the Board as noted in the attached list. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206578 2 206578 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on whether the City plans to plant trees by the fence at the north edge of Junction Park to replace the nearby trees lost when they were cut down recently for the GLX project. Approved   Action details Not available 206584 2 206584 Resolution That the Administration explain to this Board why the new textile recycling contract was not subject to the city's Living Wage ordinance, and inform this Board when that contract will be re-negotiated. Approved   Action details Not available 206576 2 206576 Resolution Supporting the "Yes on 3 Coalition" and re-affirming this Board's commitment to equal protection under the laws for all people. Approved   Action details Not available 206585 2 206585 Resolution That the Administration share a more comprehensive set of goals related to air quality based on CAFEH study results, when or if available. Approved   Action details Not available 206586 2 206586 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide information on challenges with recycling items that go into recycling bins in parks and on streets. Approved   Action details Not available 206587 2 206587 Order Thanking the Department of Public Works, the Superintendent of Schools Office, and the Office of Sustainability and the Environment for implementing a pilot composting and recycling program in the Public School cafeterias. Approved   Action details Not available 206579 2 206579 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install 2 CAUTION: CHILDREN CROSSING signs on both sides of Lowell Street around 294 Lowell Street to accommodate the daycare center there. Approved   Action details Not available 206580 2 206580 Order That the Director of SPCD install a crosswalk on Lowell Street at the Wilton Street bumpouts, as there is no crosswalk on Lowell Street between Magoun Square and the bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 206577 2 206577 Order That the Director of SPCD explain to this Board why not a single tree was spared when they were cut along the commuter rail line, including trees far from the tracks, and what the GLX Team’s plans are to replant trees to prevent erosion on the hills. Approved   Action details Not available 206487 3 206487 Resolution That the Administration discuss with this Board a plan to create a permanent space for the Groundworks Somerville program, currently known as the South Street Farm, which is planned for displacement. Approved   Action details Not available 206600 3 206600 Communication Requesting the appointment of David Stiltner to the position of Fire Captain. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206601 3 206601 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jay McKenzie to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206602 3 206602 Communication Requesting the appointment of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206603 3 206603 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206604 3 206604 Communication Requesting the appointment of Marika DuVal to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206605 3 206605 Communication Requesting the appointment of Aaron Smith to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206606 3 206606 Communication Requesting the appointment of Courtney Coulombe to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206607 3 206607 Communication Requesting the appointment of Erik Corricelli to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206608 3 206608 Communication Requesting the appointment of Melissa Dooley to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206599 3 206599 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of an in-kind gift of event space from Remnant Brewing to hold an appreciation event for the City's unpaid board and commission members. Approved   Action details Not available 206610 3 206610 Communication Requesting the appointment of Stephanie Galaitsi to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206609 3 206609 Communication Requesting the appointment of Richard Scanlon to the Board of Assessors. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206611 3 206611 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206615 3 206615 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted at the 6/14/18 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206656 3 206656 Mayor's Request City Solicitor responding to #206394 re: a home rule petition to change the Board of Aldermen to a City Council. Approved   Action details Not available 206616 3 206616 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted at the 6/28/18 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206617 3 206617 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted at the 7/12/18 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206612 3 206612 Ordinance City Solicitor responding to #206046 re: an ordinance for the registration and maintenance of vacant commercial and industrial buildings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206614 3 206614 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #205377 re: establishing preference for women and minority owned businesses in granting liquor licenses. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206384 3 206384 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the status of the Urban Forestry Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 206652 3 206652 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 7-46(c) re: residency of Fair Housing Commission members. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 206655 3 206655 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor responding to #205801 with an Ordinance to provide voter registration accessibility. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 206660 3 206660 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor responding to #203822 re: regulating the length of real property license agreements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206651 3 206651 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $154,050 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Central Hill Campus Plan. Approved   Action details Not available 206654 3 206654 Ordinance City Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinance 8-69 re: defining holidays with respect to junk collection. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206613 3 206613 Ordinance City Solicitor submitting an ordinance to require the registration of short term rental properties. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206394 4 206394 Order That the City Solicitor provide update this Board on drafting a home rule petition to change the name Alderman to City Councilor. Work completed   Action details Not available 205801 4 205801 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to require voter registration forms to be displayed and available at Libraries, Public Schools, and the Traffic and Parking Department, and to allow high school students to arrive late to school on any election day if they present proof of voting. Work completed   Action details Not available 206021 4 206021 Order That the City Solicitor draft an amendment to Ordinance 7-46(c) so the non-profit representative on the Fair Housing Commission has to work, but not necessarily reside, in Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 206598 4 206598 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of an $8,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operational support. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206596 4 206596 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $17,805.91 from the Union Square Stabilization Fund for legal services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206597 4 206597 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $37,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council regrant program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202313 4 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. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202401 4 202401 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to regulate car rental businesses. Work completed   Action details Not available 203218 4 203218 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether the city can ban gay conversion therapy and if it can, prepare a draft ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 203822 4 203822 Order That this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters draft appropriate language to require this Board's approval of certain licenses entered into by the City for a term of more than 3 years. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 205464 4 205464 Ordinance That the Ordinances be amended to provide fines for violating Ordinance 9-116 Subsection 3 (Construction) of $100 for first offense and $300 for each subsequent offense as described within. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 205499 4 205499 Resolution That the Administration provide a written response to the petition in #204944 for an accounting of street trees removed from Beacon Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 206595 4 206595 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,007,566 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for the renovation and restoration of Prospect Hill Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206504 5 206504 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $61,691 to the SPCD Transportation & Infrastructure Salaries Account, to establish the Sr. Urban Forestry & Landscape Planner position. Approved   Action details Not available 206505 5 206505 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $47,175 to the Health & Human Services Salaries Account to establish the position of Environmental Health Liaison. Approved   Action details Not available 206503 5 206503 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $241,390 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the construction of the Nibble Kitchen. Approved   Action details Not available 200625 5 200625 Order That the City Solicitor review the recently approved Home Rule Petitions for Natick and Framingham re: double pole removals and utility company fines, and report back to this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 206327 5 206327 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for tree planting. Approved   Action details Not available 206372 5 206372 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $180,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Central Hill Campus Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206328 5 206328 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $35,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Nibble kitchen equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 206507 6 206507 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $34,185 using available funds in the DPW Snow Account for snow removal services. Approved   Action details Not available 206506 6 206506 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $10,700 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Professional Services Account for Central Hill Campus planning services. Approved   Action details Not available 205225 6 205225 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Pooja Phaltankar as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 205224 6 205224 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Elaine Severino to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 204649 6 204649 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Nancy Busnach to the Redevelopment Authority. Not approved   Action details Not available 204652 6 204652 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Joseph Favaloro to the Planning Board. Not approved   Action details Not available 204654 6 204654 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Richard Rossetti to the Zoning Board of Appeals Withdrawn   Action details Not available 204655 6 204655 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of C. Anne Brockelman as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 204886 7 204886 Order That the City Solicitor and the City Arborist clarify the ordinance requiring tree removal for a new driveway or other construction project. Work completed   Action details Not available 204582 7 204582 Communication Director of Parks & Recreation and City Solicitor responding to #204160, #203889, and #203733 re: nonprofit soccer and football organizations' use of Dilboy Field. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 205492 7 205492 Order That the Director of SPCD prepare a report analyzing why the current 20% affordable housing requirement, the $10.00 per sq ft linkage fee, and other city initiatives are not sufficient to meet the affordable housing needs of the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 205789 7 205789 Officer's Communication Housing Programs Coordinator submitting a summary of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund FY18 activity. Work completed   Action details Not available 206502 7 206502 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $272,795.10 from the Receipts Reserved-Transportation Network Company Revenue Fund to the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund, for Vision Zero road safety efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 199603 9 199603 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City to appropriate funds to assist commercial properties in maintaining and improving exterior storefronts. Withdrawn   Action details Not available