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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
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206639 1206639WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
206640 1206640LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation, 98 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
206637 1206637WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
206638 1206638WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
206636 1206636WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
206589 1206589Committee ReportReport 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 1206592Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on August 30, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206593 1206593Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 11, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206590 1206590Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 12, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206591 1206591Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on September 6, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206569 1206569WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
206570 1206570Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1206571Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1206572Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1206573Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1206574Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1206575WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
206618 1206618Public EventPublic Event License, Tufts Housing League Community Block Party, Powderhouse Park, Sep 16, 4-7:30PM (raindate Sep 23).Approved  Action details Not available
206619 1206619Public EventPublic 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 1206620Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Overcoming Addiction Vigil, Trum Field Bandstand Sidewalk, Sep 21, 4-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
206621 1206621Public EventPublic 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 1206622Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council MUM Dance Party, ArtFarm, Sep 22, 4PM-2AM.Approved  Action details Not available
206623 1206623Public EventPublic 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 1206624Public EventPublic 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 1206625Public EventPublic 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 1206626Public EventPublic 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 1206627Public EventPublic 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 1206628Public EventPublic Event License, Thorndike St Block Party, Sep 30, 2-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
206629 1206629Public EventPublic 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 1206630Public EventPublic Event License, Wade Ct Block Party, Oct 6, Noon-8PM (raindate Oct 7).Approved  Action details Not available
206631 1206631Public EventPublic Event License, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and 5K Race, Mystic River Reservation, Oct 20, 8AM-3PM.Approved  Action details Not available
206632 1206632Public EventPublic 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 1206633LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Manet Contracting. (Interim approval granted.)Approved  Action details Not available
206634 1206634LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, JR and Sons Construction. (Interim approval granted.)Approved  Action details Not available
206635 1206635LicenseRenewing Garage License, Auto Mechanic Souza, 308 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
206641 1206641Public CommunicationMatthew 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 1206658Public CommunicationTori Antonino submitting comments re: #206504, to establish a Sr. Urban Forestry & Landscape Planner position.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206657 1206657Public CommunicationAnanda Lowe submitting comments re: #206285, proposed zoning for adult use marijana establishments.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206567 1206567Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206568 1206568MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 12, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206653 2206653Mayor's CommunicationProclaiming the 2nd Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples' Day.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206588 2206588CommunicationIn 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 2206645ResolutionThat 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 2206646OrderThat 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 2206647OrderThat 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 2206648OrderThat the Director of SPCD install a blinking STOP sign on the corner of Aldrich and Gilman Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
206649 2206649OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at the corner of Gilman and Aldrich Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
206650 2206650OrderThat 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 2206594OrderThat 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 2206661OrderThat 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 2206662OrderThat 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 2206663OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the overgrowth at the base of the tree at 370 Highland Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
206664 2206664OrderThat 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 2206665ResolutionThat 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 2206666ResolutionThat 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 2206659CommunicationAdvising 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 2206667OrderThat the Director of Engineering inspect Russell Road at the corner of Ware Street for repeated sink holes.Approved  Action details Not available
206668 2206668OrderThat 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 2206669OrderThat 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 2206670OrderThat 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 2206671OrderThat 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 2206672OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Board on the implementation of neighborhood safety zones. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
206673 2206673ResolutionThat 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 2206643ResolutionThat 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 2206642OrderThat 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 2206644OrderThat 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 2206581Home Rule PetitionIncreasing 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 2206582OrderThat 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 2206583OrderThat this Board amend the Rules of the Board as noted in the attached list.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206578 2206578OrderThat 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 2206584ResolutionThat 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 2206576ResolutionSupporting 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 2206585ResolutionThat 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 2206586OrderThat 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 2206587OrderThanking 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 2206579OrderThat 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 2206580OrderThat 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 2206577OrderThat 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 3206487ResolutionThat 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 3206600CommunicationRequesting the appointment of David Stiltner to the position of Fire Captain.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206601 3206601CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Jay McKenzie to the position of Fire Lieutenant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206602 3206602CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Fire Lieutenant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206603 3206603CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the position of Fire Fighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206604 3206604CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Marika DuVal to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206605 3206605CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Aaron Smith to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206606 3206606CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Courtney Coulombe to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206607 3206607CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Erik Corricelli to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206608 3206608CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Melissa Dooley to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206599 3206599Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3206610CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Stephanie Galaitsi to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206609 3206609CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Richard Scanlon to the Board of Assessors.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206611 3206611WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
206615 3206615Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted at the 6/14/18 meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206656 3206656Mayor's RequestCity 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 3206616Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted at the 6/28/18 meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206617 3206617Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted at the 7/12/18 meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206612 3206612OrdinanceCity 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 3206614CommunicationAssistant 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 3206384OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Board on the status of the Urban Forestry Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
206652 3206652OrdinanceRequesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 7-46(c) re: residency of Fair Housing Commission members.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
206655 3206655OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #205801 with an Ordinance to provide voter registration accessibility.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
206660 3206660OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #203822 re: regulating the length of real property license agreements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206651 3206651Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $154,050 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Central Hill Campus Plan.Approved  Action details Not available
206654 3206654OrdinanceCity Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinance 8-69 re: defining holidays with respect to junk collection.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206613 3206613OrdinanceCity Solicitor submitting an ordinance to require the registration of short term rental properties.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206394 4206394OrderThat 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 4205801OrderThat 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 4206021OrderThat 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 4206598Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4206596Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $17,805.91 from the Union Square Stabilization Fund for legal services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206597 4206597Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202313OrdinanceAssistant 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 4202401OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to regulate car rental businesses.Work completed  Action details Not available
203218 4203218OrderThat 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 4203822OrderThat 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 4205464OrdinanceThat 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 4205499ResolutionThat 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 4206595Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5206504Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5206505Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5206503Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $241,390 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the construction of the Nibble Kitchen.Approved  Action details Not available
200625 5200625OrderThat 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 5206327Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for tree planting.Approved  Action details Not available
206372 5206372Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $180,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Central Hill Campus Plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206328 5206328Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $35,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Nibble kitchen equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
206507 6206507Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6206506Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6205225CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Pooja Phaltankar as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
205224 6205224CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Elaine Severino to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Approved  Action details Not available
204649 6204649CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Nancy Busnach to the Redevelopment Authority.Not approved  Action details Not available
204652 6204652CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Joseph Favaloro to the Planning Board.Not approved  Action details Not available
204654 6204654CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Richard Rossetti to the Zoning Board of AppealsWithdrawn  Action details Not available
204655 6204655CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of C. Anne Brockelman as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.Approved  Action details Not available
204886 7204886OrderThat 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 7204582CommunicationDirector 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 7205492OrderThat 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 7205789Officer's CommunicationHousing Programs Coordinator submitting a summary of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund FY18 activity.Work completed  Action details Not available
206502 7206502Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 9199603Mayor's RequestRequesting 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