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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/13/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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208394 1208394Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 29, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208393 1208393Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses & Permits, meeting on May 29, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208391 1208391Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 30, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208389 1208389Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 3, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208390 1208390Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 4, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208349 1208349Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208350 1208350MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 9, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208355 1208355Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 133 feet of conduit in Chestnut St from Manhole #27931 to a point of pickup at 28 Fitchburg St.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
208356 1208356Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit in Beacon St from Utility Pole 24/13 to a point of pickup at 104 Beacon St.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
208357 1208357Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 28 feet of conduit in Thorndike St from Utility Pole 333/5 to a point of pickup at the Community Bike Path.Approved  Action details Not available
208358 1208358Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 23 feet of conduit in Chester Ave from Utility Pole 64/0 to a point of pickup at 141 Cross St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208359 1208359Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 2 feet of conduit in Professors Row, from Utility Pole 289/9 to a point of pickup at the rear of 161 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208432 1208432Public EventPublic Event License, Connexion Church Pentecost in the Park, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 9, 9:30AM-12:45PM (interim approval granted).Approved  Action details Not available
208433 1208433Public EventPublic Event License, Columbus Ave Block Party, from Warren Ave to Walnut St, Jun 20, 4:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 27).Approved  Action details Not available
208434 1208434Public EventPublic Event License, Family Fun Day, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Jun 22, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jun 23).Approved  Action details Not available
208435 1208435Public EventPublic Event License, St Benedict Parish Corpus Christi Procession, Sidewalks from Hathorn St to Assembly Row, Jun 23, 1-2:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208436 1208436Public EventPublic Event License, MA Health Connector Day of Coverage, Statue Park, Jun 27, 10:30AM-12:30PM (raindate Aug 13).Approved  Action details Not available
208437 1208437Public EventPublic Event License, Eastman Rd Block Party, Jun 27, 6-11PM (raindate Jun 28).Approved  Action details Not available
208438 1208438Public EventPublic Event License, Harrison St Block Party, between Ivaloo St and Kent St, Jul 13, Noon-5PM (raindate Jul 14).Approved  Action details Not available
208439 1208439Public EventPublic Event License, Lowden Ave Block Party, between Kidder Ave and Foskett St, Jul 13, Noon-7PM (raindate Jul 14).Approved  Action details Not available
208440 1208440Public EventPublic Event License, Franklin Ave Block Party, between Washington St and Franklin St, Jul 21, 2-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208441 1208441Public EventPublic Event License, Electric Ave Block Party, between Packard Ave and Mason St, Sep 7, 11AM-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208442 1208442Public EventPublic Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Corn Toss Tournament, Trum Field, Sep 14, 8AM-6PM (raindate Sep 15).Approved  Action details Not available
208443 1208443Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale, Statue Park, Sep 21, 7AM-1:15PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208444 1208444LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
208445 1208445LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208446 1208446Public CommunicationMA Office of Consumer Affairs reporting on a recent audit of used car dealers' compliance with the Lemon Law posting requirements.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208447 1208447Public Communication9 residents submitting comments re: protected bike lanes.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208448 1208448Public Communication2 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208449 1208449Public Communication7 residents submitting comments re: removing the State Flag from City Hall.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208450 1208450Public CommunicationOur Revolution Somerville submitting comments re: #207923, the proposed Welcoming Community Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208451 1208451Public CommunicationMatthew Shuman submitting comments re: #207461 and #207498, Tree Protection Ordinances.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208462 1208462Public EventPublic Event License, Hayroad Productions Filming, Assembly Row between Foley St and Canal St, Jun 16, 7AM-1PM (raindate Jun 23).Approved  Action details Not available
208463 1208463LicenseRenewing Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208464 1208464LicenseRenewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208465 1208465LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208466 1208466LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol, 179 Broadway, 3 tables, 12 seats.Approved  Action details Not available
208467 1208467LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Vinal Bakery, 222 Somerville Ave, 4 tables, 4 seats, 1 bench.Approved  Action details Not available
208467 2208467LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Vinal Bakery, 222 Somerville Ave, 4 tables, 4 seats, 1 bench.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208468 2208468ResolutionFor a unified response to a potential FCC rule change that could allow cable companies to charge in-kind services, such as the channels that carry local programs, against the franchise fee.Approved  Action details Not available
208466 2208466LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol, 179 Broadway, 3 tables, 12 seats.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208465 2208465LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208464 2208464LicenseRenewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208463 2208463LicenseRenewing Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208462 2208462Public EventPublic Event License, Hayroad Productions Filming, Assembly Row between Foley St and Canal St, Jun 16, 7AM-1PM (raindate Jun 23).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208452 2208452ResolutionThat the Climate Coalition of Somerville present on the topic of Biodiversity as part of the continuing education series to the City Council.Approved  Action details Not available
208460 2208460Mayor's CommunicationConveying the June 2019 General Fund Capital Investment Plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208453 2208453OrderOrdering, in her capacity as Acting Mayor for recreational marijuana establishments, that the Director of SPCD appear before the City Council to review the process.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
208454 2208454ResolutionSupporting H.2865, An Act to Establish a Net Zero Energy Stretch Code.Approved  Action details Not available
208455 2208455OrderThat the Chief Assessor advise the Ward 7 Councilor of the number of residential tax exemptions by Ward for FY16, FY17, FY18, and FY19, by June 27, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208456 2208456OrderThat the Director of SPCD install traffic dampening features on Victoria Street.Approved  Action details Not available
208457 2208457OrderThat the Director of SPCD prioritize paving Holland Street for FY20.Approved  Action details Not available
208445 2208445LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208444 2208444LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208443 2208443Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale, Statue Park, Sep 21, 7AM-1:15PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208442 2208442Public EventPublic Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Corn Toss Tournament, Trum Field, Sep 14, 8AM-6PM (raindate Sep 15).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208441 2208441Public EventPublic Event License, Electric Ave Block Party, between Packard Ave and Mason St, Sep 7, 11AM-6PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208440 2208440Public EventPublic Event License, Franklin Ave Block Party, between Washington St and Franklin St, Jul 21, 2-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208439 2208439Public EventPublic Event License, Lowden Ave Block Party, between Kidder Ave and Foskett St, Jul 13, Noon-7PM (raindate Jul 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208438 2208438Public EventPublic Event License, Harrison St Block Party, between Ivaloo St and Kent St, Jul 13, Noon-5PM (raindate Jul 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208437 2208437Public EventPublic Event License, Eastman Rd Block Party, Jun 27, 6-11PM (raindate Jun 28).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208436 2208436Public EventPublic Event License, MA Health Connector Day of Coverage, Statue Park, Jun 27, 10:30AM-12:30PM (raindate Aug 13).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208435 2208435Public EventPublic Event License, St Benedict Parish Corpus Christi Procession, Sidewalks from Hathorn St to Assembly Row, Jun 23, 1-2:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208434 2208434Public EventPublic Event License, Family Fun Day, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Jun 22, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jun 23).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208433 2208433Public EventPublic Event License, Columbus Ave Block Party, from Warren Ave to Walnut St, Jun 20, 4:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 27).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208432 2208432Public EventPublic Event License, Connexion Church Pentecost in the Park, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 9, 9:30AM-12:45PM (interim approval granted).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208359 2208359Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 2 feet of conduit in Professors Row, from Utility Pole 289/9 to a point of pickup at the rear of 161 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208357 2208357Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 28 feet of conduit in Thorndike St from Utility Pole 333/5 to a point of pickup at the Community Bike Path.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208351 2208351CitationCommending Leo Martini, who is retiring after 31 years of distinguished service to the City as a Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
208352 2208352CitationCommending Jonathan Bernstein, who is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service to the Pre-School Program at the Elizabeth Peabody House.Approved  Action details Not available
208353 2208353CitationCommending Max Nadeau, who served with distinction as the student representative on the High School Building Committee for four years, until his graduation last week.Approved  Action details Not available
208354 2208354CitationCongratulating the Somerville Community Corporation on 50 years of outstanding efforts to sustain affordability for Somerville's most vulnerable residents.Approved  Action details Not available
208360 2208360OrderThat the Chief of Police, the Director of Health and Human Services, the Director of Parks and Recreation and other relevant groups appear before the Public Health and Public Safety Committee to discuss strategies to prevent youth violence and gun possession.Approved  Action details Not available
208361 2208361OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Streetscape and Public Space Planner work together to expand the native milkweed program initiated by activists to more public spaces, where appropriate, to expand green space and encourage the growth of monarch butterflies.Approved  Action details Not available
208362 2208362OrderThat the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Sustainability and the Environment create a water preservation program to encourage water preservation among residents and limit water bills.Approved  Action details Not available
208363 2208363OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Water and Sewer inspect the sewers and roadway by 156 Pearl Street for foul odors and take appropriate action.Approved  Action details Not available
208364 2208364OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works reinstall lights on trees along East Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208365 2208365OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking Department place a NOT A THROUGH STREET sign at the corner of George Street and Broadway to advise drivers that the road circles back to Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208366 2208366OrderThat the Chief of Police order directed patrols around the East Somerville Library, Harris Park, and the walkway on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Cross Street East, to address public drinking and urination.Approved  Action details Not available
208367 2208367OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the 48-hour parking rule on Wisconsin Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
208368 2208368OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the commercial trash barrels on Wisconsin Avenue, behind Broadway businesses, and issue fines if appropriate.Approved  Action details Not available
208369 2208369OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer replace the missing fire alarm box on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Cross Street East.Approved  Action details Not available
208370 2208370OrderThat the Environmental Health Coordinator address rodent boroughs by the city trees on Pearl Street near the East Somerville Community School.Approved  Action details Not available
208371 2208371OrderThat the Environmental Health Coordinator address rodent issues by 46 and 56 Franklin Avenue and 15 Minnesota Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
208372 2208372OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the large pothole at Washington Street and Tufts Street.Approved  Action details Not available
208373 2208373OrderThat the Director of SPCD and/or the Director of Communication request that the appropriate state agency add signs on Washington Street indicating business are open, as was done for Ball Square.Approved  Action details Not available
208374 2208374OrderThat the Director of SPCD coordinate with Cambridge and other neighboring communities on any existing or planned road detours and construction projects that will impact Somerville, especially alternative traffic routes around Somerville construction projects.Approved  Action details Not available
208375 2208375OrderThat the Director of Communications create an online and paper sign-up for any citywide event, to make it easy to email them the bus schedule and any other last-minute details.Approved  Action details Not available
208376 2208376OrderThat the Director of Communications post the bus schedule for any city-wide event online along with a phone number to call.Approved  Action details Not available
208377 2208377ResolutionSupporting House Bill 1538 and Senate Bill 1385, providing for a moratorium on government use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technologies.Approved  Action details Not available
208378 2208378OrderThat the Director of SPCD install traffic calming infrastructure on Morrison Avenue, such as a speed bump between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, as soon as possible to protect pedestrians crossing Morrison Avenue, especially at Highland Road near Lexington Park and the Community Path.Approved  Action details Not available
208379 2208379OrderThat the Director of SPCD follow up with the Ward 5 City Councilor on the meeting with residents of Partridge Avenue in January about traffic calming.Approved  Action details Not available
208380 2208380OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Council on Newton’s electricity aggregation program that provides as the standard service 60% of its electricity from renewable sources, and whether it could be adopted here.Approved  Action details Not available
208381 2208381OrderThat the Director of SPCD install 2 more U-shaped bike racks near the 3 Little Figs Café at 278 Highland Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
208382 2208382OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment and the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council the best approaches to banning or regulating plastic alcohol nip bottles, and report on any discussions that have taken place on this topic with liquor store managers and owners.Approved  Action details Not available
208383 2208383OrderThat the Director of SPCD install sturdy steel posts around the southeast corner of Nunziato Park, in light of the May 25 car crash that sent a vehicle through the fence and into the picnic tables where children often gather.Approved  Action details Not available
208384 2208384OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking temporarily suspend the policy of not painting curbs, in order to add yellow paint and a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign to the curved sidewalk on the southeast corner of Quincy and Summer Streets, to improve visibility. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
208385 2208385OrderThat the Director of the Personnel provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with state Core Competency training certifications, and any other training documents, for all Animal Control Officers.Approved  Action details Not available
208386 2208386OrderThat the Chief of Police provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with all animal control calls logged over the last 6 months.Approved  Action details Not available
208387 2208387OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes at 16 Ten Hills Road and on Bailey Road near its intersection with Ten Hills Road.Approved  Action details Not available
208388 2208388OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works paint the traffic light poles at the intersection of Broadway and School Street, as well as any others in the area that need painting.Approved  Action details Not available
208395 2208395OrderThat the City Clerk send a letter to the State Delegation and the MBTA to encourage action on maintaining and improving bus shelters. (see #205828)Approved  Action details Not available
208396 2208396OrderThat the City Clerk send a letter to the State Delegation and the MBTA to encourage action on the Route 95 bus stop. (see #204860)Approved  Action details Not available
208392 2208392OrderThat the City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to change the City Charter as it refers to Clerk of Committees positions, as referenced in #208333.Approved  Action details Not available
208428 3208428CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Crystal Turner to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208430 3208430CommunicationDirector of Sustainability and Environment responding to #206783 re: protecting consumers from paying for leaked and unaccounted-for gas.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208410 3208410Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $67,811 from the DPW Highway Ordinary Maintenance Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the Snow Removal Deficit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208413 3208413Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $40,000 from the Unemployment Compensation Insurance Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the Snow Removal Deficit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208412 3208412Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $43,000 from the DPW Fleet Division to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208427 3208427CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Lormeus to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208306 3208306LicenseNew Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St, for mechanical repairs, washing cars and operating a tow service, 15 cars outside, 9 inside, Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-3PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208429 3208429Officer's CommunicationThe Director of Health & Human Services submitting the City's Food Action Plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207253 3207253Public CommunicationPERAC submitting the required FY 2020 retirement system appropriation.Work completed  Action details Not available
207691 3207691LicenseNew Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave, 9 residents.Approved  Action details Not available
208431 3208431Officer's CommunicationArts Council Director responding to #208276 re: Arts Council activities to bring pedestrians to Union Square and Ball Square during construction detours.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208409 3208409Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $100,000 from the Health and Life Insurance Personal Services Account to the CPA Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208408 3208408Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $285,202 from the Health Insurance Fund to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208407 3208407Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $1,138,103 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208404 3208404Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Green Line Extension Stabilization Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208402 3208402Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,800,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208403 3208403Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $1,573,539 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208397 3208397OrdinanceRequesting approval to amend Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: municipal salary ranges.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208419 3208419Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $3,846 from the Executive Administration Official Celebrations Account to the Fire Department Overtime Account to pay overtime related to the Memorial Day Celebrations.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208461 3208461Officer's CommunicationCity Solicitor submitting a response to #207923, re: the Welcoming Community Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208469 3208469Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City Council to appoint a Clerk of Committees and Assistant Clerks of Committees.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208398 4208398Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $27,702,978 to fund the FY20 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208399 4208399Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $2,187,778 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY20 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208400 4208400Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $15,536,453 to fund the FY20 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208401 4208401Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,391,805 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY20 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208459 4208459Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $660,847 from Water Retained Earnings to the Water/Sewer Stabilization Fund to fund needed capital projects.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207691 4207691LicenseNew Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave, 9 residents.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207722 4207722OrderThat the Director of Health discuss any information about increased exhaust odors associated with commuter rail operations.Work completed  Action details Not available
207923 4207923OrdinanceSubmitting 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.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
208123 4208123OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #207938 with a draft Ordinance to amend the terms of the members of the Planning Board.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208174 4208174CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Christopher Allen to the Licensing Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
208158 4208158OrderThat the Administration draft language regarding medical hardship.Work completed  Action details Not available
207545 4207545CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mara Santana to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.Approved  Action details Not available
207503 4207503OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on opioid overdoses, including both current year deaths and historic data.Work completed  Action details Not available
206922 4206922ResolutionThat the Mayor direct the Director of Personnel to immediately begin filling vacancies in the promotion hierarchy of the Police Department.Work completed  Action details Not available
207670 4207670OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services promote the drug court system and monitor cases of transfer and eligible candidates from Somerville to the court in Cambridge.Work completed  Action details Not available
208244 4208244ResolutionThat the Administration consider not collecting parking meter receipts from Ball Square until March, 2020, as a way to encourage patronage to the local businesses located there.Work completed  Action details Not available
208306 4208306LicenseNew Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St, for mechanical repairs, washing cars and operating a tow service, 15 cars outside, 9 inside, Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-3PM.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
208421 4208421Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $95,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health & Human Services Department for a Comprehensive School Health Grant, an annual award for 4 years.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208416 4208416Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $17,500 within Worker's Compensation, from the Re-Employment Account to the Medical & Dental Services Account, to cover anticipated medical and dental expenses through the end of the fiscal year.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208415 4208415Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $24,480 from the Capital Projects Personal Services Account to the Personnel Professional and Technical Services Account to hire a recruiter to find candidates for the Director of Capital Projects position.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208424 4208424Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Memorial Bench Consolidated Gift fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $4,800 from the Somerville Garden Club.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208425 4208425Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $1,232.56 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Fire Department for overtime reimbursement for Operation Vigilant Guard.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208411 4208411Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $49,200 from the Transportation and Infrastructure Personal Services Account ($19,200) and Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account ($30,000) to the Transportation and Infrastructure Professional and Technical maintenance Account for year end engineering cleanup work at Conway Park.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208417 4208417Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $13,549.50 from the Office of Housing Stability Personal Services Account to the SPCD Finance and Admin Personal Services Account to cover year end deficits related to mid-year staff transitions.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208414 4208414Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $29,890.97 from the Office of Housing Stability Personal Services Account to the EPA Brownfields Program Income Account for Payment 2 of the Conway Rink Loan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208422 4208422Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $34,240 grant with no new match required, from the Metro North Work Place Board to the Health and Human Services Department for summer youth employment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208418 5208418Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $10,000 in the Office of Veterans' Services, from the Professional and Technical Services Account to the Salaries Account, to correct a salary deficit created by the retirement of staff and the payout of accrued time.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208426 5208426Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to apply for the FY20 PARC Grant program for the Central Hill Playground.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208420 5208420Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $1,148.75 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Ordinary Maintenance Account for the High School Parking Study.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208306 5208306LicenseNew Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St, for mechanical repairs, washing cars and operating a tow service, 15 cars outside, 9 inside, Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-3PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208423 5208423Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $5,000 donation from Somerville Roadrunners to the Veterans' Services Department for the 2019 Somerville Memorial Day Fireworks.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208283 5208283Mayor's RequestRequesting creation of a Consolidated Gift Account to support the "One Somerville" campaign.Approved  Action details Not available
208406 5208406Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $122,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund open space/recreational land reserve budget and the budgeted reserve to Marka for the creation of a public park on the former Powderhouse School site.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208405 5208405Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund to the Somerville Museum for construction of an elevator.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206396 5206396OrderThat the Director of SPCD and other City staff report to this Board on the Bird electric dockless scooter program and how the Administration plans to deal with it.Work completed  Action details Not available
205933 5205933OrderThat the Director of SPCD inform this Board of plans to regulate or enable dockless bikes, and share information on the City’s contractual relationship with Hubway/BlueBikes.Work completed  Action details Not available
207610 5207610CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachel Schwarz to the Human Rights Commission.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
207574 5207574OrderThat the Chief of Police develop a kindergarten pedestrian safety program for all children entering public schools.Work completed  Action details Not available
207545 5207545CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mara Santana to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208174 5208174CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Christopher Allen to the Licensing Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207923 5207923OrdinanceSubmitting 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.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208458 5208458Mayor's RequestRequesting the approval of the conservation restriction for the 5 Palmer parcel as required by the Community Preservation Act.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207766 6207766CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of William Gage to the Redevelopment Authority.Approved  Action details Not available
208288 6208288Mayor's RequestDirector of Communications requesting appointment of Epstein & August, LLP as outside legal counsel in the pending cable license renewal negotiations.Approved  Action details Not available
208281 6208281Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Dept. of Public Health to the Fire Department for Mass Decontamination Unit equipment and training costs.Approved  Action details Not available
208280 6208280Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Police Department for the SOR Program.Approved  Action details Not available
208282 6208282Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from Project Bread to the Health & Human Services Department to support the summer meals program.Approved  Action details Not available
207334 6207334Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of MGL c64G s3D(a), imposing a community impact fee of 3% on a bed and breakfast, hotel, lodging house, short-term rental, or motel.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207335 6207335Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of MGL c64G s3D(b), imposing the community impact fee allowed under MGL c64G s3D(a) on each transfer of occupancy of a short-term rental unit in a 2-family or 3-family dwelling that includes the operator's primary residence.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205934 6205934OrderThat the City Solicitor inform this Board of any applicable regulations related to the use of drones.Work completed  Action details Not available
204860 6204860OrderThat the Director of SPCD arrange a meeting with the MBTA and this Board to discuss the elimination of the Route 95 bus stop on Mystic Avenue across from Fremont Street, and how that stop can be restored with proper lighting, markings, etc.Work completed  Action details Not available
207102 6207102CommunicationCity Solicitor responding to #205934 re: drone use regulations.Work completed  Action details Not available
208283 6208283Mayor's RequestRequesting creation of a Consolidated Gift Account to support the "One Somerville" campaign.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208279 6208279Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $11,000 from the SomerPromise Professional and Technical Services Account to three Public School Accounts, to fund student programming for children and teens.Approved  Action details Not available
208285 6208285Mayor's RequestDirector of Water and Sewer submitting amended proposed water and sewer rates for FY20.Approved  Action details Not available
208324 6208324Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $508 grant with no new match required, from the MA Sewer Rate Relief Fund to the Sewer Department for the purpose of reducing sewer rates.Approved  Action details Not available
208324 7208324Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $508 grant with no new match required, from the MA Sewer Rate Relief Fund to the Sewer Department for the purpose of reducing sewer rates.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208285 7208285Mayor's RequestDirector of Water and Sewer submitting amended proposed water and sewer rates for FY20.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208279 7208279Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $11,000 from the SomerPromise Professional and Technical Services Account to three Public School Accounts, to fund student programming for children and teens.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208322 7208322OrdinanceRequesting approval of an amendment to Ordinances 8-361 through 8-372 to revise the permitting process for Mobile Food Vendors.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205697 7205697ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on a municipal ID program for all residents, including any input from local immigrant advocacy groups, residents and non-profit organizations.Work completed  Action details Not available
205828 7205828ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on maintaining bus shelters or installing new shelters, such as the #90 bus stop at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
206308 7206308OrderThat the City Solicitor draft a food truck ordinance amendment to permit food trucks with minimal disruption to current businesses.Work completed  Action details Not available
207328 7207328OrderThat the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the Administration, advise this Board of the protocol for notifying the public and families when there is an incident in a public building.Work completed  Action details Not available
207329 7207329OrderThat the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the Administration, advise this Board on school-related safety policies and procedures listed within.Work completed  Action details Not available
208282 7208282Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from Project Bread to the Health & Human Services Department to support the summer meals program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208280 7208280Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Police Department for the SOR Program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208281 7208281Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Dept. of Public Health to the Fire Department for Mass Decontamination Unit equipment and training costs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208288 7208288Mayor's RequestDirector of Communications requesting appointment of Epstein & August, LLP as outside legal counsel in the pending cable license renewal negotiations.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207766 7207766CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of William Gage to the Redevelopment Authority.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200773 12200773OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works describe to this Board, the rationale for treating multi-unit residences the same as single family residences for purposes of volume-based escalation of water rates.Work completed  Action details Not available