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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/9/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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208194 1208194LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp.Approved  Action details Not available
208192 1208192LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating.Approved  Action details Not available
208195 1208195LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons.Approved  Action details Not available
208193 1208193LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services.Approved  Action details Not available
208197 1208197LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Internap Corp, 50 Innerbelt Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
208198 1208198LicenseRenewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208199 1208199LicenseRenewing Garage License, Fred Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208200 1208200LicenseRenewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208201 1208201LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208202 1208202LicenseRenewing Garage License, Hawkins St Automotive, 9 Hawkins St.Approved  Action details Not available
208203 1208203LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
208204 1208204LicenseRenewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
208205 1208205LicenseRenewing Garage License, JC Auto Repair Center, 91 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
208206 1208206LicenseRenewing Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
208207 1208207LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6 Beach Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208208 1208208LicenseRenewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208209 1208209LicenseRenewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
208211 1208211LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 19 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
208212 1208212LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
208213 1208213LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
208214 1208214LicenseRenewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 71 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
208215 1208215LicenseRenewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 259 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
208220 1208220LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
208221 1208221LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
208218 1208218LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr.Approved  Action details Not available
208219 1208219LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
208217 1208217LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208224 1208224LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208160 1208160Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 29, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208155 1208155Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 30, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208159 1208159Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 1, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208157 1208157Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 2, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208152 1208152Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 6, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208153 1208153Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 7, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208161 1208161Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on May 7, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208228 1208228Public CommunicationDavid Bresnick submitting comments re: #207461 and #207498, Tree Protection Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208227 1208227Public Communication3 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208226 1208226Public CommunicationMBTA GLX Program Manager responding to #207736, #207737, and #207890, 3 resolutions calling for accessibility, design, and community path enhancements.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208196 1208196LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Brennan Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
208216 1208216LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
208223 1208223LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, All Checks Cashed, 12 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
208225 1208225LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Sq Pizza, 63 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
208210 1208210LicenseRenewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208222 1208222LicenseRenewing Fortune Teller License, Sean Tene dba Astrology Studio, 3 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
208191 1208191LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 102 Broadway, 2 wall signs.Approved  Action details Not available
208140 1208140Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 85 feet of conduit in Washington St, from Pole 358/40A to a point of pickup at 263-265 Washington St.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
208175 1208175Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Action Team Stop and Dial for the ROE Act Tabling, Davis Sq Statue Park, May 17, 6-8:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208176 1208176Public EventPublic Event License, Redbones Bike Party, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Jun 3, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 10).Approved  Action details Not available
208177 1208177Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, City Hall-East Somerville sidewalks, Jun 9, Noon-4:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208178 1208178Public EventPublic Event License, Lake St-Olive Sq Block Party, Olive Sq and Lake St from #12 to Hawkins St, Jun 9, 3-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208179 1208179Public EventPublic Event License, Wallace St Block Party, Jun 15, 1:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 16).Approved  Action details Not available
208180 1208180Public EventPublic Event License, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network HIV Free Testing Awareness Day, Davis Sq Statue Park, Jun 22, 11:30AM-4:30PM (raindate Jun 23).Approved  Action details Not available
208181 1208181Public EventPublic Event License, Independence Day Fireworks, Trum Field and Broadway from Ball Sq Bridge Closure to Medford St, Jun 27, Noon-Midnight (raindate Jun 28).Approved  Action details Not available
208182 1208182Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Nepal Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 30, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jul 7).Approved  Action details Not available
208183 1208183Public EventPublic Event License, Portuguese American Civic League Holy Ghost Feast, Springfield St, Jul 12 6PM-Midnight, Jul 13 7PM-Midnight, Jul 14 9AM-Midnight.Approved  Action details Not available
208184 1208184Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq Parks and Holland/Elm Sts from Buena Vista Rd to Summer St, Day St, Dover St, Chester St, Jul 13, 8AM-11PM (raindate Jul 14).Approved  Action details Not available
208185 1208185Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council August SomerStreets, Holland St from Winter St to Cameron Av, Aug 4, Noon-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208186 1208186Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Sq Plaza and adjacent portion of Somerville Av, Aug 10, 3PM-Midnight (raindate Aug 11).Approved  Action details Not available
208187 1208187Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Foundation for Animals Dog Festival, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Sep 8, 7AM-5PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208188 1208188Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council September SomerStreets, Highland Av from School St to Lowell St, Sep 15, Noon-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208189 1208189Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Fluff Festival, Union Sq Plaza and Somerville Av from Bow St to Prospect St, Sep 21, Noon-9PM (raindate Sep 22).Approved  Action details Not available
208138 1208138Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208139 1208139MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 11, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208190 1208190Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council October SomerStreets, Somerville Av from Park St to Warren Av, Oct 20, Noon-8PM (raindate Oct 27).Approved  Action details Not available
208190 2208190Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council October SomerStreets, Somerville Av from Park St to Warren Av, Oct 20, Noon-8PM (raindate Oct 27).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208154 2208154OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer provide the Finance Committee with the allocation of apparatus while some city bridges are closed due to the GLX project.Approved  Action details Not available
208162 2208162ResolutionThat the Administration advise the City Council in writing not later than May 23, what specifically is being studied and what specifically is preventing installation of port-a-potties in City parks and playgrounds.Approved  Action details Not available
208163 2208163ResolutionThat the Administration report to the Youth Services Committee the feasibility of adding a budget line to make school facilities more affordable for use by community groups by helping to cover custodial fees.Approved  Action details Not available
208229 2208229OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation address the security breach at the Kennedy School pool by either assigning a door monitor or locking the door and installing another system to monitor who comes and goes through the Sartwell Avenue door that leads directly to the pool area and into the school.Approved  Action details Not available
208189 2208189Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Fluff Festival, Union Sq Plaza and Somerville Av from Bow St to Prospect St, Sep 21, Noon-9PM (raindate Sep 22).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208188 2208188Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council September SomerStreets, Highland Av from School St to Lowell St, Sep 15, Noon-8PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208158 2208158OrderThat the Administration draft language regarding medical hardship.Approved  Action details Not available
208230 2208230OrderThat the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 34 Garrison Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
208231 2208231OrderThat the Director of SPCD and/or the Director of Communications request that the appropriate state agency add "Businesses are Open in Ball Square" to all signs in and outside Somerville, to correct misinformation currently posted.Approved  Action details Not available
208232 2208232OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works explore starting a monthly volunteer trash pickup day for the Dilboy DCR and Alewife Brook areas.Approved  Action details Not available
208233 2208233OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking require Eversource to re-paint the bike markings once they finish their work which may have required them to dig up city roads.Approved  Action details Not available
208234 2208234OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services issue appropriate fines at 33-35 Barton Street for plant overgrowth onto the Hamilton Road public sidewalk.Approved  Action details Not available
208235 2208235OrderThat items 204968, 205706, 207156 be discharged from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and referred to the Committee on Open Space, Energy and the Environment.Approved  Action details Not available
208236 2208236OrderThat the Director of Finance investigate whether residents who submit their Excise Tax payments online are receiving "Paid" receipts before payment has in fact cleared, and whether residents whose payments do not clear are properly informed of this fact prior to fees being charged.Approved  Action details Not available
208240 2208240OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk at 50 Dartmouth Street as it poses a significant safety hazard. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
208187 2208187Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Foundation for Animals Dog Festival, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Sep 8, 7AM-5PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208186 2208186Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Sq Plaza and adjacent portion of Somerville Av, Aug 10, 3PM-Midnight (raindate Aug 11).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208185 2208185Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council August SomerStreets, Holland St from Winter St to Cameron Av, Aug 4, Noon-8PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208184 2208184Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq Parks and Holland/Elm Sts from Buena Vista Rd to Summer St, Day St, Dover St, Chester St, Jul 13, 8AM-11PM (raindate Jul 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208183 2208183Public EventPublic Event License, Portuguese American Civic League Holy Ghost Feast, Springfield St, Jul 12 6PM-Midnight, Jul 13 7PM-Midnight, Jul 14 9AM-Midnight.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208182 2208182Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Nepal Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 30, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jul 7).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208181 2208181Public EventPublic Event License, Independence Day Fireworks, Trum Field and Broadway from Ball Sq Bridge Closure to Medford St, Jun 27, Noon-Midnight (raindate Jun 28).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208180 2208180Public EventPublic Event License, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network HIV Free Testing Awareness Day, Davis Sq Statue Park, Jun 22, 11:30AM-4:30PM (raindate Jun 23).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208179 2208179Public EventPublic Event License, Wallace St Block Party, Jun 15, 1:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 16).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208178 2208178Public EventPublic Event License, Lake St-Olive Sq Block Party, Olive Sq and Lake St from #12 to Hawkins St, Jun 9, 3-8PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208177 2208177Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, City Hall-East Somerville sidewalks, Jun 9, Noon-4:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208176 2208176Public EventPublic Event License, Redbones Bike Party, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Jun 3, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 10).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208175 2208175Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Action Team Stop and Dial for the ROE Act Tabling, Davis Sq Statue Park, May 17, 6-8:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208140 2208140Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 85 feet of conduit in Washington St, from Pole 358/40A to a point of pickup at 263-265 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208191 2208191LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 102 Broadway, 2 wall signs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208222 2208222LicenseRenewing Fortune Teller License, Sean Tene dba Astrology Studio, 3 Holland St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208210 2208210LicenseRenewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208225 2208225LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Sq Pizza, 63 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208223 2208223LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, All Checks Cashed, 12 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208196 2208196LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Brennan Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208224 2208224LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208217 2208217LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208219 2208219LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208174 2208174CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Christopher Allen to the Licensing Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208142 2208142OrdinanceBanning the usage of facial recognition technology in Somerville.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208144 2208144OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign and/or paint the curb yellow at on the southeast corner of Summer Street and Quincy Street.Approved  Action details Not available
208145 2208145OrderThat item #s 202021, 202995, 206201, 207167, 207173, and 207905 be discharged from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and referred to the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy.Approved  Action details Not available
208143 2208143ResolutionSupporting Federal efforts to save the North American Right Whale.Approved  Action details Not available
208146 2208146ResolutionSupporting Senate #1376, An Act Relative to Automated Enforcement.Approved  Action details Not available
208147 2208147ResolutionExpressing support to Governor Charlie Baker and Somerville's State Delegation for widening the paved width of the Community Path Extension, for safe passage and the large number of future users, as expressed in the attached letter from Friends of the Community Path.Approved  Action details Not available
208148 2208148OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Council the status of and staffing for the City’s community gardens program, and the plan and steps being taken to develop new community gardens for the hundreds of residents on the waiting lists.Approved  Action details Not available
208149 2208149ResolutionThat the Administration consider including funds for the following FY20 requests: 1) An analysis of how to reach 30-40% deed-restricted units by 2040; 2) Project management, service delivery and coordination for out-of-school time, especially for underserved populations; and 3) A software engineer to support technology architecture and integration across divisions.Approved  Action details Not available
208150 2208150ResolutionThat any interested members of the City Council, School Committee, Boards and Commissions, and Administration meet to consider how to design at least quarterly community interactive meetings, with childcare and interpretation, to solicit feedback on municipal priorities, policies, and resource decisions.Approved  Action details Not available
208151 2208151OrderThat the Director of SomerStat make de-identified vehicle excise data available through the Socrata portal.Approved  Action details Not available
208141 2208141ResolutionProclaiming May 2019 as Asthma Awareness Month.Approved  Action details Not available
208218 2208218LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208221 2208221LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208220 2208220LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208209 2208209LicenseRenewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208208 2208208LicenseRenewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208207 2208207LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6 Beach Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208206 2208206LicenseRenewing Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208205 2208205LicenseRenewing Garage License, JC Auto Repair Center, 91 Prospect St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208204 2208204LicenseRenewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208203 2208203LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208202 2208202LicenseRenewing Garage License, Hawkins St Automotive, 9 Hawkins St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208201 2208201LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208200 2208200LicenseRenewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208199 2208199LicenseRenewing Garage License, Fred Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208198 2208198LicenseRenewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208197 2208197LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Internap Corp, 50 Innerbelt Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208193 2208193LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208195 2208195LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208192 2208192LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208194 2208194LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208156 2208156ResolutionThat the Administration provide the Land Use Committee with a timeline for when changes could be made within Traffic and Parking and whether a retroactive implementation could be made as well.Approved  Action details Not available
208050 2208050Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 22, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207905 3207905ResolutionThat the Administration work with the High School Building Committee to explore any options to sever construction (or take similar actions) of the playing field as part of the High School project, with the intention to incorporate it into a future capital project to include a parking garage beneath the playing surface.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
208237 3208237OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #207938 with a proposed ordinance to reduce Planning Board terms to 3 years as recommended by the Committee on Legislative Matters at its 5/2/19 meeting.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
208238 3208238OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #206055 with a proposed ordinance to regulate plastic straws and stirrers, as recommended by the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy at its 5/1/19 meeting.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
204968 3204968OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a list of all city owned parcels, indicating any brownfields, and any plans to remediate those sites and use them for housing.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
207156 3207156OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide an updated list of all open space projects in the queue, with anticipated cost, funding, and timeline to completion.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
207167 3207167OrderThat the Director of SPCD share biannual CIP progress reports for all new open space and parks projects.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
207620 3207620Public CommunicationRenee Scott submitting comments re: #207544, requesting the appointment of Tim Talun to the Planning Board.Work completed  Action details Not available
207700 3207700Public CommunicationDavid Gibbs submitting comments re: #207544, requesting the appointment of Tim Talun to the Planning Board.Work completed  Action details Not available
207871 3207871Public CommunicationUlysses Lateiner submitting comments re: #206055, an Order that the City Solicitor draft a plastic straw ban ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
207998 3207998Public Communication4 residents submitting comments re: #207393, permitting 16-17 year-olds to vote in municipal elections.Work completed  Action details Not available
208173 3208173CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of David Castellarin to the Retirement Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208165 3208165Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $996,947 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Debt Service - Interest on Notes-BAN Account in order to pay interest on notes due on June 7, 2019.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208168 4208168Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of an $8,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement.Approved  Action details Not available
208239 4208239Mayor's RequestRequesting an adjustment to income limits and interest rates with respect to the senior property tax deferral under MGL c59 s5(41A).Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207948 4207948ResolutionThat the Administration report to this Council the specific plans to expand school cafeteria recycling and food waste reduction and collection programs beyond the current pilot program.Work completed  Action details Not available
208052 4208052CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brielle Short to the Affordable Housing Trust as the non-profit representative.Approved  Action details Not available
207873 4207873ResolutionThat representatives from the Cambridge Health Alliance discuss with this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, at its April 29, 2019 meeting, the findings of the external review of the death of Laura Levis.Work completed  Action details Not available
207739 4207739OrdinanceProposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-123 to require the City Solicitor to notify the City Council of suits filed against the City.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
207720 4207720OrderThat the Director of Water and Sewer discuss any information about any patterns in increased water usage, as noted on bills by constituents.Work completed  Action details Not available
207442 4207442OrderThat the Director of Personnel report to this Board any and all past efforts taken to make residents aware of police and fire exams.Work completed  Action details Not available
207443 4207443OrderThat the Director of Personnel report to this Board on plans to make residents aware of upcoming police and fire civil service exams, and to encourage more women and people of color to take those exams.Work completed  Action details Not available
207444 4207444OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide this Board with the 2016 Fire Department Candidate Eligibility List.Work completed  Action details Not available
207494 4207494ResolutionThat the Mayor and the Director of SPCD add 2 positions in the Planning Department in the FY20 budget to complete various neighborhood plans, and to revise or complete plans for overlay districts.Work completed  Action details Not available
207495 4207495ResolutionThat the Mayor and the Director of SPCD add 2 positions in the Transportation and Infrastructure Department in the FY20 budget, or sooner, to work on traffic calming and pedestrian safety.Work completed  Action details Not available
207173 4207173ResolutionThat the Administration provide to this Board by its January 10, 2019 meeting a response to the attached petition of Foss Park stakeholders, which requests a schematic community design process and a plan for financing and managing the facility.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
205688 4205688OrderThat the Director of Personnel share with this Board, in writing, the Administration's outreach plan to get more diverse candidates to take the Fire and Police Department civil service exams.Work completed  Action details Not available
205706 4205706ResolutionThat the Administration report in writing on the net change in green and open space based on all projects planned for 2018.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
206073 4206073OrderThat the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether any content of an individual’s personnel file may be reviewed by the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters when considering appointments.Work completed  Action details Not available
206201 4206201OrderThat the Director of SomerStat share an update on implementing a work order system for asset management, CRM requests, preventive maintenance, and related functions, for departments like Public Works, Engineering, and Urban Forestry.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
206425 4206425ResolutionThat the Administration and this Board convene several meetings with residents who have expertise in waste reduction strategies to explore our recycling and solid waste disposal model, to see if better options exist, both in terms of labor and environmental impact.Work completed  Action details Not available
206433 4206433OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide this Board with aggregate data for sexual harassment complaints, as noted within.Work completed  Action details Not available
206586 4206586OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide information on challenges with recycling items that go into recycling bins in parks and on streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
203603 4203603ResolutionThat the Mayor submit to this Board for confirmation, the names of all Board and Commission members whose terms have expired, especially those who serve on Boards that deal with critical development issues such as the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Redevelopment Authority and the Condominium Review Board.Work completed  Action details Not available
205247 4205247OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment report to this Board on the progress of the Mayor’s initiative to attain carbon neutrality by 2050.Work completed  Action details Not available
205474 4205474ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on discussions to determine an ideal policy to sequence appointments so the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters can review relevant information about candidates.Work completed  Action details Not available
208238 4208238OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #206055 with a proposed ordinance to regulate plastic straws and stirrers, as recommended by the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy at its 5/1/19 meeting.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208164 4208164Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the 2019-2020 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208237 4208237OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #207938 with a proposed ordinance to reduce Planning Board terms to 3 years as recommended by the Committee on Legislative Matters at its 5/2/19 meeting.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208172 4208172CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sarah Sweeting to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208171 4208171Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $1,000 grant with no new match required, from Tufts University's Neighborhood Service Fund to the Public Library for the expansion of its Citizenship Corner.Approved  Action details Not available
207938 4207938OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to reflect a 3-year term for Planning Board members.Work completed  Action details Not available
207939 4207939OrderThat the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to change the Zoning Board of Appeals members' terms to 3 years.Work completed  Action details Not available
208124 4208124Mayor's RequestAssistant City Solicitor responding to #207939 with a draft Home Rule Petition to amend the terms of the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals.Approved  Action details Not available
208136 4208136OrderThat this Council debrief on the FY19 budget and discuss ideas for refinements of the FY20 budget review.Work completed  Action details Not available
208170 4208170Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Housing Authority to the Arts Council to support the Mystic Mural Project.Approved  Action details Not available
208166 4208166Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $17,055.36 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention.Approved  Action details Not available
208169 4208169Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $4,263.84 from the Police Overtime Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the Metro Mayors Shannon Grant match requirement.Approved  Action details Not available
208167 4208167Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $9,500 grant, with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health through the Cambridge Health Alliance to the Health & Human Services Department, for emergency preparedness.Approved  Action details Not available
208167 5208167Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $9,500 grant, with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health through the Cambridge Health Alliance to the Health & Human Services Department, for emergency preparedness.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208169 5208169Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $4,263.84 from the Police Overtime Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the Metro Mayors Shannon Grant match requirement.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208166 5208166Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $17,055.36 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208170 5208170Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Housing Authority to the Arts Council to support the Mystic Mural Project.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208124 5208124Mayor's RequestAssistant City Solicitor responding to #207939 with a draft Home Rule Petition to amend the terms of the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208171 5208171Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $1,000 grant with no new match required, from Tufts University's Neighborhood Service Fund to the Public Library for the expansion of its Citizenship Corner.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205475 5205475ResolutionThat the Administration provide historical data on complaints relevant to violations of the city’s anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy.Work completed  Action details Not available
205725 5205725CommunicationRequesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Michael Cabral as a Special Police Officer.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
205726 5205726CommunicationRequesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Martha Costa as a Special Police Officer.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
205203 5205203OrderThat the City Solicitor advise this Board’s Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters of any legal requirements and/or standards that may exist for appointments and re-appointments.Work completed  Action details Not available
205204 5205204ResolutionThat the Administration provide this Board’s Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters with all documentation considered for each appointee's appointment, and any updated information since the time of any appointment to a “reserve list”.Work completed  Action details Not available
205529 5205529CommunicationCity Solicitor responding to #205373 re: adjusting the sequence of appointments for the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.Work completed  Action details Not available
205530 5205530CommunicationCity Solicitor responding #205372 re: the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters review of executive session minutes.Work completed  Action details Not available
202021 5202021OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the feasibility of demolishing the bus shelter at Broadway and Cedar Street and replacing it with a garden, small park or sitting area. (2nd request)Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
204966 5204966ResolutionThat the Administration consider including an anaerobic digester at the new High School.Work completed  Action details Not available