Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (243) 243 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 243. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 243. 208194 1 208194 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 208192 1 208192 License New Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating. Approved   Action details Not available 208195 1 208195 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. Approved   Action details Not available 208193 1 208193 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services. Approved   Action details Not available 208197 1 208197 License Renewing Flammables License, Internap Corp, 50 Innerbelt Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 208198 1 208198 License Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208199 1 208199 License Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208200 1 208200 License Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208201 1 208201 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 208202 1 208202 License Renewing Garage License, Hawkins St Automotive, 9 Hawkins St. Approved   Action details Not available 208203 1 208203 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 208204 1 208204 License Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 208205 1 208205 License Renewing Garage License, JC Auto Repair Center, 91 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 208206 1 208206 License Renewing Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 208207 1 208207 License Renewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6 Beach Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208208 1 208208 License Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208209 1 208209 License Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 208211 1 208211 License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 19 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 208212 1 208212 License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 208213 1 208213 License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 208214 1 208214 License Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 71 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 208215 1 208215 License Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 208220 1 208220 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 208221 1 208221 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 208218 1 208218 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. Approved   Action details Not available 208219 1 208219 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 208217 1 208217 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208224 1 208224 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 208160 1 208160 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 29, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208155 1 208155 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 30, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208159 1 208159 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 1, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208157 1 208157 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 2, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208152 1 208152 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 6, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208153 1 208153 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 7, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208161 1 208161 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on May 7, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208228 1 208228 Public Communication David Bresnick submitting comments re: #207461 and #207498, Tree Protection Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208227 1 208227 Public Communication 3 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208226 1 208226 Public Communication MBTA 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 1 208196 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Brennan Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 208216 1 208216 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 208223 1 208223 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, All Checks Cashed, 12 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 208225 1 208225 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Sq Pizza, 63 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 208210 1 208210 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208222 1 208222 License Renewing Fortune Teller License, Sean Tene dba Astrology Studio, 3 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 208191 1 208191 License Sign/Awning Permit, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 102 Broadway, 2 wall signs. Approved   Action details Not available 208140 1 208140 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208175 Public Event Public 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 1 208176 Public Event Public 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 1 208177 Public Event Public 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 1 208178 Public Event Public 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 1 208179 Public Event Public Event License, Wallace St Block Party, Jun 15, 1:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 16). Approved   Action details Not available 208180 1 208180 Public Event Public 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 1 208181 Public Event Public 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 1 208182 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Nepal Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 30, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jul 7). Approved   Action details Not available 208183 1 208183 Public Event Public 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 1 208184 Public Event Public 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 1 208185 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council August SomerStreets, Holland St from Winter St to Cameron Av, Aug 4, Noon-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208186 1 208186 Public Event Public 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 1 208187 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Foundation for Animals Dog Festival, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Sep 8, 7AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208188 1 208188 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council September SomerStreets, Highland Av from School St to Lowell St, Sep 15, Noon-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208189 1 208189 Public Event Public 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 1 208138 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208139 1 208139 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 11, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208190 1 208190 Public Event Public 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 2 208190 Public Event Public 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 2 208154 Order That 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 2 208162 Resolution That 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 2 208163 Resolution That 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 2 208229 Order That 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 2 208189 Public Event Public 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 2 208188 Public Event Public 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 2 208158 Order That the Administration draft language regarding medical hardship. Approved   Action details Not available 208230 2 208230 Order That the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 34 Garrison Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 208231 2 208231 Order That 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 2 208232 Order That 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 2 208233 Order That 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 2 208234 Order That 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 2 208235 Order That 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 2 208236 Order That 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 2 208240 Order That 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 2 208187 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Foundation for Animals Dog Festival, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Sep 8, 7AM-5PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208186 2 208186 Public Event Public 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 2 208185 Public Event Public 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 2 208184 Public Event Public 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 2 208183 Public Event Public 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 2 208182 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Nepal Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 30, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jul 7). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208181 2 208181 Public Event Public 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 2 208180 Public Event Public 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 2 208179 Public Event Public Event License, Wallace St Block Party, Jun 15, 1:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 16). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208178 2 208178 Public Event Public 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 2 208177 Public Event Public 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 2 208176 Public Event Public 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 2 208175 Public Event Public 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 2 208140 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208191 License Sign/Awning Permit, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 102 Broadway, 2 wall signs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208222 2 208222 License Renewing Fortune Teller License, Sean Tene dba Astrology Studio, 3 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208210 2 208210 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208225 2 208225 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Sq Pizza, 63 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208223 2 208223 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, All Checks Cashed, 12 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208196 2 208196 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Brennan Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208224 2 208224 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208217 2 208217 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208219 2 208219 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208174 2 208174 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Christopher Allen to the Licensing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208142 2 208142 Ordinance Banning the usage of facial recognition technology in Somerville. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208144 2 208144 Order That 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 2 208145 Order That 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 2 208143 Resolution Supporting Federal efforts to save the North American Right Whale. Approved   Action details Not available 208146 2 208146 Resolution Supporting Senate #1376, An Act Relative to Automated Enforcement. Approved   Action details Not available 208147 2 208147 Resolution Expressing 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 2 208148 Order That 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 2 208149 Resolution That 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 2 208150 Resolution That 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 2 208151 Order That the Director of SomerStat make de-identified vehicle excise data available through the Socrata portal. Approved   Action details Not available 208141 2 208141 Resolution Proclaiming May 2019 as Asthma Awareness Month. Approved   Action details Not available 208218 2 208218 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208221 2 208221 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208220 2 208220 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208209 2 208209 License Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208208 2 208208 License Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208207 2 208207 License Renewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6 Beach Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208206 2 208206 License Renewing Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208205 2 208205 License Renewing Garage License, JC Auto Repair Center, 91 Prospect St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208204 2 208204 License Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208203 2 208203 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208202 2 208202 License Renewing Garage License, Hawkins St Automotive, 9 Hawkins St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208201 2 208201 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208200 2 208200 License Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208199 2 208199 License Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208198 2 208198 License Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208197 2 208197 License Renewing Flammables License, Internap Corp, 50 Innerbelt Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208193 2 208193 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208195 2 208195 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208192 2 208192 License New Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208194 2 208194 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208156 2 208156 Resolution That 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 2 208050 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 22, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207905 3 207905 Resolution That 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 3 208237 Ordinance Assistant 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 3 208238 Ordinance Assistant 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 3 204968 Order That 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 3 207156 Order That 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 3 207167 Order That 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 3 207620 Public Communication Renee Scott submitting comments re: #207544, requesting the appointment of Tim Talun to the Planning Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 207700 3 207700 Public Communication David Gibbs submitting comments re: #207544, requesting the appointment of Tim Talun to the Planning Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 207871 3 207871 Public Communication Ulysses Lateiner submitting comments re: #206055, an Order that the City Solicitor draft a plastic straw ban ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 207998 3 207998 Public Communication 4 residents submitting comments re: #207393, permitting 16-17 year-olds to vote in municipal elections. Work completed   Action details Not available 208173 3 208173 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of David Castellarin to the Retirement Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208165 3 208165 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 208168 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 208239 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 207948 Resolution That 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 4 208052 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brielle Short to the Affordable Housing Trust as the non-profit representative. Approved   Action details Not available 207873 4 207873 Resolution That 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 4 207739 Ordinance Proposing 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 4 207720 Order That 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 4 207442 Order That 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 4 207443 Order That 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 4 207444 Order That the Director of Personnel provide this Board with the 2016 Fire Department Candidate Eligibility List. Work completed   Action details Not available 207494 4 207494 Resolution That 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 4 207495 Resolution That 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 4 207173 Resolution That 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 4 205688 Order That 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 4 205706 Resolution That 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 4 206073 Order That 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 4 206201 Order That 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 4 206425 Resolution That 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 4 206433 Order That the Director of Personnel provide this Board with aggregate data for sexual harassment complaints, as noted within. Work completed   Action details Not available 206586 4 206586 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide information on challenges with recycling items that go into recycling bins in parks and on streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 203603 4 203603 Resolution That 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 4 205247 Order That 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 4 205474 Resolution That 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 4 208238 Ordinance Assistant 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 4 208164 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2019-2020 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208237 4 208237 Ordinance Assistant 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 4 208172 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sarah Sweeting to the Urban Forestry Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208171 4 208171 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 207938 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to reflect a 3-year term for Planning Board members. Work completed   Action details Not available 207939 4 207939 Order That 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 4 208124 Mayor's Request Assistant 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 4 208136 Order That this Council debrief on the FY19 budget and discuss ideas for refinements of the FY20 budget review. Work completed   Action details Not available 208170 4 208170 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 208166 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 208169 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 208167 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 208167 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 208169 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 208166 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 208170 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 208124 Mayor's Request Assistant 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 5 208171 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 205475 Resolution That 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 5 205725 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Michael Cabral as a Special Police Officer. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 205726 5 205726 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Martha Costa as a Special Police Officer. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 205203 5 205203 Order That 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 5 205204 Resolution That 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 5 205529 Communication City 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 5 205530 Communication City 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 5 202021 Order That 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 5 204966 Resolution That the Administration consider including an anaerobic digester at the new High School. Work completed   Action details Not available