Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/23/2019 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 (218) 218 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 218. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 218. 208274 1 208274 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 13, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208270 1 208270 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 13, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208272 1 208272 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 14, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208277 1 208277 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 15, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208273 1 208273 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 16, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208267 1 208267 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 21, 2019. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 208271 1 208271 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 21, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208248 1 208248 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of May 20, 2019. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208306 1 208306 License New 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208258 1 208258 Communication Providing an update on the activities of the Community Cabinet. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208259 1 208259 Communication Providing an update on the activities of the Open Space Task Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208241 1 208241 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208242 1 208242 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, April 25, 2019, and the Regular Meeting, April 25, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208289 1 208289 Public Event Public Event License, St Benedict Parish Marion Parade, Hathorn St and area streets, May 26, 9:45-11AM. Approved   Action details Not available 208290 1 208290 Public Event Public Event License, Ivaloo/Harrison Block Party, Ivaloo St from Park St to Harrison St, Jun 1, Noon-5PM (raindate Jun 2). Approved   Action details Not available 208291 1 208291 Public Event Public Event License, Warwick St Block Party, Jun 1, 2-8PM (raindates Jun 2,8,9). Approved   Action details Not available 208292 1 208292 Public Event Public Event License, Growing Center Activities, 22 Vinal Ave, Jun 11-Oct 31, various dates and times. Approved   Action details Not available 208293 1 208293 Public Event Public Event License, Gorham St Block Party, Gorham St at Tannery Brook Row and Howard St, Jun 22, 8AM-10PM (raindate Jun 23). Approved   Action details Not available 208294 1 208294 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Rehearsals, Nunziato Field, Tuesdays Jun 25-Jul 23, 4-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208295 1 208295 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Rehearsals, Powderhouse Park, Thursdays Jun 27-Jul 25, 4-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208296 1 208296 Public Event Public Event License, Madison St Pig Roast Block Party, Jun 29, 8AM-7PM (raindate Jul 6). Approved   Action details Not available 208297 1 208297 Public Event Public Event License, Tennyson St Block Party, Tennyson St from Pembroke St to Medford St, Jun 29, 10AM-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208298 1 208298 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Final Rehearsals, Nunziato Field, Jul 30-31, 4-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208299 1 208299 Public Event Public Event License, St James Ave Block Party, St James Ave from Elm St to Summer St, Aug 11, Noon-8PM (raindate Aug 25). Approved   Action details Not available 208300 1 208300 Public Event Public Event License, Collier Kickball Extravaganza, Trum Field and Franey Road, Sep 28, 8AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208301 1 208301 License New Drainlayer's License, Water Falls Construction and Equipment Rental. Approved   Action details Not available 208302 1 208302 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Rhino Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 208303 1 208303 License Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire and Service, 16 Clarendon Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208304 1 208304 License Renewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace. Approved   Action details Not available 208305 1 208305 License Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 208307 1 208307 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Papa Johns Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave, seeking to remain open for take-out and delivery service until 1AM Sun-Thu, and 2AM Fri-Sat. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208308 1 208308 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St. Approved   Action details Not available 208309 1 208309 License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista Parking Lot. Approved   Action details Not available 208310 1 208310 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's Class 2 License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208311 1 208311 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208313 1 208313 Public Communication 3 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208314 1 208314 Public Communication Eric Grimaldi submitting comments re: #208142, a proposed ordinance to ban the use of facial recognition technology. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208315 1 208315 Public Communication Meagan Maguire submitting comments in support of a curbside composting program. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208312 1 208312 License Sign/Awning Permit, Grainmaker, 246 Elm St, 1 wall sign and 1 blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 208326 1 208326 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Performances, Nunziato Field, Aug 1-5, various times. Approved   Action details Not available 208327 1 208327 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Dewcon. Approved   Action details Not available 208331 1 208331 License Renewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Wizard Catering. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 208332 1 208332 License Renewing Mobile Food Vendor, The Chef Grill. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 208330 1 208330 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's Class 2 License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 208329 1 208329 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 208328 1 208328 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Autobody, 295 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 208333 1 208333 Ordinance That the Municipal Ordinances be amended to provide for the appointment of the Clerks of Committee by this City Council. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208334 2 208334 Resolution That the Vision Zero Task Force provide the City Council with an update on its activities. Approved   Action details Not available 208328 2 208328 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Autobody, 295 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208329 2 208329 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208330 2 208330 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's Class 2 License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208332 2 208332 License Renewing Mobile Food Vendor, The Chef Grill. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208331 2 208331 License Renewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Wizard Catering. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208327 2 208327 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Dewcon. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208326 2 208326 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Performances, Nunziato Field, Aug 1-5, various times. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208268 2 208268 Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 1184, An Act Relative to Proceeds from the Sale of Bonds, to give municipalities flexibility in the use of BAN premiums. Approved   Action details Not available 208312 2 208312 License Sign/Awning Permit, Grainmaker, 246 Elm St, 1 wall sign and 1 blade sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208269 2 208269 Resolution That the Administration and Director of Finance implement opportunities for community participatory budgeting for FY21. Approved   Action details Not available 208317 2 208317 Resolution Reaffirming support for the 1973 US Supreme Court decision which affirmed that access to safe and legal abortion is a constitutional right. Approved   Action details Not available 208318 2 208318 Resolution That the East Somerville Community School middle school students, participating in an internship with Citizens Schools, present their findings and thoughts about affordable housing. Approved   Action details Not available 208316 2 208316 Resolution That members of Climate Coalition of Somerville and the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change present information regarding passive housing design. Approved   Action details Not available 208321 2 208321 Resolution That the Mayor convene a committee to make recommendations by early 2020 for changes in City and residential parking permit policies such as those suggested by the Nelson/Nygaard consultant, as presented to the Land Use Committee on April 30, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208311 2 208311 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208310 2 208310 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's Class 2 License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208309 2 208309 License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista Parking Lot. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208308 2 208308 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208305 2 208305 License Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208304 2 208304 License Renewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208303 2 208303 License Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire and Service, 16 Clarendon Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208302 2 208302 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Rhino Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208301 2 208301 License New Drainlayer's License, Water Falls Construction and Equipment Rental. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208300 2 208300 Public Event Public Event License, Collier Kickball Extravaganza, Trum Field and Franey Road, Sep 28, 8AM-6PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208299 2 208299 Public Event Public Event License, St James Ave Block Party, St James Ave from Elm St to Summer St, Aug 11, Noon-8PM (raindate Aug 25). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208298 2 208298 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Final Rehearsals, Nunziato Field, Jul 30-31, 4-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208297 2 208297 Public Event Public Event License, Tennyson St Block Party, Tennyson St from Pembroke St to Medford St, Jun 29, 10AM-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208296 2 208296 Public Event Public Event License, Madison St Pig Roast Block Party, Jun 29, 8AM-7PM (raindate Jul 6). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208295 2 208295 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Rehearsals, Powderhouse Park, Thursdays Jun 27-Jul 25, 4-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208294 2 208294 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Rehearsals, Nunziato Field, Tuesdays Jun 25-Jul 23, 4-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208293 2 208293 Public Event Public Event License, Gorham St Block Party, Gorham St at Tannery Brook Row and Howard St, Jun 22, 8AM-10PM (raindate Jun 23). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208292 2 208292 Public Event Public Event License, Growing Center Activities, 22 Vinal Ave, Jun 11-Oct 31, various dates and times. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208291 2 208291 Public Event Public Event License, Warwick St Block Party, Jun 1, 2-8PM (raindates Jun 2,8,9). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208290 2 208290 Public Event Public Event License, Ivaloo/Harrison Block Party, Ivaloo St from Park St to Harrison St, Jun 1, Noon-5PM (raindate Jun 2). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208289 2 208289 Public Event Public Event License, St Benedict Parish Marion Parade, Hathorn St and area streets, May 26, 9:45-11AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208251 2 208251 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the specific steps required to fill inclusionary units in new developments, and any suggestions for ways to increase the efficiency of this process. Approved   Action details Not available 208319 2 208319 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install flashing STOP signs at the intersections of Lowell Street with Hudson and with Albion Streets to prevent accidents caused by cars entering onto Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 208320 2 208320 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a second DO NOT ENTER sign at Prichard and Kidder Avenues to help prevent cut-through traffic from the Ball Square Bridge closure from going down one-way Prichard Avenue in the wrong direction. Approved   Action details Not available 208254 2 208254 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill in the potholes and depressions in the Union Square Plaza parking lot. Approved   Action details Not available 208252 2 208252 Order That the Director of SPCD perform traffic volume and speed studies on Summit Avenue and Boston Street during morning and evening rush hours and report the findings to the Ward 3 City Councilor. Approved   Action details Not available 208253 2 208253 Order That the Director of SPCD suggest traffic calming solutions for Sycamore Street between Highland Avenue and Medford Street. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 208255 2 208255 Resolution That the Administration consider implementing a Driveway Safety Program, modeled after one implemented by the New York City DOT. Approved   Action details Not available 208256 2 208256 Order That the Director of SPCD identify both a temporary and longer-term Lyft/Uber pick-up point in Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 208257 2 208257 Order That the Director of SPCD identify all intersections with incomplete crosswalk crossings and suggest ways to remedy them. Approved   Action details Not available 208244 2 208244 Resolution That 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. Approved   Action details Not available 208245 2 208245 Order That the Chief of Police monitor North, High, Sterling, Fairfax, Woods and Gordon Streets and Alewife Brook Parkway for speeding vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 208265 2 208265 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the monkey bars from the Healey Playground immediately. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 208263 2 208263 Resolution That the Administration provide this Council with a list of the all the shops, both union and non-union, being used by Suffolk Construction on the construction of the new high school. Approved   Action details Not available 208264 2 208264 Resolution That the Administration inform this Council of any efforts by Suffolk Construction to hire Somerville residents, both union and non-union, for the high school project. Approved   Action details Not available 208261 2 208261 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services highlight any funding for drug treatment during the budget process. Approved   Action details Not available 208262 2 208262 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services, with this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety and regional substance abuse service providers, prepare an Opioid Response Report similar to one published by Cambridge. Approved   Action details Not available 208260 2 208260 Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 1081, An Act to authorize public health workers to pursue new measures to reduce harm and stigma for people affected by substance use disorder and House Bill 1712, An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Approved   Action details Not available 208266 2 208266 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council, within 30 days, the impact on our residents if President Trump’s public charge and HUD’s new proposed rule change on public housing is adopted. Approved   Action details Not available 208246 2 208246 Resolution That the Administration explore the constituent suggestion that would allow designating streets as block party zones or car-free zones when a certain number of bands are registered during Porch Fest. Approved   Action details Not available 208249 2 208249 Order That the Director of SPCD modify the Central Hill Campus plan to include an elevator from the new Gilman Square MBTA station to the Central Hill Campus, so that people with mobility issues are able to use the new station to access City Hall, the Library, and the High School. Approved   Action details Not available 208250 2 208250 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development with a progress report on the Lead Paint Safe Somerville program, including the number of applications received and completed, average timelines, and any issues that have arisen. Approved   Action details Not available 208284 2 208284 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Antanavica to the position of Director of Inspectional Services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208278 2 208278 Order That the Director of SPCD advise the Committee on Traffic and Parking of any plans for traffic calming on Morrison Avenue between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 208247 2 208247 Order That the Director of the Arts Council, the Chief of Police and the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Council’s Committee on Licenses and Permits to discuss future preparations for Porchfest. Approved   Action details Not available 208275 2 208275 Resolution That the Traffic Commission approve the creation of a crosswalk at 45 Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 208276 2 208276 Order That the Director of SPCD provide a written response to #207193, for the Arts Council to host events to bring pedestrians to Union Square and Ball Square during construction detours. Approved   Action details Not available 208243 2 208243 Order That the Director of SPCD identify the financial lending tools available for the Somerville Housing Trust Fund and the MA Non-profit Housing Finance Corp. for financing development. Approved   Action details Not available 208243 3 208243 Order That the Director of SPCD identify the financial lending tools available for the Somerville Housing Trust Fund and the MA Non-profit Housing Finance Corp. for financing development. Approved   Action details Not available 208287 3 208287 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #207904 with an update on Newport Construction communications. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208250 3 208250 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development with a progress report on the Lead Paint Safe Somerville program, including the number of applications received and completed, average timelines, and any issues that have arisen. Approved   Action details Not available 208286 3 208286 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed amendment to Ordinance 11-111 to require the registration and maintenance of vacant buildings, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 5/16/19. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 207698 3 207698 Public Communication Greater Boston Real Estate Board submitting comments re: #205420, the proposed condominium review ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 207864 3 207864 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Spring 2019 University Accountability report. Work completed   Action details Not available 208325 3 208325 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an updated Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Residential Rentals as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 5/16/19. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 208283 3 208283 Mayor's Request Requesting creation of a Consolidated Gift Account to support the "One Somerville" campaign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208269 4 208269 Resolution That the Administration and Director of Finance implement opportunities for community participatory budgeting for FY21. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208325 4 208325 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an updated Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Residential Rentals as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 5/16/19. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207869 4 207869 Public Communication 3 residents submitting comments re: #206613, a proposed Ordinance for short-term rental properties. Work completed   Action details Not available 207882 4 207882 Order That the Chief of Police discuss the feasibility of detail officers issuing moving violation citations during detail work connected with detours and road reconstruction. Work completed   Action details Not available 208288 4 208288 Mayor's Request Director of Communications requesting appointment of Epstein & August, LLP as outside legal counsel in the pending cable license renewal negotiations. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207485 4 207485 Communication Reporting on recent School Committee activities. Work completed   Action details Not available 207927 4 207927 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking reset the NO LEFT TURN (at certain times) sign at the corner of College and Kidder Avenues so it's clearly visible to traffic traveling south on College Avenue. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 208001 4 208001 Order That the Director of Finance provide this Council a 10-year revenue projection before the Council's Finance Committee meeting on April 23. Work completed   Action details Not available 207947 4 207947 Resolution That the Administration include in the FY20 Budget, the funding necessary to expand school cafeteria recycling and food waste reduction and collection programs to all schools. Work completed   Action details Not available 208010 4 208010 Order That the Director of Engineering and appropriate staff report on the date and method of implementation of the residential exemption for sewer and water charges. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 208011 4 208011 Order That the Director of Engineering and appropriate staff discuss with this Council the legal limits of progressive water and sewer rate assessments. Work completed   Action details Not available 208323 4 208323 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,000 in the Police Animal Control Division, from the Professional & Technical Services Account to the Overtime Account, to cover projected overtime FY19 costs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208032 4 208032 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place flexible YIELD FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK signs at the intersections of Lowell and Hudson Streets and Lowell and Albion Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 208044 4 208044 Order That the Director of SPCD place speed bumps across Craigie Street near the entrances to the Morse Kelley and Dickerman playgrounds. Work completed   Action details Not available 207059 4 207059 Order That the Director of Personnel review the compensation for the Clerk of Committees and propose necessary modifications. Work completed   Action details Not available 207062 4 207062 Resolution That the Mayor update this Board in writing by January 10, 2019 on all Home Rule Petitions pending at the Statehouse, with an assessment of likely progress in 2019. Work completed   Action details Not available 207163 4 207163 Order That the Director of SPCD make lane markings on Broadway in Winter Hill a top priority for next year's construction season. Work completed   Action details Not available 207168 4 207168 Resolution That the Administration and Director of Finance implement opportunities for community participatory budgeting for FY20. Work completed   Action details Not available 207190 4 207190 Order That the Director of Engineering report to this Board on his review of the process and algorithm use for the 5-year street paving plan and any revisions that may be considered. Work completed   Action details Not available 207191 4 207191 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on legal action against Newport Construction regarding the improper removal of trees on Beacon St. Work completed   Action details Not available 207248 4 207248 Resolution That the Administration and Director of Finance discuss the impact to the budget if the FCC redefines cable franchising. Work completed   Action details Not available 207274 4 207274 Order That Director of SPCD provide an estimate of projected short-term rental revenue under the new state law. Work completed   Action details Not available 207363 4 207363 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the unsafe sidewalk at 50 Dartmouth Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 207360 4 207360 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on an alternative to snow plows completely burying the already-shoveled sidewalks on the south side of Summer Street between Cedar and Porter Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 207462 4 207462 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Board, why the snow is not plowed to the curb during snow emergencies. Work completed   Action details Not available 207496 4 207496 Resolution That the Administration significantly increase the funding for traffic-calming physical infrastructure improvements in the FY20 budget. Work completed   Action details Not available 207595 4 207595 Order That the Director of SPCD prioritize Cameron Avenue for street paving this year. Work completed   Action details Not available 207599 4 207599 Resolution That the Administration consider re-establishing a Technology Task Force to make recommendations about municipal and district information technology, including increasing data integration across divisions. Work completed   Action details Not available 207623 4 207623 Order That the City Solicitor provide this Council with a written explanation of any City and State regulations regarding public notifications. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 200052 4 200052 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the feasibility of a traffic light at Foley Street and Middlesex Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 200146 4 200146 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD review the traffic problems in East Somerville and develop a traffic improvement plan. Work completed   Action details Not available 200153 4 200153 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works NOT paint the double yellow line on Kidder Avenue when the road is repaved and instead, add a clearly marked bike lane. Work completed   Action details Not available 200232 4 200232 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explore speed reducing measures on New Washington Street, behind Cobble Hill and by the dog park. Work completed   Action details Not available 200247 4 200247 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the policy of guest parking passes expiring on Saturdays. Work completed   Action details Not available 204126 4 204126 Order That the Director of the Traffic and Parking erect signs at strategic points of entry to the City which state: “Entering a bike community, be aware of cyclists and bike lanes." Work completed   Action details Not available 205386 4 205386 Mayor's Communication Conveying information about the Tufts Partnership Agreement process. Work completed   Action details Not available 205412 4 205412 Order That the Director of SPCD suggest strategies to mitigate ground floor commercial retail space vacancies. Work completed   Action details Not available 206153 4 206153 Public Communication KP Law requesting this Board's consent to represent Powderhouse Studios, including its development of the new innovation school. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206235 4 206235 Order That this Board discuss with the Administration and appropriate personnel, the implementation of an annual Municipal Revenue Growth Factor Report. Work completed   Action details Not available 206236 4 206236 Order That this Board discuss with the Administration and appropriate personnel, the implementation of a Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account for proceeds earmarked for particular purposes. Work completed   Action details Not available 206787 4 206787 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on establishing a waste reduction position, ideally using revenue saved from reducing recycling and solid waste costs. Work completed   Action details Not available 208286 4 208286 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed amendment to Ordinance 11-111 to require the registration and maintenance of vacant buildings, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 5/16/19. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208324 4 208324 Mayor's Request Requesting 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208285 4 208285 Mayor's Request Director of Water and Sewer submitting amended proposed water and sewer rates for FY20. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208279 4 208279 Mayor's Request Requesting 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208282 4 208282 Mayor's Request Requesting 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208281 4 208281 Mayor's Request Requesting 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208280 4 208280 Mayor's Request Requesting 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207725 4 207725 Resolution That the Administration discuss matching Newton’s 41(A) tax deferral program income limits and interest, which are $86,000 at 2.5% interest, vs. Somerville's $57,000 at 3% interest. Work completed   Action details Not available 207738 4 207738 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Council how, in this time of bridge closures and traffic frustrations, the Police Department can assign more Officers to the Traffic Enforcement Division, instruct more Patrol Officers to prioritize traffic enforcement, and increase the ratio of payable to warning citations. Work completed   Action details Not available 207741 4 207741 Order That the Director of Finance report to this Council on the financial impact of the reduction in Cable TV Franchise Fees on the FY19 budget. Work completed   Action details Not available 207919 4 207919 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking prioritize pedestrian safety at the intersection of Vinal and Highland Avenues with re-painting and additional signage. Work completed   Action details Not available 208149 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 208154 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 208165 5 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. Approved   Action details Not available 207927 5 207927 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking reset the NO LEFT TURN (at certain times) sign at the corner of College and Kidder Avenues so it's clearly visible to traffic traveling south on College Avenue. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 208266 5 208266 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council, within 30 days, the impact on our residents if President Trump’s public charge and HUD’s new proposed rule change on public housing is adopted. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208251 5 208251 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the specific steps required to fill inclusionary units in new developments, and any suggestions for ways to increase the efficiency of this process. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206707 5 206707 Resolution That the Administration endeavor to add a properly signed and signaled crosswalk at 45 Beacon Street to enhance safety for residents accessing the Whole Foods Market. Work completed   Action details Not available 206753 5 206753 Communication Finance Director responding to #206385 Re: Projected State Aid. Work completed   Action details Not available 206780 5 206780 Resolution That the Administration work with other municipalities for the creation of a DPU community advisory board, similar to the MWRA’s advisory board, to provide input on the regulation of utilities. Work completed   Action details Not available 206303 5 206303 Order That the Director of Engineering share how pedestrian detours are required for planned street work resulting in sidewalk closures. Work completed   Action details Not available 206391 5 206391 Resolution That the Administration submit an update to this Board on efforts to create a Municipal ID, including a plan for dealing with the encryption of information that appears to be holding back progress. Work completed   Action details Not available 205811 5 205811 Order That the Director of Engineering and Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the registration of paving contractors pursuant to Ordinance 11-33. Work completed   Action details Not available 203859 5 203859 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking limit cut through traffic on Hanson Street by installing signage that allows abutters only at 7–9AM and 4–7 PM at identified locations, and ensure that this matter is addressed at the Traffic Commission's next meeting, on July 20, 2017. Work completed   Action details Not available 204572 5 204572 Order That the Chief of Police, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD monitor traffic speeds on North Street, High Street, Fairfax Street, Sterling Street, Gordon Street and Woods Avenue and suggest traffic dampening measures. Work completed   Action details Not available 204989 5 204989 Resolution That the Administration provide an update on the "DIF for Affordable Housing" plan identified as one of the Mayor's goals for the upcoming year. Work completed   Action details Not available 205191 5 205191 Resolution That the Administration inform this Board on the annual number of eviction cases heard in Somerville District Court, the proportion for which the tenant has no legal representation, and the estimated cost of ensuring that all Somerville tenants have such representation. Work completed   Action details Not available 205320 5 205320 Officer's Communication Director of Constituent Services responding to #204377 with the city's policy for following up on Inspectional Services issues when ISD is closed. Work completed   Action details Not available 200640 5 200640 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign and/or take other measures to ensure pedestrian safety at College Avenue at Kidder Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 207681 5 207681 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #207623 re: state and local regulations on public notices. Work completed   Action details Not available 207549 5 207549 Communication Special Counsel responding to #207171 re: nondisclosure agreements with prospective developers or commercial tenants. Work completed   Action details Not available 207550 5 207550 Officer's Communication City Solicitor submitting the suit titled Somerville v. Purdue Pharma, filed in Middlesex Superior Court. Work completed   Action details Not available 207277 5 207277 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove graffiti from the back of the Argenziano School and consider ways to reduce future graffiti, such as bushes or a mural. Work completed   Action details Not available 207331 5 207331 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board in writing no later than February 4 about traffic calming measures to be deployed in the Ball Square area to slow down cut-through traffic before the Ball Square Broadway Bridge closes, currently scheduled for about March 1. Work completed   Action details Not available 207581 5 207581 Communication Commissioner of Public Works responding to #206594 re: a complaint for the removal of trees on Beacon St. Work completed   Action details Not available 208322 5 208322 Ordinance Requesting 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 207771 6 207771 Officer's Communication Affordable Housing Trust submitting quarterly activity reports for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2018. Work completed   Action details Not available 208164 6 208164 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2019-2020 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming. Approved   Action details Not available 196311 6 196311 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board the timetable for using the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell's Green in 2011 for traffic-slowing measures on both sides of the Lowell Street bridge. Work completed   Action details Not available 202984 6 202984 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report the number of guest passes and resident parking stickers issued for FY15, FY16 and FY17 to date. Work completed   Action details Not available 205663 6 205663 Resolution That the Administration consider adopting MGL c58 s8(c), which would allow the city to abate a portion of outstanding property taxes to create affordable housing. Work completed   Action details Not available