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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/28/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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206241 1206241Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 21, 2018.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
206212 1206212Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 6, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206213 1206213Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 7, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206214 1206214Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 11, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206215 1206215Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 12, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206216 1206216Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 13, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206217 1206217Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 19, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206218 1206218Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 20, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206219 1206219Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206220 1206220Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 25, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206221 1206221Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 26, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206222 1206222Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 27, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206223 1206223Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 28, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206264 1206264Public CommunicationChris Dwan submitting comments re: the trees removed on Beacon Street.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206265 1206265Public CommunicationChris Dwan submitting comments re: the Urban Forestry Committee.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206186 1206186Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast to install 576 feet of conduit in Pennsylvania Ave, starting at a Verizon Manhole in front of 63 Pennsylvania Ave and travelling 9 feet to a new Vault #1, then continuing 567 feet to a point of pickup at 67 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
206183 1206183Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206184 1206184MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, May 24, 2018, and the Regular Meeting, May 24, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206247 1206247Public EventPublic Event License, Berkeley St Block Party, Adding Berkeley St Hersey St to Central St to the previously-approved portion from School St to Hersey St (#206111), Jul 1, Noon-7PM (Raindate Jul 8).Approved  Action details Not available
206248 1206248Public EventPublic Event License, Monmouth St 4th of July Block Party, closing 2 parking spaces at 16 Monmouth St only, Jul 4, 5-10:15PM.Approved  Action details Not available
206249 1206249Public EventPublic Event License, ArtBeat, Davis Sq area, Jul 14, 8AM-11PM (raindate Jul 15).Approved  Action details Not available
206250 1206250Public EventPublic Event License, Skehan St Block Party, from Hanson St to Durham St, Jul 14, 10AM-11PM (Raindate Jul 15).Approved  Action details Not available
206251 1206251Public EventPublic Event License, Endicott Ave Block Party, Jul 15, 2:30-7:30PM (Raindate Jul 28).Approved  Action details Not available
206252 1206252Public EventPublic Event License, Hancock St Block Party, from Summer St to Highland Ave, Jul 29, 2-9PM (Raindate Aug 11).Approved  Action details Not available
206253 1206253Public EventPublic Event License, Norwood Ave Block Party, Aug 4, 1-7:30PM (Raindate Aug 5).Approved  Action details Not available
206254 1206254Public EventPublic Event License, Munroe St Block Party, from Greenville St to Bigelow St, Aug 4, 2:30-8PM (Raindate Aug 5).Approved  Action details Not available
206255 1206255Public EventPublic Event License, Church St Block Party, from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Aug 4, 3-7PM (Raindate Aug 11).Approved  Action details Not available
206256 1206256Public EventPublic Event License, Thorpe St Presents Summer Fest, ArtFarm, Aug 18, 10AM-7PM (raindate Aug 19).Approved  Action details Not available
206257 1206257Public EventPublic Event License, Radcliffe Rd Block Party, Aug 25, 2-8PM (Raindate Aug 26).Approved  Action details Not available
206258 1206258Public EventPublic Event License, Franklin Ave Block Party, Aug 26, 2-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
206259 1206259Public EventPublic Event License, Pleasant Ave/Summit Ave Block Party, Pleasant Ave, Sep 8, 3-7:30PM (Raindate Sep 9).Approved  Action details Not available
206260 1206260Public EventPublic Event License, Electric Ave Block Party, from Packard Ave to Mason St, Sep 15, Noon-5PM.Approved  Action details Not available
206261 1206261Public EventPublic Event License, Homeless Coalition Somerville 5K Road Race, Davis Sq area streets, Oct 6, 6AM-12:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
206262 1206262LicenseRenewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
206263 1206263LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
206287 1206287LicenseNew Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Ave, 60 dogs for day care and training only.Approved  Action details Not available
206288 1206288LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
206290 1206290LicenseRenewing Garage License, Jim's Heavy Duty Service, 40 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
206289 1206289LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
206293 1206293Public CommunicationSubmitting the Union Square Neighborhood Council's application for designation as the negotiating entity for a Community Benefits Agreement for the Union Square neighborhood.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206294 1206294Public CommunicationRob Buchanan submitting comments re: #206161, the revised Community Benefits Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206224 2206224ResolutionThat the Administration present a revised job description for the Environmental Health Liaison that requires candidates to have rodent extermination experience and the ability to implement the city’s rodent eradication strategy, including monitoring and neighborhood meetings.Approved  Action details Not available
206225 2206225ResolutionThat the Administration create a Waste Reduction Coordinator responsible for staffing a Waste Reduction Task Force to reduce household and business waste through education, incentives, packaging-free retail options, and legislation.Approved  Action details Not available
206239 2206239ResolutionThat the Administration increase the annual salary of the Director of the Council On Aging to align with the numerous other Directors who oversee a similar number of staff and contribute to the well-being of thousands in our Community.Approved  Action details Not available
206240 2206240ResolutionThat the Administration establish an independent task force to look into hiring more minorities in various departments, most especially the Fire and Police Departments.Approved  Action details Not available
206291 2206291ResolutionThat this Board commends the MA Senate on passing Senate Bill 2562 "An Act Relative to Gender Identity on MA Identification" which allows a person to designate "X" for gender on an application for a driver's license and other official identification and further, that this Board encourages the MA House of Representatives to advance similar legislation.Approved  Action details Not available
206292 2206292ResolutionThat the Administration review all City applications and other filings on which a gender designation is required and, if not already provided, make revisions to allow a person to designate a gender other than "Male" or "Female" and to report to the Ward 6 Alderman the results of such review.Approved  Action details Not available
206289 2206289LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206290 2206290LicenseRenewing Garage License, Jim's Heavy Duty Service, 40 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206226 2206226ResolutionThat the Administration staff a contracted or salaried person with experience in systems architecture and coding, to integrate and link existing and new systems so they can support wrap-around services.Approved  Action details Not available
206227 2206227ResolutionThat the Administration fund a full-time legal services position to provide free on-site legal assistance to anyone seeking it at Somerville’s District Housing Court.Approved  Action details Not available
206228 2206228ResolutionThat the Administration re-allocate $20,000 of the Enroot High School Out of School Program from the Economic Development budget to the SomerPromise budget.Approved  Action details Not available
206229 2206229ResolutionThat the Administration add $250,000 to the FY19 budget to purchase additional trees.Approved  Action details Not available
206230 2206230ResolutionThat the Administration create and fund an Open Space Acquisition Fund, separate from the Community Preservation Act, to acquire more open space towards the SomerVision goal of adding 125 acres of open space.Approved  Action details Not available
206231 2206231ResolutionThat the Administration develop an open space acquisition plan to achieve the city’s SomerVision goal of adding 125 acres of open space.Approved  Action details Not available
206232 2206232ResolutionThat the Administration install portable toilets at playgrounds and the following parks: Albion, Dickerman, North Street, Lincoln (when it reopens), Marshall Street, Chuckie Harris, Kenney, Grimmons, Healey, Hoyt-Sullivan (when it reopens) and Conway, no later than July 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
206233 2206233OrderThat the Director of SPCD develop an affordable housing program targeted especially at city employees whose income is below a certain threshold level.Approved  Action details Not available
206234 2206234ResolutionThat the Administration launch a smart traffic flow overhaul, reconsidering the direction of every street in the city.Approved  Action details Not available
206235 2206235OrderThat this Board discuss with the Administration and appropriate personnel, the implementation of an annual Municipal Revenue Growth Factor Report.Approved  Action details Not available
206236 2206236OrderThat this Board discuss with the Administration and appropriate personnel, the implementation of a Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account for proceeds earmarked for particular purposes.Approved  Action details Not available
206237 2206237OrderThat the Director of SPCD finalize the long-awaited formation of the Urban Forestry Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
206238 2206238OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and the Director of SomerStat review with this Board, the statistics of repeat offender building violations.Approved  Action details Not available
206288 2206288LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206287 2206287LicenseNew Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Ave, 60 dogs for day care and training only.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206268 2206268OrderThat the City Arborist prune or perform other maintenance as needed on the trees in Seven Hills Park to ensure public safety and optimal tree health.Approved  Action details Not available
206269 2206269ResolutionThat the Administration work with the Ward 6 Alderman and the community to devise an accelerated plan to replace the brick sidewalks in Davis Square with something that ensures pedestrian safety while maintaining a connection to the familiar character of the bricks.Approved  Action details Not available
206270 2206270ResolutionThat the Administration and the Traffic Commission implement an extensive 20mph Safety Zone across all of Ward 6.Approved  Action details Not available
206271 2206271ResolutionThat the Administration and the Traffic Commission make any changes possible to the traffic patterns and signal timing at the Powderhouse Circle intersection in advance of the closing of the Broadway bridge at Ball Square.Approved  Action details Not available
206263 2206263LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206262 2206262LicenseRenewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206261 2206261Public EventPublic Event License, Homeless Coalition Somerville 5K Road Race, Davis Sq area streets, Oct 6, 6AM-12:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206260 2206260Public EventPublic Event License, Electric Ave Block Party, from Packard Ave to Mason St, Sep 15, Noon-5PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206266 2206266OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Director of Housing Stability, or the City Solicitor explain under what circumstances a current resident could be given preference for a deed-restricted unit.Approved  Action details Not available
206267 2206267OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discuss with this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking, the city's policies regarding flashing street signs and their effects on residents with certain neurological conditions.Approved  Action details Not available
206259 2206259Public EventPublic Event License, Pleasant Ave/Summit Ave Block Party, Pleasant Ave, Sep 8, 3-7:30PM (Raindate Sep 9).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206258 2206258Public EventPublic Event License, Franklin Ave Block Party, Aug 26, 2-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206257 2206257Public EventPublic Event License, Radcliffe Rd Block Party, Aug 25, 2-8PM (Raindate Aug 26).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206256 2206256Public EventPublic Event License, Thorpe St Presents Summer Fest, ArtFarm, Aug 18, 10AM-7PM (raindate Aug 19).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206255 2206255Public EventPublic Event License, Church St Block Party, from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Aug 4, 3-7PM (Raindate Aug 11).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206254 2206254Public EventPublic Event License, Munroe St Block Party, from Greenville St to Bigelow St, Aug 4, 2:30-8PM (Raindate Aug 5).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206253 2206253Public EventPublic Event License, Norwood Ave Block Party, Aug 4, 1-7:30PM (Raindate Aug 5).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206252 2206252Public EventPublic Event License, Hancock St Block Party, from Summer St to Highland Ave, Jul 29, 2-9PM (Raindate Aug 11).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206251 2206251Public EventPublic Event License, Endicott Ave Block Party, Jul 15, 2:30-7:30PM (Raindate Jul 28).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206250 2206250Public EventPublic Event License, Skehan St Block Party, from Hanson St to Durham St, Jul 14, 10AM-11PM (Raindate Jul 15).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206249 2206249Public EventPublic Event License, ArtBeat, Davis Sq area, Jul 14, 8AM-11PM (raindate Jul 15).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206248 2206248Public EventPublic Event License, Monmouth St 4th of July Block Party, closing 2 parking spaces at 16 Monmouth St only, Jul 4, 5-10:15PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206247 2206247Public EventPublic Event License, Berkeley St Block Party, Adding Berkeley St Hersey St to Central St to the previously-approved portion from School St to Hersey St (#206111), Jul 1, Noon-7PM (Raindate Jul 8).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206185 2206185CitationCommending Maria LoRusso on the happy occasion of her 75th birthday.Approved  Action details Not available
206186 2206186Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast to install 576 feet of conduit in Pennsylvania Ave, starting at a Verizon Manhole in front of 63 Pennsylvania Ave and travelling 9 feet to a new Vault #1, then continuing 567 feet to a point of pickup at 67 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206188 2206188ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board prior to July 12, 2018, on providing public restrooms at public parks, including parks that will be used by programs that would otherwise use Conway Park, including Dickerman Park.Approved  Action details Not available
206189 2206189OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide recommendations to improve pedestrian safety at the dangerous intersection of Walnut Street, Summit Avenue and Boston Street.Approved  Action details Not available
206190 2206190WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
206191 2206191ResolutionThat this Board hereby joins the National Geographic Society, the Audubon Society and others in declaring 2018 the Year of the Bird and in celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most important bird-protection law ever passed.Approved  Action details Not available
206200 2206200OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works share the policy for removing items that are blocking sidewalks.Approved  Action details Not available
206201 2206201OrderThat 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.Approved  Action details Not available
206202 2206202OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking share how it enforces the prohibition of cars and trucks parked in bus lanes and bike lanes.Approved  Action details Not available
206203 2206203OrderThat the Director of SPCD assess the pedestrian crossing at Bow and Summer Streets for safety, in terms of visibility and length of crossing.Approved  Action details Not available
206204 2206204OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works report on the feasibility of extending yard waste pickup later in the season.Approved  Action details Not available
206205 2206205OrderThat the Director of SPCD install a pedestrian signal at Calvin and Washington Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
206206 2206206OrderThat the Director of SPCD submit a proposal for improving the pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Dane and Washington Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
206207 2206207ResolutionThat the Administration proceed immediately, pursuant to Ord 12-100, to present candidates for appointment to the Urban Forestry Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
206208 2206208OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services respond to the Ward 2 Alderman, in writing, with the action taken to address the rat problem at 40 Lake Street.Approved  Action details Not available
206209 2206209OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services cite the Star Market at 275 Beacon Street for a rat problem and advise them on rat abatement.Approved  Action details Not available
206210 2206210OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 2 Alderman on the traffic calming petition that was presented by residents of Lake Street in July 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
206211 2206211OrderThat the Director of SPCD install a raised crosswalk at Calvin Street, near the intersection of Dimick Street.Approved  Action details Not available
206192 2206192CommunicationReporting to this Board and submitting a summary report, attached, on the Capital Projects Master Planning Working Group with Ward 5 School Committee Member Laura Pitone.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
206193 2206193OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken light in Junction Park. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
206194 2206194OrderThat the Director of SPCD replace the small dead tree at 235 Lowell Street with a healthy sapling.Approved  Action details Not available
206195 2206195OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the light on the short black lamppost in front of Albion Park, that is making a loud buzzing noise and disturbing neighbors.Approved  Action details Not available
206196 2206196OrderThat the Director of SomerPromise share with this Board, the meeting notes of the Out of School Time Taskforce.Approved  Action details Not available
206197 2206197OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO THRU TRAFFIC 7–9AM AND 4-6PM EXCEPT FOR ABUTTERS sign on Fenwick Street at Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
206198 2206198OrderThat the Director of Engineering address the drainage problem at the bottom of Dartmouth Street near Evergreen Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
206199 2206199OrderThat the Director of SPCD share how decisions are made regarding the placement of bike racks.Approved  Action details Not available
206123 2206123Public EventPublic Event License, Zombie Apocalypse Game, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 15, 2-4:30PM (raindate Sep 16).Approved  Action details Not available
206187 2206187ResolutionCalling on the government of Cameroon to address the humanitarian crisis plaguing its English-speaking region.Approved  Action details Not available
206123 3206123Public EventPublic Event License, Zombie Apocalypse Game, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 15, 2-4:30PM (raindate Sep 16).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206243 3206243Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of the fee interest in portions of Great River Road, Revolution Drive and Grand Union Boulevard.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206245 3206245Officer's CommunicationSpecial Counsel submitting Notice of a Settlement in the matter of Prospect Iron v. the Somerville Redevelopment Authority.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206244 3206244OrdinanceSpecial Counsel submitting a Community Benefits Ordinance to establish a Neighborhood Council designation process.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
206246 3206246CommunicationChief Fire Engineer responding to #205808 re: calls for Wards 6 and 7.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206286 3206286Officer's CommunicationDirector of Capital Projects and Planning submitting the Public Safety Feasibility Study/Programming and Site Evaluation Report (related to #s 206003, #206004, and #206005).Placed on file  Action details Not available
206273 3206273Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
206274 3206274Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
206272 3206272Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,528,787 from the Sewer Retained Earnings Account to the Water/Sewer Stabilization Fund in order to accumulate capital for planned infrastructure projects.Approved  Action details Not available
206238 3206238OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and the Director of SomerStat review with this Board, the statistics of repeat offender building violations.Approved  Action details Not available
206284 3206284OrdinanceCity Solicitor submitting an Ordinance regarding Adult Use Marijuana Establishments.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206285 3206285Officer's CommunicationCity Solicitor submitting Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding Adult Use Marijuana Establishments.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206225 3206225ResolutionThat the Administration create a Waste Reduction Coordinator responsible for staffing a Waste Reduction Task Force to reduce household and business waste through education, incentives, packaging-free retail options, and legislation.Approved  Action details Not available
206282 4206282Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $350,000 grant that requires an in-kind match to the Office of Sustainability and Environment from the MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for stormwater system modeling and climate change planning.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206272 4206272Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,528,787 from the Sewer Retained Earnings Account to the Water/Sewer Stabilization Fund in order to accumulate capital for planned infrastructure projects.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206274 4206274Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206273 4206273Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206035 4206035Mayor's RequestDirector of Water and Sewer submitting proposed FY19 Water and Sewer Rates, including updated fire suppression charges.Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation  Action details Not available
206242 4206242Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of certain Assembly Row streets as Public Ways, including portions of Great River Road, Revolution Drive and Grand Union Boulevard.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206244 4206244OrdinanceSpecial Counsel submitting a Community Benefits Ordinance to establish a Neighborhood Council designation process.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206275 4206275Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $60,000 from the Boynton Yards Stabilization Fund for engineering and design work.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206283 4206283Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of an $11,000 grant with no new match required, from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Health and Human Services Department for participation in the regional prevention collaborative grant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206199 4206199OrderThat the Director of SPCD share how decisions are made regarding the placement of bike racks.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
206161 5206161Officer's CommunicationSpecial Counsel submitting a revised Community Benefits Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206281 5206281Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to enter into a tax agreement with Sunwealth for a solar energy system at 1 Maxwells Green.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206280 5206280Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to enter into a net-metering agreement with Sunwealth.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206278 5206278Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $210,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve to the Somerville Community Corporation for the purchase of 35 Richardson Street as perpetual open space.Approved  Action details Not available
206276 5206276Mayor's RequestRequesting to rescind $344,747 of $553,378 in CPA funds appropriated for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development, to replace a portion of the roof on the historic Grace Baptist Church.Approved  Action details Not available
206277 5206277Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $344,747 in CPA funds for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development to use for emergency structural improvements and window restoration at the Grace Baptist Church.Approved  Action details Not available
206279 5206279Mayor's RequestRequesting the reallocation of $1,352 in cost savings from the CPA Fund's FY16 grant to the Somerville Museum to expand the scope of security improvements to include the purchase and installation of a fire panel.Approved  Action details Not available
206279 6206279Mayor's RequestRequesting the reallocation of $1,352 in cost savings from the CPA Fund's FY16 grant to the Somerville Museum to expand the scope of security improvements to include the purchase and installation of a fire panel.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206277 6206277Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $344,747 in CPA funds for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development to use for emergency structural improvements and window restoration at the Grace Baptist Church.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206276 6206276Mayor's RequestRequesting to rescind $344,747 of $553,378 in CPA funds appropriated for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development, to replace a portion of the roof on the historic Grace Baptist Church.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206266 6206266OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Director of Housing Stability, or the City Solicitor explain under what circumstances a current resident could be given preference for a deed-restricted unit.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
206278 6206278Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $210,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve to the Somerville Community Corporation for the purchase of 35 Richardson Street as perpetual open space.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206240 6206240ResolutionThat the Administration establish an independent task force to look into hiring more minorities in various departments, most especially the Fire and Police Departments.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
206159 6206159OrdinanceRequesting approval to amend Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: municipal salary ranges.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
206035 6206035Mayor's RequestDirector of Water and Sewer submitting proposed FY19 Water and Sewer Rates, including updated fire suppression charges.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
206035 7206035Mayor's RequestDirector of Water and Sewer submitting proposed FY19 Water and Sewer Rates, including updated fire suppression charges.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206093 7206093Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $133,132.50 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures and backfill/overtime for the Special Response Team.Approved  Action details Not available
206094 7206094Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $120,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures, training and backfill/overtime for the Special Response Team.Approved  Action details Not available
206034 7206034Mayor's RequestRequesting the approval of FY19 expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds.Approved  Action details Not available
206088 7206088Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $18,855.55 from the USQ Revitalization Stabilization Fund for legal services.Approved  Action details Not available
206078 7206078Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,543,000 in a bond for Water Main Replacement.Approved  Action details Not available
205952 7205952Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $90 using available funds in the Personnel Advertising Account for an advertisement on Idealist.com.Approved  Action details Not available
205954 7205954Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $94,622.16 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Tobacco Control Prevention.Approved  Action details Not available
206025 7206025Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $225,971,887 to fund the General Fund Operating Budget for FY19.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
206028 7206028Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $377,622 for the FY19 Cable Television PEG Access Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
206026 7206026Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $1,750,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY19 Tax Levy.Approved  Action details Not available
206029 7206029Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $865,346 to fund the FY19 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
206030 7206030Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $41,000 from the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY19 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
206031 7206031Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $205,000 to fund the FY19 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
206032 7206032Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $17,000 from the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY19 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
206037 7206037Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $14,521,861 to fund the FY19 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
206038 7206038Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $736,041 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY19 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
206036 7206036Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $22,847,863 to fund the FY19 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
206091 7206091Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $10,600 from the Pension Accumulation Fund to the Pension-Non-Contributory Fund to eliminate a year end deficit.Approved  Action details Not available
206089 7206089Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $20,000 in the Workers Compensation Department, from various Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Workers Compensation Wages Account to eliminate a year end deficit.Approved  Action details Not available
206090 7206090Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $11,000 from the Veterans Services Professional & Technical Services Account to the Clerk of Committees Salaries Monthly Account to fund clerical support for the remainder of the fiscal year.Approved  Action details Not available
206087 7206087Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $607,279 from the Park Stabilization Fund to the General Fund Debt Service Account to pay for incurred debt service for FY18 Parks renovation and construction.Approved  Action details Not available
206079 7206079Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $2,576,212 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
206081 7206081Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Green Line Extension Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
206159 7206159OrdinanceRequesting approval to amend Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: municipal salary ranges.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206082 7206082Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
206083 7206083Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Community Preservation Act Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
206084 7206084Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
206085 7206085Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
206240 7206240ResolutionThat the Administration establish an independent task force to look into hiring more minorities in various departments, most especially the Fire and Police Departments.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
206085 8206085Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206084 8206084Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206083 8206083Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Community Preservation Act Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206082 8206082Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206081 8206081Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Green Line Extension Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206079 8206079Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $2,576,212 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206087 8206087Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $607,279 from the Park Stabilization Fund to the General Fund Debt Service Account to pay for incurred debt service for FY18 Parks renovation and construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206090 8206090Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $11,000 from the Veterans Services Professional & Technical Services Account to the Clerk of Committees Salaries Monthly Account to fund clerical support for the remainder of the fiscal year.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206089 8206089Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $20,000 in the Workers Compensation Department, from various Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Workers Compensation Wages Account to eliminate a year end deficit.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206091 8206091Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $10,600 from the Pension Accumulation Fund to the Pension-Non-Contributory Fund to eliminate a year end deficit.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206036 8206036Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $22,847,863 to fund the FY19 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206038 8206038Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $736,041 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY19 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206037 8206037Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $14,521,861 to fund the FY19 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206032 8206032Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $17,000 from the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY19 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206031 8206031Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $205,000 to fund the FY19 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206030 8206030Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $41,000 from the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY19 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206029 8206029Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $865,346 to fund the FY19 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available