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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/23/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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201715 1201715Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 8, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201716 1201716Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 13, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201717 1201717Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 14, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201718 1201718Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 15, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201719 1201719Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 16, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201720 1201720Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 20, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201721 1201721Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201734 1201734LicenseNew Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave, 5 autos inside, 3 outside.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201735 1201735LicenseNew Garage License, Ball Sq Dialysis Clinic, 643 Broadway, 25 autos inside, 25 outside.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201729 1201729Public EventPublic Event Permit, Union Square Main Streets and US2 Union Lunch, Union Square Plaza, Wednesdays Jun 22-Jul 27, 11AM-2:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201730 1201730Public EventPublic Event Permit, Monmouth St friends and neighbors party, 16 Monmouth St, Jul 4, 4-9:45PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201731 1201731LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Muzzioli Associates.Approved  Action details Not available
201682 1201682Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201683 1201683MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 26, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201733 1201733LicenseRenewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201732 1201732LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201686 1201686Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 10 feet of conduit in North Street from Pole 190/9 to a point of pickup at 77-83 North Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201751 1201751Public CommunicationAmelia Child submitting comments re: proposed FY17 Public Library staff positions.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201714 2201714CommunicationActing as President, cancelling the Regular meetings of this Board that were scheduled for July 28, 2016, and August 11, 2016.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201728 2201728CommunicationSuperintendent of Schools notifying this Board of a vacancy on the School Committee as of August 21, 2016, with the resignation of Ward 6 representative Paul Bockelman.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201736 2201736ResolutionThat the Administration expand the city’s Neighborways Program to East Somerville, including Myrtle Street, Florence Street, Lincoln Avenue, Mt. Vernon Street and Otis Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201737 2201737ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on the progress on instituting a curbside composting program.Approved  Action details Not available
201738 2201738ResolutionThat the Administration consider negotiations to implement a bi-weekly payroll and report back to this Board on any savings.Approved  Action details Not available
201739 2201739ResolutionThat the Administration review Inspectional Services Department salaries in comparison to other communities, to bring staff compensation in line with them.Approved  Action details Not available
201740 2201740OrdinanceProposing an ordinance relative to a mid-fiscal year report of municipal finances, with next-fiscal year budget projections.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201752 2201752OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on the increase in wild rabbits this year, and on any environmental concerns about the shifting composition of wildlife over the past decade.Approved  Action details Not available
201753 2201753ResolutionThat the Mayor re-establish the Tree Advisory Committee, to be staffed by the full-time Arborist, expand its membership to 9 or 11 members, and broaden the scope of the Committee's duties.Approved  Action details Not available
201754 2201754OrderThat the Director of SPCD present to this Board by October 1, 2016, a comprehensive workforce development program and a budget request for at least $50,000 to support the First Source Jobs Training Program.Approved  Action details Not available
201755 2201755OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place signage at the intersection of Hawkins Street and Somerville Avenue to stop vehicles from entering Somerville Avenue and traveling the wrong way.Approved  Action details Not available
201686 2201686Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 10 feet of conduit in North Street from Pole 190/9 to a point of pickup at 77-83 North Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201732 2201732LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201701 2201701OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the 3 raised sidewalk panels at 61 Dartmouth Street. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
201684 2201684CitationCommending Police Officer Ashley Catatao for the compassion and empathy she has demonstrated while on duty.Approved  Action details Not available
201685 2201685CitationCommending Mother Provincial Alice Marie Monica of the Little Sisters of the Poor, on the momentous occasion of her visit to Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
201731 2201731LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Muzzioli Associates.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201730 2201730Public EventPublic Event Permit, Monmouth St friends and neighbors party, 16 Monmouth St, Jul 4, 4-9:45PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201729 2201729Public EventPublic Event Permit, Union Square Main Streets and US2 Union Lunch, Union Square Plaza, Wednesdays Jun 22-Jul 27, 11AM-2:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201690 2201690OrderThat the Director of Communications maintain the city’s website with information on the Emerald Ash Borer Program, including the revised list of trees to be removed, any schedule of planned phasing, and any other relevant information.Approved  Action details Not available
201691 2201691OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works evaluate the low-hanging lines (from multiple poles) behind 52 Powder House Blvd.Approved  Action details Not available
201692 2201692OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the sidewalk on Willow Avenue, between Whipple Street and the Community Path, for overgrown vegetation and issue citations as warranted.Approved  Action details Not available
201693 2201693OrderThat the Chief of Police order directed patrols to the intersection of Buena Vista Road and Meacham Road to reduce STOP sign infractions.Approved  Action details Not available
201694 2201694OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing STOP sign on Buena Vista Road, where it meets Meacham Road.Approved  Action details Not available
201695 2201695OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on reducing food waste and expanding composting at city schools.Approved  Action details Not available
201696 2201696OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment and the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on reducing landfill waste and expanding recycling at city schools.Approved  Action details Not available
201688 2201688ResolutionThat this Board supports those elements of House Bill #4385 addressing natural gas leaks and requiring their repair.Approved  Action details Not available
201689 2201689OrderThat the City Solicitor report to this Board on avenues to recover losses due to leaks in the natural gas infrastructure.Approved  Action details Not available
201687 2201687ResolutionThat this Board hereby recognizes National Pollinator Week, June 20-26.Approved  Action details Not available
201697 2201697ResolutionSupporting the use of local unionized construction labor for the $11,000,000 expansion of Greentown Labs.Approved  Action details Not available
201698 2201698OrderThat the Director of Capital Projects update this Board on the West Branch Library and on any other capital projects that may be of concern to this Board.Approved  Action details Not available
201699 2201699OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pedestrian signal push button at the corner of Middlesex Avenue and Foley Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201700 2201700OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works evaluate the hanging utility cables on Mead and Claremon Streets to ensure they are high enough to avoid large delivery trucks.Approved  Action details Not available
201702 2201702OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services notify the owners of 69 & 72 Marion Street to clear the overgrowth from their properties and the city sidewalks.Approved  Action details Not available
201703 2201703OrderThat the City Engineer monitor contractor activities related to sidewalk and street repair, for quality of work and adherence to city standards for accessibility.Approved  Action details Not available
201704 2201704OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the weeds at the utility pole at Beacon Street and Concord Avenue to allow for a line of sight for vehicles entering and exiting Concord Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201705 2201705OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees on Washington Street from Beacon Street to Webster Avenue and assess any trees that appear damaged or have no new growth.Approved  Action details Not available
201706 2201706OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide an alternative method to protect the portion of Perry Park where new grass growth is being promoted, since caution tape is not sufficient.Approved  Action details Not available
201707 2201707OrderThat the Chief of Police order directed patrols at Perry Park to regulate excessive off-leash activity.Approved  Action details Not available
201708 2201708OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board to address the on-line resident parking permit system and its turn-around times, lack of transaction confirmations, and long lines at the customer service counter.Approved  Action details Not available
201709 2201709OrderThat the Director SPCD ensure that rodent baiting is integrated into the entire Beacon Street project and work collaboratively to address recent rodent issues that have already increased in the active section of the project.Approved  Action details Not available
201710 2201710OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services support the residents of Beacon Street with rodent control flyers and private baiting services.Approved  Action details Not available
201711 2201711OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Spring Street and Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201712 2201712OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the brick walkway between Holland Street and College Avenue in Davis Square Plaza.Approved  Action details Not available
201713 2201713OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the damaged wall at 93 Pearson Road and take action to remedy the situation.Approved  Action details Not available
201722 3201722Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Board vote to place a question on the November 8, 2016 ballot to seek voter approval to exclude the debt from the Somerville High School project from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201750 3201750Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/9/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201747 3201747Mayor's CommunicationConveying an update on the Green Line Extension project.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201727 3201727CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the Fire Department Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201726 3201726CommunicationRequesting the promotion of Sean Keane to Captain in the Fire Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201748 3201748CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 4/28/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201749 3201749CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 5/12/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201602 4201602Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $20,000 within the Workers Compensation Budget from the Training Account to the Workers Compensation Salaries Account, to fund a Workers Comp payment.Approved  Action details Not available
201742 4201742Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $19,801,150 for the 2017 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
201743 4201743Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $12,797,907 to fund the FY2017 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
201744 4201744Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $836,579 for the FY2017 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201741 4201741Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $206,863,886 for the FY2017 General Fund Operating Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
201746 4201746Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #201310, the proposed Powderhouse School Zoning Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201724 4201724Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a $10,000 grant from Eastern Bank Foundation, for the Health & Human Services Dept.'s opioid prevention and support line.Approved  Action details Not available
201724 5201724Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a $10,000 grant from Eastern Bank Foundation, for the Health & Human Services Dept.'s opioid prevention and support line.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201741 5201741Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $206,863,886 for the FY2017 General Fund Operating Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201744 5201744Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $836,579 for the FY2017 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201743 5201743Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $12,797,907 to fund the FY2017 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201742 5201742Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $19,801,150 for the 2017 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201745 5201745Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the Citywide Mobility Plan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201602 5201602Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $20,000 within the Workers Compensation Budget from the Training Account to the Workers Compensation Salaries Account, to fund a Workers Comp payment.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201603 5201603Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $9,200 from the Health Insurance GIC Health Opt Out Account to the Life Insurance Account to remediate a year end deficit.Approved  Action details Not available
201525 5201525Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Parks and Recreation Department.Approved  Action details Not available
201526 5201526Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Fleet Division in the Department of Public Works.Approved  Action details Not available
201589 5201589Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $207,314,582 to fund the Somerville Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201591 5201591Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $12,824,947 to fund the FY2017 Water Enterprise Fund Budget.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201590 5201590Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $19,816,328 to fund the FY2017 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201605 5201605Mayor's RequestRequesting the reauthorization of Departmental Revolving Funds for FY2017.Approved  Action details Not available
201438 5201438Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a $139.98 FY14 invoice from Dell, using available FY16 funds in the Library Ordinary Maintenance Account.Approved  Action details Not available
201481 5201481Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $25,000 from the School Custodian Salaries Account to the DPW Buildings & Grounds Salaries Account.Approved  Action details Not available
201528 5201528Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $75,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreational Land Reserve for design services for the rehabilitation of the Somerville Community Path per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
201533 5201533Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to transfer $45,000 from the DPW Sanitation Account to the DPW Highway Account for the rising cost of parts and accessories for the aging DPW vehicle fleet.Approved  Action details Not available
201523 5201523Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Water and Sewer Department.Approved  Action details Not available
201524 5201524Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Capital Planning and Engineering Department.Approved  Action details Not available
201723 5201723Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to submit a PARC grant application of $400,000 for the Lincoln Park Playground.Approved  Action details Not available
201596 5201596Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $1,400,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201597 5201597Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $1,091,163 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201725 5201725Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of an additional $5,000 from the MA Historical Commission for the Milk Row Cemetery preservation project.Approved  Action details Not available
201595 5201595Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate or reserve $1,924,661 in estimated FY2017 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
201601 5201601Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $210,000 to fund the FY2017 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
201598 5201598Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $872,200 to fund the FY17 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201604 5201604Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $8,300 from the Solid Waste Printing and Stationary Account to the Snow Removal Account.Approved  Action details Not available
201592 5201592Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2017 Tax Levy.Approved  Action details Not available
201599 5201599Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $510,844 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Community Preservation Act Fund to fund community preservation projects.Approved  Action details Not available
201594 5201594Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201593 5201593Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,250,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201606 5201606OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting proposed amendments to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: non-union salary ranges.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
201606 6201606OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting proposed amendments to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: non-union salary ranges.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201593 6201593Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,250,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201594 6201594Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201599 6201599Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $510,844 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Community Preservation Act Fund to fund community preservation projects.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201592 6201592Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2017 Tax Levy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201604 6201604Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $8,300 from the Solid Waste Printing and Stationary Account to the Snow Removal Account.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201601 6201601Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $210,000 to fund the FY2017 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201595 6201595Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate or reserve $1,924,661 in estimated FY2017 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201725 6201725Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of an additional $5,000 from the MA Historical Commission for the Milk Row Cemetery preservation project.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201597 6201597Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $1,091,163 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201596 6201596Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $1,400,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201723 6201723Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to submit a PARC grant application of $400,000 for the Lincoln Park Playground.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201524 6201524Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Capital Planning and Engineering Department.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201523 6201523Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Water and Sewer Department.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201533 6201533Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to transfer $45,000 from the DPW Sanitation Account to the DPW Highway Account for the rising cost of parts and accessories for the aging DPW vehicle fleet.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201528 6201528Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $75,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreational Land Reserve for design services for the rehabilitation of the Somerville Community Path per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201481 6201481Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $25,000 from the School Custodian Salaries Account to the DPW Buildings & Grounds Salaries Account.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201529 6201529Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $40,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Debt Service Interest on Notes-BAN Account to fully fund it for FY16.Approved  Action details Not available
201438 6201438Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a $139.98 FY14 invoice from Dell, using available FY16 funds in the Library Ordinary Maintenance Account.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201605 6201605Mayor's RequestRequesting the reauthorization of Departmental Revolving Funds for FY2017.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201526 6201526Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Fleet Division in the Department of Public Works.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201525 6201525Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Parks and Recreation Department.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201603 6201603Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $9,200 from the Health Insurance GIC Health Opt Out Account to the Life Insurance Account to remediate a year end deficit.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201600 6201600Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $250,000 from the Undesignated CPA Fund Balance to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
201600 7201600Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $250,000 from the Undesignated CPA Fund Balance to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201310 7201310Officer's CommunicationRequesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish a Powderhouse School Redevelopment District.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
201529 7201529Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $40,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Debt Service Interest on Notes-BAN Account to fully fund it for FY16.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201310 8201310Officer's CommunicationRequesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish a Powderhouse School Redevelopment District.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available