Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (138) 138 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 File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 201715 1 201715 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 8, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201716 1 201716 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 13, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201717 1 201717 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 14, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201718 1 201718 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 15, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201719 1 201719 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 16, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201720 1 201720 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 20, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201721 1 201721 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201734 1 201734 License New Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave, 5 autos inside, 3 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201735 1 201735 License New Garage License, Ball Sq Dialysis Clinic, 643 Broadway, 25 autos inside, 25 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201729 1 201729 Public Event Public 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 1 201730 Public Event Public Event Permit, Monmouth St friends and neighbors party, 16 Monmouth St, Jul 4, 4-9:45PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201731 1 201731 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Muzzioli Associates. Approved   Action details Not available 201682 1 201682 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201683 1 201683 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 26, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201733 1 201733 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201732 1 201732 License Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201686 1 201686 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 201751 Public Communication Amelia Child submitting comments re: proposed FY17 Public Library staff positions. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201714 2 201714 Communication Acting 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 2 201728 Communication Superintendent 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 2 201736 Resolution That 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 2 201737 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the progress on instituting a curbside composting program. Approved   Action details Not available 201738 2 201738 Resolution That 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 2 201739 Resolution That 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 2 201740 Ordinance Proposing 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 2 201752 Order That 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 2 201753 Resolution That 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 2 201754 Order That 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 2 201755 Order That 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 2 201686 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 201732 License Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201701 2 201701 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the 3 raised sidewalk panels at 61 Dartmouth Street. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 201684 2 201684 Citation Commending Police Officer Ashley Catatao for the compassion and empathy she has demonstrated while on duty. Approved   Action details Not available 201685 2 201685 Citation Commending 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 2 201731 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Muzzioli Associates. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201730 2 201730 Public Event Public Event Permit, Monmouth St friends and neighbors party, 16 Monmouth St, Jul 4, 4-9:45PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201729 2 201729 Public Event Public 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 2 201690 Order That 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 2 201691 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works evaluate the low-hanging lines (from multiple poles) behind 52 Powder House Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 201692 2 201692 Order That 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 2 201693 Order That 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 2 201694 Order That 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 2 201695 Order That 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 2 201696 Order That 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 2 201688 Resolution That this Board supports those elements of House Bill #4385 addressing natural gas leaks and requiring their repair. Approved   Action details Not available 201689 2 201689 Order That 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 2 201687 Resolution That this Board hereby recognizes National Pollinator Week, June 20-26. Approved   Action details Not available 201697 2 201697 Resolution Supporting the use of local unionized construction labor for the $11,000,000 expansion of Greentown Labs. Approved   Action details Not available 201698 2 201698 Order That 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 2 201699 Order That 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 2 201700 Order That 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 2 201702 Order That 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 2 201703 Order That 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 2 201704 Order That 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 2 201705 Order That 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 2 201706 Order That 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 2 201707 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols at Perry Park to regulate excessive off-leash activity. Approved   Action details Not available 201708 2 201708 Order That 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 2 201709 Order That 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 2 201710 Order That 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 2 201711 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Spring Street and Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201712 2 201712 Order That 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 2 201713 Order That 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 3 201722 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 201750 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/9/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201747 3 201747 Mayor's Communication Conveying an update on the Green Line Extension project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201727 3 201727 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the Fire Department Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201726 3 201726 Communication Requesting the promotion of Sean Keane to Captain in the Fire Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201748 3 201748 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 4/28/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201749 3 201749 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 5/12/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201602 4 201602 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201742 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $19,801,150 for the 2017 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 201743 4 201743 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,797,907 to fund the FY2017 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 201744 4 201744 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $836,579 for the FY2017 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 201741 4 201741 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $206,863,886 for the FY2017 General Fund Operating Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 201746 4 201746 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #201310, the proposed Powderhouse School Zoning Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201724 4 201724 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201724 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201741 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $206,863,886 for the FY2017 General Fund Operating Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201744 5 201744 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $836,579 for the FY2017 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201743 5 201743 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,797,907 to fund the FY2017 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201742 5 201742 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $19,801,150 for the 2017 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201745 5 201745 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the Citywide Mobility Plan. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201602 5 201602 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201603 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201525 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Parks and Recreation Department. Approved   Action details Not available 201526 5 201526 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201589 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $207,314,582 to fund the Somerville Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201591 5 201591 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,824,947 to fund the FY2017 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201590 5 201590 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $19,816,328 to fund the FY2017 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201605 5 201605 Mayor's Request Requesting the reauthorization of Departmental Revolving Funds for FY2017. Approved   Action details Not available 201438 5 201438 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201481 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $25,000 from the School Custodian Salaries Account to the DPW Buildings & Grounds Salaries Account. Approved   Action details Not available 201528 5 201528 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201533 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201523 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Water and Sewer Department. Approved   Action details Not available 201524 5 201524 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Capital Planning and Engineering Department. Approved   Action details Not available 201723 5 201723 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to submit a PARC grant application of $400,000 for the Lincoln Park Playground. Approved   Action details Not available 201596 5 201596 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,400,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 201597 5 201597 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $1,091,163 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 201725 5 201725 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201595 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201601 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $210,000 to fund the FY2017 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 201598 5 201598 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201604 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $8,300 from the Solid Waste Printing and Stationary Account to the Snow Removal Account. Approved   Action details Not available 201592 5 201592 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2017 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 201599 5 201599 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201594 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 201593 5 201593 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201606 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting proposed amendments to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: non-union salary ranges. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 201606 6 201606 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting proposed amendments to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: non-union salary ranges. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201593 6 201593 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201594 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201599 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201592 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201604 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201601 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $210,000 to fund the FY2017 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201595 6 201595 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201725 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201597 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201596 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201723 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to submit a PARC grant application of $400,000 for the Lincoln Park Playground. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201524 6 201524 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Capital Planning and Engineering Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201523 6 201523 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Water and Sewer Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201533 6 201533 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201528 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201481 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201529 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201438 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201605 Mayor's Request Requesting the reauthorization of Departmental Revolving Funds for FY2017. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201526 6 201526 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201525 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Parks and Recreation Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201603 6 201603 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201600 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 201600 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 201310 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish a Powderhouse School Redevelopment District. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 201529 7 201529 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 201310 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish a Powderhouse School Redevelopment District. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available