Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/25/2020 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 (120) 120 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 209770 1 209770 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 19, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209767 1 209767 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 19, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209769 1 209769 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 20, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209768 1 209768 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 25, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209776 1 209776 Public Event Public Event License, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq near the Somerville Theater, Apr 22-27, various times. Approved   Action details Not available 209755 1 209755 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209756 1 209756 Remembrances Remembrances. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209757 1 209757 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 23, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209777 1 209777 Public Communication Nikhilesh Gorukanti proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 365-369 Somerville Ave to remove the Pedestrian Street designation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209778 1 209778 Public Communication 4 residents submitting comments re: the removal of Foss Park trees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209782 1 209782 Public Event Public Event License, Race of Ireland, Davis Sq and surrounding area, Mar 22, 7am-1pm. Approved   Action details Not available 209782 2 209782 Public Event Public Event License, Race of Ireland, Davis Sq and surrounding area, Mar 22, 7am-1pm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209788 2 209788 Order That the Director of SPCD produce quarterly updates on affordable housing to increase predictability and coherence of discussions. Approved   Action details Not available 209783 2 209783 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police discuss what can be done to mitigate delivery trucks’ use of bike lanes and cycling tracks as parking when making deliveries. Approved   Action details Not available 209784 2 209784 Order That the Environmental Health Coordinator work with the Ward 7 Councilor to arrange a community meeting to discuss methods to reduce the increase in rats in the neighborhoods. Approved   Action details Not available 209775 2 209775 Communication Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry responding to #207167 re: updated Capital Investment Plan progress reports for parks and open space projects. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209779 2 209779 Order That this Council review with the Administration, Cambridge’s recent Home Rule Petition to improve the safety of transportation network company vehicles operating there. Approved   Action details Not available 209785 2 209785 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 7 Councilor of the location and width of the Algonquin gas line easement under Route 16, Stop & Shop and any other locations which are not state-owned. Approved   Action details Not available 209786 2 209786 Resolution That the Somerville Education Foundation share their organizational priorities with this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations. Approved   Action details Not available 209787 2 209787 Mayor's Communication Responding to #209644 re: GLX mitigation requests. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209789 2 209789 Order That this Council's Committee on Finance discuss the peoples' budget and priorities for FY21. Approved   Action details Not available 209790 2 209790 Order That this Council modify or eliminate the Zoning Ordinance's Use Limitations for parcels that front a Pedestrian Street in various locations such as 4.1.13.b, 4.3.13.b, 5.1.15.b, etc. Approved   Action details Not available 209762 2 209762 Order That the City Solicitor draft language to amend the Adult Use Marijuana Ordinance to require full disclosure of all ownership interests, including names and percentage interest of all owners or shareholders. Approved   Action details Not available 209764 2 209764 Order That the Director of SPCD list the members of the Marijuana Advisory Committee on the city's website. Approved   Action details Not available 209763 2 209763 Order That this Council consider amending the Adult Use Marijuana Ordinance to remove Somerville residency as a qualifier for being a priority applicant in Group A, in order to prioritize Economic Empowerment applicants. Approved   Action details Not available 209765 2 209765 Order That #207449 be discharged from this Council’s Traffic and Parking Committee and referred to a committee which the Director of Inspectional Services attends. Approved   Action details Not available 209772 2 209772 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Milton to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209766 2 209766 Communication In his capacity as President, rescheduling to Tuesday, April 28, 2020 the regular meeting of this Council that had been scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209776 2 209776 Public Event Public Event License, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq near the Somerville Theater, Apr 22-27, various times. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209758 2 209758 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Council on creating a Bicycle Master Plan, and requiring that future road work adhere to this plan. Approved   Action details Not available 209760 2 209760 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 Councilor on plans to paint "bump-outs" on the northeast corner of Vinal Avenue and Summer Street, and on the southeast corner of Quincy and Summer Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 209761 2 209761 Resolution That the Administration routinely distribute the Redevelopment Authority's meeting agendas to all City Councilors via email, and submit regular written updates to this Council. Approved   Action details Not available 209759 2 209759 Order That the Director of SPCD update the City Council on the status of the Union Square D4.3 block. Approved   Action details Not available 209759 3 209759 Order That the Director of SPCD update the City Council on the status of the Union Square D4.3 block. Approved   Action details Not available 209781 3 209781 Communication Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management responding to #s 209656, 209641, 209546, 209348 & 209174 re: flooding in various locations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209773 3 209773 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209642 3 209642 Order That the Director of Personnel appear before this Council to explain the failure to urge the Council to take expedited action on two Police Department promotions that would have diversified the superior officer ranks had the civil service list not expired before the Council was able to consider the promotions. Work completed   Action details Not available 209643 3 209643 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council by February 25, 2020 the policy for communicating to the Police Department special conditions imposed for city wide projects, such as working hours. Approved   Action details Not available 209644 3 209644 Resolution That the Administration update this Council by February 25, 2020 of any negotiated relief related to the recently-announced GLX delayed timeline and resultant impact to the city’s residents and businesses. Approved   Action details Not available 209774 3 209774 Officer's Communication Director of SomerStat responding to #204874 re: publishing de-identified parking permit data. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209784 3 209784 Order That the Environmental Health Coordinator work with the Ward 7 Councilor to arrange a community meeting to discuss methods to reduce the increase in rats in the neighborhoods. Approved   Action details Not available 209780 4 209780 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $20,279.78 from the Police Public Safety Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the bulletproof vest grant match requirement. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209658 4 209658 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Council on plans shared with the Ward 5 and Ward 4 Councilors in November for “expansions in the network of 20 MPH safety zones in December, January and February until all local streets are covered.” Work completed   Action details Not available 209550 4 209550 Communication School Committee Member Sarah Phillips requesting an exemption under MGL c268A s20(d). Approved   Action details Not available 209445 4 209445 Order That the Director of SPCD adjust the light signal timing at Central and Medford Streets so pedestrians have enough time to cross safely. Work completed   Action details Not available 199846 4 199846 Resolution That MASS DOT consider placing a pedestrian signal at Chester Street and McGrath Highway. Work completed   Action details Not available 208256 4 208256 Order That the Director of SPCD identify both a temporary and longer-term Lyft/Uber pick-up point in Union Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 209404 4 209404 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Titania Ng to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 200240 4 200240 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign on Cross Street East prohibiting cutoff traffic onto I-93. Work completed   Action details Not available 200290 4 200290 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking add an additional stop sign on Meacham Road facing Buena Vista Road to clarify that Buena Vista Road drivers must stop before turning onto Meacham Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 200746 4 200746 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a SLOW sign on the Cross Street bridge. Work completed   Action details Not available 200856 4 200856 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signs at appropriate sections of Osgood Street indicating that it is not a through way. Work completed   Action details Not available 201135 4 201135 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking investigate making Brook Street a one way street, going away from Cross Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 201142 4 201142 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install parking meters in front of 161 Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 201377 4 201377 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove the NO TURN ON RED sign on the corner of Broadway and Franklin Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 201406 4 201406 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a DEAD END or NO THRU WAY sign at the entrance to Kent Court. Work completed   Action details Not available 201407 4 201407 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a PRIVATE WAY sign at the entrance to Kent Court. Work completed   Action details Not available 201487 4 201487 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking devise a strategy to more forcefully implement the DO NOT ENTER restriction on Perkins Street, by the Boston line. Work completed   Action details Not available 201615 4 201615 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the absence of parking regulations and signage on large portions of Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 201694 4 201694 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing STOP sign on Buena Vista Road, where it meets Meacham Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 201780 4 201780 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider adding an "except Perkins Street abutters" note to the Do Not Enter sign on Perkins Street, on the Boston line. Work completed   Action details Not available 201783 4 201783 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW - CHILDREN sign on Lincoln Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 201785 4 201785 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install YIELD signs along the rotary in Assembly Row, by Legal Seafood, as well as signage indicating who has the right of way. Work completed   Action details Not available 201786 4 201786 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic issues at the intersection of Bonair, Dana and Edmands Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 201829 4 201829 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the reason for the NO PARKING – DRIVEWAY sign at the West Branch Police sub-station. Work completed   Action details Not available 202173 4 202173 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking put a DO NOT ENTER sign on the corner of Walnut Street and Medford street to stop cars from going the wrong way on Walnut Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202351 4 202351 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW sign at 240 Pearl Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202791 4 202791 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install reflective material on the STOP sign post at Governor Winthrop and Ten Hills Roads. Work completed   Action details Not available 202799 4 202799 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing warning signs at the entrance of East Broadway, at McGrath Highway, to let drivers know the street will merge to one lane. Work completed   Action details Not available 202860 4 202860 Order That the Chief of Police send a directed patrol to monitor Mount Vernon Street for wrong-way traffic 5-6PM. Work completed   Action details Not available 202861 4 202861 Order That the Chief of Police monitor lower Broadway regularly for illegal u-turns. Work completed   Action details Not available 203055 4 203055 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider a resident petition for a change to Merriam Street from 2-way to 1-way and provide residents with related information. Work completed   Action details Not available 203054 4 203054 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking review the line of site for traffic turning from Summer Street onto Preston Road and recommend changes to parking and signage. Work completed   Action details Not available 203363 4 203363 Resolution That the Administration advise why speed dampening options were denied for Fairfax Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 203372 4 203372 Order That the Directors of SPCD and Traffic and Parking place appropriate signs and signals for safety zones in Ward 2, especially around the Argenziano School. Work completed   Action details Not available 203396 4 203396 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine whether fire trucks and ambulances can safely access Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island Avenues from Pennsylvania Avenue, and make appropriate recommendations to this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 203397 4 203397 Resolution The Traffic Commission consider making Mt. Vernon Street an ABUTTERS ONLY roadway, from Pearl Street to Broadway, during peak travelling hours. Work completed   Action details Not available 203488 4 203488 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider changing Merriam Street to a one way street, from Charlestown Street to Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 203490 4 203490 Order The Director of Traffic and Parking place a second DO NOT ENTER sign at the corner of Bolton and Oak Streets, and a one way arrow sign on top of the DO NOT ENTER signs. Work completed   Action details Not available 203578 4 203578 Order That the Director of SPCD work with MA DOT to place a DO NOT BLOCK THE INTERSECTION sign and related street markings at the intersection of Linwood Street and McGrath Highway. Work completed   Action details Not available 203591 4 203591 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a sign at the entrance of Prentiss Street to indicate its Private Way status. Work completed   Action details Not available 203993 4 203993 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO PARKING sign between 129 and 133 Cross Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 204228 4 204228 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the speed signs on Florence Street with 20 MPH signs. Work completed   Action details Not available 206695 4 206695 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on any discussions with our state delegation to increase the per-ride assessment that ride-share companies pay, and how this Board could advocate for an increase. Work completed   Action details Not available 207165 4 207165 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign at the intersection of Temple Road and Governor Winthrop Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 207368 4 207368 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the contribution of ride-hailing services, including Uber and Lyft, to traffic congestion, and suggest policies to reduce this impact. Work completed   Action details Not available 207449 4 207449 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking waive parking dumpster fees for property owners who are de-paving their driveways. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 207490 4 207490 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on any agreements with ride share companies, including their designated drop-off/pick-up areas in Davis Square, and advise on any efforts to contract with additional companies or introduce additional designated areas, and discuss with this Council the enforcement of illegal parking in those areas. Work completed   Action details Not available 207491 4 207491 Resolution That the Administration consider signage in high-usage areas directing ride share users to the existence and location of designated drop-off/pick-up areas. Work completed   Action details Not available 207713 5 207713 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO OUTLET TO WASHINGTON STREET sign on the corner of George Street and Broadway to prevent cut through traffic due to the GLX bridge closures. Work completed   Action details Not available 203067 5 203067 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of Information Technology provide Parking Control Officers with the ability to review local infraction history by license plate. Work completed   Action details Not available 203070 5 203070 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with data on car ownership and parking issues at developments permitted in the past five years. Work completed   Action details Not available 203074 5 203074 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider prohibiting car traffic around Artisan Way and Assembly Row to allow for increased pedestrian accessibility. Work completed   Action details Not available 203274 5 203274 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing a raised crosswalk at the intersection of Summer and Lowell Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 209404 5 209404 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Titania Ng to the Conservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208249 5 208249 Order That the Director of SPCD modify the Central Hill Campus plan to include an elevator from the new Gilman Square MBTA station to the Central Hill Campus, so that people with mobility issues are able to use the new station to access City Hall, the Library, and the High School. Work completed   Action details Not available 208483 5 208483 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide an update on progress regarding processing residential permits. Work completed   Action details Not available 209405 5 209405 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Ayanna to the Urban Forestry Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 209406 5 209406 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Conor Guidarelli to the Urban Forestry Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 199456 5 199456 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking conduct a traffic study on Lincoln and Perkins Streets and propose traffic calming measures. Work completed   Action details Not available 209491 5 209491 Communication Requesting approval of an exemption for David Gibbs pursuant to MGL c268A, s20(d). Approved   Action details Not available 209550 5 209550 Communication School Committee Member Sarah Phillips requesting an exemption under MGL c268A s20(d). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209590 6 209590 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 209590 6 209590 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 209491 6 209491 Communication Requesting approval of an exemption for David Gibbs pursuant to MGL c268A, s20(d). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209591 6 209591 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 209591 6 209591 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 199700 6 199700 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider installing a temporary speed bump on Governor Winthrop Road near Grimmons Park to protect children from speeding vehicles. Work completed   Action details Not available 197981 6 197981 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works determine if it is feasible to place a bump out at the corner of Bonner and Columbus Avenues. Work completed   Action details Not available 209406 6 209406 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Conor Guidarelli to the Urban Forestry Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209405 6 209405 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Ayanna to the Urban Forestry Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209284 7 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 200223 7 200223 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works create clearly defined lines along Walnut Street, by Pearl Street and Broadway, to eliminate two lane traffic problems. Work completed   Action details Not available 209591 7 209591 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209590 7 209590 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207890 7 207890 Resolution That the Administration work with MassDOT and the GLX team to address the 3 primary safety issues with the Community Path Extension between Washington Street and Lechmere that have been identified by the Friends of the Community Path. Work completed   Action details Not available 208378 9 208378 Order That the Director of SPCD install traffic calming infrastructure on Morrison Avenue, such as a speed bump between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, as soon as possible to protect pedestrians crossing Morrison Avenue, especially at Highland Road near Lexington Park and the Community Path. Work completed   Action details Not available 198398 12 198398 Order That this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters review the current pervious surfaces ordinances for their effectiveness and sufficiency. Work completed   Action details Not available 209789 12 209789 Order That this Council's Committee on Finance discuss the peoples' budget and priorities for FY21. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209789 15 209789 Order That this Council's Committee on Finance discuss the peoples' budget and priorities for FY21. Kept in committee   Action details Not available