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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
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209770 1209770Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 19, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209767 1209767Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 19, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209769 1209769Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 20, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209768 1209768Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 25, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209776 1209776Public EventPublic Event License, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq near the Somerville Theater, Apr 22-27, various times.Approved  Action details Not available
209755 1209755Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209756 1209756RemembrancesRemembrances.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209757 1209757MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 23, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209777 1209777Public CommunicationNikhilesh 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 1209778Public Communication4 residents submitting comments re: the removal of Foss Park trees.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209782 1209782Public EventPublic Event License, Race of Ireland, Davis Sq and surrounding area, Mar 22, 7am-1pm.Approved  Action details Not available
209782 2209782Public EventPublic Event License, Race of Ireland, Davis Sq and surrounding area, Mar 22, 7am-1pm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209788 2209788OrderThat the Director of SPCD produce quarterly updates on affordable housing to increase predictability and coherence of discussions.Approved  Action details Not available
209783 2209783OrderThat 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 2209784OrderThat 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 2209775CommunicationDirector 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 2209779OrderThat 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 2209785OrderThat 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 2209786ResolutionThat 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 2209787Mayor's CommunicationResponding to #209644 re: GLX mitigation requests.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209789 2209789OrderThat this Council's Committee on Finance discuss the peoples' budget and priorities for FY21.Approved  Action details Not available
209790 2209790OrderThat 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 2209762OrderThat 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 2209764OrderThat the Director of SPCD list the members of the Marijuana Advisory Committee on the city's website.Approved  Action details Not available
209763 2209763OrderThat 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 2209765OrderThat #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 2209772CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Milton to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209766 2209766CommunicationIn 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 2209776Public EventPublic Event License, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq near the Somerville Theater, Apr 22-27, various times.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209758 2209758OrderThat 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 2209760OrderThat 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 2209761ResolutionThat 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 2209759OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the City Council on the status of the Union Square D4.3 block.Approved  Action details Not available
209759 3209759OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the City Council on the status of the Union Square D4.3 block.Approved  Action details Not available
209781 3209781CommunicationDirector 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 3209773Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209642 3209642OrderThat 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 3209643OrderThat 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 3209644ResolutionThat 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 3209774Officer's CommunicationDirector of SomerStat responding to #204874 re: publishing de-identified parking permit data.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209784 3209784OrderThat 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 4209780Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4209658OrderThat 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 4209550CommunicationSchool Committee Member Sarah Phillips requesting an exemption under MGL c268A s20(d).Approved  Action details Not available
209445 4209445OrderThat 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 4199846ResolutionThat MASS DOT consider placing a pedestrian signal at Chester Street and McGrath Highway.Work completed  Action details Not available
208256 4208256OrderThat 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 4209404CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Titania Ng to the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
200240 4200240OrderThat 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 4200290OrderThat 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 4200746OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a SLOW sign on the Cross Street bridge.Work completed  Action details Not available
200856 4200856OrderThat 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 4201135OrderThat 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 4201142OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install parking meters in front of 161 Broadway.Work completed  Action details Not available
201377 4201377OrderThat 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 4201406OrderThat 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 4201407OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a PRIVATE WAY sign at the entrance to Kent Court.Work completed  Action details Not available
201487 4201487OrderThat 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 4201615OrderThat 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 4201694OrderThat 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 4201780OrderThat 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 4201783OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW - CHILDREN sign on Lincoln Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
201785 4201785OrderThat 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 4201786OrderThat 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 4201829OrderThat 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 4202173OrderThat 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 4202351OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW sign at 240 Pearl Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
202791 4202791OrderThat 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 4202799OrderThat 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 4202860OrderThat 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 4202861OrderThat the Chief of Police monitor lower Broadway regularly for illegal u-turns.Work completed  Action details Not available
203055 4203055OrderThat 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 4203054OrderThat 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 4203363ResolutionThat the Administration advise why speed dampening options were denied for Fairfax Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
203372 4203372OrderThat 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 4203396OrderThat 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 4203397ResolutionThe 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 4203488ResolutionThat 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 4203490OrderThe 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 4203578OrderThat 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 4203591OrderThat 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 4203993OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO PARKING sign between 129 and 133 Cross Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
204228 4204228OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the speed signs on Florence Street with 20 MPH signs.Work completed  Action details Not available
206695 4206695OrderThat 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 4207165OrderThat 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 4207368OrderThat 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 4207449OrderThat 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 4207490ResolutionThat 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 4207491ResolutionThat 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 5207713OrderThat 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 5203067OrderThat 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 5203070OrderThat 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 5203074OrderThat 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 5203274OrderThat 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 5209404CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Titania Ng to the Conservation Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208249 5208249OrderThat 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 5208483OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking provide an update on progress regarding processing residential permits.Work completed  Action details Not available
209405 5209405CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Ayanna to the Urban Forestry Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
209406 5209406CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Conor Guidarelli to the Urban Forestry Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
199456 5199456OrderThat 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 5209491CommunicationRequesting approval of an exemption for David Gibbs pursuant to MGL c268A, s20(d).Approved  Action details Not available
209550 5209550CommunicationSchool Committee Member Sarah Phillips requesting an exemption under MGL c268A s20(d).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209590 6209590CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant.Approved  Action details Not available
209590 6209590CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant.Approved  Action details Not available
209491 6209491CommunicationRequesting approval of an exemption for David Gibbs pursuant to MGL c268A, s20(d).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209591 6209591CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant.Approved  Action details Not available
209591 6209591CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant.Approved  Action details Not available
199700 6199700ResolutionThat 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 6197981OrderThat 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 6209406CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Conor Guidarelli to the Urban Forestry Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209405 6209405CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Ayanna to the Urban Forestry Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209284 7209284ResolutionSupporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
200223 7200223OrderThat 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 7209591CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209590 7209590CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207890 7207890ResolutionThat 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 9208378OrderThat 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 12198398OrderThat 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 12209789OrderThat this Council's Committee on Finance discuss the peoples' budget and priorities for FY21.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209789 15209789OrderThat this Council's Committee on Finance discuss the peoples' budget and priorities for FY21.Kept in committee  Action details Not available