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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/14/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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207662 1207662Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 4, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
207666 1207666Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 5, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207669 1207669Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 6, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207668 1207668Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 7, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207663 1207663Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 11, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207667 1207667Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 12, 2019.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
207653 1207653CommunicationReporting on the March 5, 2019 meeting of the GLX Project Community Working Group.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207647 1207647Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207648 1207648MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, January 30, 2019, and the Regular Meeting, February 14, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207696 1207696Public CommunicationTufts University submitting its Spring 2019 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207697 1207697Public Communication16 residents submitting comments re: #207498, the Tree Protection Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207699 1207699Public CommunicationAndrew Greenspon submitting comments re: #206481, a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to add a new Section 17.8 re: open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207700 1207700Public CommunicationDavid Gibbs submitting comments re: #207544, requesting the appointment of Tim Talun to the Planning Board.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207683 1207683Public EventPublic Event License, Connexion United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt, Chuckie Harris Park, Apr 20, 12-4PM.Approved  Action details Not available
207698 1207698Public CommunicationGreater Boston Real Estate Board submitting comments re: #205420, the proposed condominium review ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207684 1207684Public EventPublic Event License, Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Run/Walk for Charity, Tufts Campus area sidewalks, Apr 27, 8AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
207685 1207685Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 11, 11AM-7PM (raindate May 18).Approved  Action details Not available
207686 1207686Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 1, 2-9:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
207687 1207687Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest, Powderhouse Park, Jun 15, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jun 16).Approved  Action details Not available
207688 1207688Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 7, 1-8:30PM (raindate Sep 14).Approved  Action details Not available
207689 1207689Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Sep 8, 8AM-7PM (raindate Sep 15).Approved  Action details Not available
207690 1207690Public EventPublic Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, from Medford to Vernon Sts, Sep 21, 12-8:30PM (raindate Sep 22).Approved  Action details Not available
207695 1207695LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
207691 1207691LicenseNew Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave, 9 residents.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207692 1207692LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco Mexican Grill, 46 Broadway, 7 tables, 14 chairs.Approved  Action details Not available
207693 1207693LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
207694 1207694LicenseRenewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
207694 2207694LicenseRenewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207693 2207693LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207692 2207692LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco Mexican Grill, 46 Broadway, 7 tables, 14 chairs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207713 2207713OrderThat 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.Approved  Action details Not available
207665 2207665OrderThat the City Auditor analyze the City’s debt structure, including current and pending borrowing, borrowing requests that the City anticipates, and the anticipated cost of the new public safety building.Approved  Action details Not available
207714 2207714OrderThat the Director of SPCD apprise this Council on the redesign of the various GLX stations with respect to the removal of elevators and the accommodations that had been made to provide reasonable access for all users.Approved  Action details Not available
207715 2207715OrderThat the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 5 and Ward 6 Councilors and the public as soon as possible the route and schedule for the City shuttle van that will ferry passengers around the closed Broadway/Ball Square Bridge.Approved  Action details Not available
207695 2207695LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207707 2207707ResolutionThat the Administration, in accordance with the proposed Demonstration Project Plan, consider short term uses for 90 Washington Street such as mobile food markets, food trucks and public parking.Approved  Action details Not available
207708 2207708OrderThat the Director of Engineering and the Director of Traffic and Parking paint crosswalks on the corners of Alston Street to increase pedestrian safety in light of upcoming GLX construction.Approved  Action details Not available
207709 2207709OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works ensure the bike lane on Mt. Vernon Street is thoroughly plowed after snowstorms.Approved  Action details Not available
207710 2207710OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address all potholes and cracks along Pennsylvania Avenue as soon as possible.Approved  Action details Not available
207711 2207711OrderThat the newly appointed Environmental Health Liaison address potential rodent issues emanating from 117 Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207712 2207712OrderThat the Director of SPCD present to the Council a list of City-owned alcohol licenses issued to determine the program’s impact on small businesses.Approved  Action details Not available
207690 2207690Public EventPublic Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, from Medford to Vernon Sts, Sep 21, 12-8:30PM (raindate Sep 22).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207689 2207689Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Sep 8, 8AM-7PM (raindate Sep 15).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207688 2207688Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 7, 1-8:30PM (raindate Sep 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207687 2207687Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest, Powderhouse Park, Jun 15, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jun 16).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207686 2207686Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 1, 2-9:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207685 2207685Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 11, 11AM-7PM (raindate May 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207684 2207684Public EventPublic Event License, Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Run/Walk for Charity, Tufts Campus area sidewalks, Apr 27, 8AM-1PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207705 2207705OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install or replace the missing PERMIT PARKING ONLY signs on Newton Street between Webster Avenue and Prospect Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207706 2207706OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the flexible crosswalk YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign at the intersection of Hawkins and Washington Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
207683 2207683Public EventPublic Event License, Connexion United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt, Chuckie Harris Park, Apr 20, 12-4PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207701 2207701OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing STOP sign at the base of Bonner Avenue’s intersection with Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207702 2207702OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a flexible crosswalk YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign at the intersection of Bonner Avenue and Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207703 2207703OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a flexible sign at Washington and Tufts Streets to discourage vehicles turning from Tufts Street onto Washington Street from blocking the crosswalk.Approved  Action details Not available
207704 2207704OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing STOP sign at the east end of the Portuguese Park at Newton Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207696 2207696Public CommunicationTufts University submitting its Spring 2019 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207650 2207650OrderThat the Director of Water and Sewer take the steps described within regarding lead service lines.Approved  Action details Not available
207651 2207651OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking inform the Ward 5 City Councilor no later than March 20 what steps have been taken to protect pedestrians crossing Morrison Avenue between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue when the Broadway Ball Square Bridge closes on March 22.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207649 2207649CitationCommending Kathy Carey, who is retiring after 24 years of dedicated service to the City, including the last 19 in the Office of Veterans Services.Approved  Action details Not available
207661 2207661CommunicationActing as President, appointing City Councilor Matt McLaughlin to the Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207652 2207652OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police, the Director of Traffic and Parking, and/or the Director of Communications report to this Council on developing a citywide campaign focused on getting motorists to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and to fully stop at STOP signs.Approved  Action details Not available
207654 2207654WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
207655 2207655WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
207656 2207656WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
207657 2207657WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
207658 2207658OrderThat the Chief of Police provide this Council with a list of the unsolved homicides over the past 35 years.Approved  Action details Not available
207659 2207659OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO PARKING signs near 48 Bradley Street, to prevent parking along the short curb at the row housing complex.Approved  Action details Not available
207660 2207660OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean or replace the right turn signal at the corner of Broadway, turning onto Temple Street, as it is not visible during the day.Approved  Action details Not available
207664 2207664OrderThat the Director of Purchasing report to this Council’s Committee on Finance on the City's ability to separate out bid items to detail labor and material costs.Approved  Action details Not available
207670 2207670OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services promote the drug court system and monitor cases of transfer and eligible candidates from Somerville to the court in Cambridge.Approved  Action details Not available
207671 3207671Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for Owner's Project Manager professional services to support the renovation of various buildings recommended in the Building Master Plan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207672 3207672Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $596,450 in a bond for the costs of installing a new boiler in City Hall.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207675 3207675CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy McKenzie to the position of Fire Fighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207676 3207676CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of John Gullage to the position of Fire Fighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207677 3207677CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Virgilio Garcia to the position of Fire Fighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207679 3207679CommunicationDirector of Personnel responding to #207443 re: plans to publicize upcoming civil service exam opportunities.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207680 3207680CommunicationDirector of Personnel responding to #207444 re: the 2016 Fire Department eligibility list.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207678 3207678CommunicationDirector of Personnel responding to #206767 re: vacant positions.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207587 3207587CitationCommending Gale Morano, who is retiring after 41 years of dedicated service as Executive Director of the Somerville-based Open Center for Children.Approved  Action details Not available
207674 3207674Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the attached 2019 Local Election Calendar.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207681 3207681CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #207623 re: state and local regulations on public notices.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207682 4207682Officer's CommunicationCouncil on Aging Director responding to #207633 re: the availability of the Council's bus services.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207302 4207302CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Jessica Turner to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust.Approved  Action details Not available
207541 4207541CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Zachary Baum to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member.Not approved  Action details Not available
207542 4207542Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Drew Kane to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member.Approved  Action details Not available
207539 4207539CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Brockelman to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals full member.Approved  Action details Not available
207673 4207673Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $16,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic enforcement programs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207481 4207481OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer and the Chief of Police discuss with this Council, at its February 14, 2019 meeting, detailed safety plans for the upcoming bridge closures due to GLX construction.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207712 4207712OrderThat the Director of SPCD present to the Council a list of City-owned alcohol licenses issued to determine the program’s impact on small businesses.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
207540 5207540CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Approved  Action details Not available
207607 5207607Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $752,000 in a bond for field/playground improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
207525 5207525Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $202,698 in a bond for the purchase of vehicles for the Fire Department.Approved  Action details Not available
207520 5207520Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,105,050 in a bond for the cost of purchasing certain DPW Vehicles.Approved  Action details Not available
207522 5207522Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $1,999,100 and authorization to borrow $499,775 in a bond, and acceptance of a $1,499,325 grant from the MWRA for Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation.Approved  Action details Not available
207551 5207551Officer's CommunicationCity Engineer requesting to address this Council with a construction costs presentation.Work completed  Action details Not available
207526 5207526Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $600,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the cost of purchasing Police Cruisers.Approved  Action details Not available
207539 5207539CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Brockelman to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals full member.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207542 5207542Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Drew Kane to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207302 5207302CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Jessica Turner to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205496 5205496OrderThat the City Clerk invite the Clerk Magistrate of the Somerville District Court to meet with the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss drug courts.Work completed  Action details Not available
207533 6207533Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $2,540 for the Recreation Department's purchase of pool supplies.Approved  Action details Not available
207394 6207394Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $25,500 in the Fire Department, from the Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Personal Services Account, to fund the Support Services Technician position.Approved  Action details Not available
207534 6207534Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay 8 prior year invoices totaling $1426.33 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account one monthly lease payment of 8 separate leased printers/copiers.Approved  Action details Not available
207535 6207535Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $165.73 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account for one month's lease payment for a printer/copier machine.Approved  Action details Not available
207526 6207526Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $600,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the cost of purchasing Police Cruisers.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207538 6207538Mayor's RequestRequesting the authorization of an increase of the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Market Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap for FY19 to $45,000.Approved  Action details Not available
207522 6207522Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $1,999,100 and authorization to borrow $499,775 in a bond, and acceptance of a $1,499,325 grant from the MWRA for Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207520 6207520Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,105,050 in a bond for the cost of purchasing certain DPW Vehicles.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207525 6207525Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $202,698 in a bond for the purchase of vehicles for the Fire Department.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207607 6207607Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $752,000 in a bond for field/playground improvements.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207540 6207540CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207537 7207537Mayor's RequestRequesting the authorization of an increase of the Council on Aging Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap to $160,000 for FY19.Approved  Action details Not available
207538 7207538Mayor's RequestRequesting the authorization of an increase of the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Market Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap for FY19 to $45,000.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207535 7207535Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $165.73 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account for one month's lease payment for a printer/copier machine.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207534 7207534Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay 8 prior year invoices totaling $1426.33 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account one monthly lease payment of 8 separate leased printers/copiers.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207394 7207394Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $25,500 in the Fire Department, from the Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Personal Services Account, to fund the Support Services Technician position.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207533 7207533Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $2,540 for the Recreation Department's purchase of pool supplies.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205826 7205826ResolutionThat the Administration consider, as part of its facilities planning process and its ongoing development of programs like 311, libraries, recreation and neighborhood policing, ways to establish multi-purpose neighborhood-based service centers.Work completed  Action details Not available
207537 8207537Mayor's RequestRequesting the authorization of an increase of the Council on Aging Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap to $160,000 for FY19.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available