Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (119) 119 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 207662 1 207662 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 4, 2019. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 207666 1 207666 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 5, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207669 1 207669 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 6, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207668 1 207668 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 7, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207663 1 207663 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 11, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207667 1 207667 Committee Report Report 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 1 207653 Communication Reporting on the March 5, 2019 meeting of the GLX Project Community Working Group. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207647 1 207647 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207648 1 207648 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, January 30, 2019, and the Regular Meeting, February 14, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207696 1 207696 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Spring 2019 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207697 1 207697 Public Communication 16 residents submitting comments re: #207498, the Tree Protection Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207699 1 207699 Public Communication Andrew 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 1 207700 Public Communication David Gibbs submitting comments re: #207544, requesting the appointment of Tim Talun to the Planning Board. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207683 1 207683 Public Event Public Event License, Connexion United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt, Chuckie Harris Park, Apr 20, 12-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 207698 1 207698 Public Communication Greater Boston Real Estate Board submitting comments re: #205420, the proposed condominium review ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207684 1 207684 Public Event Public 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 1 207685 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 11, 11AM-7PM (raindate May 18). Approved   Action details Not available 207686 1 207686 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 1, 2-9:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 207687 1 207687 Public Event Public 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 1 207688 Public Event Public 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 1 207689 Public Event Public 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 1 207690 Public Event Public 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 1 207695 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207691 1 207691 License New Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave, 9 residents. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207692 1 207692 License New Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco Mexican Grill, 46 Broadway, 7 tables, 14 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 207693 1 207693 License Renewing Flammables License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207694 1 207694 License Renewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207694 2 207694 License Renewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207693 2 207693 License Renewing Flammables License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207692 2 207692 License New Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco Mexican Grill, 46 Broadway, 7 tables, 14 chairs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207713 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 207665 2 207665 Order That 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 2 207714 Order That 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 2 207715 Order That 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 2 207695 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207707 2 207707 Resolution That 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 2 207708 Order That 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 2 207709 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure the bike lane on Mt. Vernon Street is thoroughly plowed after snowstorms. Approved   Action details Not available 207710 2 207710 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address all potholes and cracks along Pennsylvania Avenue as soon as possible. Approved   Action details Not available 207711 2 207711 Order That the newly appointed Environmental Health Liaison address potential rodent issues emanating from 117 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 207712 2 207712 Order That 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 2 207690 Public Event Public 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 2 207689 Public Event Public 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 2 207688 Public Event Public 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 2 207687 Public Event Public 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 2 207686 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 1, 2-9:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207685 2 207685 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 11, 11AM-7PM (raindate May 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207684 2 207684 Public Event Public 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 2 207705 Order That 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 2 207706 Order That 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 2 207683 Public Event Public Event License, Connexion United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt, Chuckie Harris Park, Apr 20, 12-4PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207701 2 207701 Order That 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 2 207702 Order That 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 2 207703 Order That 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 2 207704 Order That 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 2 207696 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Spring 2019 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207650 2 207650 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer take the steps described within regarding lead service lines. Approved   Action details Not available 207651 2 207651 Order That 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 2 207649 Citation Commending 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 2 207661 Communication Acting 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 2 207652 Order That 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 2 207654 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 207655 2 207655 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 207656 2 207656 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 207657 2 207657 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 207658 2 207658 Order That 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 2 207659 Order That 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 2 207660 Order That 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 2 207664 Order That 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 2 207670 Order That 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 3 207671 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207672 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207675 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy McKenzie to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207676 3 207676 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John Gullage to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207677 3 207677 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Virgilio Garcia to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207679 3 207679 Communication Director of Personnel responding to #207443 re: plans to publicize upcoming civil service exam opportunities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207680 3 207680 Communication Director of Personnel responding to #207444 re: the 2016 Fire Department eligibility list. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207678 3 207678 Communication Director of Personnel responding to #206767 re: vacant positions. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207587 3 207587 Citation Commending 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 3 207674 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the attached 2019 Local Election Calendar. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207681 3 207681 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #207623 re: state and local regulations on public notices. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207682 4 207682 Officer's Communication Council on Aging Director responding to #207633 re: the availability of the Council's bus services. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207302 4 207302 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jessica Turner to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust. Approved   Action details Not available 207541 4 207541 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zachary Baum to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member. Not approved   Action details Not available 207542 4 207542 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Drew Kane to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member. Approved   Action details Not available 207539 4 207539 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Brockelman to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals full member. Approved   Action details Not available 207673 4 207673 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 207481 Order That 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 4 207712 Order That 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 5 207540 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 207607 5 207607 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $752,000 in a bond for field/playground improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 207525 5 207525 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 207520 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 207522 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 207551 Officer's Communication City Engineer requesting to address this Council with a construction costs presentation. Work completed   Action details Not available 207526 5 207526 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $600,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the cost of purchasing Police Cruisers. Approved   Action details Not available 207539 5 207539 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Brockelman to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals full member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207542 5 207542 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Drew Kane to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207302 5 207302 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jessica Turner to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205496 5 205496 Order That 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 6 207533 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 207394 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 207534 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 207535 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 207526 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $600,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the cost of purchasing Police Cruisers. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207538 6 207538 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 207522 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 207520 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 207525 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 207607 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $752,000 in a bond for field/playground improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207540 6 207540 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207537 7 207537 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 207538 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 207535 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 207534 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 207394 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 207533 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 205826 Resolution That 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 8 207537 Mayor's Request Requesting 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