Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/27/2018 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 (133) 133 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 206708 1 206708 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 17, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206712 1 206712 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 19, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206713 1 206713 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206709 1 206709 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 24, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206710 1 206710 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 25, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206674 1 206674 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206675 1 206675 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 23, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206677 1 206677 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 70 feet of conduit in Montgomery Ave from Pole 549/1 to a point of pickup at 7 Montgomery Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206678 1 206678 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 13 feet of conduit in Highland Ave from a Verizon Manhole at 123 Highland Ave to a new manhole, then to continue with another 77 feet of conduit from that manhole to a point of pickup at 117 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206679 1 206679 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 106 feet of conduit in Highland Ave from Pole 198/9 to a point of pickup at 346 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206722 1 206722 Public Event Public Event License, HONK! Festival, Davis Sq area, Oct 5 2-9:30PM, Oct 6 10AM-10PM, Oct 7 10AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206723 1 206723 Public Event Public Event License, HONK! Festival Musicians Party, ArtFarm, Oct 6-7, 4PM-2AM. Approved   Action details Not available 206724 1 206724 Public Event Public Event License, SomerStreets Monster Mashed Up, Somerville Ave from Park St to Warren Ave, Oct 14, Noon-8PM (raindate Oct 28). Approved   Action details Not available 206725 1 206725 Public Event Public Event License, Boston-Prichard Block Party, Boston Ave from Kidder Ave to Prichard Ave, Oct 14, 3:30-6PM (raindate Oct 21). Approved   Action details Not available 206727 1 206727 Public Event Public Event License, Taza Chocolate Day of the Dead Celebration, Windsor Pl from Windsor St to Columbia St, Oct 27, 10AM-6PM (raindate Oct 28). Approved   Action details Not available 206728 1 206728 Public Event Public Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Lexington Ave from Willow Ave to Cedar St, Oct 31, 5-10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206729 1 206729 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Honor Run, Davis Sq area, Nov 11, 5AM-3PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206730 1 206730 Public Event Public Event License, Boston Turkey Trot 8K Run, Assembly Row-Mystic Reservation, Nov 22, 4AM-Noon. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206726 1 206726 Public Event Public Event License, Haunted Hall, City Hall Concourse, Oct 18, 5-8PM (raindate Oct 25). Approved   Action details Not available 206731 1 206731 License Renewing Flammables License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 206732 1 206732 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Nine Bar Espresso, 11 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 206733 1 206733 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 206734 1 206734 License New Outdoor Seating License, Thai Massage, 55 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 206735 1 206735 Public Communication Attorney Robert McLaughlin, Sr., submitting a court decision relevant to #206003, an Order of Taking for 90 Washington St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206736 1 206736 Public Communication Eric Schwartz submitting comments re: #206285, a proposed Adult Use Marijuana Zoning Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206737 1 206737 Public Communication SMEA President Ed Halloran submitting comments re: #205501, an Administrative Order for the appointment of school physicians and nurses by the School Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206754 1 206754 License Renewing Lodging House License, Theta Delta Chi, 123 Packard Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206755 1 206755 Public Communication Somerville Climate Coalition updating this Board on their attempts to address climate change, pursuant to #206745. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206711 2 206711 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with a running total of all grant funding, by department, for the last four fiscal years, including the dates and amounts of each grant. Approved   Action details Not available 206743 2 206743 Resolution Opposing a Federal Communications Commission Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order regarding Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment. Approved   Action details Not available 206714 2 206714 Order That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to increase the membership of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority from 5 to 7. Approved   Action details Not available 206744 2 206744 Order That the City Solicitor appear before this Board on September 27, 2018 and explain how a City asset, and physical building, like the Homans Building, can be demolished without the approval of this Board. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 206745 2 206745 Order That the Somerville Climate Coalition provide this Board with updates on their attempts to address climate change. Approved   Action details Not available 206746 2 206746 Order That the Director of SPCD, with the Finance and SomerStat Departments, construct modeling that demonstrates the likely economic impacts of various commercial types on commercial development, jobs, housing, and other factors, and advise if there should there be caps on any business type when in conflict with SomerVision’s goals. Approved   Action details Not available 206740 2 206740 Order That the City Clerk and/or the appropriate city staff, discuss with this Board the current event permit application process for public event street closures. Approved   Action details Not available 206741 2 206741 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board how a utility pole on Belmont Street, behind St. Catherine's Church, came down on September 23, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206742 2 206742 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board why a previous Order, #205803, regarding a dangerously curved utility pole on Belmont Street, has not been responded to. Approved   Action details Not available 206676 2 206676 Citation Commending George Wood on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after 36 years of dedicated service to the City. Approved   Action details Not available 206738 2 206738 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of September 24, 2018. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206739 2 206739 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing traffic safety signage at the intersection of Willow Avenue, Broadway and Bristol Road. Approved   Action details Not available 206719 2 206719 Communication Requesting the appointment of Eleanor Rances to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206720 2 206720 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paula Vancini to the Ethics Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206718 2 206718 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Allen to the Licensing Commissioner. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206680 2 206680 Resolution That a representative of the Board of Health and the Administration work with the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to revamp the City's current ordinances and regulations for the use of tobacco and cannabis products in public places, and recommend signage and posting locations to inform the public where the consumption of those products is prohibited, with the fines for violation. Approved   Action details Not available 206681 2 206681 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the wage theft ordinance that was enacted several years ago. Approved   Action details Not available 206682 2 206682 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206683 2 206683 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board, in writing, the lessons learned from the gas explosion in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover. Approved   Action details Not available 206684 2 206684 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Board on the City's 2050 carbon neutral goals. Approved   Action details Not available 206688 2 206688 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken sidewalk panels on Crown Street near Porter Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206685 2 206685 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on when various necessary improvements to the Union Square traffic pattern, including an "All-Walk" cycle and left-turn arrows at certain intersections, will be implemented. Approved   Action details Not available 206687 2 206687 Order That the Director of Engineering build a crosswalk to allow pedestrians to safely cross Washington Street at the Public Safety Building. Approved   Action details Not available 206689 2 206689 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services address the dramatic increase in rat sightings on Wesley Park, Bow Street and Montrose Street and discuss baiting and examining nearby garbage dumpsters and public waste bins. Approved   Action details Not available 206686 2 206686 Order That the Chief of Police consider deploying a traffic safety officer on Summer Street, near Belmont and Lowell Streets, weekdays from 2 to 3 PM to aid children crossing the street, and report back in writing to this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 206690 2 206690 Resolution Approving “A Call to Prevent Nuclear War,” urging the US government to take steps to avoid nuclear war, such as renouncing the first use of nuclear weapons, taking nuclear weapons off hair-trigger alert, and ending the unchecked authority of the President to launch a nuclear attack. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 206691 2 206691 Order That the Director of SPCD prioritize for this Board the traffic calming projects in the City, and the process to determine those priorities. Approved   Action details Not available 206692 2 206692 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the contract negotiations regarding the school nurses. Approved   Action details Not available 206696 2 206696 Order That this Board discharge #206660 from the Legislative Matters Committee for consideration at this meeting: “Assistant City Solicitor responding to #203822 re: regulating the length of real property license agreements.” Approved   Action details Not available 206693 2 206693 Order That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Traffic and Parking alter the cycle of the traffic signals at Lowell Street and Highland Avenue ASAP to allow more time for vehicles to turn onto Highland Avenue from Lowell Street, especially during the morning rush hour, to alleviate the traffic backup on Hudson Street when the Cedar Street/Highland Avenue intersection is closed for construction. Approved   Action details Not available 206694 2 206694 Order That the Director of Engineering assess the drainage and flooding problems on Alpine Street near Lowell Street and report to the Ward 5 Alderman on what the City can do now and should do in the future to relieve the problems. Approved   Action details Not available 206695 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 206697 2 206697 Communication Updating this Board on recent meetings and actions of the Traffic Commission. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206698 2 206698 Order That the Director of SPCD establish an advisory service to help residents learn how to reduce storm water runoff, cool their yards and homes naturally, plant and preserve trees, reduce invasive species, and waive dumpster parking permit fees for households undertaking de-paving efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 206699 2 206699 Resolution That the Administration provide information regarding the transfer of some Kennedy Pool functions to the Parks and Recreation Department. Approved   Action details Not available 206700 2 206700 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works explain the city’s options for reducing the number of unused utility lines connecting to properties. Approved   Action details Not available 206701 2 206701 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the materials and practices used for school cleaning in terms of their impact on childhood health conditions, such as asthma. Approved   Action details Not available 206702 2 206702 Resolution Conveying its appreciation to the Health and Human Services Department for arranging to deliver flu shots to school communities at school drop-off times. Approved   Action details Not available 206704 2 206704 Order That the Director of SomerStat collect data on drug related arrests and all police stops that don’t result in an arrest and present them to the public at ResiStat meetings. Approved   Action details Not available 206705 2 206705 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill all potholes along Otis and Tufts streets. Approved   Action details Not available 206703 2 206703 Order That the Director of Housing Stability create a list of benevolent landlords who charge below market rate for housing, to identify possible homes for residents on housing wait lists. Approved   Action details Not available 206707 2 206707 Resolution That the Administration endeavor to add a properly signed and signaled crosswalk at 45 Beacon Street to enhance safety for residents accessing the Whole Foods Market. Approved   Action details Not available 206706 2 206706 Resolution That the Administration report, in writing, on the current status of an Acquisition Fund to increase the City's ability to buy parcels for open space. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 206715 3 206715 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a Confirmatory Reciprocal Easement over Block 11 in Assembly Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206666 3 206666 Resolution That the Administration adopt a holistic urban development approach, following the Cuidad Dulce (Sweet City) model, that attends to all members of the community, especially marginalized populations, both human and nature. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 206717 3 206717 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jorge Morel to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206716 3 206716 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,350,000 in a bond for the renovation/construction of the West Branch Library. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206721 3 206721 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval of Pierce Atwood as outside legal counsel. Approved   Action details Not available 206753 3 206753 Communication Finance Director responding to #206385 Re: Projected State Aid. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206752 3 206752 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition that would increase the membership of the Redevelopment Authority from 5 to 7 members. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 206748 3 206748 Communication Requesting the position of School Committee Members be classified as a Special Municipal Employees pursuant to MGL c268A. Approved   Action details Not available 206660 4 206660 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor responding to #203822 re: regulating the length of real property license agreements. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 206751 4 206751 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $87 using available funds in the Personnel Office Supplies Account for printer toner. Approved   Action details Not available 206750 4 206750 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $114.85 using available funds in the Personnel Department's Office Supplies Account for printer toner. Approved   Action details Not available 204533 4 204533 Resolution That the Administration request that the developers of the long-vacant Cobble Hill Plaza update this Board on their plans. Work completed   Action details Not available 202258 4 202258 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Tenancy Preservation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202259 4 202259 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Waiting Lists. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204967 4 204967 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the street repaving schedule for 2018. Work completed   Action details Not available 205099 4 205099 Order That the Director of Libraries share his vision for neighborhood access to branch libraries and/or library services. Work completed   Action details Not available 206749 4 206749 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $10,000 from the Housing Division Personal Services Account to the Housing Sustainability Division Ordinary Maintenance Account for department startup costs. Approved   Action details Not available 205245 4 205245 Resolution Condemning the outsourcing of 100 medical coding jobs by Partners Healthcare to India, and requesting from Partners Healthcare how many of those jobs were based in Somerville and/or held by Somerville residents. Work completed   Action details Not available 205931 4 205931 Order That the Director of SPCD inform this Board of any plans to update the Housing Needs Assessment. Work completed   Action details Not available 206057 4 206057 Order That the Director of SPCD make the online decision/report database searchable by applicant name. Work completed   Action details Not available 206165 4 206165 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with an update on apartment vacancies in the 100 Homes Program. Work completed   Action details Not available 205287 4 205287 Order That the Community Preservation Act Manager inform this Board whether or not small open spaces can be designated as publicly accessible open space in combination with an affordable housing or historic preservation funding allocation. Work completed   Action details Not available 205524 5 205524 Communication Requesting the appointment of Francis Otting to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 205523 5 205523 Communication Requesting the appointment of Timothy Donovan to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 205522 5 205522 Communication Requesting the appointment of Marc Ardolino to the position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 206453 5 206453 Communication Requesting an Exemption Under Section 20(b) of Chapter 268A on behalf of employee David Capuano. Approved   Action details Not available 206444 5 206444 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $3,550 using available funds in the FY2019 Communications Department Professional Services and Employee Training Courses Accounts. Approved   Action details Not available 206324 5 206324 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $250,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of IT computer equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 206325 5 206325 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $200,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Firefighter Protective Bunker Gear. Approved   Action details Not available 205317 5 205317 Officer's Communication Director of Libraries responding to #205099 re: the Libraries' vision for neighborhood access to branch libraries and services. Work completed   Action details Not available 204851 5 204851 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on its efforts to form an Office of Housing Stability, as recommended by the Sustainable Neighborhoods Working Group and mentioned in the Mayor’s recent inaugural address. Work completed   Action details Not available 204863 5 204863 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the former Winter Hill Star Market and the associated lawsuit, as requested in #201772. Work completed   Action details Not available 205098 5 205098 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on opportunities for expanded advertisement of the city’s tax deferral program, and other tools that may help seniors and homeowners on fixed incomes to achieve financial stability. Work completed   Action details Not available 206600 5 206600 Communication Requesting the appointment of David Stiltner to the position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 206601 5 206601 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jay McKenzie to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 206602 5 206602 Communication Requesting the appointment of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 206603 5 206603 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the position of Fire Fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 206604 5 206604 Communication Requesting the appointment of Marika DuVal to the position of Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 206605 5 206605 Communication Requesting the appointment of Aaron Smith to the position of Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 206606 5 206606 Communication Requesting the appointment of Courtney Coulombe to the position of Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 206607 5 206607 Communication Requesting the appointment of Erik Corricelli to the position of Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 206608 5 206608 Communication Requesting the appointment of Melissa Dooley to the position of Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 206747 5 206747 Officer's Communication Requesting the adoption of a New Zoning Ordinance (9/2018 update) to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206595 6 206595 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,007,566 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for the renovation and restoration of Prospect Hill Park. Approved   Action details Not available 204884 6 204884 Order That this Board explore establishing a community-based independent Community Land Trust that can purchase property in conjunction with non-profit organizations and private citizens, and make housing permanently affordable. Work completed   Action details Not available 203275 6 203275 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on plans developed in 2013-2015 to redevelop the outdoor space at the Brown School, and work with the Superintendent of Schools, the Brown School Council and PTA, neighbors, and other stakeholders to improve the space. Work completed   Action details Not available 203698 6 203698 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss options property owners have to split lots in residential neighborhoods. Work completed   Action details Not available 203822 6 203822 Order That this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters draft appropriate language to require this Board's approval of certain licenses entered into by the City for a term of more than 3 years. Work completed   Action details Not available 203981 6 203981 Order That the Director of SPCD develop a Memorial Bench Program for public parks, the Community Path and other public property, and report back to this Board by October 12, 2017. Work completed   Action details Not available 204402 6 204402 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jane Carbone to the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 205127 6 205127 Communication Director of SPCD responding to #203981 re: a memorial bench donation program. Work completed   Action details Not available 206450 6 206450 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $3,750 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement. Approved   Action details Not available 206449 6 206449 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $12,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket Mobilization Programs. Approved   Action details Not available 206448 6 206448 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $37,315 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department, for the Jail Diversion Program. Approved   Action details Not available 206446 6 206446 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $298,280 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department, for Crisis Intervention Team training. Approved   Action details Not available 206443 6 206443 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 in the Police Department, from the Detention Attendants Account to the Salary and Wages Temporary Account, to fund Matron Salaries. Approved   Action details Not available 206598 6 206598 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of an $8,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operational support. Approved   Action details Not available 206596 6 206596 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $17,805.91 from the Union Square Stabilization Fund for legal services. Approved   Action details Not available 206597 6 206597 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $37,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council regrant program. Approved   Action details Not available 205676 6 205676 Officer's Communication Community Preservation Manager responding to #205287 re: current practices on designating open space in CPA affordable housing and historic resources projects. Work completed   Action details Not available 202497 7 202497 Resolution That the Superintendent of Schools share plans with the Ward 7 Alderman to mitigate the negative student enrollment at the West Somerville Neighborhood School caused by the proposed Clarendon/North Street Public Housing project. Work completed   Action details Not available 200700 13 200700 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the plan and timeline for implementing the recommendations in the recent report of the Sustainable Neighborhoods Working Group. Work completed   Action details Not available