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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/8/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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205295 1205295Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 27, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205298 1205298Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 28, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205296 1205296Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 1, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205299 1205299Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 5, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205294 1205294Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 6, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205300 1205300Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on March 7, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205293 1205293Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 7, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205297 1205297Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 8, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205267 1205267Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205268 1205268MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, January 30, 2018, and the Regular Meeting, February 8, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205321 1205321Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tufts University Tuftonia's Day, Tufts Campus, Apr 27, 7AM-11:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
205323 1205323LicenseNew Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply, 30 Innerbelt Rd, storing 1,215 gallons.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205324 1205324LicenseNew Flammables License, Internap Corp, 50 Innerbelt Rd, storing 9,600 gallons.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205326 1205326Public CommunicationOur Revolution Somerville Steering Committee submitting comments re: #205250, a proposed Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project Home Rule Petition.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205327 1205327Public CommunicationPreservation of Affordable Housing Inc submitting comments re: #205250, a proposed Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project Home Rule Petition.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205329 1205329Public CommunicationUnion Square Main Streets submitting comments re: the role of a Community Benefits Agreement in supporting the local business community.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205328 1205328Public CommunicationRonald Cavallo submitting comments re: #205250, a proposed Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project Home Rule Petition.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205330 1205330Public CommunicationKevin Walford submitting comments re: #204953, the proposed zoning ordinance overhaul.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205325 1205325Public CommunicationTufts University submitting its Spring 2018 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205322 1205322LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
205336 1205336Public CommunicationRonald Cavallo submitting further comments re: #205250, a proposed Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project Home Rule Petition.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205337 2205337OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking increase patrols during business hours and address business parking in front of fire hydrants, on the street and in no parking zones.Approved  Action details Not available
205338 2205338OrderThat the City Solicitor draft a feral cat ordinance similar to Chicago's, to assist feral cats and address rodent concerns.Approved  Action details Not available
205322 2205322LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205334 2205334OrderThat the Committee on Housing and Community Development investigate the condition of affordable housing units in the City, gathering testimony and data, to determine whether there is an affordable housing crisis that constitutes a public emergency, which may inform any home rule petitions related to affordable housing.Approved  Action details Not available
205331 2205331OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking add blinking lights to the STOP sign on Cherry Street before Summer Street, and install flashing PEDESTRIAN CROSSING signs on both sides of Summer Street at Cherry Street, all as soon as possible, since beginning on March 19, traffic will be diverted to this intersection from the closed Highland Avenue-Cedar Street intersection.Approved  Action details Not available
205332 2205332OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation refresh the stone dust at the Nunziato dog park and install some form of transparent dust mitigation on the fence surrounding the dog park.Approved  Action details Not available
205333 2205333ResolutionThat the Traffic Commission revoke the "48-hour parking ban."Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205321 2205321Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tufts University Tuftonia's Day, Tufts Campus, Apr 27, 7AM-11:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205318 2205318Officer's CommunicationLegislative Liaison submitting a March 1, 2018 email to this Board conveying a Conway Park update.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205269 2205269ResolutionSupporting the students of Somerville High School in their efforts to demand that our country’s leaders act to ensure safety in all schools and neighborhoods, and extending our willingness to work together with them.Approved  Action details Not available
205270 2205270ResolutionThat the Administration provide this Board with the regulations that govern the extent to which utility companies can cut back trees.Approved  Action details Not available
205271 2205271ResolutionThat the Administration hire more substitute teachers for the high school or contract with a private company to provide them.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
205272 2205272ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board with the parking situation at the high school.Approved  Action details Not available
205273 2205273CommunicationUpdating this Board on meetings of the Capital Projects Master Plan Working Group in January and February, 2018.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205274 2205274OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services talk with, and if necessary ticket, the Powderhouse Pub in Ball Square for littering on the sidewalk.Approved  Action details Not available
205275 2205275OrderThat the Director of Personnel explain to this Board in writing why the City does not give part-time employees who work less than 20 hours a week earned sick time. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
205276 2205276OrderThat this Board discharge from the Legislative Matters Committee #201740, Proposing an ordinance relative to a mid-fiscal year report of municipal finances, with next fiscal-year budget projections.Approved  Action details Not available
205277 2205277OrderThat this Board discharge agenda item 204486 from the Legislative Matters Committee, "Proposing an ordinance for the management and elimination of natural gas leaks" and send a copy of the item to the City Solicitor and the Director of Engineering, in preparation for discussion.Approved  Action details Not available
205278 2205278OrderThat this Board discharge from the Legislative Matters Committee #203711, That the City Solicitor consult with the Commissioner of Public Works to draft an ordinance requiring contractors and utilities to secure metal plates during street construction" and that a copy of the item be sent to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Public Works in preparation for discussion.Approved  Action details Not available
205279 2205279OrderThat this Board discharge from the Legislative Matters Committee #203190, Publishers Circulation Fulfillment responding to #203057 re: Globe Direct distribution.Approved  Action details Not available
205280 2205280OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING sign on the east side of Central Street, about 20 feet from the corner of Summer Street, to increase visibility at this dangerous intersection.Approved  Action details Not available
205281 2205281OrderThat the Manager of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion discuss with the Ward 3 Alderman options for creating additional handicapped parking spaces on Warren Avenue at Properzi Manor.Approved  Action details Not available
205282 2205282OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on Highland Avenue, from Walnut Street to Greenville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
205283 2205283OrderThat the Director of the Council on Aging meet with the Ward 3 Alderman to discuss forming partnerships between the Housing Authority's elderly housing facilities and the many "maker spaces" in the city, to encourage intergenerational tech assistance.Approved  Action details Not available
205284 2205284ResolutionThat the Administration consider hiring a software engineer in the FY19 budget cycle to design and maintain information management systems to link data, such as information related to properties.Approved  Action details Not available
205285 2205285OrderThat the Director of SPCD share plans, when available, for its upcoming Vision Zero planning process.Approved  Action details Not available
205286 2205286OrderThat the Director of SPCD share what role the city has, or could have with additional staff, in assisting residents with condo association dilemmas, tenant organizing, or ensuring that inclusionary unit owners or tenants have equal voice in building decisions.Approved  Action details Not available
205287 2205287OrderThat 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.Approved  Action details Not available
205288 2205288ResolutionExpressing appreciation for the staff of the Departments of Assessing, Communications, Health and Human Services, and the Council on Aging, for designing an excellent mailing notifying seniors of ways to lessen their tax burden, and for responding to requests for information.Approved  Action details Not available
205289 2205289OrderThat the Director of Purchasing share the process for procuring food, food packaging and flatware for the school cafeterias.Approved  Action details Not available
205290 2205290OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works share the process of handling different types of cafeteria waste, including recyclables and food waste.Approved  Action details Not available
205292 2205292ResolutionThat, in preparation for his role representing this Board at next Friday’s citywide basketball matchup with the Harlem Wizards, Alderman Jesse Clingan helps turn the game around, delivers a perfect spin dribble, plays to make us proud and remembers that, as Yogi Berra once said, “Ninety percent of the game is half mental.”Approved  Action details Not available
205291 2205291CommunicationAnnouncing the 2018 Somerville Block Party Challenge, and inviting all residents to participate, in whatever way they are able or interested, in the annual tradition of gathering the block together.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203190 2203190Public CommunicationPublishers Circulation Fulfillment responding to #203057 re: Globe Direct distribution.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
204669 3204669Public CommunicationEric Schwartz submitting comments re: zoning for cannabis that supports small local business owners.Work completed  Action details Not available
204486 3204486OrdinanceProposing an Ordinance for the management and elimination of natural gas leaks.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205062 3205062Public CommunicationPhilip Parsons submitting comments re: #17779, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council.Work completed  Action details Not available
205063 3205063Public CommunicationUnion Sq Main Streets submitting comments re: #17779, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council.Work completed  Action details Not available
205316 3205316Officer's CommunicationFinance Director submitting the city's FY 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205308 3205308CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Thomas Lambert to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205309 3205309CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Cleary to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205310 3205310CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Mark Canty to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205311 3205311CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Priscilla Ribeiro to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205312 3205312CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Dylan Lambert to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205313 3205313CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Allisha Omolade to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205314 3205314CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Robert Anaya to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205315 3205315CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Nicholas Moreira to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205317 3205317Officer's CommunicationDirector of Libraries responding to #205099 re: the Libraries' vision for neighborhood access to branch libraries and services.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205254 3205254Public EventPublic Event Permit, Big Apple Circus, Assembly Row Block 7, Mar 26 - May 9 with performances Apr 7 - May 6.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
205255 3205255Public EventPublic Event Permit, Jatra Nepal Holi Color Fest, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Apr 29, 9AM-8PM (raindate May 13).Approved  Action details Not available
205320 3205320Officer's CommunicationDirector of Constituent Services responding to #204377 with the city's policy for following up on Inspectional Services issues when ISD is closed.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205307 3205307CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Chris Ward to the position of Police Captain.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205335 3205335CommunicationDirector of Personnel responding to #205081 and #18049, re: sick time for part-timers earning less than 20 hours per week.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205255 4205255Public EventPublic Event Permit, Jatra Nepal Holi Color Fest, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Apr 29, 9AM-8PM (raindate May 13).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205254 4205254Public EventPublic Event Permit, Big Apple Circus, Assembly Row Block 7, Mar 26 - May 9 with performances Apr 7 - May 6.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205319 4205319Officer's CommunicationGrants Development Manager responding to #205206 re: grant opportunities for the proposed Office of Housing Stability.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205302 4205302Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $4,482 from the Police Overtime Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the Metro Mayors Shannon Grant match requirement.Approved  Action details Not available
205304 4205304Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $60,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire Department for Fire Dept. staffing costs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205073 4205073OrderThat the Chief of Police provide this Board with an update on surveillance cameras in the city.Work completed  Action details Not available
205072 4205072OrderThat the Chief of Police provide this Board with the number of incidents of the circulation of racist, anti-Semitic or hate-speech literature in 2016 and 2017.Work completed  Action details Not available
205096 4205096OrderThat the Director of Recreation appear before this Board’s Committee on Youth Services to provide information on the membership and function of the Recreation Commission.Work completed  Action details Not available
205306 4205306Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $1,560.98 grant, with no match required, from the Federation of MA Farmers Markets to the Health and Human Services Dept. for the City's Mobile Farmers Market.Approved  Action details Not available
205303 4205303Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $2,000 in the Police Animal Control Division, from the Professional & Technical Services Account to the Overtime Account, to cover projected overtime FY18 costs.Approved  Action details Not available
204751 4204751OrderThat the Chief of Police appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety by January 2018, with supporting documentation, to report on the shortage of detail officers.Work completed  Action details Not available
204726 4204726ResolutionThat the Administration continue to increase the tree canopy by adding 1,000 trees in the next 5 years.Work completed  Action details Not available
204873 4204873ResolutionThat the Administration, with the School Department, provide data by student income, school and grade, on children being served after school at school-based and non-profit providers, to identify gaps in service and better coordinate and expand such programming.Work completed  Action details Not available
204889 4204889OrderThat the City Arborist trim the tree at 26 Mead Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
205305 4205305Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $11,388.66 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention.Approved  Action details Not available
203711 4203711OrderThat the City Solicitor consult with the Commissioner of Public Works to draft an ordinance requiring contractors and utilities to secure metal plates during street construction.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
204353 4204353OrderThat the Director of SPCD advise the Ward 6 and 7 Aldermen when the tree that was requested 6 years ago will be planted at 80 Bay State Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
204381 4204381OrderThat the City arborist report to the Ward 5 Alderman on the status of the tree at 48 Holyoke Road.Work completed  Action details Not available
204389 4204389OrderThat the Director of SPCD consider planting trees on Somerville Avenue from Lowell Street to Central Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
204435 4204435OrderThat Director of Sustainability and Environment provide this Board with periodic updates on the Somerville Forward initiatives.Work completed  Action details Not available
202113 4202113OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services appear before this Board to discuss progress in the city's race dialogs.Work completed  Action details Not available
202316 4202316ResolutionThat the Administration resolve the outstanding issues with Teen Empowerment's contract.Work completed  Action details Not available
202416 4202416OrderThat the Superintendent of Recreation update this Board on the number of youth served, by program and gender, since Spring 2016.Work completed  Action details Not available
198227 4198227ResolutionThat the Administration provide this Board, in early 2015, with an update regarding the city's efforts to combat drug addiction.Work completed  Action details Not available
198586 4198586OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Board on renovating and taking control of Foss Park.Work completed  Action details Not available
198955 4198955OrderThat the Administration of Teen Empowerment update this Board of its recent accomplishments and plans for the remainder of the calendar year.Work completed  Action details Not available
201166 4201166OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services share the report on community conversations regarding race and racism with this Board's Committee on Youth Services when it becomes available.Work completed  Action details Not available
198742 5198742OrderThat the Director of Recreation update this Board’s Committee on Youth Services on the 100 day plan.Work completed  Action details Not available
201740 5201740OrdinanceProposing an ordinance relative to a mid-fiscal year report of municipal finances, with next-fiscal year budget projections.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198075 5198075OrderThat the Director of the Office of Prevention update this Board's Youth Services Committee of the department's plan to address youth health matters of concern.Work completed  Action details Not available
202555 5202555Officer's CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation responding to #202416 re: the numbers of youth served since Spring, 2016.Work completed  Action details Not available
205305 5205305Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $11,388.66 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205040 5205040CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Lysander Amado to the position of Fire Fighter.Approved  Action details Not available
205039 5205039CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Charles Conway to the position of Fire Fighter.Approved  Action details Not available
205303 5205303Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $2,000 in the Police Animal Control Division, from the Professional & Technical Services Account to the Overtime Account, to cover projected overtime FY18 costs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205306 5205306Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $1,560.98 grant, with no match required, from the Federation of MA Farmers Markets to the Health and Human Services Dept. for the City's Mobile Farmers Market.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205215 5205215Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $205,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account and $45,000 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the Fire Department Salaries Account to correct an under-funding in the FY18 budget.Approved  Action details Not available
205216 5205216Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $98,000 from the E-911 Salaries Account and $77,000 from the Parks & Recreation Field Maintenance Salaries Account to the Law Legal Services Account to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices.Approved  Action details Not available
202993 5202993OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Board on the planned curbside composting pilot program, and on other possible programs to promote composting.Work completed  Action details Not available
205302 5205302Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $4,482 from the Police Overtime Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the Metro Mayors Shannon Grant match requirement.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205228 6205228Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board submitting recommendations re: #204638, amending the Zoning Ordinance for a recreational marijuana study period.Work completed  Action details Not available
205301 6205301Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Time Only extension of the Weston & Sampson Lincoln Park construction contract, to December 31, 2018.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205217 6205217Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to transfer $60,000 in the Health & Human Services Department from the Salaries Account to the Professional & Technical Services Account, for temporary school nursing services.Approved  Action details Not available
205212 6205212Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund and accept payments to the Fund from medical marijuana dispensaries.Approved  Action details Not available
205160 6205160Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $18,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a GLX Project Liaison.Approved  Action details Not available
205166 6205166Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $18,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a Transportation Planner.Not approved  Action details Not available
205171 6205171Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $32,692 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Director of Housing Stability.Approved  Action details Not available
205216 6205216Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $98,000 from the E-911 Salaries Account and $77,000 from the Parks & Recreation Field Maintenance Salaries Account to the Law Legal Services Account to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205215 6205215Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $205,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account and $45,000 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the Fire Department Salaries Account to correct an under-funding in the FY18 budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205039 6205039CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Charles Conway to the position of Fire Fighter.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205040 6205040CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Lysander Amado to the position of Fire Fighter.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205029 6205029Mayor's RequestRequesting the approval of funding to establish an Office of Housing Stability in SPCD.Approved  Action details Not available
205029 7205029Mayor's RequestRequesting the approval of funding to establish an Office of Housing Stability in SPCD.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205018 7205018Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $10,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Communications Department Professional and Technical Services Account to fund construction translation services.Approved  Action details Not available
202019 7202019OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment report to this Board, and to the School Committee, on the type, brand, cost, and use of all cleaning agents used in city and school buildings, and report on how "green,” non-toxic cleaning products would compare with current practices.Work completed  Action details Not available
205219 7205219Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $150,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund Transportation Planning program to SPCD for mitigation at the intersection of Rts 93, 28, and 38.Approved  Action details Not available
205218 7205218Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $400,000 grant that requires a match, from the MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs PARC Grant Program to SPCD for renovations to Lincoln Park.Approved  Action details Not available
205221 7205221Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $59,747 from HUD to support SPCD's Continuum of Care planning efforts.Approved  Action details Not available
205214 7205214Mayor's RequestRequesting to transfer CPA funds totaling $1,214,322 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve to designated CPA reserves per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
205171 7205171Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $32,692 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Director of Housing Stability.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205220 7205220Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Reserve Fund to SPCD for baseline monitoring of air quality and vehicular traffic in impacted neighborhoods.Approved  Action details Not available
205160 7205160Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $18,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a GLX Project Liaison.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205212 7205212Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund and accept payments to the Fund from medical marijuana dispensaries.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205217 7205217Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to transfer $60,000 in the Health & Human Services Department from the Salaries Account to the Professional & Technical Services Account, for temporary school nursing services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205220 8205220Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Reserve Fund to SPCD for baseline monitoring of air quality and vehicular traffic in impacted neighborhoods.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205214 8205214Mayor's RequestRequesting to transfer CPA funds totaling $1,214,322 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve to designated CPA reserves per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205221 8205221Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $59,747 from HUD to support SPCD's Continuum of Care planning efforts.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205218 8205218Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $400,000 grant that requires a match, from the MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs PARC Grant Program to SPCD for renovations to Lincoln Park.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205219 8205219Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $150,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund Transportation Planning program to SPCD for mitigation at the intersection of Rts 93, 28, and 38.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201695 8201695OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on reducing food waste and expanding composting at city schools.Work completed  Action details Not available
202973 8202973OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the tree planting plan for the city, by Ward.Work completed  Action details Not available
205018 8205018Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $10,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Communications Department Professional and Technical Services Account to fund construction translation services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204638 8204638Officer's CommunicationRequesting an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 7 to institute a study period to review recreational marijuana facilities prior to permitting them.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
204893 8204893Officer's CommunicationRequesting the adoption of a zoning amendment to Amend Article 16 to establish that owners or developers of future PUD projects may not seek a waiver of any change to affordable housing requirements.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
204893 9204893Officer's CommunicationRequesting the adoption of a zoning amendment to Amend Article 16 to establish that owners or developers of future PUD projects may not seek a waiver of any change to affordable housing requirements.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204638 9204638Officer's CommunicationRequesting an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 7 to institute a study period to review recreational marijuana facilities prior to permitting them.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201740 20201740OrdinanceProposing an ordinance relative to a mid-fiscal year report of municipal finances, with next-fiscal year budget projections.Kept in committee  Action details Not available