Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/27/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Meeting by Remote Participation Online Meeting - See Below Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (173) 173 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 211987 1 211987 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Top Speed Vehicles, 631 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211980 1 211980 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 211981 1 211981 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation. Approved   Action details Not available 211985 1 211985 License Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211938 1 211938 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meetings of April 26 and May 17, 2021. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211951 1 211951 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 17, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211950 1 211950 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on May 17, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211939 1 211939 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 18, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211941 1 211941 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 20, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211946 1 211946 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 18, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211945 1 211945 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 19, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211947 1 211947 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 20, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211949 1 211949 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 24, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211942 1 211942 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 25, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211922 1 211922 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211923 1 211923 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 211924 1 211924 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 22, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211988 1 211988 Officer's Communication Moshe Safdie proposing a zoning amendment to extend the Small Business Overlay to his property at 92 Properzi Way. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211982 1 211982 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Holding Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 211989 1 211989 Public Communication MBTA submitting comments re: #211462 and #211463, tree plantings along the GLX Extension. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211990 1 211990 Public Communication Tufts submitting comments re: #211918, supporting Tufts Dining workers. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211986 1 211986 License Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211984 1 211984 License Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 211983 1 211983 License Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 211975 1 211975 Public Event Public Event License, Anikaya/Akhra Inc performing The Cage solo dance, Perry Park, June 12, 4pm-8:30pm. Approved   Action details Not available 211979 1 211979 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Classes, Perry Park, July 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 Aug 3-5, 10-12, 4pm-8pm. Approved   Action details Not available 211977 1 211977 Public Event Public Event License, Midsummer Block Party, Summit Ave from Vinal Ave to 15 Summit Ave, June 26, 10am-10pm (raindates June 27 & July 3). Approved   Action details Not available 211973 1 211973 Public Event Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Carnaval, Broadway westbound between Michigan Ave and Illinois Ave, June 4-6, 10am-8pm (raindates June 11-13). Approved   Action details Not available 211974 1 211974 Public Event Public Event License, Pack 3 Somerville Blue and Gold Awards, Trum Field, June 5, 6pm-8pm (raindate June 6). Approved   Action details Not available 211976 1 211976 Public Event Public Event License, Carol Sabin's birthday surprise, Henderson Street, June 19, 9am-9pm. Approved   Action details Not available 211972 1 211972 Public Event Public Event License, Edward Jones 529 day, 628 Somerville Ave, May 28, 8am-6pm. Approved   Action details Not available 211978 1 211978 Public Event Public Event License, Jean Appolon Expressions performing Traka dance, Seven Hills Park, June 26, 2pm-9pm (raindate June 27). Approved   Action details Not available 211992 1 211992 Communication Reporting on the Charter Review Committee meeting of May 20, 2021. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212001 1 212001 License New Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation. Approved   Action details Not available 212001 2 212001 License New Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212002 2 212002 Order That the Director of Parks and Recreation replace the basketball rims and hoops at Florence Street Park. Approved   Action details Not available 211994 2 211994 Resolution That the Administration urgently address the insufficient number of crossing guards and present to this Council their plan to ensure student safety in the absence of guards at multiple large intersections. Approved   Action details Not available 211943 2 211943 Resolution That the Administration submit to the City Council an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund to the upcoming FY22 budget to reduce the increase in the water rate from 7% to 6%. Approved   Action details Not available 211944 2 211944 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide this Council with all documents, emails and correspondence regarding the overflow from the EPA and MWRA. Approved   Action details Not available 211993 2 211993 Order That the Director of SPCD consider with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund the advisability of combining anticipated affordable housing linkage payments for commercial development and seeking an affordable housing developer to leverage additional funding to maximize the number of affordable units that can be built. Approved   Action details Not available 211978 2 211978 Public Event Public Event License, Jean Appolon Expressions performing Traka dance, Seven Hills Park, June 26, 2pm-9pm (raindate June 27). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211972 2 211972 Public Event Public Event License, Edward Jones 529 day, 628 Somerville Ave, May 28, 8am-6pm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211976 2 211976 Public Event Public Event License, Carol Sabin's birthday surprise, Henderson Street, June 19, 9am-9pm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211974 2 211974 Public Event Public Event License, Pack 3 Somerville Blue and Gold Awards, Trum Field, June 5, 6pm-8pm (raindate June 6). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211973 2 211973 Public Event Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Carnaval, Broadway westbound between Michigan Ave and Illinois Ave, June 4-6, 10am-8pm (raindates June 11-13). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211977 2 211977 Public Event Public Event License, Midsummer Block Party, Summit Ave from Vinal Ave to 15 Summit Ave, June 26, 10am-10pm (raindates June 27 & July 3). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211979 2 211979 Public Event Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Classes, Perry Park, July 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 Aug 3-5, 10-12, 4pm-8pm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211975 2 211975 Public Event Public Event License, Anikaya/Akhra Inc performing The Cage solo dance, Perry Park, June 12, 4pm-8:30pm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211983 2 211983 License Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211984 2 211984 License Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211986 2 211986 License Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211991 2 211991 Resolution That the Administration update the Committee on Housing and Community Development in writing on the work of the committee that was established pursuant to the Surrounding Community Agreement with Encore Casino. Approved   Action details Not available 211982 2 211982 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Holding Corp. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211925 2 211925 Resolution Calling on the federal government to cancel student debt. Approved   Action details Not available 211926 2 211926 Resolution That the Director of the Housing Authority make sure all exterior locks on residential buildings are functional, and replace any that are not within 30 days. Approved   Action details Not available 211927 2 211927 Resolution That the Director of the Housing Authority make sure all resident building intercom systems are connected to the assigned apartment and working properly, and replace any that are not within 60 days. Approved   Action details Not available 211931 2 211931 Resolution Endorsing the attached letter from the Wage Theft Advisory Committee, and directing the City Clerk to forward it to the named parties and the federal delegation. Approved   Action details Not available 211934 2 211934 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights between 9 and 39 Bailey Road. Approved   Action details Not available 211935 2 211935 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights on the corner of Puritan and Ten Hills Roads. Approved   Action details Not available 211936 2 211936 Order That the Director of Parking replace the faded STOP sign on Lee Street at Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 211937 2 211937 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels with the massive dog imprints on Richdale Avenue at Thurston Street. Approved   Action details Not available 211932 2 211932 Resolution That the Administration provide the Wage Theft Advisory Committee with all current city vendor contracts, city licensed businesses, and issued permits. Approved   Action details Not available 211933 2 211933 Resolution That the Administration provide to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee a flow chart detailing the process and steps for issuing licenses and permits, and the departments responsible. Approved   Action details Not available 211928 2 211928 Order That the Chief of Police assign a nightly detail to patrol the Mystic Housing Development until the end of Labor Day weekend. Approved   Action details Not available 211929 2 211929 Order That the Chief of Police request an update from the Housing Authority on the 2020-discussed reforms such as marked vehicles, uniformed officers, body cameras, and updated policies and procedures for officer accountability and discipline. Approved   Action details Not available 211930 2 211930 Order That the Director of SPCD draft a zoning amendment enabling owners of homes in historic districts to add up to 4 additional units to discourage the demolition of historic homes and to create additional affordable housing. Approved   Action details Not available 211985 2 211985 License Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211948 2 211948 Ordinance That this Council approve an amendment to the Demolition Review Ordinance to extend the maximum demolition delay period that the Historic Preservation Commission can impose on buildings of historical value from 12 months to 18 months, as recommended by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 5/20/21. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 211981 2 211981 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211980 2 211980 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211987 2 211987 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Top Speed Vehicles, 631 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211940 2 211940 Order That the Director of SPCD re-evaluate SomerVision post-pandemic, and ways to mitigate the impact from the pandemic. Approved   Action details Not available 211954 3 211954 Mayor's Request Requesting adoption of MGL c48, s59A, authorizing the Fire Department to Provide Mutual Aid. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211921 3 211921 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 211948 3 211948 Ordinance That this Council approve an amendment to the Demolition Review Ordinance to extend the maximum demolition delay period that the Historic Preservation Commission can impose on buildings of historical value from 12 months to 18 months, as recommended by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 5/20/21. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211970 3 211970 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christina Morone to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211858 3 211858 Officer's Communication Water and Sewer Director of Administration conveying testimony received relative to the proposed FY22 water and sewer rates. Work completed   Action details Not available 211960 3 211960 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,530 within the Veterans Services Department from the Professional and Technical Services Account to the Personal Services Account, to correct a year end deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 211957 3 211957 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $21,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance (Free Cash) to the Health Insurance Opt-Out Budget, in order to correct a year end deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 211956 3 211956 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,026,224 to specified accounts from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to fund retro FY21 salaries and benefits pursuant to the contract with the Somerville Police Employees Association. Approved   Action details Not available 211955 3 211955 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $3,245,814 to specified accounts from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to fund the retro FY16-20 salaries and benefits pursuant to the contract with the Somerville Police Employees Association. Approved   Action details Not available 211953 3 211953 Ordinance Requesting adoption of an amendment to Ordinance 12-14 to grant licensing authority to the Licensing Commission for restaurants’ outdoor seating on the public way. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 211966 3 211966 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy Bakey to the position of Fire Captain. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211967 3 211967 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Barry Hamilton to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211968 3 211968 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Guralnick to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211969 3 211969 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brendan Noonan to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211952 3 211952 Ordinance Requesting adoption of the attached Rental Registration and Energy Disclosure Ordinance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211971 3 211971 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish a PILOT Advisory Task Force. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 211991 3 211991 Resolution That the Administration update the Committee on Housing and Community Development in writing on the work of the committee that was established pursuant to the Surrounding Community Agreement with Encore Casino. Approved   Action details Not available 211998 3 211998 Officer's Communication Memorialization Committee conveying the naming of the new High School sports field after Philip Reavis Sr. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211999 3 211999 Officer's Communication Memorialization Committee conveying the naming of the High School's Center for Career and Technical Education wing after Leo G. DeSimone Jr. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212000 3 212000 Officer's Communication Memorialization Committee conveying the naming of the new High School Library/Media Center after David Wendell Jones Sr. and Margaret J. Jones. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211995 3 211995 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $30,850,472 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant from the U.S. Treasury. Approved   Action details Not available 211997 3 211997 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to amend the scope of services in its contract with Seyfarth Shaw LLP to incorporate wage and hour and other pay-related compliance matters. Approved   Action details Not available 211993 3 211993 Order That the Director of SPCD consider with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund the advisability of combining anticipated affordable housing linkage payments for commercial development and seeking an affordable housing developer to leverage additional funding to maximize the number of affordable units that can be built. Approved   Action details Not available 211997 4 211997 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to amend the scope of services in its contract with Seyfarth Shaw LLP to incorporate wage and hour and other pay-related compliance matters. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211996 4 211996 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department in FY22 and FY23 for youth prevention services. Approved   Action details Not available 211958 4 211958 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $75,000 in the Law Department, from the Judgments/Settlements Account to the Legal Services Account, to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices. Approved   Action details Not available 211971 4 211971 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish a PILOT Advisory Task Force. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211953 4 211953 Ordinance Requesting adoption of an amendment to Ordinance 12-14 to grant licensing authority to the Licensing Commission for restaurants’ outdoor seating on the public way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211955 4 211955 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $3,245,814 to specified accounts from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to fund the retro FY16-20 salaries and benefits pursuant to the contract with the Somerville Police Employees Association. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211956 4 211956 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,026,224 to specified accounts from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to fund retro FY21 salaries and benefits pursuant to the contract with the Somerville Police Employees Association. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211957 4 211957 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $21,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance (Free Cash) to the Health Insurance Opt-Out Budget, in order to correct a year end deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211960 4 211960 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,530 within the Veterans Services Department from the Professional and Technical Services Account to the Personal Services Account, to correct a year end deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211930 4 211930 Order That the Director of SPCD draft a zoning amendment enabling owners of homes in historic districts to add up to 4 additional units to discourage the demolition of historic homes and to create additional affordable housing. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211964 4 211964 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $40,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Police Department for the State Opioid Response Program. Approved   Action details Not available 211962 4 211962 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,295.25 using available funds in the Constituent Services Overtime Account for payment of 311 vendor support services. Approved   Action details Not available 211963 4 211963 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $68.37 using available funds in the Constituent Services Printing and Stationary Account for department printing services. Approved   Action details Not available 211901 4 211901 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for an OSPCD Drone. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 211902 4 211902 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Coord App License Plate Collection. Approved   Action details Not available 211961 4 211961 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,000 in Constituent Services, from the Overtime Account to the Professional and Technical Service Account, to cover year-end invoices for 311 vendor support services. Approved   Action details Not available 211921 4 211921 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211940 4 211940 Order That the Director of SPCD re-evaluate SomerVision post-pandemic, and ways to mitigate the impact from the pandemic. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 204462 4 204462 Resolution That the Administration advise this Board on enforcing city ordinances, and develop a better response to repeat violations, including whether eyewitness reports or submitted evidence can be the basis for a citation. Work completed   Action details Not available 209824 4 209824 Order That the Director of Communications utilize the CTY system, in April, to send out a high-alert to remind residents not to put out water or food for birds, as a method to help combat the rodent issue. Work completed   Action details Not available 210381 4 210381 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services communicate with the community via mail, email and/or other means, its 2020 plan for combating rat infestations, including monthly updates during peak infestation periods and quarterly updates otherwise. Work completed   Action details Not available 209361 4 209361 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss the impact on small businesses city-wide since the expansion and growth of Assembly Square and the opening of the Encore Casino. Work completed   Action details Not available 211425 4 211425 Public Communication Matthew Shannon submitting a petition to revoke the Junk Dealer License held by Tosh Enterprises LLC. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211448 4 211448 Resolution That the Administration convene a working group of members of the public and Planning staff to prepare recommendations for a zoning amendment Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Work completed   Action details Not available 211965 4 211965 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $25,602 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention. Approved   Action details Not available 211959 4 211959 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,612 from the Police Overtime Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the Metro Mayors Shannon Grant match requirement. Approved   Action details Not available 211959 5 211959 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,612 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 211965 5 211965 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $25,602 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 211741 5 211741 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel O'Donnell to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 211742 5 211742 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Querusio to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 211743 5 211743 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Soares to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211744 5 211744 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Sullivan to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 211745 5 211745 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brittany Taylor to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 209512 5 209512 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Nick Antanavica as Director of Inspectional Services. Approved   Action details Not available 211296 5 211296 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nick Antanavica as Director of Inspectional Services. Approved   Action details Not available 205183 5 205183 Resolution That the Administration reassess the city's agreement with Globe Direct regarding stopping deliveries upon request. Work completed   Action details Not available 205286 5 205286 Order That 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 208284 5 208284 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Antanavica to the position of Director of Inspectional Services. Approved   Action details Not available 208979 5 208979 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Willow Ave from Pole 198/22 to a point of pickup at 201 Willow Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211908 5 211908 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Valdez to the Urban Design Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 211961 5 211961 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,000 in Constituent Services, from the Overtime Account to the Professional and Technical Service Account, to cover year-end invoices for 311 vendor support services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211902 5 211902 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Coord App License Plate Collection. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211901 5 211901 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for an OSPCD Drone. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211963 5 211963 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $68.37 using available funds in the Constituent Services Printing and Stationary Account for department printing services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211962 5 211962 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,295.25 using available funds in the Constituent Services Overtime Account for payment of 311 vendor support services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211964 5 211964 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $40,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Police Department for the State Opioid Response Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211898 5 211898 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $630,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to ADA Improvements Fund 5148 for ADA building accessibility improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 211958 5 211958 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $75,000 in the Law Department, from the Judgments/Settlements Account to the Legal Services Account, to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211996 5 211996 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department in FY22 and FY23 for youth prevention services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211952 6 211952 Ordinance Requesting adoption of the attached Rental Registration and Energy Disclosure Ordinance. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211898 6 211898 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $630,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to ADA Improvements Fund 5148 for ADA building accessibility improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211907 6 211907 Communication Requesting that this Council confirm the appointment to the Urban Design Commission of the same members previously appointed to the Interim Urban Design Commission, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance 15.4.7. Approved   Action details Not available 211904 6 211904 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Erin Geno to the Planning Board. Approved   Action details Not available 211908 6 211908 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Valdez to the Urban Design Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208979 6 208979 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Willow Ave from Pole 198/22 to a point of pickup at 201 Willow Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211296 6 211296 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nick Antanavica as Director of Inspectional Services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211136 6 211136 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss with the Land Use Committee whether tattoo parlors should need a Special Permit to operate on Pedestrian Streets and in other areas. Work completed   Action details Not available 211745 6 211745 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brittany Taylor to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211744 6 211744 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Sullivan to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211742 6 211742 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Querusio to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211741 6 211741 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel O'Donnell to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211618 6 211618 Mayor's Request Director of Water and Sewer submitting the FY22 water and sewer rate proposal. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211842 6 211842 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,520,000 in a bond for building improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 211842 7 211842 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,520,000 in a bond for building improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211466 7 211466 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,005,971.23 from the CPA Community Housing Reserve Fund to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the FY21 Community Housing Allocation. Approved   Action details Not available 211469 7 211469 Mayor's Request Requesting to rescind the approval and appropriation of $87,114 for the Somerville Museum Collection Care project, to be re-appropriated. Approved   Action details Not available 211566 7 211566 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the CPA FY21 Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve Budget for the Open Space Acquisition and Improvements Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 211904 7 211904 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Erin Geno to the Planning Board. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211905 7 211905 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Howitt-Easton as an Alternate Member of the Planning Board. Approved   Action details Not available 211907 7 211907 Communication Requesting that this Council confirm the appointment to the Urban Design Commission of the same members previously appointed to the Interim Urban Design Commission, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance 15.4.7. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211472 7 211472 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the CPA FY21 Fund for the Open Space Acquisition and Improvements Stabilization Fund. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211905 8 211905 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Howitt-Easton as an Alternate Member of the Planning Board. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211566 8 211566 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the CPA FY21 Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve Budget for the Open Space Acquisition and Improvements Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211469 8 211469 Mayor's Request Requesting to rescind the approval and appropriation of $87,114 for the Somerville Museum Collection Care project, to be re-appropriated. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211466 8 211466 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,005,971.23 from the CPA Community Housing Reserve Fund to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the FY21 Community Housing Allocation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211611 9 211611 Officer's Communication Requesting approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Body Art Services use standards and Table 9.1.1 Permitted Uses. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 203004 10 203004 Resolution That the Mayor work with the State Delegation on an agreement with the State to permit City crossing guards at the crosswalks at Highland Avenue and McGrath Highway, and to permit the Police Department to enforce traffic laws there. Work completed   Action details Not available 209061 10 209061 Order That the City Solicitor and the Director of Sustainability and the Environment draft with the Ward 5 Councilor an ordinance to ban or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. Work completed   Action details Not available