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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/27/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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211987 1211987LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Top Speed Vehicles, 631 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211980 1211980LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc.Approved  Action details Not available
211981 1211981LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation.Approved  Action details Not available
211985 1211985LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211938 1211938CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee meetings of April 26 and May 17, 2021.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211951 1211951Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 17, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211950 1211950Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on May 17, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211939 1211939Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 18, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211941 1211941Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 20, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211946 1211946Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 18, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211945 1211945Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 19, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211947 1211947Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 20, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211949 1211949Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 24, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211942 1211942Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 25, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211922 1211922Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211923 1211923RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
211924 1211924MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 22, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211988 1211988Officer's CommunicationMoshe 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 1211982LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JET Holding Corp.Approved  Action details Not available
211989 1211989Public CommunicationMBTA submitting comments re: #211462 and #211463, tree plantings along the GLX Extension.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211990 1211990Public CommunicationTufts submitting comments re: #211918, supporting Tufts Dining workers.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211986 1211986LicenseRenewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211984 1211984LicenseRenewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
211983 1211983LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
211975 1211975Public EventPublic Event License, Anikaya/Akhra Inc performing The Cage solo dance, Perry Park, June 12, 4pm-8:30pm.Approved  Action details Not available
211979 1211979Public EventPublic 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 1211977Public EventPublic 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 1211973Public EventPublic 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 1211974Public EventPublic Event License, Pack 3 Somerville Blue and Gold Awards, Trum Field, June 5, 6pm-8pm (raindate June 6).Approved  Action details Not available
211976 1211976Public EventPublic Event License, Carol Sabin's birthday surprise, Henderson Street, June 19, 9am-9pm.Approved  Action details Not available
211972 1211972Public EventPublic Event License, Edward Jones 529 day, 628 Somerville Ave, May 28, 8am-6pm.Approved  Action details Not available
211978 1211978Public EventPublic Event License, Jean Appolon Expressions performing Traka dance, Seven Hills Park, June 26, 2pm-9pm (raindate June 27).Approved  Action details Not available
211992 1211992CommunicationReporting on the Charter Review Committee meeting of May 20, 2021.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212001 1212001LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation.Approved  Action details Not available
212001 2212001LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212002 2212002OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation replace the basketball rims and hoops at Florence Street Park.Approved  Action details Not available
211994 2211994ResolutionThat 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 2211943ResolutionThat 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 2211944OrderThat 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 2211993OrderThat 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 2211978Public EventPublic 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 2211972Public EventPublic Event License, Edward Jones 529 day, 628 Somerville Ave, May 28, 8am-6pm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211976 2211976Public EventPublic Event License, Carol Sabin's birthday surprise, Henderson Street, June 19, 9am-9pm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211974 2211974Public EventPublic 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 2211973Public EventPublic 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 2211977Public EventPublic 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 2211979Public EventPublic 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 2211975Public EventPublic Event License, Anikaya/Akhra Inc performing The Cage solo dance, Perry Park, June 12, 4pm-8:30pm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211983 2211983LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211984 2211984LicenseRenewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211986 2211986LicenseRenewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211991 2211991ResolutionThat 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 2211982LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JET Holding Corp.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211925 2211925ResolutionCalling on the federal government to cancel student debt.Approved  Action details Not available
211926 2211926ResolutionThat 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 2211927ResolutionThat 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 2211931ResolutionEndorsing 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 2211934OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights between 9 and 39 Bailey Road.Approved  Action details Not available
211935 2211935OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights on the corner of Puritan and Ten Hills Roads.Approved  Action details Not available
211936 2211936OrderThat the Director of Parking replace the faded STOP sign on Lee Street at Medford Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211937 2211937OrderThat 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 2211932ResolutionThat 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 2211933ResolutionThat 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 2211928OrderThat 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 2211929OrderThat 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 2211930OrderThat 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 2211985LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211948 2211948OrdinanceThat 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 2211981LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211980 2211980LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211987 2211987LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Top Speed Vehicles, 631 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211940 2211940OrderThat the Director of SPCD re-evaluate SomerVision post-pandemic, and ways to mitigate the impact from the pandemic.Approved  Action details Not available
211954 3211954Mayor's RequestRequesting adoption of MGL c48, s59A, authorizing the Fire Department to Provide Mutual Aid.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211921 3211921LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
211948 3211948OrdinanceThat 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 3211970CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Christina Morone to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211858 3211858Officer's CommunicationWater and Sewer Director of Administration conveying testimony received relative to the proposed FY22 water and sewer rates.Work completed  Action details Not available
211960 3211960Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3211957Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3211956Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3211955Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3211953OrdinanceRequesting 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 3211966CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy Bakey to the position of Fire Captain.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211967 3211967CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Barry Hamilton to the position of Fire Lieutenant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211968 3211968CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Guralnick to the position of Fire Lieutenant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211969 3211969CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brendan Noonan to the position of Fire Lieutenant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211952 3211952OrdinanceRequesting adoption of the attached Rental Registration and Energy Disclosure Ordinance.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211971 3211971OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish a PILOT Advisory Task Force.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
211991 3211991ResolutionThat 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 3211998Officer's CommunicationMemorialization Committee conveying the naming of the new High School sports field after Philip Reavis Sr.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211999 3211999Officer's CommunicationMemorialization 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 3212000Officer's CommunicationMemorialization 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 3211995Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $30,850,472 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant from the U.S. Treasury.Approved  Action details Not available
211997 3211997Mayor's RequestCity 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 3211993OrderThat 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 4211997Mayor's RequestCity 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 4211996Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211958Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211971OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish a PILOT Advisory Task Force.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211953 4211953OrdinanceRequesting 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 4211955Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211956Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211957Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211960Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211930OrderThat 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 4211964Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211962Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211963Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211901Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for an OSPCD Drone.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
211902 4211902Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Coord App License Plate Collection.Approved  Action details Not available
211961 4211961Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211921LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211940 4211940OrderThat 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 4204462ResolutionThat 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 4209824OrderThat 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 4210381OrderThat 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 4209361OrderThat 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 4211425Public CommunicationMatthew Shannon submitting a petition to revoke the Junk Dealer License held by Tosh Enterprises LLC.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211448 4211448ResolutionThat 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 4211965Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211959Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211959Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211965Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211741CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel O'Donnell to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Approved  Action details Not available
211742 5211742CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Querusio to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Approved  Action details Not available
211743 5211743CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Soares to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211744 5211744CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Sullivan to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Approved  Action details Not available
211745 5211745CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brittany Taylor to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Approved  Action details Not available
209512 5209512CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Nick Antanavica as Director of Inspectional Services.Approved  Action details Not available
211296 5211296CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Nick Antanavica as Director of Inspectional Services.Approved  Action details Not available
205183 5205183ResolutionThat the Administration reassess the city's agreement with Globe Direct regarding stopping deliveries upon request.Work completed  Action details Not available
205286 5205286OrderThat 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 5208284CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Antanavica to the position of Director of Inspectional Services.Approved  Action details Not available
208979 5208979Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 5211908CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Valdez to the Urban Design Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
211961 5211961Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211902Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Coord App License Plate Collection.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211901 5211901Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for an OSPCD Drone.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211963 5211963Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211962Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211964Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211898Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211958Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211996Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6211952OrdinanceRequesting adoption of the attached Rental Registration and Energy Disclosure Ordinance.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
211898 6211898Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6211907CommunicationRequesting 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 6211904CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Erin Geno to the Planning Board.Approved  Action details Not available
211908 6211908CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Valdez to the Urban Design Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208979 6208979Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 6211296CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Nick Antanavica as Director of Inspectional Services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211136 6211136OrderThat 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 6211745CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brittany Taylor to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211744 6211744CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Sullivan to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211742 6211742CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Querusio to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211741 6211741CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel O'Donnell to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211618 6211618Mayor's RequestDirector of Water and Sewer submitting the FY22 water and sewer rate proposal.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211842 6211842Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,520,000 in a bond for building improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
211842 7211842Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,520,000 in a bond for building improvements.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211466 7211466Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7211469Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7211566Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7211904CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Erin Geno to the Planning Board.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211905 7211905CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Howitt-Easton as an Alternate Member of the Planning Board.Approved  Action details Not available
211907 7211907CommunicationRequesting 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 7211472Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8211905CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Howitt-Easton as an Alternate Member of the Planning Board.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211566 8211566Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8211469Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8211466Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 9211611Officer's CommunicationRequesting 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 10203004ResolutionThat 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 10209061OrderThat 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