Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/24/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (195) 195 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 205948 1 205948 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 14, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205945 1 205945 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 15, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205949 1 205949 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on May 16, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205943 1 205943 Committee Report Report of the Committees on Finance and Legislative Matters, meeting in Joint Session as a Committee of the Whole on May 16, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205947 1 205947 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 17, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205944 1 205944 Committee Report Report of the Committees on Finance and Legislative Matters, meeting in Joint Session as a Committee of the Whole on May 21, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205942 1 205942 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 22, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205940 1 205940 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 23, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205946 1 205946 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 23, 2018. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 205914 1 205914 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205915 1 205915 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, April 26, 2018, and the Regular Meeting, April 26, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205997 1 205997 Public Communication 5 residents submitting comments re: #204954, a Home Rule Petition for a Real Estate Transfer Fee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205998 1 205998 Public Communication 3 residents submitting comments re: #205728, a proposed Fire Suppression Charge. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205999 1 205999 Public Communication 4 residents submitting comments re: dockless bikeshares in Somerville. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205962 1 205962 Public Event Public Event License, Lupus Research Alliance Boston Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Baxter Park and Mystic River Loop, Jun 2, 6AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205963 1 205963 Public Event Public Event License, Knowlton St Block Party, from Morton St to the dead end, Jun 2, 12Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 3). Approved   Action details Not available 205964 1 205964 Public Event Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River Loop, Jun 3, 7AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205965 1 205965 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council SomerStreets Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 3, 12Noon-8PM (raindate Jun 10). Approved   Action details Not available 205966 1 205966 Public Event Public Event License, Mindful Revolutions Namaste Brunch, Albion Park, Jun 9, 9AM-2:30PM (raindates Jun 16,23). Approved   Action details Not available 205967 1 205967 Public Event Public Event License, Warwick St Block Party, Jun 9, 2:30PM-7PM (raindates Jun 10,16,17). Approved   Action details Not available 205968 1 205968 Public Event Public Event License, Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, High School Concourse and area streets, Jun 10, 12Noon-4:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205969 1 205969 Public Event Public Event License, BRAIN Arts Organization New England Underground Music Festival, ArtFarm, Jun 16, 12Noon-1AM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205970 1 205970 Public Event Public Event License, Columbus Ave Block Party, from Prospect Hill Pkwy to Bonner Ave, Jun 21, 4:30PM-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205971 1 205971 Public Event Public Event License, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network HIV Free Testing Awareness Day, Statue Park, Jun 23, 11AM-5PM (raindate Jun 24). Approved   Action details Not available 205972 1 205972 Public Event Public Event License, St Anthony Brazilian Festival, 12 Properzi Way, Jun 23, 1PM-1AM. Approved   Action details Not available 205973 1 205973 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Night Market, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 30, 3PM-11:30PM (raindate Jul 7). Approved   Action details Not available 205974 1 205974 Public Event Public Event License, JCC of Greater Boston PJ Library Family Yoga in the Park, Dickerman Park, Jul 28, 10:30AM-1:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205975 1 205975 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council August SomerStreets, Holland St from Winter St to Newbury St, Aug 5, 12Noon-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205976 1 205976 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Ignite Fire and Food Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Aug 11, 3PM-12Midnite (raindate Aug 12). Approved   Action details Not available 205977 1 205977 Public Event Public Event License, Garden Club Plant Sale, Statue Park, Sep 15, 7AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205978 1 205978 Public Event Public Event License, Road Runners Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Teele Sq-Ball Sq-Davis Sq area streets, Nov 22, 6:30AM-12Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 205979 1 205979 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr, staying open in-store with no alcohol service until 2AM daily. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205980 1 205980 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jones Contracting. Approved   Action details Not available 205981 1 205981 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating. Approved   Action details Not available 205982 1 205982 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 205983 1 205983 License Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 205984 1 205984 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 205985 1 205985 License Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 205986 1 205986 License Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall St. Approved   Action details Not available 205987 1 205987 License Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 205988 1 205988 License Renewing Garage License, Hawkins St Automotive, 9 Hawkins St. Approved   Action details Not available 205989 1 205989 License Renewing Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 205990 1 205990 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 205991 1 205991 License Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 205992 1 205992 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 205993 1 205993 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 205994 1 205994 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Sq Pizza, 63 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 205995 1 205995 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, MIke's Restaurant, 8 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 205996 1 205996 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 205916 1 205916 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 49 feet of conduit in Dover St from Pole 195/4 to a point of pickup at 88 Dover St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 205917 1 205917 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 26 feet of conduit in Mt Pleasant St from Pole 243/1 to a point of pickup at 6 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 206008 1 206008 License New Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 206009 1 206009 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony. Approved   Action details Not available 206010 1 206010 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 206011 1 206011 License Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pksy. Approved   Action details Not available 206012 1 206012 License Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 206013 1 206013 License Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 206014 1 206014 License Renewing Garage License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 206015 1 206015 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 206016 1 206016 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 206017 1 206017 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 206019 1 206019 License Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St. Approved   Action details Not available 206018 1 206018 License Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206018 2 206018 License Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206019 2 206019 License Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206020 2 206020 Communication Updating this Board on the Clerks of Committees regarding reporting structure, job description, hiring position vacancy and interim plan moving into FY19. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206021 2 206021 Order That the City Solicitor draft an amendment to Ordinance 7-46(c) so the non-profit representative on the Fair Housing Commission has to work, but not necessarily reside, in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 206017 2 206017 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206016 2 206016 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206015 2 206015 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206014 2 206014 License Renewing Garage License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206013 2 206013 License Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206012 2 206012 License Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206011 2 206011 License Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pksy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206010 2 206010 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206009 2 206009 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206008 2 206008 License New Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205941 2 205941 Resolution That the Administration describe for the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters the relevant law governing financial disclosure for commission members, and the existing remedies for ethical violations. Approved   Action details Not available 205917 2 205917 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 26 feet of conduit in Mt Pleasant St from Pole 243/1 to a point of pickup at 6 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206000 2 206000 Order That the Director of Engineering report to the Ward 4 Alderman the feasibility of installing a crosswalk on Marshall Street near the Marshall Street Playground. Approved   Action details Not available 206001 2 206001 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a “THROUGH TRAFFIC FOR ABUTTERS ONLY 7AM–9AM” sign on Governor Winthrop Road at Shore Drive. Approved   Action details Not available 206002 2 206002 Resolution That the Administration consider offering childcare assistance for attendees of ResiStat meetings. Approved   Action details Not available 206006 2 206006 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Clean Cab Proposal to waive taxi medallion fees for qualifying vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205916 2 205916 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 49 feet of conduit in Dover St from Pole 195/4 to a point of pickup at 88 Dover St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205996 2 205996 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205995 2 205995 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, MIke's Restaurant, 8 Davis Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205994 2 205994 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Sq Pizza, 63 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205993 2 205993 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205992 2 205992 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205991 2 205991 License Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205990 2 205990 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205989 2 205989 License Renewing Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205988 2 205988 License Renewing Garage License, Hawkins St Automotive, 9 Hawkins St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205987 2 205987 License Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205986 2 205986 License Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205985 2 205985 License Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205984 2 205984 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205983 2 205983 License Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205982 2 205982 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205981 2 205981 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205980 2 205980 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jones Contracting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205978 2 205978 Public Event Public Event License, Road Runners Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Teele Sq-Ball Sq-Davis Sq area streets, Nov 22, 6:30AM-12Noon. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205977 2 205977 Public Event Public Event License, Garden Club Plant Sale, Statue Park, Sep 15, 7AM-1PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205976 2 205976 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Ignite Fire and Food Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Aug 11, 3PM-12Midnite (raindate Aug 12). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205975 2 205975 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council August SomerStreets, Holland St from Winter St to Newbury St, Aug 5, 12Noon-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205974 2 205974 Public Event Public Event License, JCC of Greater Boston PJ Library Family Yoga in the Park, Dickerman Park, Jul 28, 10:30AM-1:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205973 2 205973 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Night Market, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 30, 3PM-11:30PM (raindate Jul 7). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205972 2 205972 Public Event Public Event License, St Anthony Brazilian Festival, 12 Properzi Way, Jun 23, 1PM-1AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205971 2 205971 Public Event Public Event License, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network HIV Free Testing Awareness Day, Statue Park, Jun 23, 11AM-5PM (raindate Jun 24). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205970 2 205970 Public Event Public Event License, Columbus Ave Block Party, from Prospect Hill Pkwy to Bonner Ave, Jun 21, 4:30PM-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205968 2 205968 Public Event Public Event License, Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, High School Concourse and area streets, Jun 10, 12Noon-4:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205967 2 205967 Public Event Public Event License, Warwick St Block Party, Jun 9, 2:30PM-7PM (raindates Jun 10,16,17). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205966 2 205966 Public Event Public Event License, Mindful Revolutions Namaste Brunch, Albion Park, Jun 9, 9AM-2:30PM (raindates Jun 16,23). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205965 2 205965 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council SomerStreets Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 3, 12Noon-8PM (raindate Jun 10). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205964 2 205964 Public Event Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River Loop, Jun 3, 7AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205963 2 205963 Public Event Public Event License, Knowlton St Block Party, from Morton St to the dead end, Jun 2, 12Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 3). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205962 2 205962 Public Event Public Event License, Lupus Research Alliance Boston Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Baxter Park and Mystic River Loop, Jun 2, 6AM-1PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205960 2 205960 Communication Legislative Liaison responding to #205477 re: Block 8 payments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205782 2 205782 Public Communication 55 voters requesting a Public Hearing on Tufts University's Payments in Lieu of Taxes and other benefits provided to the community. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205837 2 205837 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 1, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205918 2 205918 Resolution That the Administration submit a Home Rule Petition similar to Boston's "Jim Brooks Act," but with less rigid language, to encourage passage by the State. Approved   Action details Not available 205919 2 205919 Order That the Director of SPCD promote bicycle-safe infrastructures on all future Assembly Square development. Approved   Action details Not available 205920 2 205920 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Grand Union Boulevard and Artisan Way. Approved   Action details Not available 205959 2 205959 Communication Legislative Liaison responding to #200593 with updated reports on Police and Fire services rendered to tax-exempt facilities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205921 2 205921 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install trash bins (closed Big Belly bins if possible) on the two corners at Broadway and Cedar Street. Approved   Action details Not available 205922 2 205922 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken light in Junction Park. Approved   Action details Not available 205923 2 205923 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the soil erosion at the eastern edge of Junction Park. Approved   Action details Not available 205924 2 205924 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place two pop-up caution signs on Central Street where they have been previously, near Hoyt Sullivan Park and Rogers Foam, one at Vernon Street, the other at the crosswalk near Albion Street. Approved   Action details Not available 205925 2 205925 Order That the Director of SPCD cut down the dead tree at 149 Central Street, and if possible, plant a new one in its place. Approved   Action details Not available 205926 2 205926 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the large pothole in front of Somerville Hospital again. Approved   Action details Not available 205927 2 205927 Order That the Directors of Traffic and Parking and SPCD install a bicycle corral in place of the first parking spot on the northeast corner of the intersection of Washington Street and Washington Terrace. Approved   Action details Not available 205928 2 205928 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking re-paint the NO BICYCLING ON THE SIDEWALK markings in Union Square and all central business districts. Approved   Action details Not available 205929 2 205929 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Finance include in their upcoming presentation of the proposed Fire Suppression Charge, the fiscal impacts of an owner-occupant exemption, as well as the per-household cost if the fee was evenly split among all households. Approved   Action details Not available 205931 2 205931 Order That the Director of SPCD inform this Board of any plans to update the Housing Needs Assessment. Approved   Action details Not available 205932 2 205932 Order That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Housing Stability develop an evidenced-based scale of qualifying income levels that reflects the cost of housing, to guide residents’ access to subsidies for City or District programming. Approved   Action details Not available 205933 2 205933 Order That the Director of SPCD inform this Board of plans to regulate or enable dockless bikes, and share information on the City’s contractual relationship with Hubway/BlueBikes. Approved   Action details Not available 205934 2 205934 Order That the City Solicitor inform this Board of any applicable regulations related to the use of drones. Approved   Action details Not available 205935 2 205935 Resolution That the Administration inform this Board of any opportunities to incentivize waste reduction, such as opt-in composting, PAYT, or charges to phone book distributors for disposal costs. Approved   Action details Not available 205936 2 205936 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board on a fund for traffic calming and pedestrian/transit infrastructure pilot projects through such sources as demand pricing for meters in business districts and the creation of incentives for residents to forgo residential permits so as to create more business permits. Approved   Action details Not available 205937 2 205937 Order That the Director of Purchasing inform this Board of how it monitors the gender and ethnicity/race of employees of City contractors in compliance with “good faith” efforts as specified in the City’s procurement guide. Approved   Action details Not available 205938 2 205938 Communication Reporting on the recent Community Cabinet “By All Means” conference. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205939 2 205939 Communication Reporting on the 2018 Block Party Challenge. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205930 2 205930 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking add an item to the June Traffic Commission meeting requesting a change of the two 2-hour-parking spaces in front of 483 Somerville Avenue to metered parking spaces. Approved   Action details Not available 205961 3 205961 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/10/18. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206003 3 206003 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Order of Taking for 90 Washington Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205783 3 205783 Public Communication 6 residents submitting comments re: #204954, a Home Rule Petition for a Real Estate Transfer Fee. Work completed   Action details Not available 205950 3 205950 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a reciprocal easement over portions of Block 6 in Assembly Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205941 3 205941 Resolution That the Administration describe for the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters the relevant law governing financial disclosure for commission members, and the existing remedies for ethical violations. Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation   Action details Not available 206007 3 206007 Mayor's Request Asst. City Solicitor submitting an updated Home Rule Petition to Impose a Real Estate Transfer Fee. Approved   Action details Not available 206007 4 206007 Mayor's Request Asst. City Solicitor submitting an updated Home Rule Petition to Impose a Real Estate Transfer Fee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206005 4 206005 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,860,000 in a bond for new Public Safety Building design, architectural, engineering, and owner's and contractual project management services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206004 4 206004 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $8,745,000 in a bond to purchase land by eminent domain. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205956 4 205956 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a rapid deployment vehicle, ballistics helmets, and sunglasses from OEM, with no match required, for the Police Department's Special Response Team. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205816 4 205816 Order That the Director of SPCD provide to this Board before the submission of the FY19 budget, a description and status of each major commercial development that has applied to, or been permitted by, the Planning Board in FY17 and FY18. Work completed   Action details Not available 205439 4 205439 Order That the Director of SPCD prepare a detailed explanation of how funding from a transfer fee or other local sources could fund housing initiatives. Work completed   Action details Not available 205952 4 205952 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $90 using available funds in the Personnel Advertising Account for an advertisement on Idealist.com. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204678 4 204678 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph P. Lynch, Jr., to the Licensing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 204960 4 204960 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on plans to renovate the area under I-93, near the Stop & Shop, for pedestrian access to Assembly Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 205075 4 205075 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer report to this Board on whether our municipal tap water is safe to drink. Work completed   Action details Not available 205359 4 205359 Order That the Director of SPCD share a report on the CDBG program as it relates to inter-division cooperation and the city’s larger Health and Human Service goals. Work completed   Action details Not available 205953 4 205953 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for the Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative Grant. Approved   Action details Not available 205954 4 205954 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $94,622.16 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Tobacco Control Prevention. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205951 4 205951 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $30,000 from the School Custodian Salary Account to the Electrical OT Labor Account to provide sufficient overtime funding for the Electrical Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205896 4 205896 Public Communication Building and Construction Trades Council of the Metropolitan District submitting comments re: #205250, a Home Rule Petition for the reconstruction of the Clarendon Hill Housing Project. Work completed   Action details Not available 205897 4 205897 Public Communication Our Revolution Somerville submitting comments re: #205250, a Home Rule Petition for the reconstruction of the Clarendon Hill Housing Project. Work completed   Action details Not available 205898 4 205898 Public Communication Clarendon Residents United submitting comments re: #205250, a Home Rule Petition for the reconstruction of the Clarendon Hill Housing Project. Work completed   Action details Not available 205932 4 205932 Order That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Housing Stability develop an evidenced-based scale of qualifying income levels that reflects the cost of housing, to guide residents’ access to subsidies for City or District programming. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205957 5 205957 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension of the CBI Consulting House Doctor contract, to June 28, 2019, to allow for the closeout of construction projects. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205955 5 205955 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $32,354.14 bequeath from the Estate of Mary M. Fontaine to the Council on Aging. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205953 5 205953 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for the Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative Grant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205407 5 205407 Public Communication Clarendon Residents United submitting comments re: #205250, a proposed Clarendon Hill Public Housing Home Rule Petition. Work completed   Action details Not available 205326 5 205326 Public Communication Our Revolution Somerville Steering Committee submitting comments re: #205250, a proposed Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project Home Rule Petition. Work completed   Action details Not available 205327 5 205327 Public Communication Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc submitting comments re: #205250, a proposed Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project Home Rule Petition. Work completed   Action details Not available 205328 5 205328 Public Communication Ronald Cavallo submitting comments re: #205250, a proposed Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project Home Rule Petition. Work completed   Action details Not available 205336 5 205336 Public Communication Ronald Cavallo submitting further comments re: #205250, a proposed Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project Home Rule Petition. Work completed   Action details Not available 204678 5 204678 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph P. Lynch, Jr., to the Licensing Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203896 5 203896 Communication Requesting the appointment of Holly Fox to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 205680 5 205680 Public Communication 5 residents submitting comments re: #204954, a Home Rule Petition for a Real Estate Transfer Fee. Work completed   Action details Not available 205681 5 205681 Public Communication Our Revolution Somerville submitting comments re: #205250, a Home Rule Petition for the reconstruction of the Clarendon Hill Housing Project. Work completed   Action details Not available 205682 5 205682 Public Communication 9 unions submitting comments re: #205250, a Home Rule Petition for the reconstruction of the Clarendon Hill Housing Project. Work completed   Action details Not available 206006 5 206006 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Clean Cab Proposal to waive taxi medallion fees for qualifying vehicles. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205493 6 205493 Resolution That the Administration draft the minimally necessary language to amend the Real Estate Transfer Fee Home Rule Petition to allow a separate fee on the buyer and seller based on their status as a resident/owner-occupant, and including estate protection for a decedent who has such status. Work completed   Action details Not available 205440 6 205440 Order That the Director of SPCD share options for establishing the residency status of prospective buyers, as related to exemptions and the proposed transfer fee. Work completed   Action details Not available 205907 6 205907 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to the Law Department's Legal Services Account to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices. Approved   Action details Not available 205843 6 205843 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the Metro North Regional Employment Board Summer Youth Works Grant to the Health & Human Services Department for youth employment programming. Approved   Action details Not available 203896 6 203896 Communication Requesting the appointment of Holly Fox to the Commission for Women. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205226 6 205226 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Dennis Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 205227 6 205227 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Rona Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 205958 6 205958 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension to the contract with D&R General Contracting for the 2015 Street Resurfacing Project to April 30, 2019. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205227 7 205227 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Rona Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205226 7 205226 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Dennis Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205843 7 205843 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the Metro North Regional Employment Board Summer Youth Works Grant to the Health & Human Services Department for youth employment programming. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205907 7 205907 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to the Law Department's Legal Services Account to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203802 8 203802 Order That the City Solicitor and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services provide this Board with a plan to address the use of AirBnB for whole house rentals, including communications to residents who report such uses. Work completed   Action details Not available 204954 15 204954 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City to impose a Real Estate Transfer Fee. Placed on file   Action details Not available