Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/8/2018 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 (242) 242 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 Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 242. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 242. 206964 1 206964 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on October 24, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206957 1 206957 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 24, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206963 1 206963 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on October 25, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206961 1 206961 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Rules, meeting on October 25, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206958 1 206958 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 25, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206952 1 206952 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 25, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206954 1 206954 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 30, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206955 1 206955 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 1, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206953 1 206953 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 5, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206956 1 206956 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on November 7, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206924 1 206924 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206925 1 206925 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, October 11, 2018, and the Regular Meeting, October 11, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206987 1 206987 Public Event Public Event License, Springfield St Block Party, Oct 31, 5-9PM. (Interim Approval granted.) Approved   Action details Not available 206988 1 206988 Public Event Public Event License, Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Dec 16, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206928 1 206928 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 42 feet of conduit in Elmwood St from Pole 113/9 to a point of pickup at 11 Tannery Brook Row. Approved   Action details Not available 206929 1 206929 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 54 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 7457 to a point of pickup at 1060 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 206930 1 206930 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 11 feet of conduit in Washington St from Pole 358/11 to a point of pickup at 75 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 206931 1 206931 Grant of Location Submitted by Cambridge Network Solutions to install 85 feet of conduit in Washington St from the CNS Manhole at the intersection of Washington St and New Washington St to Pole 358/18. Approved   Action details Not available 206932 1 206932 Grant of Location Submitted by Contractor Douglas George for Owner Nam Cheung, to install 49 feet of conduit in Dover St from Pole 195/4 to a point of pickup at 88 Dover St. Approved   Action details Not available 206989 1 206989 License New Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties, 97 Curtis St, 6 residents. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206990 1 206990 License New Fortune Teller License, Sean Tene dba Astrology Studio, 3 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 206992 1 206992 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering. Approved   Action details Not available 206993 1 206993 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Target, 180 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206994 1 206994 License Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green Cab and Yellow Cab Assn, 3 cabs at 295 Broadway, 3 cabs at 1 Davis Sq, 2 cabs at 22-26 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 206995 1 206995 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 206996 1 206996 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, NU Cafe and Juice Bar, 195 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 206997 1 206997 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Manoa Poke Shop, 296 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 206998 1 206998 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 206999 1 206999 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 207000 1 207000 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 207001 1 207001 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Genki Ya of Somerville, 246 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 207002 1 207002 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 207003 1 207003 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Party, 711 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207004 1 207004 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207005 1 207005 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207006 1 207006 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207007 1 207007 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 207008 1 207008 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207009 1 207009 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207010 1 207010 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 207011 1 207011 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Web Motor Sales, 5 Middlesex Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 207012 1 207012 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 207013 1 207013 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 207014 1 207014 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 207015 1 207015 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207016 1 207016 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 207017 1 207017 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207018 1 207018 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207019 1 207019 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St. Approved   Action details Not available 207020 1 207020 Public Communication Alex Wheeler submitting comments re: #204755, transferring a City-owned parcel (82-D-1) in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207021 1 207021 Public Communication Meagan Maguire submitting comments re: #204755, transferring a City-owned parcel (82-D-1) in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207022 1 207022 Public Communication Audrey Park submitting comments re: #206284, an Ordinance regarding adult use marijuana establishments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207023 1 207023 Public Communication Eric Schwartz submitting comments re: #206284, an Ordinance regarding adult use marijuana establishments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207024 1 207024 Public Communication Emily Bhargava submitting comments re: #206284, an Ordinance regarding adult use marijuana establishments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207025 1 207025 Public Communication Robert Toro submitting comments re: C&M Auto Sales, licensed as a Used Car Dealer at 39 Webster Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206991 1 206991 License New Livery License, Om Sai Enterprises, 34 Clark St, no vehicles stored in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 206962 1 206962 Order That this Board amend Rule 16 of the Board by adding to the second sentence, after the phrase "These motions shall" the phrase "be decided by a majority vote of those present and shall...." Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207040 2 207040 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer, and related staff, discuss how each department receives and handles a 911 call, including the dispatch of State Police, E911, Fire Alarm, and Cataldo Ambulance, and including the handling of asthmatic-related emergencies. Approved   Action details Not available 207041 2 207041 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services, or related staff, discuss education efforts for the general public or child-serving providers on how to determine the severity of an asthma attack. Approved   Action details Not available 207043 2 207043 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Board, the community’s desire to have snow plowing occur up to the curb on city streets. Approved   Action details Not available 207042 2 207042 Communication Expressing the intent to work towards helping improve systems involving emergency response, care and education related to asthma. Approved   Action details Not available 207044 2 207044 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect Paulina Street in response to complaints that the street is very dark, and advise the Ward 7 Alderman if the number of streetlights is appropriate. Approved   Action details Not available 206991 2 206991 License New Livery License, Om Sai Enterprises, 34 Clark St, no vehicles stored in Somerville. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207026 2 207026 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services perform regular outreach to the people sleeping in Foss Park. Approved   Action details Not available 207027 2 207027 Order That the Director of Engineering address the drainage problem near 32-36 Marshall Street. Approved   Action details Not available 207028 2 207028 Resolution That the Administration expand the Memorandum of Understanding with the State regarding Fellsway West, to address issues beyond plowing and parking enforcement. Approved   Action details Not available 207029 2 207029 Resolution Expressing our well wishes to the many Somerville residents who are this week celebrating Diwali, a festival of lights and hope celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs, and further expressing appreciation to the Public Schools, for adding more holidays like Diwali to the District calendar. Approved   Action details Not available 207030 2 207030 Resolution That the Administration provide updates on the timelines for the design and construction phases for CPA-funded open space projects that have been approved since the program started. Approved   Action details Not available 207031 2 207031 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer discuss the routing process and geo-locating capacity for 911 calls, especially calls from cell phones. Approved   Action details Not available 207019 2 207019 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207018 2 207018 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207017 2 207017 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207016 2 207016 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207015 2 207015 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207014 2 207014 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207013 2 207013 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207012 2 207012 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207011 2 207011 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Web Motor Sales, 5 Middlesex Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207010 2 207010 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207009 2 207009 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207008 2 207008 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207007 2 207007 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207006 2 207006 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207005 2 207005 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207004 2 207004 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207003 2 207003 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Party, 711 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207002 2 207002 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207001 2 207001 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Genki Ya of Somerville, 246 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207000 2 207000 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206999 2 206999 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206998 2 206998 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206997 2 206997 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Manoa Poke Shop, 296 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206996 2 206996 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, NU Cafe and Juice Bar, 195 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206995 2 206995 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206994 2 206994 License Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green Cab and Yellow Cab Assn, 3 cabs at 295 Broadway, 3 cabs at 1 Davis Sq, 2 cabs at 22-26 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206993 2 206993 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Target, 180 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206992 2 206992 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206990 2 206990 License New Fortune Teller License, Sean Tene dba Astrology Studio, 3 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206932 2 206932 Grant of Location Submitted by Contractor Douglas George for Owner Nam Cheung, 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 206931 2 206931 Grant of Location Submitted by Cambridge Network Solutions to install 85 feet of conduit in Washington St from the CNS Manhole at the intersection of Washington St and New Washington St to Pole 358/18. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206930 2 206930 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 11 feet of conduit in Washington St from Pole 358/11 to a point of pickup at 75 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206929 2 206929 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 54 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 7457 to a point of pickup at 1060 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206928 2 206928 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 42 feet of conduit in Elmwood St from Pole 113/9 to a point of pickup at 11 Tannery Brook Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206988 2 206988 Public Event Public Event License, Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Dec 16, 7AM-2PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206926 2 206926 Citation Commending Kevin Goulart, winner of the Alexander McQuestion Award as Police Officer of the Year. Approved   Action details Not available 206927 2 206927 Citation Commending Paul French, Steven Cheimets, and Sean Layton, winners of the Thomas Chetham Award as Firefighter of the Year. Approved   Action details Not available 206987 2 206987 Public Event Public Event License, Springfield St Block Party, Oct 31, 5-9PM. (Interim Approval granted.) Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206942 2 206942 Resolution That the Administration work with the Ward 3 Alderman to ensure that the snow emergency parking options are sufficient in Ward 3, given recent changes to the school lot policy. Approved   Action details Not available 206943 2 206943 Order That the Chief of Police inform this Board how decisions are made to balance enforcement of cyclist violations, and the enforcement of vehicles driving or parking in bicycle lanes. Approved   Action details Not available 206944 2 206944 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of November 5, 2018. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206945 2 206945 Order That the Director of SPCD prioritize repaving Stickney Avenue in response to a residents’ petition. Approved   Action details Not available 206946 2 206946 Resolution Requesting the formation of a Resident Transit Advisory Committee as first proposed on February 8, 2018 (see #205100). Approved   Action details Not available 206950 2 206950 Communication Providing information regarding the Vision Zero process. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206949 2 206949 Order That the Chief of Police report on the effectiveness of recent block closures for Halloween and discuss whether or not the program may be expanded. Approved   Action details Not available 206951 2 206951 Resolution Offering this Board's most sincere appreciation to Veterans Services Commissioner Bryan Bishop and Clerk Kathy Carey, and to all involved, for organizing the Veterans Day Parade. Approved   Action details Not available 206947 2 206947 Order That the Director of Communications provide information on the timing and notification of the parade detour for MBTA buses, which was extended to 6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206948 2 206948 Order That the Director of SPCD provide an update on installing protected bike lanes or making other bike infrastructure improvements on Webster Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206959 2 206959 Resolution That the Administration deem Newport Construction and Northern Tree to be “not considered responsible bidders or offerors” for 5 years, reflecting their performance on the Beacon St Reconstruction. Approved   Action details Not available 206935 2 206935 Order That the Chief of Police monitor Route 16 for reported truck traffic and take appropriate action. Approved   Action details Not available 206937 2 206937 Order That the Director of Engineering prioritize Meacham Street and Cameron Avenue on the street paving plan. Approved   Action details Not available 206933 2 206933 Order That the Director of the Arts Council coordinate with Project Soup for use of the Nibble Kitchen. Approved   Action details Not available 206936 2 206936 Order That this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking revisit the request of Truck Exclusion on Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 206934 2 206934 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide the Ward 7 Alderman with the number of business parking permits given out in the ward by business and identify the streets to which the permits are assigned. Approved   Action details Not available 206960 2 206960 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works with the number of outstanding requests to replace defective or dangerous utility poles. Approved   Action details Not available 206938 2 206938 Communication Reporting on School Committee discussions on a snow emergency policy, a Memorandum of Understanding for the Kennedy Pool, and the advertisement of all jobs in both Public Schools and City newsletters. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206939 2 206939 Resolution That the Administration create an equity task force to look at the city's hiring practices for all city positions and boards/commissions. Approved   Action details Not available 206940 2 206940 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with data on the longevity of minority-owned businesses in the city and ways in which the city is working to preserve them. Approved   Action details Not available 206941 2 206941 Order That the Director of Purchasing provide this Board with data on the number of procurement contracts awarded to people of color and women for the past 10 years. Approved   Action details Not available 206967 3 206967 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $556,906 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to various Police Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY2019 arbitration award for Police Superior Officers Association. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206966 3 206966 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $2,010,673 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the arbitration award for the Police Superior Officers Association for FY2013-FY2018. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206980 3 206980 Mayor's Request Requesting the opportunity to provide this Board with an update on Somerville Climate Forward. Approved   Action details Not available 206978 3 206978 Communication Requesting the appointment of Linda Dubuque to the position of City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206981 3 206981 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to amend the membership of the Urban Forestry Committee, pursuant to #206901. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 206965 3 206965 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,655,415 in Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY19 Tax Levy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205406 3 205406 Public Communication Chris Dwan submitting comments re: the removal of trees from Beacon St. Work completed   Action details Not available 206816 3 206816 License New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, MedWell Health and Wellness, 55 Broadway, 1 A-Frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 206898 3 206898 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works share information about the installation of gates in school lots. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 207037 3 207037 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor responding to #204486 with a proposed ordinance for natural gas leaks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207035 3 207035 Communication Requesting approval of an exemption under MGL c268A s20(b) for Patricha Paul, so she can serve on the Women's Commission and the Condominium Review Board. Approved   Action details Not available 207036 3 207036 Mayor's Request Requesting that the members of the Somerville Women's Commission be designated as Special Municipal Employees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207033 3 207033 Mayor's Request Requesting a change in the rate of pay for the vacant Assistant Clerk of Committees position, from $1462.91/month to $1,667/month. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207035 4 207035 Communication Requesting approval of an exemption under MGL c268A s20(b) for Patricha Paul, so she can serve on the Women's Commission and the Condominium Review Board. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207032 4 207032 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $135,050 to the Office of Housing Stability Personal Services Accounts ($45,000) and Ordinary Maintenance Accounts ($90,050), and approval to establish an OHS Assistant Director, to fund that office through FY19. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206975 4 206975 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $12,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and the Environment, for assistance with clean energy procurement. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206901 4 206901 Ordinance That the Tree Preservation Ordinance be amended to expand the membership of the Urban Forestry Committee by adding one or two members between the ages of 14 and 17 who express an interest in urban forestry and landscape design. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206816 4 206816 License New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, MedWell Health and Wellness, 55 Broadway, 1 A-Frame sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206836 4 206836 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer address before the Committee on Public Utilities and Works what appears to be the failure of a contractor to tie the local sewer line from Ten Hills Road into the Shore Drive main sewer pipe, which was part of a major separation contract, and discuss measures that will be undertaken to oversee future water and sewer projects. Work completed   Action details Not available 206970 4 206970 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $12,426.39 from the Trash Transfer Stabilization Fund for to pay for outstanding cleanup related expenses. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206594 4 206594 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a document for review by this Board's Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works in preparation for filing a complaint regarding the removal of trees along Beacon Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 206667 4 206667 Order That the Director of Engineering inspect Russell Road at the corner of Ware Street for repeated sink holes. Work completed   Action details Not available 206968 4 206968 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $450,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to the Law Department's Legal Services Account, to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206680 4 206680 Resolution That a representative of the Board of Health and the Administration work with the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to revamp the City's current ordinances and regulations for the use of tobacco and cannabis products in public places, and recommend signage and posting locations to inform the public where the consumption of those products is prohibited, with the fines for violation. Work completed   Action details Not available 206700 4 206700 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works explain the city’s options for reducing the number of unused utility lines connecting to properties. Work completed   Action details Not available 206741 4 206741 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board how a utility pole on Belmont Street, behind St. Catherine's Church, came down on September 23, 2018. Work completed   Action details Not available 206742 4 206742 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board why a previous Order, #205803, regarding a dangerously curved utility pole on Belmont Street, has not been responded to. Work completed   Action details Not available 206740 4 206740 Order That the City Clerk and/or the appropriate city staff, discuss with this Board the current event permit application process for public event street closures. Work completed   Action details Not available 206779 4 206779 Order That the Director of Engineering or the Commissioner of Public Works share with this Board the current process for coordinating street paving with underground utility repairs, including how it compares with the Worcester Cooperative Paving Program. Work completed   Action details Not available 206782 4 206782 Order That the Director of SPCD, with the Director of Sustainability and Environment, explain the feasibility of encouraging or requiring that areas of new utility infrastructure – such as Boynton Yards or the Inner Belt – use sustainable forms of energy. Work completed   Action details Not available 206429 4 206429 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services share ways that the City or School Department can help teens or children who have witnessed a crime, trauma, or an arrest, to process the information after the event. Work completed   Action details Not available 206426 4 206426 Order That the Chief of Police report on the placement of crossing guards and how the location assignments get prioritized. Work completed   Action details Not available 206582 4 206582 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Board the number of times the Chief has sent a notice to landlords whose tenants have violated the provisions of Ordinance 9-97, and whether such a notice was sent to the owner of 38 Chetwynd Road for the incident on September 1, 2018. Work completed   Action details Not available 206583 4 206583 Order That this Board amend the Rules of the Board as noted in the attached list. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 206642 4 206642 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation explain how DPW develops maintenance plans, staffing, and budgets for new parks, especially parks that have significant landscaped areas or new types of play equipment, benches, or other features. Work completed   Action details Not available 206719 4 206719 Communication Requesting the appointment of Eleanor Rances to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Approved   Action details Not available 206292 4 206292 Resolution That the Administration review all City applications and other filings on which a gender designation is required and, if not already provided, make revisions to allow a person to designate a gender other than "Male" or "Female" and to report to the Ward 6 Alderman the results of such review. Work completed   Action details Not available 206720 4 206720 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paula Vancini to the Ethics Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 205458 4 205458 Order That this Board implement procedures to reduce the amount of paper generated for Board and Committee purposes, including upgraded software and monitors in the Aldermanic Chambers and a "no print unless requested" policy. Work completed   Action details Not available 205465 4 205465 Order That the Chief of Police work with the Administration to report to this Board on the Police Department’s participation in the regional COPLINK program, with regard to the city's status as a Sanctuary City. Work completed   Action details Not available 205668 4 205668 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Board on the prioritization of crossing guard locations and on the training that crossing guards receive. Work completed   Action details Not available 205498 4 205498 Order That the City Solicitor provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works an opinion on the ability of the city to bar a contractor from future city work. Work completed   Action details Not available 205699 4 205699 Resolution That the Administration share information on efforts with WAZE and other routing systems to determine how their algorithms direct traffic through Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 205830 4 205830 Order That the Chief of Police share how decisions are made to notify the public about public safety events, using 311, CTY, ConnectEd calls and emails, or other means. Work completed   Action details Not available 205900 4 205900 Order That the City Clerk request the MA Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative to inform this Board of any regional programs or strategies that involve Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 206060 4 206060 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the street lamp on the traffic island outside Brady Towers at 252 Medford Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 206204 4 206204 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the feasibility of extending yard waste pickup later in the season. Work completed   Action details Not available 206331 4 206331 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of John McKenna to the Licensing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 204948 4 204948 Resolution That the Administration explore additional pedestrian safety strategies for crosswalks when the crossing signs have to be removed during winter. Work completed   Action details Not available 205193 4 205193 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain whether it is possible to program alternative LED patterns for blinking STOP signs and other traffic signs. Work completed   Action details Not available 199706 4 199706 Order That the Director of the Council of Aging appear before this Board to outline the proposed uses of the newly purchased city bus. Work completed   Action details Not available 204924 4 204924 Officer's Communication Legislative Liaison submitting a communication regarding the implementation of the Ordinance to Safeguard Vulnerable Road Users (aka the Sideguard Ordinance). Work completed   Action details Not available 206981 4 206981 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to amend the membership of the Urban Forestry Committee, pursuant to #206901. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206982 4 206982 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #204887 re: the tree planting schedule for Spring, 2018. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206983 4 206983 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #205704 re: net changes in trees and tree inches in 2017. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206974 4 206974 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $17,216 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Justice Programs to the Police Department for Active Shooter Response Training in schools and public buildings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206979 4 206979 Communication Requesting the appointment of Natasha Sierra to the Fair Housing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206973 4 206973 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $61,610 grant with no new match required, from the MA Housing and Economic Development Deparment to the Arts Council for the build-out of the Nibble Kitchen. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206941 4 206941 Order That the Director of Purchasing provide this Board with data on the number of procurement contracts awarded to people of color and women for the past 10 years. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206984 4 206984 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #205705 re: net changes in trees and tree inches in 2018. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206986 4 206986 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #206237 re: the Urban Forestry Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206985 4 206985 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #206070 re: a pilot program for native street trees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206977 5 206977 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $7,816 Title lll D grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for health and wellness programs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206976 5 206976 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $8,700 Title lll B grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation costs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206969 5 206969 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $153,850 from the Capital Stabilization fund for ongoing environmental remediation work at Conway Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206972 5 206972 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $92,888 grant with no new match required, from the HUD Healthy Homes/Tufts University/STEP Collaborative to SPCD for an air filtration study. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204944 5 204944 Public Communication 23 residents submitting a petition re: the trees removed on Beacon Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 204852 5 204852 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Board, the current approach for enforcing laws relating to cell phone use while driving, and any relevant studies regarding the prevalence of such use in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 192403 5 192403 Order That the Water Superintendent review the water bills of the Somerville Home on Summer Street for accuracy, advise of water conservation measures, and review its eligibility for reimbursable state or federal funds. Work completed   Action details Not available 192564 5 192564 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report back to the Committee on Senior Services whether Parking Control Officers can issue tickets to truck operators who keep their vehicles idling. Work completed   Action details Not available 195685 5 195685 Resolution That the Traffic Commission examine the traffic pattern on Franklin Street and Broadway and report its findings to the this Board's Committee on Senior Services. Work completed   Action details Not available 204956 5 204956 Communication Requesting the appointment of Lara Versari to the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available