Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/8/2018 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 (125) 125 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 205112 1 205112 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole in Joint Session with the Planning Board on January 30, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205113 1 205113 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 31, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205114 1 205114 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 1, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205111 1 205111 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 6, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205116 1 205116 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Rules, meeting on February 7, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205066 1 205066 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205067 1 205067 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting, January 1, 2018, and the Regular Meeting, January 11, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205126 1 205126 Officer's Communication City Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond. Approved   Action details Not available 205142 1 205142 Public Communication Union Square Main Streets submitting comments re: #204999, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205143 1 205143 Public Communication Rob Buchanan submitting comments re: #204999, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205144 1 205144 Public Communication Philip Parsons submitting comments re: #204999, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205145 1 205145 Public Communication Lhadon Tethong and Dhondup Phunkhang submitting comments re: #204999, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205146 1 205146 Withdrawn Not used.     Action details Not available 205147 1 205147 Public Communication Andy Greenspon submitting comments re: #204999, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205148 1 205148 Public Communication Katie Gradowski submitting comments re: #204999, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205149 1 205149 Public Communication Joe Beckmann submitting comments re: #204999, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205150 1 205150 Public Communication Green and Open Somerville submitting comments re: a Somerville Green Standard in the proposed zoning overhaul. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205151 1 205151 Public Communication Alan Bingham submitting comments re: the draft Demolition Review Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205152 1 205152 Public Communication Somerville YIMBY submitting comments re: the Clarendon Hill Redevelopment Project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205133 1 205133 License New Outdoor Seating License, When Pigs Fly, 241 Elm St, 1 A-Frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 205134 1 205134 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205141 1 205141 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205140 1 205140 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205139 1 205139 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205138 1 205138 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205137 1 205137 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205136 1 205136 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205135 1 205135 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205154 2 205154 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to address the low-hanging wires at the intersection of Porter Street and Gould Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 205115 2 205115 Resolution That the Administration work with US2 to amend the Development Covenant to allow this Board to recognize a Neighborhood Council to negotiate a CBA and discuss the amendment with this Board prior to execution. Approved   Action details Not available 205117 2 205117 Order That a rule be added to the Rules of this Board to require that video recordings be made of all Board and Committee meetings whenever possible, and audio recordings otherwise, and that these recordings be made available for public review on this Board's web portal. Approved   Action details Not available 205153 2 205153 Order That the Director of Communications include a 10-minute community announcement period at the start of every ResiStat meeting so community members can share information about meetings and events, so other attendees become aware of things going on in their ward and the city. Approved   Action details Not available 205177 2 205177 Communication Conveying the January, 2018, report of the High School Building Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205130 2 205130 Communication Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #203507 re: shaded areas at pools. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205133 2 205133 License New Outdoor Seating License, When Pigs Fly, 241 Elm St, 1 A-Frame sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205068 2 205068 Citation Commending Michael Cabral on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after 31 years of dedicated service, including serving as Acting Chief, in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 205069 2 205069 Citation Commending Martha Costa on the auspicious occasion of her retirement after 31 years of dedicated service in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 205070 2 205070 Citation Commending the East Somerville Community School Marimba Club for their musical passion and performance. Approved   Action details Not available 205084 2 205084 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase parking enforcement on Columbia Street. Approved   Action details Not available 205085 2 205085 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain to this Board when and where the "48 Hour Parking Rule" is enforced, and why it is necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 205086 2 205086 Resolution That the Administration clarify for this Board the role of Stantec Corp. as a contractor tasked with building the proposed storm water storage tank at Nunziato Field, and as a consulting firm for US2, the Union Square Master Developer. Approved   Action details Not available 205087 2 205087 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install public trash and recycling receptacles on the sidewalk outside the Bloc Cafe on Bow Street. Approved   Action details Not available 205088 2 205088 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the No Parking zone at the corner of Belmont Street and Spring Hill Terrace. Approved   Action details Not available 205089 2 205089 Order That the Director of Communications modify the city's online meeting calendar portal so the agenda hyper-links are more intuitive to new users. Approved   Action details Not available 205090 2 205090 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with an update on the timeline for the creation of the Office of Housing Stability. Approved   Action details Not available 205091 2 205091 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with an opinion on whether or not to draft a home rule petition raising the owner occupied residential tax exemption from 35% to 40%. Approved   Action details Not available 205092 2 205092 Order That the Traffic Commission consider creating a process for residents to comment on parking changes that affect their streets. Approved   Action details Not available 205093 2 205093 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Board on the city’s current efforts to address the opiate crisis in terms of treatment, recovery, support and prevention. Approved   Action details Not available 205094 2 205094 Order That the Director of Engineering re-pave Thurston Street, from Broadway to Medford Street.t. Approved   Action details Not available 205095 2 205095 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the two leaning signs on Medford Street at the Winter Hill Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 205096 2 205096 Order That the Director of Recreation appear before this Board’s Committee on Youth Services to provide information on the membership and function of the Recreation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 205097 2 205097 Order That this Board’s Committee on Housing and Community Development discuss a ‘Housing Hackathon’. Approved   Action details Not available 205098 2 205098 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on opportunities for expanded advertisement of the city’s tax deferral program, and other tools that may help seniors and homeowners on fixed incomes to achieve financial stability. Approved   Action details Not available 205099 2 205099 Order That the Director of Libraries share his vision for neighborhood access to branch libraries and/or library services. Approved   Action details Not available 205100 2 205100 Resolution That the Administration appear before this Board to discuss a possible Transit and Pedestrian Advisory Group. Approved   Action details Not available 205101 2 205101 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic speed on Cameron Avenue and take appropriate actions. Approved   Action details Not available 205102 2 205102 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police advise this Board on whether trucks are prohibited from Cameron Avenue, and if so, enforce that restriction. Approved   Action details Not available 205103 2 205103 Order That the Director of SPCD advise this Board of the mitigation requirements for construction of the Elmwood Street/Cameron Avenue housing project. Approved   Action details Not available 205104 2 205104 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on Cameron Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 205105 2 205105 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment confirm that all municipal buildings, excluding schools, have recycling programs. Approved   Action details Not available 205106 2 205106 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to review and update the city’s sexual harassment policy for all city staff. Approved   Action details Not available 205107 2 205107 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to implement a Code of Conduct policy and discuss training all staff and Aldermen. Approved   Action details Not available 205108 2 205108 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to review current sexual harassment policies for all union members and civil service employees, and develop such policies when absent. Approved   Action details Not available 205109 2 205109 Resolution That the Administration and Director of Parks and Recreation develop a financial policy for programming for persons under 18 years of age that ensures gender equity when using public funds. Approved   Action details Not available 205110 2 205110 Order That the Director of SPCD ensure that all school and city park designs for child use contain a gender equity lens in the design stage, so all children are served. Approved   Action details Not available 205071 2 205071 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to change the name of the Board of Aldermen to City Council. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205073 2 205073 Order That the Chief of Police provide this Board with an update on surveillance cameras in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 205074 2 205074 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with its capital plan for all open space in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 205075 2 205075 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer report to this Board on whether our municipal tap water is safe to drink. Approved   Action details Not available 205076 2 205076 Resolution That the Administration appropriate funds to contract a community organization to provide free or low-cost legal services on immigration and naturalization issues to immigrants living in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 205072 2 205072 Order That the Chief of Police provide this Board with the number of incidents of the circulation of racist, anti-Semitic or hate-speech literature in 2016 and 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 205077 2 205077 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on Cambridge’s plan to eliminate the left turn onto Massachusetts Avenue from the Porter Square shopping center, which is likely to add traffic to White Street, a small street that is inadequate for such traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 205078 2 205078 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works assess the sidewalk at 11 Rogers Avenue for danger of collapse and repair the sinkhole there. Approved   Action details Not available 205079 2 205079 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the no parking restriction by the hydrant at 33 Hudson Street. Approved   Action details Not available 205080 2 205080 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking stripe the entire street space by the curb at the hydrant at 33 Hudson Street to deter parking there. Approved   Action details Not available 205081 2 205081 Order That the Director of Personnel explain to this Board in writing why the City does not give part-time employees who work less than 20 hours a week earned sick time. Approved   Action details Not available 205082 2 205082 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install bright yellow YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS signs at the crosswalk by the Kennedy School on Elm Street. Approved   Action details Not available 205083 2 205083 Order That this Board’s Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters develop a comprehensive procedure manual regarding review processes for all categories of appointments and re-appointments. Approved   Action details Not available 205127 3 205127 Communication Director of SPCD responding to #203981 re: a memorial bench donation program. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205119 3 205119 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to establish a Consolidated Gift Account to accept donations for commemorative benches. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204865 3 204865 Resolution That the Administration meet with this Board in Executive Session to provide an update on collective bargaining. Approved   Action details Not available 205132 3 205132 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to items approved at the January 11, 2018 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205131 3 205131 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to items approved at the January 25, 2018 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205129 3 205129 Officer's Communication Director of Inspectional Services submitting all noncriminal tickets issued by ISD from 2015 to the present. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205122 3 205122 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the services of the law firm Motley Rice LLC to act on the city's behalf regarding the marketing, prescribing, distribution, or sale of opioids. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205155 3 205155 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition relative to Retirement Board divestment from fossil fuel companies. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205176 3 205176 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #205056 re: open meeting law questions. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205121 3 205121 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board declare a portion of the Somerville Recreation Building at 19 Walnut Street available for disposition by lease. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205128 3 205128 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD conveying an overview and summary of the 5-Year HUD Plan process. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205156 3 205156 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $16,250 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Health & Human Services Personal Services Salaries Account to fund an Environmental Health Liaison. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205157 3 205157 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $16,250 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash') to the Engineering Division Salaries Account to fund a Construction Liaison and Compliance Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205158 3 205158 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $20,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Engineering Division Salaries Account to fund a Construction Project Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205159 3 205159 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $16,250 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash') to the Communications Department Salaries Account to fund a Construction Information Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205160 3 205160 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $18,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a GLX Project Liaison. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205161 3 205161 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $21,250 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the Capital Projects Department Salaries Account to fund a Project Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205162 3 205162 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $18,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a Streetscape and Public Space Planner. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205163 3 205163 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $21,250 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Engineering Department Salaries Account to fund a Project Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205164 3 205164 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $20,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Engineering Department Salaries Account to fund a Junior Project Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205165 3 205165 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $21,250 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a Senior Urban Forestry & Landscape Planner. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205166 3 205166 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $18,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a Transportation Planner. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205167 3 205167 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $21,250 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Inspectional Services Department Salaries Account to fund a Senior Zoning Review Planner. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205168 3 205168 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $27,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Department Salaries Account to fund a Capital Projects Assistant Director. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205169 3 205169 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $7,200 from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the Water Enterprise Fund Salaries Account to fund a Director of Finance & Administration. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205170 3 205170 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $15,300 from Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the Sewer Enterprise Fund Salaries Account to fund a Director of Finance & Administration. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205171 3 205171 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $32,692 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Director of Housing Stability. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205172 3 205172 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $20,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Deputy Director of Housing Stability/Program Development. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205173 3 205173 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $15,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Housing Counselor/Case Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205174 3 205174 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $15,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Housing Counselor/Case Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205175 3 205175 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $12,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Housing Intake Specialist. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205123 4 205123 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from UASI to the Police Department for purchasing maritime equipment. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204618 4 204618 Order That this Board record all of its committee meetings by video or audio for the public record. Work completed   Action details Not available 205124 4 205124 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Rachel Borgatti to the Conservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205125 4 205125 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Owen Wartella to the Conservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204999 4 204999 Resolution Congratulating the elected Board members of the Union Square Neighborhood Council on their formation and acknowledging that they are prepared to negotiate a CBA for Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 205056 4 205056 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion with respect to the Open Meeting Law on a committee chairperson's authority to allow public discussion when the committee meeting is attended by greater than a quorum of the full Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 205118 4 205118 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to preserve affordable housing through a tenant's right to purchase. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205120 5 205120 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a tax agreement with Sunwealth for a solar energy system at 444 Somerville Avenue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205012 6 205012 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $71,383.60 from the USQ Revitalization Stabilization Fund for legal services. Approved   Action details Not available 205121 6 205121 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board declare a portion of the Somerville Recreation Building at 19 Walnut Street available for disposition by lease. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205012 7 205012 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $71,383.60 from the USQ Revitalization Stabilization Fund for legal services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204497 8 204497 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond to repair and improve the Buena Vista Garage. Approved   Action details Not available 204497 9 204497 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond to repair and improve the Buena Vista Garage. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205083 10 205083 Order That this Board’s Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters develop a comprehensive procedure manual regarding review processes for all categories of appointments and re-appointments. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 203192 12 203192 Public Communication Union United submitting comments re: the Union Square Development Covenant. Work completed   Action details Not available 203097 14 203097 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor submitting the US2-City Development Covenant. Placed on file   Action details Not available