Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/25/2018 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 (249) 249 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 249. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 249. 205050 1 205050 License Sign/Awning Permit, When Pigs Fly, 241 Elm St, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 205003 1 205003 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 16, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205006 1 205006 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on January 17, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205005 1 205005 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 18, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205008 1 205008 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on January 23, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205001 1 205001 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 24, 2018. NOTE: The Board may convene in Executive Session to discuss the candidate assessment questions and individual candidates pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(1). Approved   Action details Not available 205002 1 205002 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 25, 2018. NOTE: The Board may convene in Executive Session to discuss the candidate assessment questions and individual candidates pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(1). Approved   Action details Not available 204961 1 204961 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204962 1 204962 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, December 12, 2017, and the Regular Meeting, December 14, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 205046 1 205046 Public Event Public Event Permit, Unity Somerville Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave from Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq, Mar 25, 8:45-9:30AM. Approved   Action details Not available 205047 1 205047 Public Event Public Event Permit, Unity Somerville Easter Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 1, 6:15-7:15AM. Approved   Action details Not available 205048 1 205048 Public Event Public Event Permit, Union Sq Farmers Market, Union Sq Plaza, Saturdays May 12-Nov 17, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205049 1 205049 Public Event Public Event Permit, MOM's 5K Run and Walk, Davis Sq and city streets, May 13, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205051 1 205051 License Sign/Awning Permit, Himalayan Kitchen, 40 Bow St, 2 awnings. Approved   Action details Not available 205052 1 205052 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 205054 1 205054 Officer's Communication 22 registered voters proposing an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 6.4 to establish new open space requirements for certain buildings in the Assembly Sq Mixed Use District. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205053 1 205053 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 205062 1 205062 Public Communication Philip Parsons submitting comments re: #17779, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205063 1 205063 Public Communication Union Sq Main Streets submitting comments re: #17779, a Resolution recognizing the Union Sq Neighborhood Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205053 2 205053 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205007 2 205007 Order That the City Clerk confer with the City Solicitor on a policy to review prior infractions for any business applying to renew a license. Approved   Action details Not available 205055 2 205055 Order That, to assist in considering the proposed zoning overhaul, the Directors of Finance, SomerStat, SPCD and Planning provide this Board with current reports on 1) SomerVision progress, 2) Capital Improvement Plan, 3) Projected revenues from the proposed zoning, and 4) Debt. Approved   Action details Not available 205009 2 205009 Order That the City Engineer not issue any street opening permits for gas work by Eversource, excluding emergency work, until an adequate description of the work to be performed is prepared by Eversource in coordination with the Director of Engineering, prior to the issuance of any such permits. Approved   Action details Not available 205010 2 205010 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board about whether the way in which the Beacon Street trees were taken down was compliant with state law and the city’s Tree Ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 205056 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 205059 2 205059 Resolution That the Administration present the information described herein about the Brown School's physical plant and planned and completed renovations, to this Board, to the School Committee, and to the Brown School community. Approved   Action details Not available 205060 2 205060 Order That the Director of SPCD contact the Green Line Extension team to restore pedestrian access on the east side of School Street, next to the High School. Approved   Action details Not available 205061 2 205061 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign at the mouth of Warren Avenue, instructing truck drivers to avoid that street, as they cannot proceed. Approved   Action details Not available 205004 2 205004 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion this Board’s participation in the Buena Vista garage lease re-negotiation in 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 205052 2 205052 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205051 2 205051 License Sign/Awning Permit, Himalayan Kitchen, 40 Bow St, 2 awnings. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205049 2 205049 Public Event Public Event Permit, MOM's 5K Run and Walk, Davis Sq and city streets, May 13, 7AM-2PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205048 2 205048 Public Event Public Event Permit, Union Sq Farmers Market, Union Sq Plaza, Saturdays May 12-Nov 17, 7AM-2PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205047 2 205047 Public Event Public Event Permit, Unity Somerville Easter Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 1, 6:15-7:15AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205046 2 205046 Public Event Public Event Permit, Unity Somerville Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave from Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq, Mar 25, 8:45-9:30AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205014 2 205014 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a mid-year staffing request to fund construction oversight, management and associated issues. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204969 2 204969 Order That the Director of SPCD explain why the process of applying for affordable housing hasn't been consolidated into a single, universal, persistent application, lottery, and wait list. Approved   Action details Not available 204970 2 204970 Resolution That the Administration consider installing solar panels on municipal buildings, and providing incentives for property owners to install their own solar panels. Approved   Action details Not available 204971 2 204971 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works treat the Winter Hill business district between School and Marshall Streets the same as other city squares when it comes to snow removal. Approved   Action details Not available 204972 2 204972 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove the leftover sign stump on Sycamore Street, at the corner of Evergreen Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 204973 2 204973 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the speed limit on Jacques Street, especially towards the corner of Edgar Avenue, during the morning commute. Approved   Action details Not available 204974 2 204974 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works request the USPS to remove or replace the damaged relay mailbox at the corner of Moreland and East Albion Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 204991 2 204991 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect and fine where necessary the owner(s) of 33-35 Barton Street for vegetation and overgrowth onto the sidewalk. Approved   Action details Not available 204992 2 204992 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to amend to the maximum, from $50 to $300, the fine for violations of Ordinance 9-56 "Vegetation and overgrown projection on to sidewalk". Approved   Action details Not available 204993 2 204993 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic traveling the wrong way on Clarendon Avenue and Farragut, Victoria, and Waterhouse Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 204994 2 204994 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on repairs to the pedestrian activated walk signal in front of East Boston Savings Bank on Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 204995 2 204995 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Arts Council Director determine the feasibility of creating a mural (or another graffiti deterrent) on the back side of the Argenziano School. Approved   Action details Not available 204996 2 204996 Order That this Board's Committee on Youth Services organize one or more workshops to ask tweens and young teens about how the city can make sure our community is a great place for them to live. Approved   Action details Not available 204988 2 204988 Resolution Acknowledging this Board's support for the continuance of Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran residents. Approved   Action details Not available 204997 2 204997 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking add a properly signed and signaled crosswalk at 45 Beacon Street to enhance safety for residents accessing the Whole Foods Market. Approved   Action details Not available 204998 2 204998 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the traffic signal at Buckingham and Beacon Streets, and report to this Board on installing a better signal there. Approved   Action details Not available 204999 2 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204963 2 204963 Citation Commending Patrick Sullivan III, Chief Fire Engineer and Fire Fighter for 32 years, on the auspicious occasion of his retirement. Approved   Action details Not available 205029 2 205029 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of funding to establish an Office of Housing Stability in SPCD. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204975 2 204975 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Board can require landlords to distribute voter registration forms to all new tenants. Approved   Action details Not available 204976 2 204976 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a detailed description of the MA Workforce Housing Initiative and explain how the city can encourage developers to take advantage of it. Approved   Action details Not available 204977 2 204977 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inform this Board of the number of requests each year for electrical inspections for solar panels, and how long they take to be fulfilled. Approved   Action details Not available 204964 2 204964 Citation Commending Lea Ruscio for her tireless leadership as Executive Director of the Center for Arts at the Armory. Approved   Action details Not available 204980 2 204980 Communication Reporting on the Capital Projects Master Plan Working Group meetings from October 2016 to early January 2017. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204981 2 204981 Communication Reporting on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for October through December 2017. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204978 2 204978 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a “No Parking Here to Curb” sign on Highland Avenue at the west side of Porter Street, so cars exiting Porter Street can see eastbound traffic on Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 204979 2 204979 Order That the Director of SPCD install a crosswalk on Highland Avenue at Porter Street, where a public alley connects to Hudson Street. Approved   Action details Not available 204982 2 204982 Order That the Director of SPCD outline any financial incentives offered in the city's Amazon bid as well as plans for a Community Benefits Agreement in the possible development. Approved   Action details Not available 204983 2 204983 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking put NO TURN signs at Perkins Street and Mt. Vernon Street to prevent cars from driving down the wrong way on Mt. Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 204984 2 204984 Order That the Director of SPCD provide data for all current affordable housing stock in the city, including section 8 vouchers, state and federal affordable housing, and inclusionary housing. Approved   Action details Not available 204985 2 204985 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services reintroduce plans to ban nips in liquor stores. Approved   Action details Not available 204986 2 204986 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services consider expanding the brown bag lunch program for seniors by offering delivery services. Approved   Action details Not available 204987 2 204987 Order That the Director of SPCD require leases for commercial buildings that get assistance from the storefront improvement program. Approved   Action details Not available 204989 2 204989 Resolution That the Administration provide an update on the "DIF for Affordable Housing" plan identified as one of the Mayor's goals for the upcoming year. Approved   Action details Not available 204990 2 204990 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Affordable Housing Universal Wait List plan and consolidating the process of applying for affordable housing into a single, universal, persistent application, lottery, and wait list. Approved   Action details Not available 205000 2 205000 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of January 22, 2018. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204965 2 204965 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16. Approved   Action details Not available 204966 2 204966 Resolution That the Administration consider including an anaerobic digester at the new High School. Approved   Action details Not available 204967 2 204967 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the street repaving schedule for 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 204968 2 204968 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a list of all city owned parcels, indicating any brownfields, and any plans to remediate those sites and use them for housing. Approved   Action details Not available 205050 2 205050 License Sign/Awning Permit, When Pigs Fly, 241 Elm St, 1 sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205044 2 205044 Communication SomerStat Analyst responding to a Legislative Matters Committee query related to #203839 re: an update on Rodent Action Team meetings. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204685 2 204685 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 204685 3 204685 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204957 3 204957 License Amending Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St, adding 1 outdoor vestibule for winter use. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 205039 3 205039 Communication Requesting the appointment of Charles Conway to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205040 3 205040 Communication Requesting the appointment of Lysander Amado to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204936 3 204936 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 204937 3 204937 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 204930 3 204930 License New Drainlayer's License, Brennan Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 204933 3 204933 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 204934 3 204934 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 204935 3 204935 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204938 3 204938 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, NU Cafe and Juice Bar, 195 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 204939 3 204939 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 204940 3 204940 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 204942 3 204942 License Sign/Awning Permit, Smoke Valley, 19 Union Sq, 1 sign. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 204849 3 204849 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board, no later than January 18, 2018, all snow removal violations issued to property owners in December and January, and explain how properties are identified for infractions. Work completed   Action details Not available 204928 3 204928 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Race of Ireland, Davis Sq and area streets, Mar 11, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204929 3 204929 Public Event Public Event Permit, St. Benedict Good Friday Procession, Area streets from Cutter to Hathorn Sts, Mar 30, 3-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204958 3 204958 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 205030 3 205030 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $29,500 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 205031 3 205031 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $24,500 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 205032 3 205032 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $19,500 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 205033 3 205033 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $19,500 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 205034 3 205034 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $17,000 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 205045 3 205045 Officer's Communication SPCD Director of Finance and Administration conveying the start of a new HUD 5-year planning process. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205043 3 205043 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor responding to #204586 with a draft ordinance amending the Ordinances at Chapter 11 Article VII re: stormwater management and infiltration and inflow mitigation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205015 3 205015 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $20,750 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 205016 3 205016 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $24,500 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 205017 3 205017 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $20,750 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 205018 3 205018 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $10,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Communications Department Professional and Technical Services Account to fund construction translation services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205019 3 205019 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $23,250 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 205020 3 205020 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the Capital Projects Department Salaries Account to fund a Project Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205021 3 205021 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $23,250 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 205022 3 205022 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Engineering Department Salaries Account to fund a Project Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205023 3 205023 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $24,500 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 205024 3 205024 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,750 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 205025 3 205025 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,250 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 205026 3 205026 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,750 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 205027 3 205027 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $27,000 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 205028 3 205028 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $32,000 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 205057 3 205057 Officer's Communication ISD Director responding to #204849 re: snow removal violations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205036 3 205036 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $38,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205038 4 205038 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $3,009 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire services to the Fire Department for the Senior SAFE program. Approved   Action details Not available 205004 4 205004 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion this Board’s participation in the Buena Vista garage lease re-negotiation in 2020. Work completed   Action details Not available 205058 4 205058 Officer's Communication Director of Transportation and Infrastructure requesting to update the Board on the Green Line Extension Working Group. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204958 4 204958 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205012 4 205012 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $71,383.60 from the USQ Revitalization Stabilization Fund for legal services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205037 4 205037 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $6,707 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the Student Awareness of Fire Education program. Approved   Action details Not available 204929 4 204929 Public Event Public Event Permit, St. Benedict Good Friday Procession, Area streets from Cutter to Hathorn Sts, Mar 30, 3-7PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204928 4 204928 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Race of Ireland, Davis Sq and area streets, Mar 11, 7AM-2PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204857 4 204857 Resolution That the Administration inform the Ward 3 Aldermen who will bear the financial costs of mitigating the recent flooding and related damage at 125 Lowell Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 204732 4 204732 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works patch the uneven roadway on Cedar Street around the Community Path as it presents a safety hazard for bicyclists. Work completed   Action details Not available 204736 4 204736 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inform this Board of the department's practices when residents complain of structural damage to their homes caused by nearby construction activities. Work completed   Action details Not available 204942 4 204942 License Sign/Awning Permit, Smoke Valley, 19 Union Sq, 1 sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204940 4 204940 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204939 4 204939 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204938 4 204938 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, NU Cafe and Juice Bar, 195 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204935 4 204935 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204934 4 204934 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204933 4 204933 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204930 4 204930 License New Drainlayer's License, Brennan Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204937 4 204937 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204936 4 204936 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204957 4 204957 License Amending Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St, adding 1 outdoor vestibule for winter use. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205041 4 205041 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Zachary Zasloff to the Condominium Review Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205042 4 205042 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel Maltzman to the Condominium Review Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204625 4 204625 Order That the Director of Finance provide this Board with quarterly reports for all stabilization funds. Work completed   Action details Not available 204626 4 204626 Resolution That representatives from US2 appear before the Finance Committee to explain what they're committing to build in Union Square, when it will be built, and what it will be worth. Work completed   Action details Not available 202927 4 202927 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the Administration’s intention to budget in FY18 for workforce development and job training programs. Work completed   Action details Not available 204509 4 204509 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston Meditation table, Statue Park, Nov 10, 17, 24 and Dec 3, 12:30-7PM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203250 4 203250 Order That the Chief Assessor and SPCD Counsel appear before this Board to explain the transaction between Federal Realty Investment Trust and Partners Health Care for Partners' building at Assembly Square, and advise whether there are any legal avenues for the City to collect property tax payments from Federal Realty for that parcel. Work completed   Action details Not available 203293 4 203293 Mayor's Communication Presenting Somerville's water and sewer infrastructure needs and the strategies to meet those needs. Work completed   Action details Not available 203288 4 203288 Order That the Director of Finance provide this Board with the total amount of meals tax received in each of the last five fiscal years and, to the extent possible, those receipts broken out by business district. Work completed   Action details Not available 203394 4 203394 Resolution That the Administration explore reducing residential street cleaning from four days a month to two. Work completed   Action details Not available 202902 4 202902 Order That the Chief Assessor inform this Board about whether a review is conducted each fiscal year to verify that residential exemptions are accurate, whether an audit is conducted before an exemption is granted, and whether there is data about the percentage of properties where residency cannot be verified. Work completed   Action details Not available 203733 4 203733 Order That this Board deems it necessary to include in the FY18 budget an appropriation of $18,000 from the General Fund to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund to provide the use of Dilboy Field to Somerville non-profit youth football and soccer organizations without charge, and so requests that the Mayor make that appropriation. Work completed   Action details Not available 203923 4 203923 Order That the Chief Assessor inform this Board about state laws regarding housing trustees and residential tax exemptions. Work completed   Action details Not available 204185 4 204185 Mayor's Communication Conveying the GLX Memorandum of Agreement and the Drainage Facilities Interconnection Agreement. Work completed   Action details Not available 201268 4 201268 Public Communication Abutters to the West Branch Library submitting comments regarding its renovation. Work completed   Action details Not available 202224 4 202224 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #201856 re: possible regulation of AirBnB rentals through a local tax. Work completed   Action details Not available 202491 4 202491 Officer's Communication Director of Capital Projects responding to #200065 and #202158 re: the city's Inflow and Infiltration policy. Work completed   Action details Not available 202500 4 202500 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board on outreach efforts to seniors who are home owners, to help them take advantage of property tax exemptions and deferral opportunities. Work completed   Action details Not available 202553 4 202553 Mayor's Communication Conveying the FY2017-FY2026 Capital Projects List and accompanying documents. Work completed   Action details Not available 202618 4 202618 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the proposed Community Advisory Committee for Capital Improvement Projects and explain how it will interact with this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 202785 4 202785 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider purchasing 70 temporary speed bumps to be deployed beginning in April, or as soon as possible, on residential streets that have requested traffic calming measures. Work completed   Action details Not available 202786 4 202786 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider purchasing 21 flashing speed monitoring sign boards to deploy on streets where residents are concerned about speeding. Work completed   Action details Not available 202875 4 202875 Order That the Water and Sewer Superintendent report to this Board whether homeowners could install a separate water meter for outdoor water lines, which would not incur sewer fees. Work completed   Action details Not available 202900 5 202900 Officer's Communication Finance Director submitting a mid-year report of the City's budget performance for FY17. Work completed   Action details Not available 202080 5 202080 Officer's Communication Acting Water Superintendent submitting a Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds Financial Analysis and a Water & Sewer Rate Study. Work completed   Action details Not available 202135 5 202135 Officer's Communication Acting Water Superintendent responding to #202008 re: emergency water and sewer repairs in FY14-FY16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202157 5 202157 Order That the Water Superintendent provide this Board with a report of the number of commercial customers that are being charged the residential rate, prior to this Board's next meeting on October 13, 2016. Work completed   Action details Not available 202158 5 202158 Order That the Water Superintendent inform this Board about the State Law regarding 4 to 1 infiltration in-flow for water and sewer charges for large developments, and that the water and sewer fees for Assembly Row, Maxwell Green, and other large scale developments be provided as well. Work completed   Action details Not available 202164 5 202164 Order That the Director of Finance review with this Board a residential and commercial real estate tax bill, clearly identifying all additional fees that taxpayers are paying (e.g. CPA charge). Work completed   Action details Not available 202165 5 202165 Order That the Director of Finance discuss review with this Board a water/sewer bill for all rate payers (tiered), clearly identifying all additional fees that rate payers are paying (e.g. base monthly charge). Work completed   Action details Not available 201664 5 201664 Resolution That the Administration provide a 3 year projection of bond requests, by project name, as of June 2016. Work completed   Action details Not available 201856 5 201856 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through a possible local tax. Work completed   Action details Not available 201896 5 201896 Order That the Director of Personnel provide an updated report of any and all positions filled and/or vacated since the FY17 budget discussions. Work completed   Action details Not available 200982 5 200982 Order That the Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds appear before the Finance Committee to discuss the policy of charging homeowners who request that their meter be checked when water bills are questioned. Work completed   Action details Not available 204203 5 204203 Public Event Public Event Permit, Dreamland Silent Disco, Statue Park, Oct 5,19, Nov 2,16,30, Dec 14, 7-11:45PM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202290 5 202290 Officer's Communication City Assessor conveying the Green Line Extension Assessment Study completed by RKG Associates. Work completed   Action details Not available 202330 5 202330 Order That the City Engineer install the curb cut at the Warwick Street elbow, by the Community Path Extension ramp, that was promised many years ago as part of the Maxwell’s Green development. Work completed   Action details Not available 202331 5 202331 Order That the City Engineer install curb cuts and sidewalk ramps at the two curbs by Maxwell’s Green at the intersection of Clyde and Warwick Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 203507 5 203507 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide shaded areas for public pools including Foss Park and Dilboy. Work completed   Action details Not available 203513 5 203513 Resolution Opposing the Keystone XL Pipeline, and restricting engagement with the financial institutions supporting the pipeline. Work completed   Action details Not available 203571 5 203571 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $10,000 from Wynn for the Memorial on the Mystic Fireworks celebration on May 29, 2017. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 203572 5 203572 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $5,000 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for the Memorial on the Mystic Fireworks celebration on May 29, 2017. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 204551 5 204551 Order That the Director of Capital Projects or the Director of Communications share with this Board the plan for keeping community members informed on a regular basis about the High School building project. Work completed   Action details Not available 205011 5 205011 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 36 month lease of the West Somerville Police Substation and office space at 1112-1114 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205035 5 205035 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $40,431.04 grant with no new match required, from National Grid to the SPCD Housing Division for energy efficiency programs. Approved   Action details Not available 204801 5 204801 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael McCarey to the position of Police Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 204895 5 204895 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $75,000 donation from Tufts University pursuant to its Partnership Agreement with the City. Approved   Action details Not available 204802 5 204802 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Sylvester to the position of Police Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 204803 5 204803 Communication Requesting the appointment of James Slattery to the position of Police Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 204799 5 204799 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Kennelly to the position of Police Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 205037 5 205037 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $6,707 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the Student Awareness of Fire Education program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205013 5 205013 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $29,890.97 from Free Cash to the EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Account for payment #1 of the Conway Rink Repayment. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205038 5 205038 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $3,009 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire services to the Fire Department for the Senior SAFE program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204799 6 204799 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Kennelly to the position of Police Lieutenant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204800 6 204800 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Kiely to the position of Police Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204894 6 204894 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1441.25 using available funds in the Capital Projects and Planning Professional and Technical Services Account for construction administration services at the former School Administration Building. Approved   Action details Not available 204803 6 204803 Communication Requesting the appointment of James Slattery to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204802 6 204802 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Sylvester to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204895 6 204895 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $75,000 donation from Tufts University pursuant to its Partnership Agreement with the City. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available