Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/20/2018 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 (180) 180 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 207048 1 207048 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207049 1 207049 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 23, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207081 1 207081 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 13, 2018. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 207083 1 207083 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on November 14, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207075 1 207075 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 14, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207084 1 207084 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 15, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207082 1 207082 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 15, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207074 1 207074 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on November 19, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207103 1 207103 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 207104 1 207104 License Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire and Service, 16 Clarendon Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 207105 1 207105 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Comicazi, 407 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 207106 1 207106 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 207107 1 207107 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Reliable Market, 45 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 207108 1 207108 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207109 1 207109 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, When Pigs Fly, 241 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 207110 1 207110 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207111 1 207111 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 207112 1 207112 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More, 109 Bailey Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 207113 1 207113 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 207114 1 207114 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 207115 1 207115 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. Approved   Action details Not available 207116 1 207116 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 207117 1 207117 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 207118 1 207118 Public Communication Attorney Michael Corcoran submitting comments re: #206003, a proposed Order of Taking of 90 Washington St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207085 1 207085 Committee Report Report of the Caucus of the 2019 Board of Aldermen, meeting on November 20, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207124 1 207124 Public Communication Representative Provost submitting comments re: #205244, a proposed zoning ordinance to regulate the siting of certain facilities near heavily trafficked roadways. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207129 1 207129 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #206489, a zoning ordinance amendment for slope protection to require a Special Permit for developments on steeply-sloped parcels. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207125 1 207125 Order That this Board amend Rule 25 of the Board by increasing the membership of the Land Use Committee to five members, as of January 7, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207119 2 207119 Order That the Director of Veterans Services appear before the Committee on Veterans and Public Services to discuss the recent decision to move certain veterans memorials. Approved   Action details Not available 207126 2 207126 Order That this Board discharge #206488 re: Globe Direct deliveries, from the Legislative Matters Committee and refer it to the Committee on Housing and Community Development for discussion. Approved   Action details Not available 207127 2 207127 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Ward 3 Alderman and residents of Vinal Avenue to conduct a temporary "road narrowing" experiment using flex-posts to slow vehicle speeds. Approved   Action details Not available 207128 2 207128 Order That the Director of SPCD identify for the Ward 3 Alderman the 5 highest-speed residential streets in Ward 3 where a road-narrowing approach could be tested during Spring, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207076 2 207076 Resolution That the Trustees of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund establish a dedicated fund within that Fund to provide direct housing assistance for municipal employees struggling to remain in Somerville, which could be funded through revenue from a real estate transfer fee. Approved   Action details Not available 207077 2 207077 Resolution That the Administration provide an updated cost for the proposed public safety building at 90 Washington Street, including fire equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 207078 2 207078 Resolution That the Administration detail how the parcel at 90 Washington Street will be used, and whether underground parking is possible. Approved   Action details Not available 207079 2 207079 Resolution That the Administration provide a realistic estimate of the value of the property at 90 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 207080 2 207080 Resolution That the Administration present this Board's Committee on Finance with the preliminary test results for the ballfield at Conway Park, and, if existent, the remaining unopened portions of Conway Playground. Approved   Action details Not available 207120 2 207120 Communication Requesting the appointment of Vikram Kanda to the position of Condominium Review Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207121 2 207121 Communication Requesting the appointment Elizabeth Janiak to the position of Condominium Review Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207117 2 207117 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207116 2 207116 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207115 2 207115 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207114 2 207114 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207113 2 207113 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207112 2 207112 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More, 109 Bailey Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207111 2 207111 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207110 2 207110 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207109 2 207109 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, When Pigs Fly, 241 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207108 2 207108 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207107 2 207107 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Reliable Market, 45 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207106 2 207106 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207105 2 207105 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Comicazi, 407 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207104 2 207104 License Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire and Service, 16 Clarendon Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207103 2 207103 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207069 2 207069 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the newly-built retaining wall at 654 Mystic Avenue for any shifting causing instability. [CORRECTION: This address should be 640 Mystic Avenue. -JJL, City Clerk, 11/28/18] Approved   Action details Not available 207070 2 207070 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works retrieve the speed limit sign on the side of the hill behind 654 Mystic Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 207071 2 207071 Order That the Director of Engineering provide the Ward 4 Alderman with the mapping of the sewer lines around 48-50 Ash Avenue. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 207050 2 207050 Citation Commending Michael Glavin, who is retiring after 7 years as Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. Approved   Action details Not available 207059 2 207059 Order That the Director of Personnel review the compensation for the Clerk of Committees and propose necessary modifications. Approved   Action details Not available 207060 2 207060 Resolution That the Administration delay the Somerville Avenue infrastructure-related detour until January, in order to support local businesses throughout the holiday season. Approved   Action details Not available 207061 2 207061 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the progress of pro-rating residential parking permits. Approved   Action details Not available 207073 2 207073 Order That the Council on Aging notify the senior residents at Faulkner Towers and Housing Authority properties once the new hand railing has been installed outside the Central Library. Approved   Action details Not available 207072 2 207072 Resolution That the Administration develop a strategy to facilitate driveway sharing between residents, in light of the new snow emergency parking policy. Approved   Action details Not available 207062 2 207062 Resolution That the Mayor update this Board in writing by January 10, 2019 on all Home Rule Petitions pending at the Statehouse, with an assessment of likely progress in 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207063 2 207063 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on changes to and progress on the Fields Master Plan, including facilities controlled by DCR. Approved   Action details Not available 207064 2 207064 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on progress on the Healey Mystic Master Plan, especially plans for a soccer field at the Healey School. Approved   Action details Not available 207065 2 207065 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the restriction on entering Cherry Street on weekday mornings from 7 to 9 AM, except abutters and Kennedy School students. Approved   Action details Not available 207066 2 207066 Order That the Communications Department assist this Board with a separate e-blast for any Board-related public hearings. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 207067 2 207067 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the possibility of installing containers of small flags at key pedestrian crossings to aid in pedestrian safety. Approved   Action details Not available 207068 2 207068 Resolution That the Administration advise this Board on the possibility of creating facilities similar to Bow Market, as start-up or temporary commercial space for small, local businesses displaced as the development of older buildings occurs. Approved   Action details Not available 207052 2 207052 Communication Reporting on the internal rodent control meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207053 2 207053 Communication Providing information regarding community planning related to Foss Park. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207051 2 207051 Communication Providing the final results of the 2018 Block Party Challenge. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207054 2 207054 Resolution That members of this Board refrain from holding Committee of the Whole meetings unless absolutely necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 207055 2 207055 Order That this Board consider increasing the Land Use Committee from 3 to 5 members. Approved   Action details Not available 207056 2 207056 Resolution Supporting MA House Bill 2785, "An Act Relative to the Expungement of Records of Marijuana Arrests," and requesting that the state delegation vote in favor of it. Approved   Action details Not available 207057 2 207057 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Communications inform this Board of efforts to promote municipal broadband in regard to current construction and renovation of the city’s infrastructure. Approved   Action details Not available 207058 2 207058 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services consult with neighbors regarding rodent issues at 79 Gilman Street, 19 Aldrich Street and 93 Flint Street. Approved   Action details Not available 207096 3 207096 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean to the position of City Auditor. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207101 3 207101 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor requesting to appear before this Board for the classification hearing on November 29, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207093 3 207093 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $33,102 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of gym equipment. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207086 3 207086 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $5,155,479.11 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account, to fund the settlement of Prospect Iron & Steel v. Somerville Redevelopment Authority. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207102 3 207102 Communication City Solicitor responding to #205934 re: drone use regulations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206488 3 206488 Order That this Board revisit the Assistant City Solicitor's 2014 language of the attached Draft Ordinance relating to the discontinuance of Globe Direct deliveries. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 206913 3 206913 Mayor's Request Requesting that the Director of SPCD and the Director of Housing Stability present to this Board the proposed business plan and budget of the Office of Housing Stability. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207092 3 207092 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $72,095 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the DPW School Custodians Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the FY2018 portion of the agreement with the SEIU Local 3 School Custodians Union. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207091 3 207091 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $162,439 from the Salary Contingency Account to various DPW School Custodian Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY2019 portion of the Agreement with the SEIU Local 3 School Custodians Union. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207088 3 207088 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $370,729 from the Park Stabilization Fund to pay for FY2019 incurred debt service for park renovation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207089 3 207089 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $326,882 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to pay for FY2019 Debt Service. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207123 3 207123 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting that the Finance Committee convene in Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy re: #206968 (an appropriation of $450,000 to the Legal Services Account for outside counsel), and to provide an update on collective bargaining. Approved   Action details Not available 207098 4 207098 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Daniel LeBlanc to the position of Trustee of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207099 4 207099 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Donna Haynes to the position of Trustee of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206879 4 206879 Communication Requesting the appointment of Silvana Dinka to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Approved   Action details Not available 206880 4 206880 Communication Requesting the appointment of Vickie Choitz to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Approved   Action details Not available 206881 4 206881 Communication Requesting the appointment of Anika Van Eaton to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Approved   Action details Not available 206882 4 206882 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rand Wilson to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Approved   Action details Not available 206884 4 206884 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tom Bent to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Approved   Action details Not available 206898 4 206898 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works share information about the installation of gates in school lots. Approved   Action details Not available 206488 4 206488 Order That this Board revisit the Assistant City Solicitor's 2014 language of the attached Draft Ordinance relating to the discontinuance of Globe Direct deliveries. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 206230 4 206230 Resolution That the Administration create and fund an Open Space Acquisition Fund, separate from the Community Preservation Act, to acquire more open space towards the SomerVision goal of adding 125 acres of open space. Work completed   Action details Not available 206706 4 206706 Resolution That the Administration report, in writing, on the current status of an Acquisition Fund to increase the City's ability to buy parcels for open space. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 207097 4 207097 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Mary Cassesso to the position of Trustee of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207100 4 207100 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Andrea Shapiro to the position of Trustee of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204910 4 204910 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 204861 4 204861 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to raise the low hanging wires at the corner of Shore Drive and Putnam Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 205707 4 205707 Resolution That the Administration report in writing on an Acquisition Fund to increase the City's ability to buy parcels for open space. Work completed   Action details Not available 205845 5 205845 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Dr. Brian Green to the Board of Health. Approved   Action details Not available 205846 5 205846 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Ciccia to the Board of Health. Approved   Action details Not available 205704 5 205704 Resolution That the Administration report in writing on the net change in total trees and tree inches from all projects in 2017. Work completed   Action details Not available 205705 5 205705 Resolution That the Administration report in writing on the net change in tree inches based on all projects planned for 2018. Work completed   Action details Not available 204910 5 204910 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204982 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 206237 5 206237 Order That the Director of SPCD finalize the long-awaited formation of the Urban Forestry Committee. Work completed   Action details Not available 206435 5 206435 Resolution That the Administration report in writing on the net change in total trees and tree inches (plantings-removals) from all city projects in 2017. (2nd request-see #205704) Work completed   Action details Not available 206070 5 206070 Resolution That the Administration work with interested community groups to implement a pilot program for native street trees. Work completed   Action details Not available 206488 5 206488 Order That this Board revisit the Assistant City Solicitor's 2014 language of the attached Draft Ordinance relating to the discontinuance of Globe Direct deliveries. Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation   Action details Not available 206489 5 206489 Officer's Communication Proposing a Zoning Ordinance amendment for Slope Protection to require a Special Permit for developments on steeply sloped parcels, as attached. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206577 5 206577 Order That the Director of SPCD explain to this Board why not a single tree was spared when they were cut along the commuter rail line, including trees far from the tracks, and what the GLX Team’s plans are to replant trees to prevent erosion on the hills. Work completed   Action details Not available 206578 5 206578 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on whether the City plans to plant trees by the fence at the north edge of Junction Park to replace the nearby trees lost when they were cut down recently for the GLX project. Work completed   Action details Not available 206884 5 206884 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tom Bent to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206882 5 206882 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rand Wilson to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206881 5 206881 Communication Requesting the appointment of Anika Van Eaton to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206880 5 206880 Communication Requesting the appointment of Vickie Choitz to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206879 5 206879 Communication Requesting the appointment of Silvana Dinka to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206967 5 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. Approved   Action details Not available 207090 5 207090 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $227,459 from excess FY19 Community Preservation Act Fund revenue to the Community Preservation Act Fund Budgeted Reserve. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207094 5 207094 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $644,489 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to various Reserve Accounts for certain CPA projects and expenses. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207095 5 207095 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $193,340 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve to various Reserve Accounts for certain CPA projects and expenses. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207087 5 207087 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $400,000 to the SPCD Transportation and Infrastructure Special Items Account in order to fund a temporary GLX construction detour shuttle service. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206965 5 206965 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,655,415 in Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY19 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 206966 5 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. Approved   Action details Not available 207033 5 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. Approved   Action details Not available 207068 5 207068 Resolution That the Administration advise this Board on the possibility of creating facilities similar to Bow Market, as start-up or temporary commercial space for small, local businesses displaced as the development of older buildings occurs. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 207122 5 207122 Officer's Communication Planning Director submitting an updated ordinance consistent with the Land Use Committee's approval of #206489, regarding slope protection, at its meeting on 11/13/18. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 206913 5 206913 Mayor's Request Requesting that the Director of SPCD and the Director of Housing Stability present to this Board the proposed business plan and budget of the Office of Housing Stability. Work completed   Action details Not available 207122 6 207122 Officer's Communication Planning Director submitting an updated ordinance consistent with the Land Use Committee's approval of #206489, regarding slope protection, at its meeting on 11/13/18. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207033 6 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206966 6 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206965 6 206965 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,655,415 in Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY19 Tax Levy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207032 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 206967 6 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206984 6 206984 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #205705 re: net changes in trees and tree inches in 2018. Work completed   Action details Not available 206986 6 206986 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #206237 re: the Urban Forestry Committee. Work completed   Action details Not available 206985 6 206985 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #206070 re: a pilot program for native street trees. Work completed   Action details Not available 206982 6 206982 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #204887 re: the tree planting schedule for Spring, 2018. Work completed   Action details Not available 206983 6 206983 Communication Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #205704 re: net changes in trees and tree inches in 2017. Work completed   Action details Not available 206973 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 206975 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 206968 6 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 206970 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 205366 6 205366 Resolution That the Administration refrain from appointing any further candidates to the position of Reserve Firefighter and seek to discontinue use of the Fire Reserve List at the earliest possible opportunity. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204021 6 204021 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors. Approved   Action details Not available 204887 6 204887 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board by end of February with the tree planting schedule, by Ward, for Spring 2018. Work completed   Action details Not available 205846 6 205846 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Ciccia to the Board of Health. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205845 6 205845 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Dr. Brian Green to the Board of Health. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204021 7 204021 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206970 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206971 7 206971 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for a time-only extension of a contract with OverUnder for the ArtFarm project. Approved   Action details Not available 207097 7 207097 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Mary Cassesso to the position of Trustee of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206805 7 206805 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $300,000 grant with no new match required, from the EPA to the SPCD Economic Development Division for citywide Brownfield site assessments. Approved   Action details Not available 206975 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207099 7 207099 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Donna Haynes to the position of Trustee of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206973 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206977 7 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. Approved   Action details Not available 206969 7 206969 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $153,850 from the Capital Stabilization fund for ongoing environmental remediation work at Conway Park. Approved   Action details Not available 206976 7 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. Approved   Action details Not available 206972 7 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. Approved   Action details Not available 207032 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206972 8 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206976 8 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206969 8 206969 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $153,850 from the Capital Stabilization fund for ongoing environmental remediation work at Conway Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206977 8 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207034 8 207034 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the contract for the Somerville Museum's FY15 CPA grant for an additional three years. Approved   Action details Not available 206805 8 206805 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $300,000 grant with no new match required, from the EPA to the SPCD Economic Development Division for citywide Brownfield site assessments. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206971 8 206971 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for a time-only extension of a contract with OverUnder for the ArtFarm project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203594 8 203594 Order That the City Solicitor draft an Ordinance prohibiting the public consumption of marijuana. Work completed   Action details Not available 204128 8 204128 Resolution That the Administration convene a meeting to discuss airplane noise, similar to a meeting being held in Cambridge, and include congressional representatives, the state delegation, elected city officials and city staff. Work completed   Action details Not available 205445 8 205445 Resolution That the Administration establish a dedicated fund within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to provide direct housing assistance for municipal employees struggling to remain in Somerville, which could be funded through revenue from a real estate transfer fee. Work completed   Action details Not available 205446 8 205446 Resolution That the Administration establish a dedicated fund within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support community land trusts in Somerville, which could be funded through revenue from a real estate transfer fee. Work completed   Action details Not available 207034 9 207034 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the contract for the Somerville Museum's FY15 CPA grant for an additional three years. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available