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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
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207048 1207048Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207049 1207049MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 23, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207081 1207081Committee ReportReport 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 1207083Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on November 14, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207075 1207075Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 14, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207084 1207084Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 15, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207082 1207082Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 15, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207074 1207074Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on November 19, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207103 1207103LicenseRenewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207104 1207104LicenseRenewing Garage License, Arco Tire and Service, 16 Clarendon Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207105 1207105LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Comicazi, 407 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207106 1207106LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
207107 1207107LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Reliable Market, 45 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
207108 1207108LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
207109 1207109LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, When Pigs Fly, 241 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
207110 1207110LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
207111 1207111LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
207112 1207112LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More, 109 Bailey Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
207113 1207113LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
207114 1207114LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
207115 1207115LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St.Approved  Action details Not available
207116 1207116LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
207117 1207117LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
207118 1207118Public CommunicationAttorney Michael Corcoran submitting comments re: #206003, a proposed Order of Taking of 90 Washington St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207085 1207085Committee ReportReport of the Caucus of the 2019 Board of Aldermen, meeting on November 20, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207124 1207124Public CommunicationRepresentative 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 1207129CommunicationPlanning 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 1207125OrderThat 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 2207119OrderThat 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 2207126OrderThat 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 2207127OrderThat 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 2207128OrderThat 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 2207076ResolutionThat 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 2207077ResolutionThat 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 2207078ResolutionThat 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 2207079ResolutionThat the Administration provide a realistic estimate of the value of the property at 90 Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207080 2207080ResolutionThat 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 2207120CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Vikram Kanda to the position of Condominium Review Board member.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207121 2207121CommunicationRequesting the appointment Elizabeth Janiak to the position of Condominium Review Board member.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207117 2207117LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207116 2207116LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207115 2207115LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207114 2207114LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207113 2207113LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207112 2207112LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More, 109 Bailey Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207111 2207111LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207110 2207110LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207109 2207109LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, When Pigs Fly, 241 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207108 2207108LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207107 2207107LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Reliable Market, 45 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207106 2207106LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207105 2207105LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Comicazi, 407 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207104 2207104LicenseRenewing Garage License, Arco Tire and Service, 16 Clarendon Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207103 2207103LicenseRenewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207069 2207069OrderThat 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 2207070OrderThat 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 2207071OrderThat 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 2207050CitationCommending 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 2207059OrderThat the Director of Personnel review the compensation for the Clerk of Committees and propose necessary modifications.Approved  Action details Not available
207060 2207060ResolutionThat 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 2207061OrderThat 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 2207073OrderThat 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 2207072ResolutionThat 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 2207062ResolutionThat 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 2207063OrderThat 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 2207064OrderThat 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 2207065OrderThat 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 2207066OrderThat 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 2207067OrderThat 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 2207068ResolutionThat 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 2207052CommunicationReporting on the internal rodent control meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207053 2207053CommunicationProviding information regarding community planning related to Foss Park.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207051 2207051CommunicationProviding the final results of the 2018 Block Party Challenge.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207054 2207054ResolutionThat members of this Board refrain from holding Committee of the Whole meetings unless absolutely necessary.Approved  Action details Not available
207055 2207055OrderThat this Board consider increasing the Land Use Committee from 3 to 5 members.Approved  Action details Not available
207056 2207056ResolutionSupporting 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 2207057OrderThat 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 2207058OrderThat 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 3207096CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean to the position of City Auditor.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207101 3207101Officer's CommunicationChief Assessor requesting to appear before this Board for the classification hearing on November 29, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207093 3207093Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $33,102 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of gym equipment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207086 3207086Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3207102CommunicationCity Solicitor responding to #205934 re: drone use regulations.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206488 3206488OrderThat 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 3206913Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3207092Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3207091Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3207088Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3207089Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $326,882 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to pay for FY2019 Debt Service.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207123 3207123Mayor's RequestCity 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 4207098CommunicationRequesting 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 4207099CommunicationRequesting 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 4206879CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Silvana Dinka to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Approved  Action details Not available
206880 4206880CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Vickie Choitz to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Approved  Action details Not available
206881 4206881CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Anika Van Eaton to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Approved  Action details Not available
206882 4206882CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Rand Wilson to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Approved  Action details Not available
206884 4206884CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Tom Bent to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Approved  Action details Not available
206898 4206898OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works share information about the installation of gates in school lots.Approved  Action details Not available
206488 4206488OrderThat 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 4206230ResolutionThat 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 4206706ResolutionThat 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 4207097CommunicationRequesting 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 4207100CommunicationRequesting 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 4204910CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees.Approved  Action details Not available
204861 4204861OrderThat 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 4205707ResolutionThat 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 5205845CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Dr. Brian Green to the Board of Health.Approved  Action details Not available
205846 5205846CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Robert Ciccia to the Board of Health.Approved  Action details Not available
205704 5205704ResolutionThat 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 5205705ResolutionThat 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 5204910CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204982 5204982OrderThat 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 5206237OrderThat the Director of SPCD finalize the long-awaited formation of the Urban Forestry Committee.Work completed  Action details Not available
206435 5206435ResolutionThat 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 5206070ResolutionThat the Administration work with interested community groups to implement a pilot program for native street trees.Work completed  Action details Not available
206488 5206488OrderThat 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 5206489Officer's CommunicationProposing 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 5206577OrderThat 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 5206578OrderThat 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 5206884CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Tom Bent to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206882 5206882CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Rand Wilson to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206881 5206881CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Anika Van Eaton to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206880 5206880CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Vickie Choitz to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206879 5206879CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Silvana Dinka to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206967 5206967Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5207090Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5207094Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5207095Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5207087Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5206965Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,655,415 in Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY19 Tax Levy.Approved  Action details Not available
206966 5206966Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5207033Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5207068ResolutionThat 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 5207122Officer's CommunicationPlanning 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 5206913Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6207122Officer's CommunicationPlanning 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 6207033Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6206966Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6206965Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,655,415 in Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY19 Tax Levy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207032 6207032Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6206967Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6206984CommunicationUrban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #205705 re: net changes in trees and tree inches in 2018.Work completed  Action details Not available
206986 6206986CommunicationUrban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #206237 re: the Urban Forestry Committee.Work completed  Action details Not available
206985 6206985CommunicationUrban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #206070 re: a pilot program for native street trees.Work completed  Action details Not available
206982 6206982CommunicationUrban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #204887 re: the tree planting schedule for Spring, 2018.Work completed  Action details Not available
206983 6206983CommunicationUrban Forestry and Landscape Planner responding to #205704 re: net changes in trees and tree inches in 2017.Work completed  Action details Not available
206973 6206973Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6206975Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6206968Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6206970Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6205366ResolutionThat 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 6204021CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors.Approved  Action details Not available
204887 6204887OrderThat 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 6205846CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Robert Ciccia to the Board of Health.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205845 6205845CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Dr. Brian Green to the Board of Health.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204021 7204021CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206970 7206970Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7206971Mayor's RequestRequesting approval for a time-only extension of a contract with OverUnder for the ArtFarm project.Approved  Action details Not available
207097 7207097CommunicationRequesting 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 7206805Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7206975Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7207099CommunicationRequesting 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 7206973Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7206977Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7206969Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $153,850 from the Capital Stabilization fund for ongoing environmental remediation work at Conway Park.Approved  Action details Not available
206976 7206976Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7206972Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7207032Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8206972Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8206976Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8206969Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8206977Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8207034Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the contract for the Somerville Museum's FY15 CPA grant for an additional three years.Approved  Action details Not available
206805 8206805Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8206971Mayor's RequestRequesting approval for a time-only extension of a contract with OverUnder for the ArtFarm project.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203594 8203594OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an Ordinance prohibiting the public consumption of marijuana.Work completed  Action details Not available
204128 8204128ResolutionThat 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 8205445ResolutionThat 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 8205446ResolutionThat 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 9207034Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the contract for the Somerville Museum's FY15 CPA grant for an additional three years.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available