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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/12/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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209412 1209412LicenseRenewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr.Approved  Action details Not available
209414 1209414LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
209415 1209415LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209413 1209413LicenseRenewing Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
209416 1209416LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209417 1209417LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
209356 1209356Grant of LocationSubmitted by Crown Castle NG East LLC to install 119 feet of conduit in Broadway, connecting existing manhole #1901 on Broadway to a new hand hole to be installed at the corner of Broadway and Temple Street.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
209357 1209357Grant of LocationSubmitted by Crown Castle NG East LLC to install 94 feet of conduit in Langmaid Ave, connecting existing manhole #1902 on Broadway to a hand hole on Langmaid Ave, then to a point of pickup at the rear of 331 Broadway.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
209370 1209370CommunicationRelaying information about the SomerVision 2040 draft revision, comment, and endorsement process and timeline.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209378 1209378CommunicationReporting on the first meeting of the Parking Study Task Force.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209379 1209379CommunicationReporting on the December 12, 2019 meeting of the Traffic Commission.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209393 1209393Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 3, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209401 1209401Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 4, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209399 1209399Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 5, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209392 1209392Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 9, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209402 1209402Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 9, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209398 1209398Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 10, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209400 1209400Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 11, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209350 1209350Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209351 1209351MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 14, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209418 1209418LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Ever Fitness 2, 14 McGrath Highway, seeking to remain open for in-store services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Approved  Action details Not available
209411 1209411Public EventPublic Event License, Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Dec 15, 7AM-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209391 1209391CommunicationActing as President, cancelling the Regular meeting of this Council that was scheduled for December 26, 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209419 1209419Officer's CommunicationAlessandro & Elaine T. Leccese Family Trust proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their properties at 198 Washington Street to MR5.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209420 1209420Public CommunicationTori Antonino submitting comments re: #209304, a proposed $4,351,000 bond for Central Hill Campus Park and open space improvements.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209440 1209440Officer's CommunicationDirector of Infrastructure and Asset Management responding to pending Agenda Items 22225 and 22226 re: Highland Avenue improvements, and supporting #209304, a bond for the Central Hill Campus Park.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209446 1209446Mayor's CommunicationProviding information on the Central Hill Campus Park Phase 1.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209397 2209397Mayor's RequestThat this Council accepts the provisions of MGL c59 s5C approving the residential exemption of 35% of average assessed value for owner occupied property for FY20.Approved  Action details Not available
209441 2209441OrderThat the Director of SPCD include the entirety of West Somerville Neighborhood School open space for renovation planning as discussed at a December 2018 community meeting.Approved  Action details Not available
209442 2209442OrderThat the Director of SPCD add more bike racks to the West Somerville Neighborhood School.Approved  Action details Not available
209443 2209443OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the city’s road salting policy and residents' concerns about environmental impacts, health impacts and the expense of "over-salting."Approved  Action details Not available
209444 2209444OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Finance advise this Council, in writing, why, with an appropriation of $9.3 million, the grass field at Lincoln Park was incorrectly installed the first time.Approved  Action details Not available
209445 2209445OrderThat the Director of SPCD adjust the light signal timing at Central and Medford Streets so pedestrians have enough time to cross safely.Approved  Action details Not available
209394 2209394ResolutionThat the Administration comply with #206164, relative to the employment of other counsel to help resolve questions of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee relative to appointments.Approved  Action details Not available
209366 2209366OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment work with the School District to provide any plans for shifting to compostable flatware.Approved  Action details Not available
209367 2209367OrderThat the Director of Personnel update this Council on the hiring of a Chief Information Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
209395 2209395ResolutionThat the Administration provide the timeline for re-paving Highland Avenue, including any planned projects.Approved  Action details Not available
209396 2209396OrderThat this Council adopts a minimum residential factor of 87.9553 as the legal minimum for FY20.Approved  Action details Not available
209421 2209421OrderThat the Director of SPCD implement traffic-calming measures for Central Street between Highland Avenue and Broadway as soon as possible, since traffic has increased dramatically with the Broadway reconfiguration, and will increase even more with the coming School Street closure.Approved  Action details Not available
209422 2209422OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works move the right turn arrow signal at the corner of Broadway and Temple Street to a more visible location.Approved  Action details Not available
209423 2209423OrderThat the Director of Parking move the NO TURN ON RED sign at the corner of Broadway and Temple Street to a more visible location.Approved  Action details Not available
209424 2209424OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the abandoned newspaper boxes that are in front of the Winter Hill Post Office.Approved  Action details Not available
209425 2209425OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works place a trash receptacle in front of the Winter Hill Post Office.Approved  Action details Not available
209426 2209426OrderThat the Director of SPCD create a plan to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at the intersection of Broadway (southbound) and Walnut Street, and at the intersection of Broadway (northbound) and Fellsway West, and work with relevant departments to deploy short term solutions until the plan is implemented.Approved  Action details Not available
209427 2209427OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 116 Sycamore Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209428 2209428OrderThat the Director of Parking increase enforcement of the NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER regulations at the intersections of Central Street at Forster Street and Sycamore Street at Browning Road.Approved  Action details Not available
209429 2209429ResolutionThat the Administration consider promoting grants for homeowners willing to build a third deed restricted affordable unit, as allowed under the new zoning overhaul.Approved  Action details Not available
209411 2209411Public EventPublic Event License, Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Dec 15, 7AM-2PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209371 2209371OrderThat Rule 24 of the Rules of this Council is hereby amended to allow the President to serve as Chair of a Committee, remove the requirement that the President and Vice President serve on the Finance and Legislative Matters Committees, add the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations as a Standing Committee, and eliminate the Committees on Senior Services, Veteran and Public Services, and Youth Services.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209352 2209352CitationCommending Lee Erica Palmer, who is retiring from the School Committee after 4 years of distinguished service.Approved  Action details Not available
209353 2209353CitationCommending Paula O'Sullivan, who is retiring from the School Committee after 3 years of distinguished service.Approved  Action details Not available
209354 2209354CitationCommending City Councilor Katjana Ballantyne for her distinguished service as President of this Council in 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209355 2209355CitationCommending City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209372 2209372OrderThat the Director of SPCD prepare a plan for congestion pricing tolls to address traffic and air pollution.Approved  Action details Not available
209373 2209373OrderThat the Chief of Police post a patrol car on the corner of Pearl and Jasper Streets during the morning commute to discourage illegal turns into Jasper Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209374 2209374OrderThat the Director of SPCD remove the NO U TURN sign on Broadway by Wisconsin Avenue, or explain why it shouldn't be removed.Approved  Action details Not available
209375 2209375OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the dangerous hanging electrical wires on Perkins Street, between Mt. Vernon and Myrtle Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
209376 2209376OrderThat the Director of SPCD paint a DON'T BLOCK THE BOX decal on the corner Washington and Franklin Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
209377 2209377OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to ban the sale of alcohol in containers up to 100 milliliters, including "nips," to enhance public health and reduce litter, plastic use, and public drunkenness.Approved  Action details Not available
209418 2209418LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Ever Fitness 2, 14 McGrath Highway, seeking to remain open for in-store services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209380 2209380ResolutionSupporting House Bill H.3924, the Tenant Protection Act.Approved  Action details Not available
209381 2209381ResolutionThat the Administration commit to include infrastructure changes and traffic signaling improvements at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Walnut Street to line up with the completion of Phase I of the Central Hill Campus Plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209382 2209382OrderThat the Director of Engineering commit to repave Highland Avenue from Medford to School Streets prior to the completion of Phase I of the Central Hill Campus plan, as outlined explicitly in the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209383 2209383OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Council on usage data for the Blue Bike expansion stations of 2019, and plans for expanding the system in future years.Approved  Action details Not available
209384 2209384ResolutionThanking the Department of Public Works for keeping the bike lanes clear of snow during the first snow emergency of 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209386 2209386OrderThe the Director of Inspectional services enforce current snow clearance regulations on business and residential properties, with follow-through as snow melts and re-freezes during each snow event.Approved  Action details Not available
209387 2209387OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the gaps in snow removal at corners and intersections.Approved  Action details Not available
209388 2209388OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clear snow from sidewalks and crosswalks in at least the squares, arterial roads, and bus routes.Approved  Action details Not available
209389 2209389OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works commit to provide a year-round safe pedestrian environment.Approved  Action details Not available
209385 2209385ResolutionSupporting the Harvard Graduate Students Union and calling on Harvard University to bargain a fair contract in good faith.Approved  Action details Not available
209390 2209390OrderThat the Director of SPCD replace the missing street signs off North Street, and replace the smaller signs with clearly visible signs on poles.Approved  Action details Not available
209365 2209365OrderThat the Chief of Police review options relative to the School District's lock-down drills, and provide a description of times when the protocol was used in response to a threat.Approved  Action details Not available
209368 2209368OrderThat the Police Chief inform this Council how enforcement of the new hands-free driving law will be implemented.Approved  Action details Not available
209369 2209369OrderThat the Director of Finance inform this Council on the impact of the Student Opportunities Act on state aid.Approved  Action details Not available
209364 2209364OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment discuss the safety uses and environmental impacts of the street salt used on the city’s streets.Approved  Action details Not available
209361 2209361OrderThat the Director of SPCD discuss the impact on small businesses city-wide since the expansion and growth of Assembly Square and the opening of the Encore Casino.Approved  Action details Not available
209363 2209363OrderThat the Director of SPCD discuss implementing a "Don’t Block the Box" campaign to ease intersection congestion at locations along Broadway, including McGrath Highway.Approved  Action details Not available
209362 2209362OrderThat the Director of SPCD develop a neighborhood plan for Teele Square.Approved  Action details Not available
209357 2209357Grant of LocationSubmitted by Crown Castle NG East LLC to install 94 feet of conduit in Langmaid Ave, connecting existing manhole #1902 on Broadway to a hand hole on Langmaid Ave, then to a point of pickup at the rear of 331 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209356 2209356Grant of LocationSubmitted by Crown Castle NG East LLC to install 119 feet of conduit in Broadway, connecting existing manhole #1901 on Broadway to a new hand hole to be installed at the corner of Broadway and Temple Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209417 2209417LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209416 2209416LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209413 2209413LicenseRenewing Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209415 2209415LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209414 2209414LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209412 2209412LicenseRenewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209359 2209359OrderThat the Chief Assessor and the Director of Finance advise this Council of the breakdown of residential and commercial revenue raised from each of the city's tax districts for FY19.Approved  Action details Not available
209360 2209360OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide this Council, in conjunction with its FY21 budget review, a list of upcoming commercial development, including the square footage and linkage payment projections with corresponding payment dates.Approved  Action details Not available
209408 2209408Mayor's CommunicationResponding to #208818, an Order to provide a list of fatal or debilitating crashes for the past 10 years, with the requested data attached.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209358 2209358OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring the City to replace green space for those public spaces already dedicated to the public.Approved  Action details Not available
209291 2209291CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of November 18, 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209404 2209404CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Titania Ng to the Conservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209187 3209187Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to install a small cell wireless antenna and related equipment on an existing utility pole near 59 Dartmouth Street.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
209261 3209261LicenseNew Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street, 118 vehicles inside, none outside, for storing vehicles only.Approved  Action details Not available
207645 3207645Public CommunicationRenee Scott submitting comments re: #206486, a proposed Order of Taking at 217 Somerville Ave.Work completed  Action details Not available
209199 3209199OrdinanceProposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-123 - Prosecution of Legal Proceedings, to add a new last sentence: "Such notice shall include the name(s) of the plaintiff(s), a description of the nature of the claims brought by the plaintiff(s), and the amount of damages and any other relief sought by the plaintiff(s)."Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
209260 3209260LicenseNew Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street, storing 2,500 gallons.Approved  Action details Not available
209410 3209410Officer's CommunicationDirector of Health and Human Services conveying a memo re: the small bottle survey results and recommendations.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209287 3209287ResolutionThat the Administration find a way for this Council to provide feedback on the draft SomerVision 2040 Committee report prior to its finalization.Approved  Action details Not available
209284 3209284ResolutionSupporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
209359 3209359OrderThat the Chief Assessor and the Director of Finance advise this Council of the breakdown of residential and commercial revenue raised from each of the city's tax districts for FY19.Approved  Action details Not available
209405 3209405CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Ayanna to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209406 3209406CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Conor Guidarelli to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209407 3209407Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209362 3209362OrderThat the Director of SPCD develop a neighborhood plan for Teele Square.Approved  Action details Not available
209369 3209369OrderThat the Director of Finance inform this Council on the impact of the Student Opportunities Act on state aid.Approved  Action details Not available
209396 3209396OrderThat this Council adopts a minimum residential factor of 87.9553 as the legal minimum for FY20.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209367 3209367OrderThat the Director of Personnel update this Council on the hiring of a Chief Information Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
209439 3209439OrdinanceCity Clerk submitting an updated Wage Theft Ordinance, inclusive of amendments approved by the Licenses and Permits Committee on December 11, 2019.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
209397 3209397Mayor's RequestThat this Council accepts the provisions of MGL c59 s5C approving the residential exemption of 35% of average assessed value for owner occupied property for FY20.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209430 3209430Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,710,959 from the Salary Contingency, Salary Account to specified Fire Department Personal Services and Special Items Accounts to fund the FY20 compensation portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Firefighters Local 76.Approved  Action details Not available
209431 3209431Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $55,500 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the specified Personnel Department Accounts to fund the FY20 compensation portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Firefighters Local 76.Approved  Action details Not available
209431 4209431Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $55,500 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the specified Personnel Department Accounts to fund the FY20 compensation portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Firefighters Local 76.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209430 4209430Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,710,959 from the Salary Contingency, Salary Account to specified Fire Department Personal Services and Special Items Accounts to fund the FY20 compensation portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Firefighters Local 76.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209439 4209439OrdinanceCity Clerk submitting an updated Wage Theft Ordinance, inclusive of amendments approved by the Licenses and Permits Committee on December 11, 2019.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209394 4209394ResolutionThat the Administration comply with #206164, relative to the employment of other counsel to help resolve questions of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee relative to appointments.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209429 4209429ResolutionThat the Administration consider promoting grants for homeowners willing to build a third deed restricted affordable unit, as allowed under the new zoning overhaul.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209433 4209433Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $21,000 from the Police Holidays Account to the Animal Control Kennel Account, to cover FY20 costs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209437 4209437CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #209339, requesting adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209409 4209409Mayor's RequestHousing Division and Office of Housing Stability submitting a revised Right To Purchase Home Rule Petition.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209432 4209432Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to increase the Somertime Revolving Fund to $100,000, from $65,000, because of increased programs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209435 4209435Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental Protection to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for 2 public electric vehicle charging stations.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209436 4209436Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $17,797.00 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Justice Programs to the Police Department for Patrol Bicycles and related accessories.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209260 4209260LicenseNew Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street, storing 2,500 gallons.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209199 4209199OrdinanceProposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-123 - Prosecution of Legal Proceedings, to add a new last sentence: "Such notice shall include the name(s) of the plaintiff(s), a description of the nature of the claims brought by the plaintiff(s), and the amount of damages and any other relief sought by the plaintiff(s)."Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209235 4209235CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of David Gibbs to the Affordable Housing Trust.Approved  Action details Not available
209434 4209434Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $11,900 in the Police Animal Control Division, from the Personal Services Salary Account to the Kennel Account, to cover FY20 costs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209064 4209064OrderThat the Director of SPCD report on how the funds allocated for the “Bridge Hopper” shuttle will be re-allocated, in light of data showing that the Bridge Hopper shuttle has shown low ridership.Work completed  Action details Not available
209152 4209152OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation update this Council regarding quality control review, contractor warranty policy, and field use data of the Lincoln Park athletic field.Work completed  Action details Not available
209153 4209153OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment provide this Council with an update on Somerville Climate Forward’s goal #11, the plan for implementation in the short term.Work completed  Action details Not available
209154 4209154OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD plan to incentivize property owners to use clean ways of cooking and heating, since buildings are the greatest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.Work completed  Action details Not available
209155 4209155OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the Community Choice Aggregation bulk purchase of electricity.Work completed  Action details Not available
209156 4209156OrderThat the Director of Purchasing and all departments procure services from environmentally-responsible companies for city operations (e.g. electric vehicles for garbage pickup, zero emissions equipment for landscaping, etc.).Work completed  Action details Not available
209157 4209157ResolutionThat the Administration enforce vehicle idling laws for city vehicles, commercial vehicles and personal vehicles.Work completed  Action details Not available
209261 4209261LicenseNew Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street, 118 vehicles inside, none outside, for storing vehicles only.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209236 4209236CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Newton Tedder to the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
205086 4205086ResolutionThat the Administration clarify for this Board the role of Stantec Corp. as a contractor tasked with building the proposed storm water storage tank at Nunziato Field, and as a consulting firm for US2, the Union Square Master Developer.Work completed  Action details Not available
207910 4207910OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment present the upcoming plan for Community Choice Electricity Aggregation.Work completed  Action details Not available
207911 4207911OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment discuss the FY18 and FY19 recycling and trash tonnage, impacts, proposed changes and other issues pertinent to this topic.Work completed  Action details Not available
207912 4207912OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of Purchasing discuss the Procurement Sustainability Policy, to purchase products from environmentally responsible companies.Work completed  Action details Not available
207374 4207374OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD improve bus reliability and trip time and report to this Board, quarterly, on progress made.Work completed  Action details Not available
208380 4208380OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Council on Newton’s electricity aggregation program that provides as the standard service 60% of its electricity from renewable sources, and whether it could be adopted here.Work completed  Action details Not available
208382 4208382OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment and the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council the best approaches to banning or regulating plastic alcohol nip bottles, and report on any discussions that have taken place on this topic with liquor store managers and owners.Work completed  Action details Not available
208697 4208697ResolutionThat the Administration consider granting free use of Blue Bikes to city staff.Work completed  Action details Not available
208825 4208825OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment explore the feasibility and utility of mattress recycling, such as Cambridge’s UTEC program, as well as any plans for reusing or recycling other large household items.Work completed  Action details Not available
208988 4208988OrderThat the Chief Assessor utilize a valuation method for commercial real estate that takes into account the financial impact of the bridge closings on businesses located in such properties.Work completed  Action details Not available
209049 4209049ResolutionThat the Administration report whether any per- and poly-fluoroalkyl chemicals are present in any artificial turf in the City.Work completed  Action details Not available
207563 5207563Public Communication23 residents submitting a petition re: #206486, a proposed order of taking at 217 Somerville Ave.Work completed  Action details Not available
207583 5207583Public Communication62 residents submitting a petition re: #206486, a proposed order of taking at 217 Somerville Ave.Work completed  Action details Not available
205316 5205316Officer's CommunicationFinance Director submitting the city's FY 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.Work completed  Action details Not available
205935 5205935ResolutionThat the Administration inform this Board of any opportunities to incentivize waste reduction, such as opt-in composting, PAYT, or charges to phone book distributors for disposal costs.Work completed  Action details Not available
209236 5209236CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Newton Tedder to the Conservation Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209237 5209237CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Aladdine Joroff to the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
209239 5209239Mayor's RequestAssistant City Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss settlement of a pending claim.Approved  Action details Not available
209235 5209235CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of David Gibbs to the Affordable Housing Trust.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206886 5206886Officer's CommunicationSpecial Counsel conveying the City's GLX License Agreements.Work completed  Action details Not available
209403 5209403Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the contract with Tom Irwin Advisors for another year to complete specialized training of the Parks and Recreation Department field laborers.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209305 5209305Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to dedicate Central Hill Playground to Open Space and Recreational Use in perpetuity.Approved  Action details Not available
209318 5209318CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Heather D. Heimarck to the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
209313 5209313Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $150,000 from Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings for design services for field improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209409 5209409Mayor's RequestHousing Division and Office of Housing Stability submitting a revised Right To Purchase Home Rule Petition.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209441 5209441OrderThat the Director of SPCD include the entirety of West Somerville Neighborhood School open space for renovation planning as discussed at a December 2018 community meeting.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209438 5209438Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting an update to #209339, the proposed overhaul of the Zoning Ordinance, to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990, incorporating amendments from the Land Use Committee on December 10, 2019.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
209438 6209438Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting an update to #209339, the proposed overhaul of the Zoning Ordinance, to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990, incorporating amendments from the Land Use Committee on December 10, 2019.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209318 6209318CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Heather D. Heimarck to the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209310 6209310Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $38,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Elizabeth Peabody House Association for an addressable fire alarm system.Approved  Action details Not available
209277 6209277Mayor's RequestRequesting to transfer CPA funds totaling $10,781 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve to designated CPA reserves.Approved  Action details Not available
209308 6209308Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $205,436 from the CPA FY20 Fund to the Somerville Museum for construction of an elevator.Approved  Action details Not available
209309 6209309Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund for the Open Space Acquisition and Improvements Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
209307 6209307Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund for the construction of Central Hill Campus Phase I.Approved  Action details Not available
209320 6209320Officer's CommunicationCommunity Preservation Act Manager submitting a summary of FY20 Community Preservation Act funding recommendations.Work completed  Action details Not available
209305 6209305Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to dedicate Central Hill Playground to Open Space and Recreational Use in perpetuity.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209316 6209316Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,117.96 using available funds in the Building and Grounds Fire Alarm Account for the payment of the Settlement Agreement with Simplex Grinnell.Approved  Action details Not available
209304 6209304Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,351,000 in a bond for Central Hill Campus Park and Open Space Improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
209275 6209275Mayor's RequestChief Assessor's Classification Hearing Report regarding the adoption of Tax Levy Percentages for FY 2020, including a minimum residential factor and a residential exemption.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209232 6209232Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $25,600 grant with no new match required, from the MA Emergency Management Agency to the Health and Human Services Department for emergency preparedness equipment trailers and implementation of a live drill to test an emergency dispensing plan.Approved  Action details Not available
209093 6209093Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
209230 6209230Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $400,000 grant that requires a match, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the SPCD Parks and Urban Forestry Division for the Central Hill Playground.Approved  Action details Not available
209237 6209237CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Aladdine Joroff to the Conservation Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209312 6209312Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund in order to fund design services for Dilboy Field improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209231 6209231Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $68,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of a K-9 vehicle.Approved  Action details Not available
205125 6205125CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Owen Wartella to the Conservation Commission.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
206486 6206486OrderThat the City take by eminent domain for a public purpose the property at 217 Somerville Ave, for the sum of $1,200,000.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207213 6207213CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Michael Fager as a member of the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
207214 6207214CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of David Turin as a member of the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
205343 6205343OrderThat the Director of SPCD contact local mortgage lenders to determine how the proposed "Tenants Right to Purchase" policy might affect the ability of home-buyers to secure financing, and report back to this Board in writing.Work completed  Action details Not available
205344 6205344OrderThat the Director of SPCD contact several Title Insurance brokers and ascertain their views on whether the proposed "Tenants Right to Purchase" policy would affect their ability to provide title insurance, and report back to this Board in writing.Work completed  Action details Not available
205708 6205708ResolutionThat the Administration immediately pursue creation of a public athletic field and recreation complex atop the 36,000 square foot parking deck proposed for construction in the Union Square eminent domain parcel currently designated "D-2".Work completed  Action details Not available
205905 6205905OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide to this Board, in conjunction with its FY19 budget review, a list of upcoming commercial development and include the square footage and linkage payment projections, with corresponding payment dates.Work completed  Action details Not available
205124 6205124CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Rachel Borgatti to the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
208476 6208476OrdinanceThat this Council's Committee on Licenses and Permits consider the attached amendment to Ordinance 9-31 regarding Wage Theft.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208347 6208347Officer's CommunicationCommunity Preservation Act Manager submitting the FY19 CPA Annual Report.Work completed  Action details Not available
209091 6209091Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
209092 6209092Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
209092 7209092Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209091 7209091Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209041 7209041Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City to provide tenants the right to purchase the residential property in which they reside when that property is being offered for sale.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205124 7205124CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Rachel Borgatti to the Conservation Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207214 7207214CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of David Turin as a member of the Conservation Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207213 7207213CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Michael Fager as a member of the Conservation Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available