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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/24/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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207388 1207388Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 15, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207389 1207389Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 17, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
207387 1207387Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 22, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207391 1207391Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on January 23, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207352 1207352Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207353 1207353MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 13, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207354 1207354Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource and Verizon New England to install one joint-owned pole in the sidewalk at 10 Ward St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207355 1207355Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 36 feet of conduit in Moreland St, from Pole 236/5 to a point of pickup at 35 Moreland St.Approved  Action details Not available
207356 1207356Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 61 feet of conduit in Alpine St, from Pole 7/1 to a point of pickup at 11 Alpine St.Approved  Action details Not available
207357 1207357Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 5 feet of conduit in Eastman Rd, from Pole 106/5 to a point of pickup at 21 Eastman Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
207358 1207358Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 12 feet of conduit in Grant St, from Pole 149/13 to a point of pickup at the rear of 400 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207430 1207430Public EventPublic Event License, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq near the Somerville Theater, Apr 24-29, various times.Approved  Action details Not available
207431 1207431Public EventPublic Event License, Lupus Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Assembly Row and Mystic River Reservation, Jun 1, 6AM-1PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207432 1207432LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Dragon Pizza, 233 Elm St, mounting bicycle wheels on the front and side of the building.Approved  Action details Not available
207433 1207433LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
207435 1207435Public CommunicationSenator Markey submitting comments re: #206743, opposing the FCC's Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order regarding Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207434 1207434LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Nine Bar Espresso, 11 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
207460 1207460Officer's Communication18 registered voters submitting a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to add a new Section 17.8 re: open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207464 1207464Officer's CommunicationDirector of Health and Human Services responding to #207378 re: the teen snow shoveling program.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207461 2207461Zoning OrdinanceSubmitting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Protection of Significant Trees, by amending Article 2-Definitions and Article 10-Landscaping.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207462 2207462OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Board, why the snow is not plowed to the curb during snow emergencies.Approved  Action details Not available
207463 2207463OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the recent addition of NO PARKING signs on Glen Street and remove them if there is no practical reason for them.Approved  Action details Not available
207449 2207449OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking waive parking dumpster fees for property owners who are de-paving their driveways.Approved  Action details Not available
207450 2207450OrdinanceThat the Women's Commission Ordinance 2-283 be amended to provide that a majority of Commissioners who currently serve shall constitute a quorum.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207451 2207451OrdinanceThat the Human Rights Commission Ordinance 2-240 be amended to provide that a majority of the Commissioners who currently serve shall constitute a quorum.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207452 2207452CommunicationPresenting the School Committee’s update on the proposed Powderhouse Studios Innovation School.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207453 2207453CommunicationActing as President, appointing Alderman Ben Ewen-Campen to the Redevelopment Authority, pursuant to Chapter 364 of the Special Acts of 2018.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207434 2207434LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Nine Bar Espresso, 11 Holland St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207447 2207447ResolutionThat the Administration appear before this Board to discuss ways the City and Union Square Master Developer can support the 300+ employees of Royal Hospitality Services, in light of Union Square redevelopment.Approved  Action details Not available
207448 2207448OrderThat the City Arborist provide this Board, in writing, with the planned list of trees to be planted in Spring 2019, including information on which of those are native species.Approved  Action details Not available
207436 2207436OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation work with the School Dept. and SomerPromise to pilot neighborhood-based snow-day care at each elementary school.Approved  Action details Not available
207437 2207437OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking restore the double yellow stripe on Springfield Street and install signage to slow traffic at its intersection with Dickinson Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207438 2207438OrderThat the Director of Engineering report in writing on the suitability of a crosswalk between the bus stops on Springfield Street, near Houghton Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207439 2207439OrderThat the Director of Personnel present to this Board the Civil Service hiring processes involving Reserve Lists, in particular, the process followed to authorize the use of a Reserve List for the Police and Fire Departments, the current status of those Reserve Lists, a 12-month projection of those Departments' staffing needs, and a summary of Civil Service Commission decisions against the City over the past 10 years.Approved  Action details Not available
207440 2207440OrderThat the procedure for applying for a residential exemption for water and sewer be distributed in the next Water/Sewer bill mailing.Approved  Action details Not available
207441 2207441OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Board on the feasibility of situating a Safe Injection Facility here.Approved  Action details Not available
207442 2207442OrderThat the Director of Personnel report to this Board any and all past efforts taken to make residents aware of police and fire exams.Approved  Action details Not available
207443 2207443OrderThat the Director of Personnel report to this Board on plans to make residents aware of upcoming police and fire civil service exams, and to encourage more women and people of color to take those exams.Approved  Action details Not available
207444 2207444OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide this Board with the 2016 Fire Department Candidate Eligibility List.Approved  Action details Not available
207445 2207445OrderThat the Director of SPCD make the intersection of Jacques Street and Edgar Avenue safer for both drivers and pedestrians.Approved  Action details Not available
207446 2207446OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services inform this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety about Cambridge Health Alliance's plans to turn Somerville Hospital’s Emergency Department into an urgent care center.Approved  Action details Not available
207433 2207433LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207432 2207432LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Dragon Pizza, 233 Elm St, mounting bicycle wheels on the front and side of the building.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207430 2207430Public EventPublic Event License, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq near the Somerville Theater, Apr 24-29, various times.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207358 2207358Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 12 feet of conduit in Grant St, from Pole 149/13 to a point of pickup at the rear of 400 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207357 2207357Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 5 feet of conduit in Eastman Rd, from Pole 106/5 to a point of pickup at 21 Eastman Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207356 2207356Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 61 feet of conduit in Alpine St, from Pole 7/1 to a point of pickup at 11 Alpine St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207355 2207355Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 36 feet of conduit in Moreland St, from Pole 236/5 to a point of pickup at 35 Moreland St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207410 2207410CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207411 2207411CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Doug Kress as Director of the Board of Health.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207427 2207427Officer's CommunicationDirector of Sustainability and Environment conveying the Somerville Climate Forward plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207386 2207386CommunicationIn her capacity as President, conveying an updated list of Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207376 2207376OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD formalize and implement a modern urban forestry management plan, including best practices and a resilient species list.Approved  Action details Not available
207370 2207370ResolutionUrging Tufts University to make a full public accounting of its relationship with the Sackler Family and Purdue Pharmaceutical, and what actions it intends to take to end this relationship, in light of recent allegations of the Attorney General in MA v. Purdue Pharmaceutical ("The Sacklers, Purdue, and Tufts University").Approved  Action details Not available
207390 2207390OrdinanceThat the City's Ordinances be amended by deleting Paragraph (b) of Sec 12-48 - Closing time of parks and playgrounds, that calls for Lincoln Park to be closed on Sundays between 8 AM and 12 Noon.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
207377 2207377OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services inform this Board of the protocol for communicating with the public about any particular patterns in seasonal flu or colds.Approved  Action details Not available
207378 2207378OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services inform this Board of how the teen snow shoveling program is going this year.Approved  Action details Not available
207379 2207379OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works explain to this Board the process for procuring, maintaining, and repairing or replacing rodent-proof trash barrels.Approved  Action details Not available
207380 2207380ResolutionThat the Administration work with this Board to consider strengthening rodent eradication as part of building demolition, potentially using as an example the ordinance of Nassau County, Long Island, which requires proof of eradication before allowing demolition to proceed.Approved  Action details Not available
207381 2207381OrderThat the Chief Assessor and the Election Commissioner update all municipal maps to include new streets and polling locations.Approved  Action details Not available
207382 2207382OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works relocate the bench near the Indiana Avenue bus stop to the bus stop.Approved  Action details Not available
207383 2207383ResolutionThat the Housing Authority monitor and clean the trash room at 75 Myrtle Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207384 2207384ResolutionThat the Administration consider using the city’s plastic bag ban to address Globe Direct mailings.Approved  Action details Not available
207385 2207385OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services inform the Ward 1 Alderman in writing of any disciplinary actions initiated against the owners of 108 Gilman Street, and explain how future infractions will be addressed.Approved  Action details Not available
207359 2207359ResolutionEndorsing Transfer Fee Enabling Legislation filed by Rep. Mike Connolly (House 414) and Sen. Joseph Boncore (Senate 334).Approved  Action details Not available
207362 2207362CommunicationReport of the High School Building Committee Meeting of January 16, 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207364 2207364OrdinanceDraft ordinance that would increase public oversight of surveillance technology, in order to balance public safety with the individual right to privacy.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207365 2207365OrderThat this Board work with the Administration to enact the recommendations of the Somerville Community Land Trust Working Group as soon as possible.Approved  Action details Not available
207366 2207366OrderThat the City Assessor and the Director of SPCD report to this Board in writing, the range and average cost of adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit, and the expected monthly costs to a homeowner of financing such construction.Approved  Action details Not available
207367 2207367OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Board the number of un-permitted dwelling units that are known to exist.Approved  Action details Not available
207368 2207368OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the contribution of ride-hailing services, including Uber and Lyft, to traffic congestion, and suggest policies to reduce this impact.Approved  Action details Not available
207369 2207369OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Board on possible incentives the City could offer to so-called "High Road" businesses.Approved  Action details Not available
207360 2207360OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on an alternative to snow plows completely burying the already-shoveled sidewalks on the south side of Summer Street between Cedar and Porter Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
207361 2207361OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking enhance the STOP signs on Summer Street at Cherry Street with solar-powered blinking lights, similar to those at Summer and Lowell Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
207371 2207371OrderThat the City Solicitor work with the Director of Sustainability and Environment to draft an ordinance requiring solar renewable energy installation in new commercial development.Approved  Action details Not available
207372 2207372OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment create a rental licensing program.Approved  Action details Not available
207373 2207373OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment develop an electric vehicle charging infrastructure program.Approved  Action details Not available
207374 2207374OrderThat 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.Approved  Action details Not available
207375 2207375OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD improve and expand bicycle infrastructure around the city and report to this Board, quarterly, on progress made.Approved  Action details Not available
207419 2207419CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Arbaugh to the Design Review Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207363 2207363OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the unsafe sidewalk at 50 Dartmouth Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207418 2207418CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of the appointment of Emily Hedeman to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207398 2207398CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207399 2207399CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207400 2207400CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207401 2207401CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rich Raiche as City Engineer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207402 2207402CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of John DeLuca as Director of Water & Sewer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207403 2207403CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207404 2207404CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207405 2207405CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207406 2207406CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael Lapiana as Animal Control Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207407 2207407CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207408 2207408CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Edward Bean as Finance Director.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207409 2207409CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Suzanne Rinfret as Director of Traffic and Parking.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207412 2207412CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Candace Cooper as Director of Personnel.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207413 2207413CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Jill Lathan as Director of Parks and Recreation.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207414 2207414CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207415 2207415CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207416 2207416CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Christopher Hosman as Executive Director of the Women's Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207417 2207417CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of the appointment of Pat McCormick to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
206895 3206895Public CommunicationMichael Dundas submitting comments re: #206284, an Ordinance regarding adult use marijuana establishments and the Sira Accelerator Program.Work completed  Action details Not available
206894 3206894Public CommunicationSieh Samura submitting comments re: #206284, an Ordinance regarding adult use marijuana establishments.Work completed  Action details Not available
206817 3206817LicenseAmending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St, increasing vehicles outside from 23 to 26, and extending hours Mon-Fri to 7:30PM and Sat to 5:30PM.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207309 3207309LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St, 15 cars outside, 9 inside.Approved  Action details Not available
205262 3205262Public CommunicationJennifer Shepherd submitting comments re: Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect StWork completed  Action details Not available
206833 3206833Public CommunicationAnika Van Eaton submitting comments re: #206768, to consider amending skate park hours.Work completed  Action details Not available
206834 3206834Public CommunicationKevin Malone submitting comments re: #206768, to consider amending skate park hours.Work completed  Action details Not available
207222 3207222LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Tasting Counter, 14 Tyler St, placing an A-Frame sign at the corner of Somerville Ave and Properzi Way, and at the corner of Properzi Way and Tyler St.Approved  Action details Not available
207392 3207392Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition providing for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207393 3207393Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for residents aged 16 and 17 years old.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207409 3207409CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Suzanne Rinfret as Director of Traffic and Parking.Work completed  Action details Not available
207311 3207311LicenseAmending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St, to increase operating hours Monday through Friday to 8PM, and Saturday to 6PM.Not approved  Action details Not available
207428 3207428CommunicationDirector of Sustainability and Environment responding to #205487 re: textile recycling.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207390 3207390OrdinanceThat the City's Ordinances be amended by deleting Paragraph (b) of Sec 12-48 - Closing time of parks and playgrounds, that calls for Lincoln Park to be closed on Sundays between 8 AM and 12 Noon.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207411 3207411CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Doug Kress as Director of the Board of Health.Work completed  Action details Not available
207458 3207458OrdinanceCity Solicitor submitting an updated amendment to Ordinance 8-49 re: junk collection, as approved at the 1/17/19 Legislative Matters Committee MeetingOrdinance ordained  Action details Not available
207459 3207459Officer's CommunicationSPCD Director providing an update on the establishment of the Open Space Task Force.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207458 4207458OrdinanceCity Solicitor submitting an updated amendment to Ordinance 8-49 re: junk collection, as approved at the 1/17/19 Legislative Matters Committee MeetingMayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207457 4207457Mayor's RequestConveying the Community Land Trust Working Group Recommendations Report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207439 4207439OrderThat the Director of Personnel present to this Board the Civil Service hiring processes involving Reserve Lists, in particular, the process followed to authorize the use of a Reserve List for the Police and Fire Departments, the current status of those Reserve Lists, a 12-month projection of those Departments' staffing needs, and a summary of Civil Service Commission decisions against the City over the past 10 years.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
207454 4207454Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $442,235 in a bond for Water Department vehicles.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207455 4207455Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $71,865 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Capital Outlay-Vehicles-Sewer Enterprise Account, to purchase vehicles and accessories for the Water & Sewer Departments.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207456 4207456Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $33,819 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Capital Outlay-Vehicles-Water Enterprise Account, to purchase vehicles and accessories for the Water & Sewer Departments.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207372 4207372OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment create a rental licensing program.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
207349 4207349Home Rule PetitionThat the enclosed Home Rule Petition pertaining to Institutional Master Plan requirements be forwarded to the MA Legislature for approval.Approved  Action details Not available
207396 4207396Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $6,754 SAFE (Student Awareness of Fire Education) grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire Department, to deliver fire and life safety lessons to students.Approved  Action details Not available
207394 4207394Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $25,500 in the Fire Department, from the Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Personal Services Account, to fund the Support Services Technician position.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207397 4207397Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $3,000 Senior Safe grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire Department, to fund the delivery of fire and life safety lessons to older adults.Approved  Action details Not available
207429 4207429Officer's CommunicationCity Engineer requesting to address this Board with a water and sewer infrastructure presentation outlining the needed capital, in anticipation of the upcoming rate recommendations.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
207395 4207395Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $74,542 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207420 4207420CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Althea Northcross to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207421 4207421CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Victoria Antonino to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207422 4207422CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sharon Komarow to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207423 4207423CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Clifford to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207424 4207424CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Chris Dwan to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207425 4207425CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Amy Mertl to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207426 4207426CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Alden Johnson to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207222 4207222LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Tasting Counter, 14 Tyler St, placing an A-Frame sign at the corner of Somerville Ave and Properzi Way, and at the corner of Properzi Way and Tyler St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
206989 4206989LicenseNew Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties, 97 Curtis St, 6 residents.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
205979 4205979LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr, staying open in-store with no alcohol service until 2AM daily.Approved  Action details Not available
206387 4206387OrderThat the Chief Assessor provide this Board with the number of retail vacancies citywide.Work completed  Action details Not available
202909 4202909Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD conveying the Kennedy School's "Future of the SRA" report, in response to #202621.Work completed  Action details Not available
207309 4207309LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St, 15 cars outside, 9 inside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207304 4207304OrdinanceAsst. City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance in further response to #205071, to change "Board of Aldermen" to "City Council" in the municipal ordinances.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
206768 4206768OrderThat this Board’s Committee on Legislative Matters consider amending Ordinance 12-48, relating to the hours of operation of skate parks.Work completed  Action details Not available
207304 5207304OrdinanceAsst. City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance in further response to #205071, to change "Board of Aldermen" to "City Council" in the municipal ordinances.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207337 5207337Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,600,000 for the renovation and construction of the West Branch Library.Approved  Action details Not available
200793 5200793OrderThat the Clerk of Committees request that the State Delegation provide the Committee on Legislative Matters with updates on House #2885 and House #3906.Work completed  Action details Not available
205487 5205487OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Board on the city’s textile recycling program in mid-September, 2018, identifying the concerns raised by the Committee on Legislative Matters at its meeting on April, 5, 2018.Work completed  Action details Not available
206581 5206581Home Rule PetitionIncreasing the membership of the Redevelopment Authority from 5 to 7, with one new member an Alderman appointed by the President, and the other new member appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by this Board.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206654 5206654OrdinanceCity Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinance 8-69 re: defining holidays with respect to junk collection.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205979 5205979LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr, staying open in-store with no alcohol service until 2AM daily.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207397 5207397Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $3,000 Senior Safe grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire Department, to fund the delivery of fire and life safety lessons to older adults.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207396 5207396Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $6,754 SAFE (Student Awareness of Fire Education) grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire Department, to deliver fire and life safety lessons to students.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207349 5207349Home Rule PetitionThat the enclosed Home Rule Petition pertaining to Institutional Master Plan requirements be forwarded to the MA Legislature for approval.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207375 5207375OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD improve and expand bicycle infrastructure around the city and report to this Board, quarterly, on progress made.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
207339 6207339Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $49,597 grant with no new match required, from the State E911 Office to the Police Department for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services.Approved  Action details Not available
207093 6207093Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $33,102 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of gym equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
207297 6207297Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $20,460 grant with no new match required, from the MA Emergency Management Agency to the Fire Department for the establishment of a bicycle team.Approved  Action details Not available
207200 6207200Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $224,099 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Office to the Police Department to fund E911 personnel costs.Approved  Action details Not available
207337 6207337Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,600,000 for the renovation and construction of the West Branch Library.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207338 6207338Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $425,670 in a bond and expend the same amount for a Sewer Cleaner Vehicle (Vactor) and accessories.Approved  Action details Not available
207346 6207346Officer's CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation and Director of High School Athletics responding to #207093, requesting the appropriation of $33,102 for High School gym/weight equipment.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207201 6207201Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $49,091 grant that requires a match, from the Department of Homeland Security to the Fire Department for portable radios.Approved  Action details Not available
207296 6207296Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $73,658 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Fire Department for fire staffing costs.Approved  Action details Not available
207296 7207296Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $73,658 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Fire Department for fire staffing costs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207288 7207288Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Somerville Museum for collection preservation.Approved  Action details Not available
207286 7207286Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources and Budgeted Reserve Accounts to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development to restore of the Grace Baptist Church.Approved  Action details Not available
207290 7207290Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $28,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Elizabeth Peabody House Association for a building condition assessment.Approved  Action details Not available
207201 7207201Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $49,091 grant that requires a match, from the Department of Homeland Security to the Fire Department for portable radios.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207289 7207289Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $65,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve Account to the City for the rehabilitation of the Kennedy School front schoolyard.Approved  Action details Not available
207292 7207292Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $3,888 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve Account to the Friends of the Community Growing Center for the replacement of an electrical cabinet.Approved  Action details Not available
207291 7207291Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $6,055 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Public Library for restoration of its WPA wood bas-relief.Approved  Action details Not available
207093 7207093Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $33,102 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of gym equipment.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204026 7204026Officer's CommunicationCity Solicitor responding to #203868 re: an ordinance to limit the "holdover" period of officers and boards specified in Ordinance 2-24(c).Work completed  Action details Not available
202256 7202256ResolutionThat this Board be given the powers of the Redevelopment Authority for Union Square redevelopment.Work completed  Action details Not available
207287 7207287Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $113,120 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ for the rehabilitation of their roof.Approved  Action details Not available
207338 7207338Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $425,670 in a bond and expend the same amount for a Sewer Cleaner Vehicle (Vactor) and accessories.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207200 7207200Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $224,099 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Office to the Police Department to fund E911 personnel costs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207251 7207251Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Jobs Creation Trust FundApproved  Action details Not available
207204 7207204Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $1,332 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Directors Sustainability Network to the Housing Division Residential Energy Efficiency programs for a Peer Learning Exchange Program.Approved  Action details Not available
207199 7207199Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,692.26 using available funds in the Planning Division Ordinary Maintenance Account for prior year neighborhood planning invoice.Approved  Action details Not available
207297 7207297Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $20,460 grant with no new match required, from the MA Emergency Management Agency to the Fire Department for the establishment of a bicycle team.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207294 7207294Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $200,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Housing and Community Development to SPCD for the Gilman Square Housing Choice Grant .Approved  Action details Not available
207252 7207252Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation and authorization of total project costs for the renovation of Prospect Hill Park, the rededication of the Park to park purposes in perpetuity, and the authorization to seek funding from the PARC Grant Program.Approved  Action details Not available
207202 7207202Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a grant of up to $8,734, with no new match required, from National Grid to the Housing Residential Energy Efficiency programs.Approved  Action details Not available
203789 7203789OrdinanceProposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-24 regarding the terms of city officers.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203868 7203868OrderThat the City Solicitor provide an opinion to this Board no later than August 1, 2017 on the legality of #203789, a proposed amendment to Ordinance 2-24 regarding the terms of city officers.Work completed  Action details Not available
207339 7207339Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $49,597 grant with no new match required, from the State E911 Office to the Police Department for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203464 8203464Officer's CommunicationCity Solicitor submitting a proposed Order designating the position of Retirement Board Member as a Special Municipal Employee position.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207202 8207202Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a grant of up to $8,734, with no new match required, from National Grid to the Housing Residential Energy Efficiency programs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207252 8207252Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation and authorization of total project costs for the renovation of Prospect Hill Park, the rededication of the Park to park purposes in perpetuity, and the authorization to seek funding from the PARC Grant Program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207294 8207294Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $200,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Housing and Community Development to SPCD for the Gilman Square Housing Choice Grant .Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207199 8207199Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,692.26 using available funds in the Planning Division Ordinary Maintenance Account for prior year neighborhood planning invoice.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207204 8207204Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $1,332 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Directors Sustainability Network to the Housing Division Residential Energy Efficiency programs for a Peer Learning Exchange Program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207251 8207251Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Jobs Creation Trust FundMayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207287 8207287Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $113,120 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ for the rehabilitation of their roof.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207291 8207291Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $6,055 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Public Library for restoration of its WPA wood bas-relief.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207292 8207292Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $3,888 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve Account to the Friends of the Community Growing Center for the replacement of an electrical cabinet.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207289 8207289Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $65,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve Account to the City for the rehabilitation of the Kennedy School front schoolyard.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available