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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/22/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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211730 1211730Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 12, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211724 1211724Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on April 13, 2021.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
211728 1211728Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 13, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211726 1211726Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 14, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211729 1211729Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 15, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211725 1211725Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 20, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211707 1211707CommunicationReporting on a recent meeting of the Children's Cabinet.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211695 1211695Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211696 1211696RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
211697 1211697MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 25, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211792 1211792Public CommunicationDana Friesen submitting comments re: police funding.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211753 1211753LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility.Approved  Action details Not available
211754 1211754LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons.Approved  Action details Not available
211755 1211755LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions.Approved  Action details Not available
211752 1211752LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC.Approved  Action details Not available
211756 1211756LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.Approved  Action details Not available
211781 1211781LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
211757 1211757LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Approved  Action details Not available
211758 1211758LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
211761 1211761LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211759 1211759LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St.Approved  Action details Not available
211760 1211760LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211762 1211762LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
211779 1211779LicenseNew Garage License, Greentown Labs Inc, 444 Somerville Avenue, 4 autos inside, 0 outside for vehicle repairs only, operating Mon-Sun: 7am-8pm.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211763 1211763LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way.Approved  Action details Not available
211764 1211764LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way.Approved  Action details Not available
211765 1211765LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St.Approved  Action details Not available
211766 1211766LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
211767 1211767LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
211768 1211768LicenseRenewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St.Approved  Action details Not available
211769 1211769LicenseRenewing Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
211770 1211770LicenseRenewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211771 1211771LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
211772 1211772LicenseRenewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
211773 1211773LicenseRenewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211774 1211774LicenseRenewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211775 1211775LicenseRenewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St.Approved  Action details Not available
211776 1211776LicenseRenewing Garage License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
211777 1211777LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Approved  Action details Not available
211782 1211782LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211786 1211786LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60.Approved  Action details Not available
211791 1211791LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90.Approved  Action details Not available
211784 1211784LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89.Approved  Action details Not available
211790 1211790LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80.Approved  Action details Not available
211789 1211789LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87.Approved  Action details Not available
211788 1211788LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #69,71.Approved  Action details Not available
211785 1211785LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93.Approved  Action details Not available
211783 1211783LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15.Approved  Action details Not available
211787 1211787LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62.Approved  Action details Not available
211780 1211780LicenseSign/Awning Permit. Suitcase the Studio, 153 Washington St, 2 flat signs.Approved  Action details Not available
211700 1211700Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 100 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/65 to an existing handhole near 16 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
211701 1211701Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 85 feet of conduit in Pennsylvania Ave, from Manhole 117 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Vermont Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211703 1211703Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 45 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 307 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Rush St.Approved  Action details Not available
211704 1211704Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 40 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 315 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Kenneson Road.Approved  Action details Not available
211702 1211702Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/87 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Temple St.Approved  Action details Not available
211699 1211699Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Utility Pole 220/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 1244 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
211778 1211778LicenseRenewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
211751 1211751Public EventPublic Event License, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Day St-Herbert St Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 19- Nov 24, 8am-7pm.Approved  Action details Not available
211796 1211796Public CommunicationVickie Choitz and Tom Bent submitting comments re: #211210, appointing Colleen Moran to the Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211795 1211795LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29.Approved  Action details Not available
211794 1211794Public EventPublic Event License, Union Sq Farmers Market, Somerville Ave from Carlton St to Hawkins St, Saturdays May 15-Nov 20, 6:45am-2pm.Approved  Action details Not available
211794 2211794Public EventPublic Event License, Union Sq Farmers Market, Somerville Ave from Carlton St to Hawkins St, Saturdays May 15-Nov 20, 6:45am-2pm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211801 2211801ResolutionThat the Mayor and the Director of Health and Human Services update the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on the Covid-19 public health emergency and the city’s response (following on #209798).Approved  Action details Not available
211802 2211802OrderThat the Director of Housing Stability discuss with this Council proactive measures to inform tenants in inclusionary housing units of their rights and the resources available to them.Approved  Action details Not available
211803 2211803OrderThat the Director of Engineering paint a new crosswalk at the corner of Pearl Street and Jasper Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211800 2211800OrderThat the Director of SPCD research possible funding for a guaranteed income program, quantify the number of households that could qualify, and create a trial to support qualifying low-income single parent households with children.Approved  Action details Not available
211795 2211795LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211798 2211798ResolutionThat the Mayor, the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police and this Council collaborate with the State Delegation and community advocates to pressure the MA Department of Transportation to implement traffic safety improvements to McGrath Highway and Mystic Avenue to prevent more pedestrian deaths.Approved  Action details Not available
211799 2211799OrderThat #203004 and #208901, regarding traffic dangers to pedestrians on Mystic Avenue and McGrath Highway, be discharged from the Public Health and Public Safety Committee and sent to the Traffic and Parking Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
211751 2211751Public EventPublic Event License, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Day St-Herbert St Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 19- Nov 24, 8am-7pm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211793 2211793ResolutionThat representatives of Boston Carting appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to address concerns raised in an attached anonymous letter dated April 15, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211778 2211778LicenseRenewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211727 2211727OrderThat the Director of SPCD work with the Somerville Community Corp to update this Council quarterly on property upkeep and maintenance for the 100 homes program.Approved  Action details Not available
211699 2211699Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Utility Pole 220/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 1244 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211702 2211702Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/87 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Temple St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211704 2211704Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 40 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 315 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Kenneson Road.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211703 2211703Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 45 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 307 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Rush St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211701 2211701Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 85 feet of conduit in Pennsylvania Ave, from Manhole 117 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Vermont Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211700 2211700Grant of LocationSubmitted by Verizon to install 100 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/65 to an existing handhole near 16 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211780 2211780LicenseSign/Awning Permit. Suitcase the Studio, 153 Washington St, 2 flat signs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211787 2211787LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211783 2211783LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211785 2211785LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211788 2211788LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #69,71.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211789 2211789LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211790 2211790LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211784 2211784LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211791 2211791LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211786 2211786LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211782 2211782LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211777 2211777LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211776 2211776LicenseRenewing Garage License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211775 2211775LicenseRenewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211774 2211774LicenseRenewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211773 2211773LicenseRenewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211772 2211772LicenseRenewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211771 2211771LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211770 2211770LicenseRenewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211769 2211769LicenseRenewing Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211768 2211768LicenseRenewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211767 2211767LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211766 2211766LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211765 2211765LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211764 2211764LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211763 2211763LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211762 2211762LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211760 2211760LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211759 2211759LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211761 2211761LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211758 2211758LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211757 2211757LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211781 2211781LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211756 2211756LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211752 2211752LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211755 2211755LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211754 2211754LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211753 2211753LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211719 2211719OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights at 31-33 Bailey Road.Approved  Action details Not available
211718 2211718OrderThat the Director of Water and Sewer discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the notification process regarding non-emergency work.Approved  Action details Not available
211721 2211721OrderThat the City Clerk invite the proprietor(s) of Boston Carting to meet with this Council and the Commissioner of Public Works to discuss recent concerns about vehicle maintenance and direct city communication.Approved  Action details Not available
211698 2211698CitationCommending the Elizabeth Peabody House on the auspicious occasion of its 125th anniversary of support to the families of our community.Approved  Action details Not available
211720 2211720OrderThat the Directors of Inspectional Services and Public Works address with Boston Carting, any lack of adherence to their contract regarding the upkeep, safety standards, and practices of their fleet.Approved  Action details Not available
211723 2211723OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer discuss the current apparatus maintenance status with this Council.Approved  Action details Not available
211722 2211722OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the current city contract for trash and recycling disposal services.Approved  Action details Not available
211708 2211708OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services update the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, in writing and in person, on what steps have been taken and are planned to provide services to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and addiction.Approved  Action details Not available
211706 2211706OrderThat the Directors of Engineering and Public Works discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee, painting bright colors or stripes on the new slanted sidewalks along Medford Street, from Lowell Street to Pearl Street, to make them more visible.Approved  Action details Not available
211705 2211705ResolutionSupporting the I AM bill (H.2354 & S.1445), to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters and public schools.Approved  Action details Not available
211709 2211709OrdinanceSubmitting a revised Leaf Blower Ordinance regulating the use of leaf blowers.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211710 2211710OrderThat the Directors of SPCD and Communications work with the Police, the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Pedestrian Transit Advisory Committee to implement a “Stop on the Line Every Time” traffic safety public education and enforcement campaign.Approved  Action details Not available
211711 2211711OrderThat the Director of SPCD work with the Police Department, especially the Traffic Division, to train all Officers on Vision Zero.Approved  Action details Not available
211712 2211712OrderThat the Chief of Police report to this Council on steps taken to train and incentivize Detail Officers to enforce traffic laws when they observe motorists driving unsafely.Approved  Action details Not available
211713 2211713ResolutionThat the Administration advise this Council on a plan to improve the consistency of staffing attendance for especially dangerous Traffic Management Plans, including the current Belmont Street traffic detour.Approved  Action details Not available
211714 2211714OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works advise employees not to staple signs onto trees.Approved  Action details Not available
211715 2211715OrderThat the Directors of SPCD and Health and Human Services discuss options for the Somerville Homeless Coalition and other community based organizations who need public spaces for engagement centers to meet unsheltered people in a safe and private environment.Approved  Action details Not available
211716 2211716OrderThat the Directors of Health and Human Services and Infrastructure and Asset Management advise this Council whether gender neutral bathrooms are available in all public K-8 schools, as requested by middle schoolers.Approved  Action details Not available
211717 2211717OrderThat the Director of Personnel discuss city-wide training plans to promote skills and professional development for all employees.Approved  Action details Not available
211717 3211717OrderThat the Director of Personnel discuss city-wide training plans to promote skills and professional development for all employees.Approved  Action details Not available
211732 3211732Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $233,614 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Personal Services Account, to fund a new collective bargaining agreement with the Somerville Police Employees Association.Approved  Action details Not available
211746 3211746CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Megan Kearns to the Conservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211747 3211747CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Holly Simione to the Commission for Person with Disabilities.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211706 3211706OrderThat the Directors of Engineering and Public Works discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee, painting bright colors or stripes on the new slanted sidewalks along Medford Street, from Lowell Street to Pearl Street, to make them more visible.Approved  Action details Not available
211749 3211749CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation responding to #211451 re: re-opening basketball hoops at parks and playgrounds.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211750 3211750CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation responding to #211452 re: re-opening parks and playgrounds.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211617 3211617CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Gill as Director of Personnel.Approved  Action details Not available
208901 3208901OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police update this Council on what is being done in the wake of the two deaths in two different hit and run incidents on Mystic Avenue.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
211722 3211722OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the current city contract for trash and recycling disposal services.Approved  Action details Not available
211736 3211736CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Connor Colbert to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211737 3211737CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Halloran to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211738 3211738CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Higgins to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211739 3211739CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jason Kenney to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211740 3211740CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sean Marquis to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211741 3211741CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel O'Donnell to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211742 3211742CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Querusio to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211743 3211743CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Soares to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211744 3211744CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Sullivan to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211745 3211745CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brittany Taylor to the position of Reserve Firefighter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211720 3211720OrderThat the Directors of Inspectional Services and Public Works address with Boston Carting, any lack of adherence to their contract regarding the upkeep, safety standards, and practices of their fleet.Approved  Action details Not available
211731 3211731Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $2,718,676.20 from the Receipts Reserved-Sale of Real Estate Account to Debt Service, to pay principal and interest due on land acquisition bond anticipation notes for Union Square DIF properties.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211721 3211721OrderThat the City Clerk invite the proprietor(s) of Boston Carting to meet with this Council and the Commissioner of Public Works to discuss recent concerns about vehicle maintenance and direct city communication.Approved  Action details Not available
211727 3211727OrderThat the Director of SPCD work with the Somerville Community Corp to update this Council quarterly on property upkeep and maintenance for the 100 homes program.Approved  Action details Not available
211793 3211793ResolutionThat representatives of Boston Carting appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to address concerns raised in an attached anonymous letter dated April 15, 2021.Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation  Action details Not available
211800 3211800OrderThat the Director of SPCD research possible funding for a guaranteed income program, quantify the number of households that could qualify, and create a trial to support qualifying low-income single parent households with children.Approved  Action details Not available
211802 3211802OrderThat the Director of Housing Stability discuss with this Council proactive measures to inform tenants in inclusionary housing units of their rights and the resources available to them.Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation  Action details Not available
211797 4211797Mayor's RequestSpecial Counsel submitting a draft Memorandum of Agreement between this Council and the Redevelopment Authority.Approved  Action details Not available
209496 4209496CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209499 4209499CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Candace Cooper as Director of Personnel.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209508 4209508CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects.Approved  Action details Not available
209513 4209513CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management.Approved  Action details Not available
209514 4209514CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Fosbrook as City Engineer.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204274 4204274OrderThat the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Board's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters in six weeks to present a plan for vendor contracts, constituent communications and the day to day operation of the department.Work completed  Action details Not available
204900 4204900CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207400 4207400CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211228 4211228OrderThat the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council's Committee on Housing and Community Development how the 100 Homes program works for property upkeep and maintenance.Work completed  Action details Not available
211245 4211245OrderThat this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development discuss with the Director of Economic Development and the Chair of the Licensing Commission the creation of a public education campaign focusing on copycat restaurants and their impact on the community.Work completed  Action details Not available
211294 4211294CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects.Approved  Action details Not available
211295 4211295CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management.Approved  Action details Not available
211301 4211301CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Chad Whiting as Director of Water and Sewer.Approved  Action details Not available
211426 4211426OrderThat the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council the changes that are being considered, or could be considered, in MBTA bus routes to better serve bus riders following the opening of 5 new Green Line stations this year.Work completed  Action details Not available
211456 4211456OrderThat the attached March 12, 2021 vacancy list be referred the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters for discussion.Work completed  Action details Not available
211482 4211482CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Postlewaite as City Engineer.Approved  Action details Not available
211582 4211582OrderThat the Acting Director of Personnel discuss with the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee such topics as the external investigations process, increasing diverse staff hiring, and the nearly 100 current job vacancies (including over 40 union positions).Work completed  Action details Not available
211617 4211617CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Gill as Director of Personnel.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211750 4211750CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation responding to #211452 re: re-opening parks and playgrounds.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211748 4211748Mayor's RequestRequesting to discuss with this Council siting a Fire Station in the Assembly Square neighborhood.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211732 4211732Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $233,614 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Personal Services Account, to fund a new collective bargaining agreement with the Somerville Police Employees Association.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211733 5211733Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund in order to implement interim traffic and pedestrian safety improvements at Powderhouse Circle.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211735 5211735Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only contract extension for Design Technique for construction administration at the West Branch Library through 6/30/21.Approved  Action details Not available
211734 5211734Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for Designlab for construction administration at the West Branch Library until 8/31/21.Approved  Action details Not available
211482 5211482CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Postlewaite as City Engineer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211301 5211301CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Chad Whiting as Director of Water and Sewer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211295 5211295CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211210 5211210CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Colleen Moran to the Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees.Approved  Action details Not available
211294 5211294CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207502 5207502OrderThat the Director of SPCD discuss the plans and process to advocate for Somerville transit priorities as part of the MBTA Better Bus Project, including advocacy for a North/South bus route and reduced fares for income-eligible riders, and against fare hikes.Work completed  Action details Not available
209045 5209045Public CommunicationRachel Turek submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.Work completed  Action details Not available
208586 5208586Officer's CommunicationDirector of Water and Sewer submitting a communication re: the exemption of water and sewer charges for owner-occupied homes.Work completed  Action details Not available
211797 5211797Mayor's RequestSpecial Counsel submitting a draft Memorandum of Agreement between this Council and the Redevelopment Authority.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208010 6208010OrderThat the Director of Engineering and appropriate staff report on the date and method of implementation of the residential exemption for sewer and water charges.Work completed  Action details Not available
208110 6208110Public Communication6 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.Work completed  Action details Not available
208227 6208227Public Communication3 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.Work completed  Action details Not available