Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/22/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Meeting by Remote Participation Online Meeting - See Below Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (211) 211 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 211. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 211. 211730 1 211730 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 12, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211724 1 211724 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on April 13, 2021. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 211728 1 211728 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 13, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211726 1 211726 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 14, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211729 1 211729 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 15, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211725 1 211725 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 20, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211707 1 211707 Communication Reporting on a recent meeting of the Children's Cabinet. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211695 1 211695 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211696 1 211696 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 211697 1 211697 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 25, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211792 1 211792 Public Communication Dana Friesen submitting comments re: police funding. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211753 1 211753 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility. Approved   Action details Not available 211754 1 211754 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. Approved   Action details Not available 211755 1 211755 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions. Approved   Action details Not available 211752 1 211752 License New Drainlayer's License, Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC. Approved   Action details Not available 211756 1 211756 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. Approved   Action details Not available 211781 1 211781 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 211757 1 211757 License Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 211758 1 211758 License Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 211761 1 211761 License Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211759 1 211759 License Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St. Approved   Action details Not available 211760 1 211760 License Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211762 1 211762 License Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 211779 1 211779 License New 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 1 211763 License Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way. Approved   Action details Not available 211764 1 211764 License Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way. Approved   Action details Not available 211765 1 211765 License Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St. Approved   Action details Not available 211766 1 211766 License Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 211767 1 211767 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 211768 1 211768 License Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. Approved   Action details Not available 211769 1 211769 License Renewing Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 211770 1 211770 License Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211771 1 211771 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 211772 1 211772 License Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 211773 1 211773 License Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street. Approved   Action details Not available 211774 1 211774 License Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211775 1 211775 License Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. Approved   Action details Not available 211776 1 211776 License Renewing Garage License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 211777 1 211777 License Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 211782 1 211782 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211786 1 211786 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60. Approved   Action details Not available 211791 1 211791 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90. Approved   Action details Not available 211784 1 211784 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89. Approved   Action details Not available 211790 1 211790 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80. Approved   Action details Not available 211789 1 211789 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87. Approved   Action details Not available 211788 1 211788 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #69,71. Approved   Action details Not available 211785 1 211785 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93. Approved   Action details Not available 211783 1 211783 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15. Approved   Action details Not available 211787 1 211787 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62. Approved   Action details Not available 211780 1 211780 License Sign/Awning Permit. Suitcase the Studio, 153 Washington St, 2 flat signs. Approved   Action details Not available 211700 1 211700 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 211701 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 211703 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 211704 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 211702 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 211699 Grant of Location Submitted 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 211751 1 211751 Public Event Public Event License, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Day St-Herbert St Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 19- Nov 24, 8am-7pm. Approved   Action details Not available 211778 1 211778 License Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 211794 1 211794 Public Event Public 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 211796 1 211796 Public Communication Vickie 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 1 211795 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. Approved   Action details Not available 211795 2 211795 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211803 2 211803 Order That the Director of Engineering paint a new crosswalk at the corner of Pearl Street and Jasper Street. Approved   Action details Not available 211800 2 211800 Order That 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 211794 2 211794 Public Event Public 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 2 211801 Resolution That 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 2 211802 Order That 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 211793 2 211793 Resolution That 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 211798 2 211798 Resolution That 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 2 211799 Order That #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 211778 2 211778 License Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211727 2 211727 Order That 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 211751 2 211751 Public Event Public 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 211699 2 211699 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211702 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211704 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211703 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211701 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211700 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211780 License Sign/Awning Permit. Suitcase the Studio, 153 Washington St, 2 flat signs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211787 2 211787 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211783 2 211783 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211785 2 211785 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211788 2 211788 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #69,71. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211789 2 211789 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211790 2 211790 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211784 2 211784 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211791 2 211791 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211786 2 211786 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211782 2 211782 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211777 2 211777 License Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211776 2 211776 License Renewing Garage License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211775 2 211775 License Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211774 2 211774 License Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211773 2 211773 License Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211772 2 211772 License Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211771 2 211771 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211770 2 211770 License Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211769 2 211769 License Renewing Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211768 2 211768 License Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211767 2 211767 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211766 2 211766 License Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211765 2 211765 License Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211764 2 211764 License Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211763 2 211763 License Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211762 2 211762 License Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211760 2 211760 License Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211759 2 211759 License Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211761 2 211761 License Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211758 2 211758 License Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211757 2 211757 License Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211781 2 211781 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211756 2 211756 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211752 2 211752 License New Drainlayer's License, Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211755 2 211755 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211754 2 211754 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211753 2 211753 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211721 2 211721 Order That 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 211720 2 211720 Order That 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 211719 2 211719 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights at 31-33 Bailey Road. Approved   Action details Not available 211718 2 211718 Order That 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 211723 2 211723 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer discuss the current apparatus maintenance status with this Council. Approved   Action details Not available 211722 2 211722 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the current city contract for trash and recycling disposal services. Approved   Action details Not available 211698 2 211698 Citation Commending 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 211709 2 211709 Ordinance Submitting a revised Leaf Blower Ordinance regulating the use of leaf blowers. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211710 2 211710 Order That 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 2 211711 Order That 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 2 211712 Order That 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 2 211713 Resolution That 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 2 211714 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works advise employees not to staple signs onto trees. Approved   Action details Not available 211715 2 211715 Order That 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 2 211716 Order That 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 2 211717 Order That the Director of Personnel discuss city-wide training plans to promote skills and professional development for all employees. Approved   Action details Not available 211708 2 211708 Order That 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 211705 2 211705 Resolution Supporting 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 211706 2 211706 Order That 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 211706 3 211706 Order That 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 211746 3 211746 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Megan Kearns to the Conservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211747 3 211747 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Holly Simione to the Commission for Person with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211749 3 211749 Communication Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #211451 re: re-opening basketball hoops at parks and playgrounds. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211750 3 211750 Communication Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #211452 re: re-opening parks and playgrounds. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211617 3 211617 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Gill as Director of Personnel. Approved   Action details Not available 208901 3 208901 Order That 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 211732 3 211732 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211717 3 211717 Order That the Director of Personnel discuss city-wide training plans to promote skills and professional development for all employees. Approved   Action details Not available 211731 3 211731 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211722 3 211722 Order That 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 3 211736 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Connor Colbert to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211737 3 211737 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Halloran to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211738 3 211738 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Higgins to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211739 3 211739 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jason Kenney to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211740 3 211740 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sean Marquis to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211741 3 211741 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel O'Donnell to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211742 3 211742 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Querusio to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211743 3 211743 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Soares to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211744 3 211744 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Sullivan to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211745 3 211745 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brittany Taylor to the position of Reserve Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211720 3 211720 Order That 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 211721 3 211721 Order That 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 3 211727 Order That 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 3 211793 Resolution That 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 211802 3 211802 Order That 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 211800 3 211800 Order That 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 211797 4 211797 Mayor's Request Special Counsel submitting a draft Memorandum of Agreement between this Council and the Redevelopment Authority. Approved   Action details Not available 211245 4 211245 Order That 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 209499 4 209499 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Candace Cooper as Director of Personnel. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209496 4 209496 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211732 4 211732 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211582 4 211582 Order That 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 211301 4 211301 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chad Whiting as Director of Water and Sewer. Approved   Action details Not available 211748 4 211748 Mayor's Request Requesting to discuss with this Council siting a Fire Station in the Assembly Square neighborhood. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204274 4 204274 Order That 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 4 204900 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207400 4 207400 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209508 4 209508 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects. Approved   Action details Not available 209513 4 209513 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management. Approved   Action details Not available 209514 4 209514 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Fosbrook as City Engineer. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211228 4 211228 Order That 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 211294 4 211294 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects. Approved   Action details Not available 211295 4 211295 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management. Approved   Action details Not available 211617 4 211617 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Gill as Director of Personnel. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211750 4 211750 Communication Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #211452 re: re-opening parks and playgrounds. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211426 4 211426 Order That 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 4 211456 Order That 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 4 211482 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Postlewaite as City Engineer. Approved   Action details Not available 211482 5 211482 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Postlewaite as City Engineer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211735 5 211735 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211734 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211295 5 211295 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211294 5 211294 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211210 5 211210 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Colleen Moran to the Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees. Approved   Action details Not available 207502 5 207502 Order That 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 5 209045 Public Communication Rachel Turek submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. Work completed   Action details Not available 208586 5 208586 Officer's Communication Director 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 211301 5 211301 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chad Whiting as Director of Water and Sewer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211733 5 211733 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211797 5 211797 Mayor's Request Special Counsel submitting a draft Memorandum of Agreement between this Council and the Redevelopment Authority. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210900 6 210900 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on previously discussed plans to reconfigure the Powder House Traffic Circle. Work completed   Action details Not available 208448 6 208448 Public Communication 2 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. Work completed   Action details Not available 208227 6 208227 Public Communication 3 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. Work completed   Action details Not available