Matters ▸ Attachment
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020 — File 209452
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
Page 1 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
209187
City Council
Take Action
Grant of Location
Submitted by ExteNet Systems to install a small cell wireless antenna and related equipment on an existing utility
pole near 59 Dartmouth Street.
209284
City Council
Take Action
Resolution
By Scott, Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.
204131
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Peter Kaplan as an Alternate Member of the Historic Preservation Commission.
204274
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, 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.
204320
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services update this Board on the backlog of electrical
inspections, the staff shortage related to it, and the plan to address it.
204521
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Francis J. Golden as Chief Assessor and Chairman of the Board of Assessors.
204656
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Ryan Falvey to the Historic Preservation Commission.
204657
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Eric Parkes to the Historic Preservation Commission.
204658
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Abby Freedman to the Historic Preservation Commission.
204661
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Heather Davies as an Alternate Member of the Historic Preservation Commission.
204679
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Denis Chagnon as an Alternate Member of the Historic Preservation Commission.
204850
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Rossetti, Hirsch, Ballantyne, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, White Jr., Mbah, Niedergang, Davis, That the Administration
work with this Board to join the 15 ‘Age Friendly Communities’ in Massachusetts by implementing age-friendly
employer initiatives and encouraging our local businesses to do the same.
204897
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works.
204898
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights.
204899
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Walter Whitney as Superintendent of Public Buildings & Grounds.
204900
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management.
204901
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Goran Smiljic as Superintendent of Inspectional Services.
204902
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Robert King as Director of Capital Planning and Engineering.
204903
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Rich Raiche as City Engineer.
204904
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of John DeLuca as Director of Water & Sewer.
204905
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.
204906
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent.
204907
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.
204909
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean as Finance Director.
204911
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees.
204913
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services.
204916
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Suzanne Rinfret as Director of Traffic and Parking.
204918
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.
204920
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Doug Kress as Director of the Board of Health.
204921
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Candace Cooper as Director of Personnel.
204922
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Rachel Taylor as Animal Control Officer.
205083
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That this Board’s Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters develop a
comprehensive procedure manual regarding review processes for all categories of appointments and re-
appointments.
205106
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, Rossetti, Hirsch, That the Administration work with this Board to review and update the city’s sexual
harassment policy for all city staff.
205107
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, Rossetti, Hirsch, That the Administration work with this Board to implement a Code of Conduct policy
and discuss training all staff and Aldermen.
205108
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, Rossetti, Hirsch, That the Administration work with this Board to review current sexual harassment
policies for all union members and civil service employees, and develop such policies when absent.
205473
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Personnel provide information on which positions that work less than 20 hours per
week receive pension credit and health insurance.
205937
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Purchasing inform this Board of how it monitors the gender and ethnicity/race of
employees of City contractors in compliance with “good faith” efforts as specified in the City’s procurement guide.
205941
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, That the Administration describe for the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and
Personnel Matters the relevant law governing financial disclosure for commission members, and the existing
remedies for ethical violations.
206072
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration provide a detailed explanation for the accrual of pension or creditable service for
Board and Commission members, including how these positions are adjudicated differently from part-time employees
who earn more than $5,000 yearly.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
Page 2 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
206240
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Mbah, That the Administration establish an independent task force to look into hiring more minorities in various
departments, most especially the Fire and Police Departments.
206939
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Mbah, Hirsch, Niedergang, Davis, That the Administration create an equity task force to look at the city's hiring
practices for all city positions and boards/commissions.
206978
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appointment of Linda Dubuque to the position of City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
207036
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting that the members of the Somerville Women's Commission be designated as Special Municipal
Employees.
207096
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean to the position of City Auditor.
207097
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the reappointment of Mary Cassesso to the position of Trustee of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust
Fund.
207099
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the reappointment of Donna Haynes to the position of Trustee of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust
Fund.
207181
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Mbah, That the Administration create an anonymous form for employees to directly contact the Confirmation of
Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee with concerns about appointees before the Committee.
207301
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Paula Machado to the Board of Health.
207398
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works.
207399
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the confirmation of the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and
Lights.
207400
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management.
207401
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rich Raiche as City Engineer.
207402
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of John DeLuca as Director of Water & Sewer.
207403
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.
207404
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent.
207405
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.
207407
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services.
207408
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Edward Bean as Finance Director.
207409
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Suzanne Rinfret as Director of Traffic and Parking.
207410
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.
207411
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Doug Kress as Director of the Board of Health.
207412
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Candace Cooper as Director of Personnel.
207413
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Jill Lathan as Director of Parks and Recreation.
207414
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees.
207415
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk.
207439
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Order
By Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Ballantyne, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., That 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.
207511
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Rossetti, That the Administration meet with the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel
Matters to discuss the implications of designating every commission's members as Special Municipal Employees.
207584
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, Scott, That this Council's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters consider
amending its Policy Manual to include a policy as it relates to candidates' perceived conflicts of interest and State
ethics opinions.
208284
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Antanavica to the position of Director of Inspectional
Services.
208511
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the Director of Personnel provide the City Council with a monthly vacancy report.
208571
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, Requesting the voluntary appearance of Lt. Sean Sheehan to discuss personnel matters in executive
session including any civil service bypasses and a review of his professional standards folder.
208572
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, Requesting the voluntary appearance of Lt. Gerald Rymill to discuss personnel matters in executive session
including any civil service bypasses and a review of his professional standards folder.
208574
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, That the Administration clarify the status of part-time employees hired as part of the proposed Police
Department Cadet Program, and the role of the City Council in confirming nominees for participation.
208616
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration discuss ways to manage burnout and promote a home/work balance among staff
who are tasked with high stakes, high contact projects, including how the City Council may help.
208666
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting that Urban Forestry Committee members be designated as Special Municipal Employees.
208703
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City to appoint Police Cadets under certain
circumstances.
209094
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
Page 3 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
209158
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, That the Mayor appoint a member from the Commission of Energy Use and Climate Change to the
Planning Board and Design Review Committee, to provide their expertise on these bodies.
209367
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Personnel update this Council on the hiring of a Chief Information Officer.
209404
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Titania Ng to the Conservation Commission.
209405
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Ayanna to the Urban Forestry Committee.
209406
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Conor Guidarelli to the Urban Forestry Committee.
209407
Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable.
208573
Equity, Gender, Families and
Vulnerable Populations Special
Discuss
Order
By Scott, Ballantyne, That this City Council, In collaboration with the School Committee and the Administration,
particularly the Director of Parks and the City Solicitor, draft a "Local Title IX" ordinance ensuring equal opportunity
and spending on the basis of gender identity to athletic and academic programs offered by the City.
201740
Finance
Recommend
Ordinance
By White Jr., Proposing an ordinance relative to a mid-fiscal year report of municipal finances, with next-fiscal year
budget projections.
202971
Finance
Recommend
Public
Communication
Green Cab requesting a waiver of Taxi Medallion fees.
205501
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of an Administrative Order providing for the appointment of school physicians and nurses by the
School Committee.
206006
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of a Clean Cab Proposal to waive taxi medallion fees for qualifying vehicles.
206099
Finance
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to replace Ordinance 5-32 regarding Fire Department salaries.
206737
Finance
Discuss
Public
Communication
SMEA President Ed Halloran submitting comments re: #205501, an Administrative Order for the appointment of
school physicians and nurses by the School Committee.
206896
Finance
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, That the Administration explain to this Board, in writing, how the recently-released US Treasury
“Opportunity Zone” tax breaks will apply to the Union Square redevelopment, and whether this is expected to
significantly increase the profit for the Union Square Master Developer.
207080
Finance
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, That the Administration present this Board's Committee on Finance with the preliminary test results for the
ballfield at Conway Park, and, if existent, the remaining unopened portions of Conway Playground.
207172
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD work with this Board to create overlay districts or other policies for
"Opportunity Zones" in order to maximize community benefits generated by developments in these areas.
207285
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appropriation of $542,675 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land and Budgeted Reserve
Accounts to the City for the ArtFarm project.
207342
Finance
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Director of Capital Projects conveying the Departmental Relocation Strategy and Implementation Plan.
207478
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Finance provide this Council with a written report of bond requests for the next 3
years along with corresponding revenue stream projections.
207650
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, Niedergang, That the Director of Water and Sewer take the steps described within regarding lead service
lines.
207664
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the Director of Purchasing report to this Council’s Committee on Finance on the City's ability to
separate out bid items to detail labor and material costs.
207665
Finance
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., That the City Auditor analyze the City’s debt structure, including current and pending borrowing,
borrowing requests that the City anticipates, and the anticipated cost of the new public safety building.
207740
Finance
Recommend
Ordinance
By White Jr., Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah,
Proposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-124 to permit the City Solicitor to settle legal actions of up to $5,000 against
the City.
207746
Finance
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., That the Director of Finance provide a financial update on all funds that FRIT paid to the City pursuant to
the covenant, any funds expended by the City from those payments and the amount remaining and the accounts in
which these funds remain.
207902
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the Director of Finance discuss with this Council’s Finance Committee the monetary split with the
State for the City's traffic enforcement citations.
208010
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of Engineering and appropriate staff report on the date and method of implementation of
the residential exemption for sewer and water charges.
208049
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the Finance Committee be made aware of the punch list associated with Contract #MADoT-90025
for construction services for the Beacon Streetscape project, as it is updated.
208132
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr.,
That the Director of Water and Sewer discuss the option for property owners to add a second water meter to use for
irrigation and other outdoor uses.
208243
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD identify the financial lending tools available for the Somerville Housing Trust
Fund and the MA Non-profit Housing Finance Corp. for financing development.
208269
Finance
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, That the Administration and Director of Finance implement opportunities for community participatory
budgeting for FY21.
208460
Finance
Discuss
Mayor's
Communication
Conveying the June 2019 General Fund Capital Investment Plan.
208512
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the City Treasurer update the Finance Committee regarding Land Court tax title takings.
208586
Finance
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
Director of Water and Sewer submitting a communication re: the exemption of water and sewer charges for owner-
occupied homes.
208630
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appropriation of $376,820 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of vehicles for the
Parks & Recreation Department.
208709
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appropriation of $36,000 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation- Parking Meter Receipts
Account to the Parking Department Rentals Account, to lease temporary parking spaces resulting from the High
School construction project.
208807
Finance
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, Hirsch, Niedergang, That the Administration consider a plan that trades off paying a fine by donating to
our schools, as described in an attached article.
208849
Finance
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, That representatives of the Union Square Neighborhood Council and US2 appear before this Council's
Finance Committee to present a checklist of items contained in the Community Benefits Agreement, along with their
associated time-lines for completion.
208850
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the City Solicitor review the language in the Community Benefits Agreement between the Union
Square Neighborhood Council and US2 and advise this Council of any amendments to be enacted.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
Page 4 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
208856
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the repurposing of $200,000 in CPA funds awarded to the City's Capital Project Division for the
rehabilitation of City Hall.
209014
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $160,000 in a bond for design and improvements at Dilboy
Stadium and auxiliary fields.
209075
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, That the Director of Finance provide feedback on the attached data on Somerville's revenue
growth from 2003 to 2018 as compared to other MA municipalities.
209151
Finance
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, That the Administration update this Council on its negotiations for a contract renewal with DCR for the
management and use of DCR lands, including Dilboy stadium and adjacent facilities.
209311
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Conway Park
Construction Special Revenue Account in order to fund Conway Park fields design services.
209312
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Field Enterprise
Fund in order to fund design services for Dilboy Field improvements.
209313
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 from Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings for design services for
field improvements.
209314
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting a transfer of $43,000 from the Engineering Salaries Account to the Parking Professional and Technical
Account to provide traffic engineering consulting services while the Traffic Engineer position remains vacant.
209317
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental
Protection for the Recycling Dividend program, under the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.
209359
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Chief Assessor and the Director of Finance advise this Council of the breakdown of
residential and commercial revenue raised from each of the city's tax districts for FY19.
209369
Finance
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Finance inform this Council on the impact of the Student Opportunities Act on state aid.
209394
Finance
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, That the Administration comply with #206164, relative to the employment of other counsel to help
resolve questions of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee relative to appointments.
209395
Finance
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, That the Administration provide the timeline for re-paving Highland Avenue, including any planned
projects.
209403
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval to extend the contract with Tom Irwin Advisors for another year to complete specialized training
of the Parks and Recreation Department field laborers.
209432
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting authorization to increase the Somertime Revolving Fund to $100,000, from $65,000, because of
increased programs.
209433
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of a transfer of $21,000 from the Police Holidays Account to the Animal Control Kennel Account,
to cover FY20 costs.
209434
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,900 in the Police Animal Control Division, from the Personal Services Salary
Account to the Kennel Account, to cover FY20 costs.
209435
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental
Protection to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for 2 public electric vehicle charging stations.
209436
Finance
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting acceptance of a $17,797.00 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Justice Programs to the
Police Department for Patrol Bicycles and related accessories.
200031
Flood Forum Special
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the City Engineer evaluate the flooding and sewer conditions at the Ames Business Park on
Properzi Way and Park Street, and provide the findings of flooding in the area.
200105
Flood Forum Special
Discuss
Order
By Connolly, Rossetti, Sullivan, White Jr., Gewirtz, That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Capital
Projects and the City Engineer meet with the Mix-It Studios Co-op at 32 Clifton Street to discuss flooding from
adjacent city storm drains on September 30, 2015.
200278
Flood Forum Special
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the City Engineer provide information on the recent water and sewer problem in the Joseph Street
and Adrian Street area and whether the problem is permanently resolved.
200279
Flood Forum Special
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the City Engineer contact the owners of the Ames Complex to identify and resolve flooding issues
related to that property.
200491
Flood Forum Special
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Commissioner of Public Works responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15.
200558
Flood Forum Special
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/24/15.
209174
Flood Forum Special
Discuss
Order
By Scott, Rossetti, Mbah, That the City Engineer provide information on the flooding problems in the Dane
Street/Duck Village area and whether the problem has been permanently resolved.
209206
Flood Forum Special
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Clingan, That the Director of Engineering keep the Ward 3 and Ward 4 City Councilors apprised of
progress on constructing a "Weir Wall" to help alleviate flooding on Richdale Avenue.
196221
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD provide SomerVision updates twice a year, broken down by ward, showing
progress made in residential, affordable units, jobs, public space, trips via transit, bike and walking, and development
in transformative areas.
196368
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD submit a plan on the use of city owned properties as it relates to projected
growth identified in the SomerVision Plan.
203190
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Public
Communication
Publishers Circulation Fulfillment responding to #203057 re: Globe Direct distribution.
203222
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That this Board’s Committee on Housing and Community Development meet with representatives of
Tufts University for an update on the conversion of wood frame office-houses into residential housing in Medford and
Somerville.
203479
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, That the Administration update the Ward 6 Alderman on plans to improve way-finding for the Community
Path through Davis Square.
203563
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD provide bi-annual progress reports on Assembly Square, Gilman Square,
Lowell Street, Winter Hill, and future planned neighborhoods as they are completed.
204174
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Rossetti, Davis, That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services, the Director of SPCD, and the City
Solicitor meet with a committee of this Board to discuss how to prevent developers from repeatedly violating city
ordinances and regulations.
204322
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Finance and the Director of SPCD report on the financial and planning progress in
the planned neighborhoods referenced in #203563.
204462
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, Ballantyne, That the Administration advise this Board on enforcing city ordinances, and develop a better
response to repeat violations, including whether eyewitness reports or submitted evidence can be the basis for a
citation.
204605
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services, the Director of Health and Human Services and the
Municipal Hearing Officer provide this Board with the number of citations that have been waived over the past year,
including the original infraction and the reason for granting relief.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
Page 5 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
204848
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Mbah, That the Superintendent of Schools provide this Board with information regarding homelessness among the
student population, including the demographics of those affected and what steps are being taken to prevent those at
risk from becoming homeless.
204885
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the City Clerk and the Director of SPCD expand abutter notices for Zoning Board of Appeal, Planning
Board and Historic Preservation Commission hearings to include tenants of abutting properties in addition to property
owners.
204990
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, McLaughlin, That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Affordable
Housing Universal Wait List plan and consolidating the process of applying for affordable housing into a single,
universal, persistent application, lottery, and wait list.
205183
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Rossetti, McLaughlin, Ballantyne, That the Administration reassess the city's agreement with Globe Direct
regarding stopping deliveries upon request.
205286
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD share what role the city has, or could have with additional staff, in assisting
residents with condo association dilemmas, tenant organizing, or ensuring that inclusionary unit owners or tenants
have equal voice in building decisions.
205334
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, That the Committee on Housing and Community Development investigate the
condition of affordable housing units in the City, gathering testimony and data, to determine whether there is an
affordable housing crisis that constitutes a public emergency, which may inform any home rule petitions related to
affordable housing.
205670
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD provide a progress report on the 100 Homes Program since its inception.
205824
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration implement the 2015 Sustainable Neighborhood Working Group recommendation to
include as a preference for inclusionary housing “Families with children in Somerville Public Schools classified as
homeless and in temporary out-of-district placements.”
205899
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Public
Communication
5 residents submitting comments re: #205334, a possible affordable housing crisis.
205932
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Housing Stability develop an evidenced-based scale of
qualifying income levels that reflects the cost of housing, to guide residents’ access to subsidies for City or District
programming.
206199
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD share how decisions are made regarding the placement of bike racks.
206200
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Commissioner of Public Works share the policy for removing items that are blocking sidewalks.
206233
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD develop an affordable housing program targeted especially at city
employees whose income is below a certain threshold level.
206238
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and the Director of SomerStat review with this Board,
the statistics of repeat offender building violations.
206266
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD, the Director of Housing Stability, or the City Solicitor explain under what
circumstances a current resident could be given preference for a deed-restricted unit.
206487
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, That the Administration discuss with this Board a plan to create a permanent space for the Groundworks
Somerville program, currently known as the South Street Farm, which is planned for displacement.
206488
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, Hirsch, White Jr., That this Board revisit the Assistant City Solicitor's 2014 language of the attached Draft
Ordinance relating to the discontinuance of Globe Direct deliveries.
206666
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, That the Administration adopt a holistic urban development approach, following the Cuidad Dulce (Sweet
City) model, that attends to all members of the community, especially marginalized populations, both human and
nature.
206746
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD, with the Finance and SomerStat Departments, construct modeling that
demonstrates the likely economic impacts of various commercial types on commercial development, jobs, housing,
and other factors, and advise if there should there be caps on any business type when in conflict with SomerVision’s
goals.
206765
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Director of Engineering, the Commissioner of Public Works and the Superintendent of
Inspectional Services report to this Board on possible actions to incentivize residents to de-pave their properties, such
as waiving dumpster fees and lending de-paving tools.
206773
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, That the Administration establish a widely-advertised Fair Housing enforcement program that
proactively tests for illegal housing discrimination.
206820
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, Hirsch, Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Healy schoolyard redesign and
consider making it a top priority.
206823
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, That Tufts University engage the Somerville community in its public Master Planning process.
206825
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Information Technology and the Director of Finance update this Board on cyber
privacy security plans for protecting resident/consumer private financial data.
206899
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Housing Stability invite the Public School Superintendent to join in convening with
Alderman Hirsch a focus group of benevolent landlords, to better understand what factors contribute to their ability to
rent at below-market rates and to rent to children and families.
206941
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That the Director of Purchasing provide this Board with data on the number of procurement contracts
awarded to people of color and women for the past 10 years.
207068
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, Hirsch, That the Administration advise this Board on the possibility of creating facilities similar to Bow
Market, as start-up or temporary commercial space for small, local businesses displaced as the development of older
buildings occurs.
207164
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of SPCD work with the Housing Authority to enable wheelchair access from the
Mystic View apartments to the Healey School.
207278
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Clingan, That the Director of SPCD meet with the Committee on Housing and
Community Development and Gilman Square residents to discuss possible changes to the Neighborhood Plan.
207489
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Davis, White Jr., Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on near-term plans for overdue
maintenance in Davis Square and longer-term plans for major infrastructure and public realm improvements. (Also
see #206665)
207505
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, McLaughlin, That the Director of SPCD work with this Council towards establishing a goal for the target
number of deed-restricted units, so that a path to that goal can be analyzed as part of the next Housing Needs
Assessment and discussed as part of the SomerVision 2040 process.
207696
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Public
Communication
Tufts University submitting its Spring 2019 University Accountability report.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
Page 6 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
207712
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Davis, Ballantyne, Clingan, That the Director of SPCD present to the Council a list of City-owned
alcohol licenses issued to determine the program’s impact on small businesses.
207723
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, That the Administration discuss thoughts on negotiating with the MBTA for discounted or free
fare for children and low-income adults by sharing or bearing the cost of the passes.
207728
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD discuss an “Urban Renewal Displacee” preference in affordable housing
lotteries.
207748
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of Purchasing attend a meeting of the Housing and Community Development
Committee to discuss the procurement process and the types of contracts that the City enters into.
207749
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of Purchasing report to the Committee on Housing and Community Development
the percentage of state-certified minority, women, veteran, and/or disadvantaged business enterprises that have
contracts with the City.
207888
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD report on the impacts of the City’s 20% inclusionary zoning ordinance.
207890
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Rossetti, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr.,
That the Administration work with MassDOT and the GLX team to address the 3 primary safety issues with the
Community Path Extension between Washington Street and Lechmere that have been identified by the Friends of the
Community Path.
208249
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, That the Director of
SPCD modify the Central Hill Campus plan to include an elevator from the new Gilman Square MBTA station to the
Central Hill Campus, so that people with mobility issues are able to use the new station to access City Hall, the
Library, and the High School.
208250
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community
Development with a progress report on the Lead Paint Safe Somerville program, including the number of applications
received and completed, average timelines, and any issues that have arisen.
208251
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community
Development to discuss the specific steps required to fill inclusionary units in new developments, and any
suggestions for ways to increase the efficiency of this process.
208266
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That the Director of SPCD report to this Council, within 30 days, the impact on our residents if President
Trump’s public charge and HUD’s new proposed rule change on public housing is adopted.
208576
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of SPCD provide a quarterly update regarding implementation of a universal waiting list for
affordable housing opportunities.
208613
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, Scott, Clingan, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr., That the
Administration provide options for how the City Council and/or members of the public may formally approve or revise
the SomerVision 2040 plan.
208637
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Director of Housing Stability responding to #208266 re: proposed changes to federal housing policy and public charge
rules.
208679
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Mbah, That the Administration, in conjunction with the Somerville Homeless Coalition, create programs with
specific goals to end homelessness in the City.
208684
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, McLaughlin, Mbah, That the Administration report on how the City could lobby for a wider width
for the proposed bridge from Everett to Draw 7 Park.
208685
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Mbah, That the Director of SPCD explain how decisions are made about Blue Bike rack placement,
including how the public gets informed.
208809
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Hirsch, Clingan, Ballantyne, Scott, Niedergang, White Jr., Davis, Rossetti, That the
Administration initiate a Disparity Study to formally evaluate whether Somerville has a basis for implementing race-
and gender-conscious contracting policies, and to serve as a baseline for future equity-based policies.
208810
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr.,
That the Administration consider ways to encourage the Somerville YMCA to relocate in or near Union Square in
order to fulfill the goal of a new community center for people of all ages in Union Square.
208811
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD consider less dust-producing
surfaces for the Nunziato Dog Park, and present alternatives, in writing, to the Ward 3 City Councilor.
208817
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD provide any take-aways on the process of achieving permitting for
a large commercial development in Union Square, including zoning, master planning, neighborhood council
formation, SRA involvement, use of DIFs, and bonding for infrastructure investments.
208820
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss the reasoning for and methods of enforcing
the ordinance requiring landlords to post their contact information.
208828
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, Niedergang, That the Administration discuss the feasibility of including information about tax deferral
programs in mailings about initiatives like lead paint abatement.
208881
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Public
Communication
Black Economic Council of MA supporting a Resolution calling for a Disparity Study.
208882
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Public
Communication
Welcome Project supporting a Resolution calling for a Disparity Study.
208887
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of SPCD investigate the discriminatory practices of Bungelow Housing regarding their
refusal to lease to Section 8 tenants.
208919
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of the Arts Council discuss the SomerStreets and city-wide strategies in light of the
city’s growing population.
208923
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD or the Director of SomerStat develop an estimate of funding
required to pay for or subsidize MBTA fares for residents of different income levels and ages.
208924
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss the next steps to evaluate the needs of
municipal functions not included in the first round of the Departmental Relocation Strategy, such as Parks and
Recreation, Council on Aging, and Parking.
208925
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SomerStat provide an update on the implementation of the Happiness Survey.
208985
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Mbah, Scott, Hirsch, Rossetti, Davis, Niedergang, Ballantyne, White Jr., That the Director
of Sustainability and Environment and others in the Administration work with this Council to convene a task force to
provide recommendations to eliminate the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings.
208986
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, Clingan, That the Administration update this Council on plans to preserve onsite
affordable senior housing and care for the current and future residents of the Little Sisters of the Poor facility.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
Page 7 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
208987
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Commissioner of Public Works commence regular sidewalk cleaning outside the
Nunziato Dog Park, and provide the Ward 3 City Councilor with a written policy for scheduled sidewalk cleaning.
209059
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By Rossetti, That the Administration consider erecting banners along roadways, as college campuses do, highlighting
actual photos of our community’s families and individuals, both young and aged, walking or bicycling.
209137
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Public
Communication
Tufts University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report.
209138
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Public
Communication
Harvard University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report.
209140
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Davis, Mbah, Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD develop with the Ward 6 Councilor language in the zoning
ordinance to require that developers provide affordable commercial spaces.
209201
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., That the Director
of SPCD explicitly encourage real estate developers to pursue net zero building standards during "pre-submittal"
meetings with the Planning staff.
209205
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD report to this Council the ten largest lots outside of the proposed
"Transform" districts and outside of any "Neighborhood Plans" that are likely to come up for redevelopment in the next
several years, so that special attention may be given to their redevelopment.
209211
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD explain how the ownership for priority applicants for adult-use marijuana
licenses is defined and monitored, at both the point of licensing application and after licensing.
209212
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD consider ways to rate each proposed development based on its likely impact on
measures of community health and well-being such as affordability, revenue, environmental health, traffic, flooding,
and others.
209263
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Davis, That this Council consider allowing owner-adjacent short-term rental landlords more flexibility if they
provide a predetermined number of days of temporary affordable housing per year at a predetermined charge per day.
209288
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Ewen-Campen, That the City Solicitor provide guidance on whether the City can take property by eminent
domain to create affordable housing.
209289
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Inspectional Services provide preliminary feedback on how the zoning overhaul, if
passed, will affect ISD staffing needs, practices, and systems.
209290
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD provide an update on affordable housing units created in 2019, relative to the
projected 51 units outlined in SomerVision update documents.
209347
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Inspectional Services determine whether 107 Electric Avenue is being used to
operate a contracting business storing contracting equipment and supplies in a RA-zoned neighborhood.
209360
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD provide this Council, in conjunction with its FY21 budget review, a list of
upcoming commercial development, including the square footage and linkage payment projections with
corresponding payment dates.
209361
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, McLaughlin, That the Director of SPCD discuss the impact on small businesses city-wide since the
expansion and growth of Assembly Square and the opening of the Encore Casino.
209362
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD develop a neighborhood plan for Teele Square.
209370
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Communication
By Hirsch, Relaying information about the SomerVision 2040 draft revision, comment, and endorsement process and
timeline.
209429
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, Hirsch, Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, That the Administration consider promoting grants for
homeowners willing to build a third deed restricted affordable unit, as allowed under the new zoning overhaul.
209442
Housing and Community
Development
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD add more bike racks to the West Somerville Neighborhood School.
193063
Land Use
Recommend
Ordinance
By White Jr., Taylor, That Section 7.2 of the Zoning Ordinance be amended by deleting Section 7.2.a.
194295
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Gewirtz, That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance preventing the construction of occupancy dwellings attached to
existing structures in RA and RB Zones without a Special Permit and neighborhood involvement.
194463
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., Gewirtz, That the Director of SPCD (Planning) review Zoning Ordinance 4.4.1 and recommend changes
to address substantial increases in square footage in projects that can bypass the special permit requirements so
developers can build large structures as of right that adversely impact neighbors.
195247
Land Use
Recommend
Ordinance
By Lafuente, Sullivan, White Jr., That the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by changing all CCD45 and CCD55
zoning districts in Ward 4 to RC zoning districts.
196757
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD provide an opportunity for public input to the proposed new zoning code
overhaul prior to submission to this Board.
198219
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Sullivan, That the City Solicitor review ordinances from other communities that are similar to the zoning ordinance
proposed in #197941 and provide the findings to the Committee on Land Use and the Planning Board.
198275
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Thirteen registered voters submitting a Zoning Ordinance amendment to require certain findings by the Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals before granting Special Permits.
198276
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Thirteen registered voters submitting a Zoning Ordinance amendment to limit the gross floor area increase to 15% for
1- and 2-family dwelling conversions requiring a Special Permit.
198412
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., Rossetti, That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide this Board with a breakdown of registered
vehicles and residential parking permits in the city over the last 10 years.
198413
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., Rossetti, That the City Solicitor advise this Board whether the zoning code can restrict the issuance of
residential parking permits for residents of those developments where less than 1 parking space per unit is required in
the zoning code.
198429
Land Use
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the adoption of a New Zoning Ordinance (updated) to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as
originally adopted on March 23, 1990.
198472
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., Rossetti, Ballantyne, Sullivan, That the Land Use Committee, during the upcoming zoning overhaul
review, examine whether a provision should be added for universities to obtain a special permit before operating
housing outside a University District.
198526
Land Use
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #197941, a zoning ordinance amendment to prohibit the damage
or destruction of any shade or fruit trees during the conversion of a single- or two-family dwelling.
198542
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Heuston, Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD apply an economic modeling construct to the
proposed zoning ordinance to demonstrate the likely economic impacts on commercial development, jobs, housing,
and other factors.
198554
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 1/22/15.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
Page 8 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
198638
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD (Planning) inform this Board in writing by March 30 of the number of
additional dwelling units allowed under the proposed zoning ordinance.
198639
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD (Planning) submit a plan by March 30 that identifies how the proposed
zoning ordinance will affect the zoning of city owned buildings.
198640
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD (Planning) submit by March 30 an implementation plan for how the new
proposed zoning ordinance relates to water and sewer, other infrastructure changes, police and fire personnel
capacity, and public safety buildings.
198641
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor advise this Board in writing by March 30 whether the
proposed zoning ordinance complies with state law regarding the co-habitation of 4 unrelated adults and how much
authority a municipality has in this regard.
198642
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD (Planning) discuss with this Board by April 15 a requirement for Institutional
Master Plans as part of the proposed zoning ordinance.
198694
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Rep. Provost submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198695
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Nancy Donahue submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198696
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
KImberly Rego submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198697
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Bill Valletta submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198698
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Cecil Cummings submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198704
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD (Planning) advise by zoning district (i.e. NR, UR, 3MU) the increase in
housing density (e.g. RA & RB change into NR), what is the increase in housing units in the proposed new zoning
districts.
198712
Land Use
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #198429, requesting adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance to
supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990.
198713
Land Use
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendation re: #198275, a proposed zoning amendment to require certain findings
by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals before granting Special Permits.
198714
Land Use
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendation re: #198276, a proposed zoning amendment to limit the gross floor
area increase to 15% for 1 and 2 family dwelling conversions requiring a Special Permit.
198715
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Ellin Reisner submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198745
Land Use
Discuss
Communication
By Niedergang, Conveying comments on the proposed zoning ordinance.
198748
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the Director of SPCD report to the Committee on Land Use a comparison of permits issued from
October 2013 to April 2014 vs. October 2014 to April 2015, prior to the Committee’s next meeting on 4/15/15.
198777
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #198641 re: a legal opinion of the city's requirements for unrelated adults
residing in a dwelling unit.
198906
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
State Representative Denise Provost submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198907
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Aron Qasba submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198908
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
The Innovative Housing Institute submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198909
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Jill Maio submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198910
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Andrew Walker submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198911
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Charles McKenzie submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198912
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Claudia Murrow submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198913
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Lucas Rogers and Mathieu Gagne submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198914
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Fred Berman submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198915
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Alan Moore submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198916
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
The Affordable Housing Organizing Committee submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.
198922
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Directors of SPCD and Traffic and Parking conduct a transportation and parking analysis of
the proposed zoning ordinance and explain the impact of parking changes to residents.
199123
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on applying the hotel tax to short-term rentals such as Airbnb,
and provide advice on whether zoning ordinances would then need to be changed.
199532
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #199123 re: short-term rental room occupancy excise taxes and possible zoning
implications.
200688
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Planning Director submitting the Housing Needs Assessment required by Zoning Ordinance 13.8 as a pre-requisite to
the completion of any amendments to the Inclusionary Zoning requirements.
200689
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Planning Director submitting the response to comments to #198429, the January, 2015 version of the Somervision
zoning overhaul.
200750
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a written breakdown of all special permit and variance
applications for the last 3 years, broken out by building type, application type, and purpose.
200787
Land Use
Recommend
Ordinance
By White Jr., Proposing a new Article 16B in the city's Zoning Ordinances, with attendant Zoning Map changes, to
establish a minimum mixed use ratio in designated areas.
201376
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
MIT Graduate Student Council submitting comments re: the city's restriction prohibiting more than 4 unrelated
persons from sharing a single dwelling unit.
201854
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, McWatters, That the Director of SPCD advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through zoning
regulation.
202409
Land Use
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200787, a Zoning Amendment to establish a minimum mixed
use ratio.
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Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
202781
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, McLaughlin, That the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor consider limiting vehicle parking stickers
for properties that request parking relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals or Planning Board, and opine on the Traffic
and Parking Department's authority to limit parking stickers in such developments.
202864
Land Use
Recommend
Ordinance
By White Jr., Proposing an updated Article 16B in the city's Zoning Ordinances, with attendant Zoning Map changes,
to establish a minimum mixed use ratio in designated areas.
203101
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #202864, an Updated Article 16B in the City's Zoning Ordinances
to establish a minimum mixed use ratio.
203191
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Rod Laurenz submitting comments re: the Community Bike Path.
203235
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #202781 re: whether resident parking stickers may be limited for properties that
request off-street parking relief from the Special Permit Granting Authority.
203258
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, Heuston, Niedergang, That the City Solicitor consult with the Attorney General on recreational marijuana
and prepare a draft ordinance.
204125
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the zoning of Boynton Yards.
204159
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Property owner of 125 Lowell Somerville LLC submitting a proposed zoning map amendment for certain parcels on
Lowell Street, Belmont Street, Summer Street, and Highland Avenue.
204331
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Assistant City Solicitor providing a legal opinion regarding #204159, a proposal by a property owner to amend the
zoning map for certain parcels, including one owned by that owner.
204399
Land Use
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the adoption of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 15 to establish a Project Mitigation Fee for Job
Creation and Retention.
204400
Land Use
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the adoption of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 15.5 to update the Project Mitigation
Contribution for Affordable Housing.
204428
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, Niedergang, McLaughlin, McWatters, That the City Solicitor submit a draft amendment to Zoning
Ordinance Section 16.10.2, assuring no future option of a waiver from inclusionary affordable housing requirements.
204524
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
18 registered voters submitting a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 15 to update the housing linkage
fee.
204708
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board submitting recommendations re: #204399, #204400, #204524, and #204525, four zoning ordinance
proposals for affordable housing linkage fees and/or jobs creation and retention linkage fees.
204953
Land Use
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the adoption of a New Zoning Ordinance (1/2018 update) to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as
originally adopted on March 23, 1990.
205054
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
22 registered voters proposing an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 6.4 to establish new open space requirements for
certain buildings in the Assembly Sq Mixed Use District.
205055
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That, to assist in considering the proposed zoning overhaul, the Directors of Finance, SomerStat,
SPCD and Planning provide this Board with current reports on 1) SomerVision progress, 2) Capital Improvement
Plan, 3) Projected revenues from the proposed zoning, and 4) Debt.
205150
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Green and Open Somerville submitting comments re: a Somerville Green Standard in the proposed zoning overhaul.
205229
Land Use
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board submitting recommendations re: #204893, a zoning amendment regarding PUD waivers.
205244
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
15 registered voters proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances by adding a new Ordinance 7.16 regulating
certain buildings near heavily trafficked roadways.
205330
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Kevin Walford submitting comments re: #204953, the proposed zoning ordinance overhaul.
206285
Land Use
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
City Solicitor submitting Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding Adult Use Marijuana Establishments.
206481
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
18 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.
206492
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD prioritize zoning, planning and ordinance work for the "transformative
districts."
206493
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the MMUR consultant's work.
206508
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #204953, requesting adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance to
supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990.
206747
Land Use
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the adoption of a New Zoning Ordinance (9/2018 update) to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as
originally adopted on March 23, 1990.
206838
Land Use
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #206285, zoning ordinance amendments regarding adult use
marijuana establishments.
206891
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Tori Antonino submitting comments re: #206489, a Zoning Ordinance amendment for slope protection.
206915
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Representative Provost submitting comments re: #206481, a proposed zoning amendment for open space
requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings.
207124
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Representative Provost submitting comments re: #205244, a proposed zoning ordinance to regulate the siting of
certain facilities near heavily trafficked roadways.
207245
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Planning Director submitting public comments received re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul.
207246
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Public comments received re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, since the conclusion of the Planning Board's
comment period.
207273
Land Use
Recommend
Order
By Mbah, That the Director of Inspectional Services request an environmental impact statement from any contractor
applying for a permit to do a project of any kind.
207306
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #206747, requesting adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance to
supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990.
207332
Land Use
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Submitting proposed amendments the Zoning Ordinance to establish new open space requirements in the Assembly
Sq Mixed Use District, Transit Oriented Districts, and Planned Unit Developments.
207366
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That 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.
207367
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Board the number of un-permitted dwelling
units that are known to exist.
207371
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, McLaughlin, That the City Solicitor work with the Director of Sustainability and Environment to draft an
ordinance requiring solar renewable energy installation in new commercial development.
207460
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
18 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.
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Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
207461
Land Use
Recommend
Ordinance
By Niedergang, Scott, Ballantyne, Submitting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for the Protection of Significant
Trees, by amending Article 2-Definitions and Article 10-Landscaping.
207564
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Sonia Lipson submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, with respect to accessory dwelling
units.
207699
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Andrew Greenspon submitting comments re: #206481, a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to add a new
Section 17.8 re: open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings.
207727
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Niedergang, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr.,
That the Director of SPCD discuss the 100% Affordable Zoning Overlay District proposal now being considered by the
Cambridge City Council.
207866
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Peter and Lai Ying Chan submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul.
207870
Land Use
Discuss
Public
Communication
Bill Valletta submitting comments re: #206481 and #207460, proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments re: open
space.
207937
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of SPCD update the zoning overhaul draft to reflect a 3-year term for Planning Board
members.
208131
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Davis, That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to create a linkage fee to fund an account for
the creation and development of public open space.
208134
Land Use
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: open space zoning ordinance amendments #206481, #207460,
#205054, and #207332.
208135
Land Use
Recommend
Ordinance
By Scott, Amending the Zoning Ordinance map to assign 453 Somerville Avenue to the Business-A zoning
district.
208156
Land Use
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, That the Administration provide the Land Use Committee with a timeline for when changes could be
made within Traffic and Parking and whether a retroactive implementation could be made as well.
208577
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of SPCD provide a quarterly update regarding development of a neighborhood plan for
Brickbottom.
208702
Land Use
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the adoption of a New Zoning Ordinance (v4.0 update) to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as
originally adopted on March 23, 1990.
208827
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, McLaughlin, Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, Mbah, That the Director of SPCD consider adding in the new
zoning, a requirement that larger new buildings have indoor storage for trash, to reduce the addition of rats with new
developments.
208831
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Scott, Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD update this Council regarding the ongoing planning for Boynton
Yards.
208832
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Scott, Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD update this Council regarding specific timelines of planning
processes for Brickbottom and Union Square East.
208877
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Hampshire LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 22 Murdock St to UR.
208878
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Dean Matarazzo proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 13 Garfield Ave to UR.
208879
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Joy St LTD Partnership proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 86 Joy St to MR4.
208880
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Sciucco Family Trust proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy to MR4 or
MR5.
208899
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Jack Saade proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 453 Somerville Ave to UR.
208951
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
29 Washington Street Realty Trust proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 29 Washington St to
MR4 or MR5.
209034
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Washington TN LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 373 Washington St to UR.
209222
Land Use
Discuss
Resolution
By Rossetti, That the Administration advise the Committee on Land Use how compliance with zoning is and will be
monitored and enforced post-certificate of occupancy.
209269
Land Use
Recommend
Officer's
Communication
Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #208702, requesting adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance to
supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990.
209293
Land Use
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration advise this Council on what policy would be necessary to enforce green roof and
related requirements in the future.
209295
Land Use
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the City Solicitor advise the Committee on Land Use whether the regulation of bedrooms through the
zoning ordinance would be allowable by law.
209338
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Jack Saade withdrawing a zoning amendment he proposed on 9/12/19, #208899, to re-zone his property at 453
Somerville Ave.
209342
Land Use
Discuss
Communication
By Hirsch, Providing compiled property and zoning relief application data, to inform the affordability requirements built
into the zoning overhaul.
209419
Land Use
Recommend
Public
Communication
Alessandro & Elaine T. Leccese Family Trust proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their properties at 198
Washington Street to MR5.
198398
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., That this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters review the current pervious surfaces ordinances for
their effectiveness and sufficiency.
203365
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Davis, That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring native tree and plantings for all open space,
to meet the goals of sustainability and biodiversity.
204278
Legislative Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting the replacement of Ordinance 7-28 with a new Demolition Review Ordinance. with relevant updates to
Ordinance 1-11 for violations.
204422
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Public
Communication
Alan Bingham submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance.
205151
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Public
Communication
Alan Bingham submitting comments re: the draft Demolition Review Ordinance.
205489
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Rossetti, That the Administration compile a report for this Board of all emails and letters received on the proposed
Real Estate Transfer Fee, and work with this Board to host community forums that bring all interested parties to the
table.
205683
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Public
Communication
Tori Antonino submitting comments re: #203365, calling for a native planting ordinance.
205701
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, Scott, Ballantyne, That the Administration share enforcement mechanisms for Ordinance 11-33, Driveway
Construction, as it relates to pervious surface area.
205791
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Public
Communication
Chamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #204278, the proposed demolition review ordinance.
205833
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the Directors of Capital Projects and Engineering work with the City Solicitor to craft a DEP-required
Storm Water Ordinance as discussed at the April 16, 2015 meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee.
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Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
205918
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, Davis, Ewen-Campen, That the Administration submit a Home Rule Petition similar to Boston's "Jim
Brooks Act," but with less rigid language, to encourage passage by the State.
206483
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Public
Communication
Somerville YIMBY Committee submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance.
206484
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Public
Communication
Justin Rank submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance.
206495
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Scott, Davis, That the City Solicitor consider the attached language in the drafting of a Native Tree and
Plantings Ordinance, as ordered by #203365.
206811
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Mayor's
Communication
Conveying the Report of the Clean and Open Elections Task Force.
207392
Legislative Matters
Recommend
Mayor's Request
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition providing for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen
residents.
207480
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the City Solicitor review the legal standing of each site identified in Sec. 12-131 of the proposed
Public Space Conservation Ordinance to identify if there are any terms by which each site was acquired, or is held,
that would prevent it from being dedicated to the public.
207999
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Public
Communication
3 residents submitting comments re: #206495, the proposed native plant ordinance.
208333
Legislative Matters
Recommend
Ordinance
By Ballantyne, That the Municipal Ordinances be amended to provide for the appointment of the Clerks of Committee
by this City Council.
208449
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Public
Communication
7 residents submitting comments re: removing the State Flag from City Hall.
208567
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Public
Communication
Elizabeth Lundgren submitting comments re: #206495, the proposed native plant ordinance.
208806
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Rossetti, Davis, White Jr., Clingan, That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to establish
Broadway as a 25 mph roadway, and include any other municipal roadways within the city which currently exceed 25
mph.
208909
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, Davis, That the City Solicitor advise this Council on the process to request the lowering of speed limits on
state roadways within the city.
209020
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Historic Preservation Planner responding to #204278 with a presentation regarding the draft Demolition Review
Ordinance.
209061
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, That the City
Solicitor and the Director of Sustainability and the Environment draft with the Ward 5 Councilor an ordinance to ban or
regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers.
209190
Legislative Matters
Recommend
Ordinance
By Niedergang, Proposing an amendment to Tree Preservation Ordinance 12-102 - Definitions, to add to the
definition of Invasive Plant the following sentence: “However, Norway Maples and other trees larger than 24" diameter
at breast height shall not be considered Invasive Plants.”
209224
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to address the Black Swallow-wort problem.
209358
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring the City to replace green space for those public
spaces already dedicated to the public.
209377
Legislative Matters
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to ban the sale of alcohol in containers up to 100 milliliters,
including "nips," to enhance public health and reduce litter, plastic use, and public drunkenness.
204351
Licenses and Permits
Recommend
Grant of Location
Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Summer St, from Pole 325/4 to a point of pickup at Nunziato
Field.
204527
Licenses and Permits
Discuss
Resolution
By Rossetti, Requesting that Eversource meet with this city’s Administration to discuss creating a city-wide Host
Community Agreement.
206864
Licenses and Permits
Discuss
Resolution
By Clingan, That the Administration report to this Board, any instances of businesses found guilty of wage theft by the
Attorney General’s Office, and what action was taken in accordance with our wage theft ordinance.
208446
Licenses and Permits
Discuss
Public
Communication
MA Office of Consumer Affairs reporting on a recent audit of used car dealers' compliance with the Lemon Law
posting requirements.
208601
Licenses and Permits
Recommend
Grant of Location
Submitted by Eversource to install 135 feet of conduit in Medford St from Manhole 12138 to a point of pickup at 340
Medford St.
208791
Licenses and Permits
Recommend
License/Permit
New Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm St, opening Wed-Sun until 2 AM for delivery service only.
208792
Licenses and Permits
Recommend
License/Permit
New Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave, opening Sun-Sat until 2AM for in-
store, take-out, and delivery services.
208798
Licenses and Permits
Recommend
Grant of Location
Submitted by ExteNet Systems to install a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment on a new pole replacing
an existing pole at Trum Playground, 546 Broadway.
208932
Licenses and Permits
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the City Solicitor advise this Council's Committee on Licenses and Permits about regulating
utility/communication dead drops, with background on the low voltage court cases initiated by the City of Boston.
208976
Licenses and Permits
Recommend
Grant of Location
Submitted by Eversource to install 57 feet of conduit in Cedar St from Pole 238/1 to a point of pickup at 171 Cedar St.
208979
Licenses and Permits
Recommend
Grant of Location
Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Willow Ave from Pole 198/22 to a point of pickup at 201 Willow
Ave.
208984
Licenses and Permits
Discuss
Order
By Davis, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Scott, Hirsch, Rossetti, Niedergang, Ballantyne, McLaughlin, That the City
Solicitor take all actions available to enforce any applicable law or regulation requiring utilities to remove wires that
are no longer in use.
209120
Licenses and Permits
Discuss
License/Permit
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St.
209128
Licenses and Permits
Discuss
License/Permit
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St.
209256
Licenses and Permits
Discuss
License/Permit
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave.
209297
Licenses and Permits
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Commissioner of Public Works communicate with Comcast and report back to the Committee on
Licenses and Permits with results of the request for removal of all dead drops.
201857
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, McWatters, Niedergang, Davis, That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of
Sustainability and Environment inform the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy which
elements of the AMA's 2016 guidelines on LED lighting could be or have been used to minimize potential harmful
effects.
202992
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the City Solicitor advise this Board on the feasibility
requiring certain commercial and multi-family buildings to require composting as a part of regular waste disposal.
203881
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, That the Administration draft a Dark Sky ordinance addressing applicability, color temperature
standards, prescriptive or performance standards, DPW oversight, and exemptions.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
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Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
204434
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, That the Administration provide this Board’s Special Committee on Open Space,
Environment and Energy with an analysis of the attached communication regarding LED street lights.
204436
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, That the Director of Sustainability and Environment arrange a meeting with this
Board's Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, members of the School Committee, the
Superintendent of Schools, the Administration, and the Commissioner of Public Works, to plan recycling efforts in the
Public Schools.
204869
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That Director of Sustainability and Environment include the School Department’s Finance Director in
discussions of #204436, to examine procurement criteria for cafeteria food and drink vendors given the amount of
waste created by food packaging.
204968
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a list of all city owned parcels, indicating any brownfields,
and any plans to remediate those sites and use them for housing.
205437
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Parks and Open Space update this Board on all current parks projects.
205665
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Mbah, That the Administration collaborate with MIT to build a robust biking infrastructure.
205666
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Mbah, That the Administration investigate partnering with MIT to provide advice on renewable energy sources.
205709
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, McLaughlin, Ballantyne, That the Administration immediately pursue creation of a public fields and
recreation area in the Inner Belt District pursuant to the Fields Master Plan.
205710
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, That the Administration update this Board on the toxicity and availability of Conway Park's fields and
playground, with a timeline for re-opening, in light of the significant impact on parents, children and child-care
businesses in the city.
205711
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, That the Administration present a Heat Island Impact Analysis on the proposed
replacement of Conway Park's grass fields with artificial turf.
206201
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SomerStat share an update on implementing a work order system for asset
management, CRM requests, preventive maintenance, and related functions, for departments like Public Works,
Engineering, and Urban Forestry.
206698
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD establish an advisory service to help residents learn how to reduce storm water
runoff, cool their yards and homes naturally, plant and preserve trees, reduce invasive species, and waive dumpster
parking permit fees for households undertaking de-paving efforts.
206745
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Somerville Climate Coalition provide this Board with updates on their attempts to address
climate change.
207031
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer discuss the
routing process and geo-locating capacity for 911 calls, especially calls from cell phones.
207167
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD share biannual CIP progress reports for all new open space and parks
projects.
207173
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, Clingan, Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, Ballantyne, That the Administration provide to this Board by its
January 10, 2019 meeting a response to the attached petition of Foss Park stakeholders, which requests a schematic
community design process and a plan for financing and managing the facility.
207372
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, McLaughlin, That the Director of Sustainability and Environment create a rental licensing program.
207373
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That the Director of Sustainability and Environment develop an electric vehicle charging infrastructure
program.
207375
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That 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.
207376
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That 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.
207884
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Recommend
Order
By Ballantyne, Davis, Mbah, That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to ban the use of plastic flatware.
208042
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Clingan, That the Director of Sustainability and Environment inform this Council about New York
City's "Climate Mobilization Act," which includes dramatic emission reductions for tall buildings, and explain which
aspects could be adapted here.
208232
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works explore starting a
monthly volunteer trash pickup day for the Dilboy DCR and Alewife Brook areas.
208590
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, Mbah, That the Administration revisit the proposal to institute citywide curbside composting.
208614
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration inform this City Council whether the new High School, and eventually other
municipal buildings, will have dishwashing capacity, to reduce or eliminate reliance on single-use flatware and dishes.
208805
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr.,
Affirming the federal Green New Deal resolution by establishing goals, identifying actions necessary to meet these
goals, and calling for the federal government to enact policies to advance a Green New Deal.
208808
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Resolution
By Mbah, That the Administration update this Council on the Climate Preparedness Week Resolution (#208611) that
was submitted in July.
208920
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD develop a plan to plant a native species pollinator garden along the
Community Path.
209139
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Public
Communication
Sasha Chanoff submitting comments re: re-turfing Dilboy Field.
209270
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Parks and Recreation Director responding to #209152 re: Lincoln Park athletic field use, warranty, and quality control.
209364
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Rossetti, That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment
discuss the safety uses and environmental impacts of the street salt used on the city’s streets.
209366
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment work with the School District to provide any plans
for shifting to compostable flatware.
209441
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD include the entirety of West Somerville Neighborhood School open space
for renovation planning as discussed at a December 2018 community meeting.
209444
Open Space, Environment and
Energy
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Scott, That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Finance advise this Council, in writing, why, with
an appropriation of $9.3 million, the grass field at Lincoln Park was incorrectly installed the first time.
203004
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By White Jr., McWatters, Sullivan, Connolly, Rossetti, That the Mayor work with the State Delegation on an
agreement with the State to permit City crossing guards at the crosswalks at Highland Avenue and McGrath Highway,
and to permit the Police Department to enforce traffic laws there.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
Page 13 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
205684
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of Health and Human Services appear before this Board to discuss efforts to support
individuals on the autism spectrum and educate first responders about autism.
205829
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and other enforcing departments report to this Board on
enforcing business signage laws, especially for alcohol, tobacco or marijuana advertisements.
206427
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Mbah, That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report on whether or not an increased amount of
construction can lead to more lead exposure, and what measures ISD uses to ensure contractors limit the release of
lead into the soil or air.
206585
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration share a more comprehensive set of goals related to air quality based on CAFEH
study results, when or if available.
206856
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration consider a public information effort to inform the community about code violations
that impact public safety, such as improper lead paint removal.
207040
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer, and related
staff, discuss how each department receives and handles a 911 call, including the dispatch of State Police, E911, Fire
Alarm, and Cataldo Ambulance, and including the handling of asthmatic-related emergencies.
207042
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Communication
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Expressing the intent to work towards helping improve systems
involving emergency response, care and education related to asthma.
207276
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration provide any analysis, considerations, or existing practices for reducing ordinance
violation fines for lower-income households.
207441
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, Scott, Niedergang, Rossetti, Hirsch, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr., That the
Director of Health and Human Services report to this Board on the feasibility of situating a Safe Injection Facility here.
207622
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr.,
That the City Solicitor file a lawsuit to compel the State to provide air pollution mitigation along I-93, similar to the
lawsuit that awarded the City the GLX.
207730
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, Scott, Clingan, Davis, Niedergang, McLaughlin, White Jr., Hirsch, Rossetti, Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen,
That the Chief of Police create a restorative justice program similar to that used in Cambridge, Arlington and Boston.
207879
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of Inspectional Services consider making dumping snow on vacant lots a punishable
offense.
207942
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Parks and Recreation design with interested parents and caregivers a summer
program to support those who have children with autism disorder.
208162
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, That the Administration advise the City Council in writing not later than May 23, what specifically is being
studied and what specifically is preventing installation of port-a-potties in City parks and playgrounds.
208261
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, McLaughlin, That the Director of Health and Human Services highlight any funding for drug treatment
during the budget process.
208262
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, McLaughlin, That the Director of Health and Human Services, with this Council’s Committee on Public
Health and Public Safety and regional substance abuse service providers, prepare an Opioid Response Report
similar to one published by Cambridge.
208360
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr.,
That the Chief of Police, the Director of Health and Human Services, the Director of Parks and Recreation and other
relevant groups appear before the Public Health and Public Safety Committee to discuss strategies to prevent youth
violence and gun possession.
208362
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Ballantyne, Clingan, That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Sustainability and the
Environment create a water preservation program to encourage water preservation among residents and limit water
bills.
208385
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, McLaughlin, That the Director of the Personnel provide
the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with state Core Competency training certifications, and any other
training documents, for all Animal Control Officers.
208386
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, McLaughlin, That the Chief of Police provide the
Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with all animal control calls logged over the last 6 months.
208474
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr.,
That the Administration and the Director of Health and Human Services use revenue from recreational and medical
marijuana for substance abuse treatment resources.
208617
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Directors of Health and Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, or
SomerPromise report on the possibility of establishing a transitional jobs program, modeled after programs in
Cambridge and other communities.
208681
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, Ballantyne, That the Chief of Police update this Council quarterly on high risk domestic violence and sexual
assault cases.
208683
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Mbah, That the Director of SPCD facilitate a community meeting about airplane noise and include
information about how flight path decisions get made, what (if any) local leverage we have, and how different
neighborhoods are currently or potentially affected by noise.
208691
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Clingan, Ballantyne, Hirsch, That members of the recently established Safe Injection Site Task Force
appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss their findings in a public forum.
208692
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Clingan, Ballantyne, Hirsch, That the Director of Health and Human Services provide the City Council
with a copy of the Safe Injection Site Task Force recommendations.
208693
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Clingan, Ballantyne, Hirsch, That the Director of SomerStat provide this Council with a citywide heat
map of areas where overdoses and improperly disposed needles are reported to identify a location for a safe injection
facility.
208821
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss ways to avoid children’s contacts with syringes in
parks and public spaces.
208841
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Chief of Police appear before this Council to answer questions regarding the COBRA Unit
deployment on Aug 31 for Boston's "Straight Pride Parade", including whether the duty was part of a NEMLEC Mutual
Aid Agreement or a voluntary overtime detail opportunity as well as the source of funding for same.
208842
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, That the Administration provide this Council with a copy of any signed NEMLEC Mutual Aid Agreement
currently in effect.
208843
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Chief of Police or other representative of the Administration report to this Council at its
September 12 meeting on the investigation into many allegations of the use of unnecessary force and provocative
behavior by Somerville Police against counter-protesters at the Straight Pride Parade in Boston on Aug 31, and
further, provide when completed, a written report of the findings of the investigation.
208863
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Police Chief requesting to brief this Council upon completion of the review of police actions at the Boston Straight
Pride Parade.
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Page 14 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
208884
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Public
Communication
117 residents submitting comments re: the role of the Somerville Police in Boston's Straight Pride Parade on Aug 31.
208886
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Chief of Police report to this Council on the state of gang activity in the City.
208901
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, 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.
208906
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, That the Licensing Commission investigate the serving of alcohol to inebriated customers from liquor
stores along East Broadway and propose solutions to address over-serving and littering.
208910
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, That the Administration report to this Council on implementation of the Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance
including, without limitation, application to FW Russell Disposal.
208922
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Niedergang, That the City Solicitor and Chief of Police report to this Council on how
civil asset forfeiture funds have been received and spent over the past 5 years, and how they can be directed to the
General Fund.
208952
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Public
Communication
15 residents submitting comments re: airplane noise.
208953
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Public
Communication
Isabella Revett submitting comments re: the role of the Somerville Police in Boston's Straight Pride Parade on Aug
31.
208956
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, any implications for Somerville
as a result of the Governor’s newly announced four-month ban on the sale of vaping products.
208989
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., Ballantyne, That the Chief of Police report to this Council on any enforcement actions undertaken under
Ordinance 9-97, especially with regard to disturbances of the peace in the vicinity of Tufts College.
208998
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Resolution
By Clingan, That the Administration perform an ADA accessibility audit of the entire city, including state property, and
devise a compliance plan complete with a timeline for implementation.
209021
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Director of Health and Human Services responding to #208956 with information on the implications for Somerville of
the statewide vaping ban.
209058
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council the plan for an emergency
response to the increased risk of disruption to the potable water supply due to water contamination from strong storms
caused by climate change.
209080
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, Mbah, That the Director of Health and Human Services reach out to the numerous homeless people
camping out in Foss Park and work to address their needs.
209097
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #208922 re: civil asset forfeiture funds.
209098
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Police Sgt. responding to #208906 re: overserving alcohol to inebriated customers along East Broadway.
209144
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of SPCD consider installing ADA/bicycle accessible ramps at the opposite ends of
Edward Leathers Park to enhance the Neighborways bike path.
209161
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Mayor's
Communication
Conveying an update on the Police Department's investigation into the August 31, 2019 Boston Straight Pride parade
and counter-protest.
209202
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Administration inform this Council whether any official or unofficial communications
channels exist between Somerville and ICE, in light of recent revelations of frequent communications between the
Boston Police and ICE regarding "low-level offenses like trespassing and shoplifting." (See attached media report.)
209241
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Director of SomerStat responding to #208693 with a citywide heat map of overdoses and improperly disposed
needles.
209271
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Mayor's
Communication
Conveying the Police Department's After-Action Report on the Boston Straight Pride Parade and counter protest,
along with an accompanying memorandum.
209321
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Director of Health and Human Services conveying the Somerville Opioid Overdose Data Report for 2018.
209368
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Police Chief inform this Council how enforcement of the new hands-free driving law will be
implemented.
209410
Public Health and Public Safety
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Director of Health and Human Services conveying a memo re: the small bottle survey results and recommendations.
204552
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Director of Capital Projects or the Director of SPCD update this Board about the
transportation management and parking plans for both the construction and the post-construction phases of the new
High School.
205059
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, Rossetti, Mbah, Niedergang, White Jr., That the Administration present the information described herein
about the Brown School's physical plant and planned and completed renovations, to this Board, to the School
Committee, and to the Brown School community.
206959
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, That the Administration deem Newport Construction and Northern Tree to be “not considered responsible
bidders or offerors” for 5 years, reflecting their performance on the Beacon St Reconstruction.
208578
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of Water and Sewer provide a quarterly update regarding the number and location of
emergency sewer and water repairs.
208579
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of Water and Sewer provide a quarterly update regarding the progress filling vacancies in
those departments.
208580
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of Water and Sewer provide a quarterly update regarding any maintenance requests being
deferred for lack of resources.
208840
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with an updated project schedule for the Beacon Street
reconstruction project including the current timeline and project milestones being monitored.
208963
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Public
Communication
28 residents commenting on the completion of the reconstruction of Beacon Street, and next steps.
208995
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Rossetti, Ballantyne, Mbah, Davis, White Jr., That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer provide
an update on upcoming and past meetings with Spectra Energy (now Enbridge) related to the Algonquin Gas
Transmission line and the J2 loop and any communications on risks and safety procedures related to those pipelines.
209048
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Hirsch, Rossetti, Mbah, That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, the Chief Fire
Engineer, the Chief of Police and other necessary departments advise this Council of the impacts of any further
development along Alewife Brook Parkway on the Algonquin Gas Transmission Pipeline running along Alewife Brook.
209076
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration inform this Council how, if it all, the city may recoup from utility companies its costs
for a public safety response to gas leaks.
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Page 15 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
209079
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management or another representative of the Administration
report to each Councilor by November 1, 2019, on the placement of concrete for electrical equipment at the Brown
School, and what alternate locations could be less impactful on the school's limited physical space.
209191
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Hirsch, That the Director of Inspectional Services and/or the Director of Engineering report to this
Council how the construction of driveways with pervious surfaces is inspected to ensure that the subsurface has been
correctly installed so precipitation is absorbed.
209286
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Director of Engineering and the Commissioner of Public Works repave the crosswalk on
Aberdeen Road at Highland Avenue, as it remains a tripping hazard for pedestrians.
209299
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By White Jr., That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works
about DPW monitoring of utility pole complaints to determine whether the utilities follow through on them.
209300
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By White Jr., Ballantyne, That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer provide a written response to the
Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works by November 26, 2019, on meetings with Spectra Energy/Enbridge
about the Algonquin Gas transmission line and the J2 loop, and on any communications about risks and safety
procedures.
209345
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Commissioner of Public Works repaint the "No-Cycling" decals on business district sidewalks.
209348
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management advise this Council what can be done
immediately to lessen the continual flooding of Alewife Brook Pkwy when it rains.
209349
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Public
Communication
18 residents requesting that the MBTA bus stop that was at 95 Beacon St and has been moved to 97 Beacon St, be
returned to 95 Beacon St.
209386
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Mbah, The the Director of Inspectional services enforce current snow clearance regulations on business and
residential properties, with follow-through as snow melts and re-freezes during each snow event.
209387
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That the Commissioner of Public Works address the gaps in snow removal at corners and intersections.
209388
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That the Commissioner of Public Works clear snow from sidewalks and crosswalks in at least the squares,
arterial roads, and bus routes.
209389
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works commit to provide a year-round safe
pedestrian environment.
209390
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That the Director of SPCD replace the missing street signs off North Street, and replace the smaller signs
with clearly visible signs on poles.
209422
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Commissioner of Public Works move the right turn arrow signal at the corner of Broadway and
Temple Street to a more visible location.
209424
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the abandoned newspaper boxes that are in front of the
Winter Hill Post Office.
209425
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Commissioner of Public Works place a trash receptacle in front of the Winter Hill Post Office.
209427
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 116 Sycamore Street.
209443
Public Utilities and Public Works Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Rossetti, That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Health and Human Services
discuss the city’s road salting policy and residents' concerns about environmental impacts, health impacts and the
expense of "over-salting."
207380
Rodent Issues Special
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, McLaughlin, That 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.
207944
Rodent Issues Special
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of Health and Human Services provide the Special Committee on Rodent Issues
with an update of the Department’s rodent survey.
209050
Rodent Issues Special
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, McLaughlin, That the City Solicitor and the Director of Health and Human Services provide options to
increase the City's authority to address rodent issues on private property.
209210
Rodent Issues Special
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration report on whether the Neighborhood Impact Team continues to operate, and, if it
does not, how its goals are pursued in other ways.
209243
Rodent Issues Special
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Director of Health and Human Services submitting the Rodent Control Report and its Executive Summary, re: rodent
activity in East Somerville.
206962
Rules Special
Recommend
Order
By White Jr., That this Board amend Rule 16 of the Board by adding to the second sentence, after the phrase "These
motions shall" the phrase "be decided by a majority vote of those present and shall...."
197981
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McWatters, That the Commissioner of Public Works determine if it is feasible to place a bump out at the corner of
Bonner and Columbus Avenues.
199456
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking conduct a traffic study on Lincoln and Perkins Streets and
propose traffic calming measures.
199700
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By White Jr., Lafuente, Sullivan, Connolly, Rossetti, That the Traffic Commission consider installing a temporary
speed bump on Governor Winthrop Road near Grimmons Park to protect children from speeding vehicles.
199846
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By McWatters, McLaughlin, That MASS DOT consider placing a pedestrian signal at Chester Street and McGrath
Highway.
200223
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Commissioner of Public Works create clearly defined lines along Walnut Street, by Pearl
Street and Broadway, to eliminate two lane traffic problems.
200240
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign on Cross Street East prohibiting cutoff traffic
onto I-93.
200290
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Gewirtz, Rossetti, That the Director of Traffic and Parking add an additional stop sign on Meacham Road facing
Buena Vista Road to clarify that Buena Vista Road drivers must stop before turning onto Meacham Road.
200746
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a SLOW sign on the Cross Street bridge.
200856
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signs at appropriate sections of Osgood Street indicating
that it is not a through way.
201135
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking investigate making Brook Street a one way street, going away
from Cross Street.
201142
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install parking meters in front of 161 Broadway.
201377
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove the NO TURN ON RED sign on the corner of
Broadway and Franklin Street.
201406
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a DEAD END or NO THRU WAY sign at the entrance to
Kent Court.
201407
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a PRIVATE WAY sign at the entrance to Kent Court.
Items Revived and Recommitted for 2020
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Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
201487
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking devise a strategy to more forcefully implement the DO NOT
ENTER restriction on Perkins Street, by the Boston line.
201615
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the absence of parking regulations and
signage on large portions of Somerville Avenue.
201663
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING – FOR FIRE EMERGENCY VEHICLES
ONLY sign at the dead end of Fairmount Avenue.
201694
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing STOP sign on Buena Vista Road, where it meets
Meacham Road.
201780
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider adding an "except Perkins Street abutters" note to
the Do Not Enter sign on Perkins Street, on the Boston line.
201782
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking slow traffic on Franklin Street at the Prospect Hill Academy,
including installing new crosswalks, fixing the broken SLOW driving light, installing blinking SLOW signs, and
providing a crossing guard during the school year.
201783
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW - CHILDREN sign on Lincoln Avenue.
201785
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install YIELD signs along the rotary in Assembly Row, by
Legal Seafood, as well as signage indicating who has the right of way.
201786
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic issues at the intersection of Bonair, Dana and
Edmands Streets.
201829
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the reason for the NO PARKING – DRIVEWAY sign at
the West Branch Police sub-station.
201993
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Traffic and Parking stripe street arrows for Teele Square, in all directions, and on
Broadway, at the intersection of Broadway and Route 16.
202105
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, Niedergang, That the Administration develop a process for interim crosswalk painting and/or other
measures to protect pedestrians when road work or other conditions prevent the immediate re-striping of road
markings.
202108
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, That the Administration work with the City of Cambridge to improve pedestrian safety at the intersections of
Elm Street with Beech Street and Willow Avenue, including consideration of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon.
202173
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking put a DO NOT ENTER sign on the corner of Walnut Street
and Medford street to stop cars from going the wrong way on Walnut Street.
202351
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW sign at 240 Pearl Street.
202791
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Sullivan, Lafuente, White Jr., Connolly, Rossetti, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install reflective material
on the STOP sign post at Governor Winthrop and Ten Hills Roads.
202792
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Sullivan, McLaughlin, White Jr., Connolly, Rossetti, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing cross
walk sign on Broadway at the East Branch Library.
202799
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Sullivan, Rossetti, That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing warning signs at the
entrance of East Broadway, at McGrath Highway, to let drivers know the street will merge to one lane.
202860
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, McLaughlin, Sullivan, That the Chief of Police send a directed patrol to monitor Mount Vernon Street for
wrong-way traffic 5-6PM.
202861
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, McLaughlin, Sullivan, That the Chief of Police monitor lower Broadway regularly for illegal u-turns.
203054
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking review the line of site for traffic turning from Summer Street onto
Preston Road and recommend changes to parking and signage.
203055
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider a resident petition for a change to Merriam Street from 2-
way to 1-way and provide residents with related information.
203067
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Rossetti, That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of Information Technology provide Parking
Control Officers with the ability to review local infraction history by license plate.
203070
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with data on car ownership and parking issues at
developments permitted in the past five years.
203074
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider prohibiting car traffic around Artisan Way and
Assembly Row to allow for increased pedestrian accessibility.
203274
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McWatters, Rossetti, Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing a
raised crosswalk at the intersection of Summer and Lowell Streets.
203363
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, That the Administration advise why speed dampening options were denied for Fairfax Street.
203372
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Directors of SPCD and Traffic and Parking place appropriate signs and signals for safety zones
in Ward 2, especially around the Argenziano School.
203396
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Sullivan, McLaughlin, Connolly, Rossetti, White Jr., That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine whether fire
trucks and ambulances can safely access Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island Avenues from
Pennsylvania Avenue, and make appropriate recommendations to this Board.
203397
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Sullivan, The Traffic Commission consider making Mt. Vernon Street an ABUTTERS ONLY roadway, from Pearl
Street to Broadway, during peak travelling hours.
203446
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install additional pedestrian safety measures at the intersection
of Holland Street and Cameron Avenue.
203488
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Heuston, That the Traffic Commission consider changing Merriam Street to a one way street, from Charlestown
Street to Somerville Avenue.
203490
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, The Director of Traffic and Parking place a second DO NOT ENTER sign at the corner of Bolton and Oak
Streets, and a one way arrow sign on top of the DO NOT ENTER signs.
203578
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of SPCD work with MA DOT to place a DO NOT BLOCK THE INTERSECTION sign
and related street markings at the intersection of Linwood Street and McGrath Highway.
203591
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a sign at the entrance of Prentiss Street to indicate its
Private Way status.
203592
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Chief of Police report to this Board the number of traffic violations issued to vehicles exiting
Hawkins Street that need to access the far left lane, and work with the Traffic Engineer to address access issues for
residents of Hawkins Street.
203840
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider expanding the required time for notifying
neighborhoods of street closures from 48 to 72 hours.
203952
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the traffic signal at 66 Beacon Street.
203953
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Heuston, That the Traffic Commission make Merriam Street a one way street from Somerville Avenue to
Charlestown Street.
203993
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO PARKING sign between 129 and 133 Cross
Street.
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Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
204228
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the speed signs on Florence Street with 20 MPH
signs.
204247
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police petition the City of Cambridge to
change Clarendon Avenue to a one way street, so it continues in the same direction from Somerville to
Massachusetts Avenue.
204257
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McWatters, That the Director of SPCD consider installing a rotary at Munroe Street and Prospect Hill Avenue and
schedule a neighborhood meeting with Prospect Hill residents and the Ward 3 Alderman to discuss this measure.
204259
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McWatters, That the Director of SPCD place a radar feedback sign on Vinal Avenue.
204313
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signs to limit parking at the corners of Oak and Prospect
Streets.
204314
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace all faded street signs on Oak Street.
204315
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking restrict cut through traffic on Durham Street from Beacon Street,
allowing access to abutters only from 7-9AM and 4-7PM, Monday through Friday.
204316
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase parking enforcement in Ward 2, specifically at Oak,
Houghton, Harrison, Tremont and Norfolk Streets.
204369
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the crosswalk
area from Joseph Street to Lincoln Parkway and make necessary accommodations to allow the sidewalk to be used
for children walking to the Argenziano School.
204376
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, That the Traffic Commission place a temporary speed bump on Wigglesworth Street.
204385
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Sullivan, Davis, Connolly, Rossetti, White Jr., That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the no parking on
sidewalks regulation and install NO PARKING ON SIDEWALKS signs on Winter St.
204391
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McWatters, That the Director of SPCD consider making Kimball Street and Ibbettson Street safety zones.
204431
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Heuston, That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove or restrict parking at the intersection of Hammond Street
and Concord Avenue.
204532
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By White Jr., That the City Solicitor determine whether the City may issue a parking citation to vehicles parked on
private property in violation of zoning provisions that prohibit such parking.
204672
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking accelerate the timeline for the new
walkway along the former Powderhouse School.
204780
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Public
Communication
MA DOT Manager of Service Planning responding to #204536 re: an additional bus shelter under the Washington St
overpass.
204791
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking install a second
crosswalk at the intersection of College Avenue with Kidder Avenue and Summit Street, with additional pedestrian
safety measures.
204874
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Niedergang, That the Director of Traffic and Parking publish de-identified parking permit data in the city’s
open data portal so as to permit community analysis and discussion of issues related to the supply and demand of
parking.
204890
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signs on the eastbound side of Broadway to restrict
traffic on Victoria Street, Garrison Avenue and Farragut Avenue.
204965
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, Ballantyne, Rossetti, White Jr., Hirsch, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Woods
Avenue and Route 16.
205197
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking Place a NO PARKING sign between 161 and 165 Broadway,
between the bus stop and the metered spot, to increase vehicle visibility.
205448
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD provide recommendations on making the intersection of Summer and
Central Streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers.
205700
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration report on the feasibility of giving parking permits to cars that are part of car-share
programs and housed in Somerville for an extended period of time.
205795
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD improve the Teele Square traffic signal wait time by reducing the 2 to 3
cycle wait time to on demand or one cycle wait time during morning and evening rush hours.
205831
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, That the Director of Engineering share with this Board the
feasibility of creating a pedestrian crossing on Somerville Avenue, between Belmont and Spring Streets.
205919
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of SPCD promote bicycle-safe infrastructures on all future Assembly Square
development.
205920
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Grand Union Boulevard
and Artisan Way.
205936
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration work with this Board on a fund for traffic calming and pedestrian/transit
infrastructure pilot projects through such sources as demand pricing for meters in business districts and the creation
of incentives for residents to forgo residential permits so as to create more business permits.
206178
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Chief of Police enforce the state law requiring a white light on the front of a bicycle and a red
reflector or light on the back when operated from a-half hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise.
206189
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD provide recommendations to improve pedestrian safety at the
dangerous intersection of Walnut Street, Summit Avenue and Boston Street.
206197
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO THRU TRAFFIC 7–9AM AND 4-6PM EXCEPT FOR
ABUTTERS sign on Fenwick Street at Broadway.
206202
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Traffic and Parking share how it enforces the prohibition of cars and trucks parked in
bus lanes and bike lanes.
206234
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Clingan, That the Administration launch a smart traffic flow overhaul, reconsidering the direction of every street in
the city.
206267
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discuss with
this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking, the city's policies regarding flashing street signs and their effects on
residents with certain neurological conditions.
206270
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, That the Administration and the Traffic Commission implement an extensive 20mph Safety Zone across all
of Ward 6.
206390
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on plans
to improve traffic signalization and flow at problem intersections such as Powderhouse Circle, Magoun Square, and
others.
206406
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Clingan, That the Bicycle Advisory Committee appear before this Board’s Traffic and
Parking Committee to present their recent activities, priorities and outlook.
206407
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD, the City Engineer, and the Commissioner of Public Works establish a
written policy for deploying temporary safety and visibility materials for the period between street re-paving and re-
painting.
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Page 18 of 21
Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
206438
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of SPCD address this Board regarding traffic congestion on Oak and Houghton Streets
resulting from recent traffic pattern changes in Union Square.
206685
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on when various necessary improvements
to the Union Square traffic pattern, including an "All-Walk" cycle and left-turn arrows at certain intersections, will be
implemented.
206687
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Scott, Mbah, That the Director of Engineering build a crosswalk to allow pedestrians to safely
cross Washington Street at the Public Safety Building.
206691
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Hirsch, Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, Clingan, That the Director of SPCD prioritize for this Board the
traffic calming projects in the City, and the process to determine those priorities.
206693
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Traffic and Parking alter the cycle of the traffic signals at
Lowell Street and Highland Avenue ASAP to allow more time for vehicles to turn onto Highland Avenue from Lowell
Street, especially during the morning rush hour, to alleviate the traffic backup on Hudson Street when the Cedar
Street/Highland Avenue intersection is closed for construction.
206695
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on any discussions with our state delegation to
increase the per-ride assessment that ride-share companies pay, and how this Board could advocate for an increase.
206776
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of Engineering consider using colored asphalt rather than paint, for bike lanes.
206778
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Engineering work with the Ward 3 Alderman to use
$75,000 contributed by the 125 Lowell developers, to enhance traffic calming in the vicinity.
206818
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, Mbah, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING FROM HERE sign at the parking lot
at 315 Broadway.
206942
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, That the Administration work with the Ward 3 Alderman to ensure that the snow emergency
parking options are sufficient in Ward 3, given recent changes to the school lot policy.
207161
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of Traffic and Parking address the cut-through traffic in Ten Hills caused by online traffic
apps like Waze.
207165
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign at the intersection of Temple Road and
Governor Winthrop Road.
207279
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Chief of Police enforce the speed limit on Sycamore Street, between Highland Avenue
and Medford Street, and inform the Ward 3 Alderman on the outcome.
207280
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flexible "Yield to Pedestrians" sign in the
crosswalk across Central Street at Willoughby Street.
207281
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD work with the Ward 3 Alderman to address long-standing congestion at
the intersection of Highland Avenue and Hamlet Street.
207326
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, That the Administration advise the Ward 6 Alderman of the notifications provided to city and private
contractors about anti-idling regulations, and revise such policies to better ensure compliance.
207368
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, That 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.
207449
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Traffic and Parking waive parking dumpster fees for property owners who are de-
paving their driveways.
207463
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Hirsch, That 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.
207486
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 6 Councilor on
requests for crosswalks at locations specified within.
207487
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for crosswalk safety
improvements at the locations specified within.
207488
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, Hirsch, Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for improved
vehicle and pedestrian signal timing and design in and around Davis Square.
207490
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, Hirsch, Mbah, Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, White Jr., That the
Administration update this Council on any agreements with ride share companies, including their designated drop-
off/pick-up areas in Davis Square, and advise on any efforts to contract with additional companies or introduce
additional designated areas, and discuss with this Council the enforcement of illegal parking in those areas.
207491
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Davis, That the Administration consider signage in high-usage areas directing ride share users to the existence
and location of designated drop-off/pick-up areas.
207499
Traffic and Parking
Recommend
Resolution
By Hirsch, Niedergang, Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, That the Administration respond to the requests outlined in
the attached resident petition, organized by the Pedestrian and Transit Advocacy Group, to accelerate traffic calming
investments and improve coordination and oversight.
207502
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Niedergang, Clingan, McLaughlin, Davis, 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.
207573
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr.,
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking install all signage needed to inform motorists exiting
Route 16 onto Powder House Blvd. that they are entering a residential and school neighborhood.
207659
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO PARKING signs near 48 Bradley Street, to prevent
parking along the short curb at the row housing complex.
207660
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Commissioner of Public Works clean or replace the right turn signal at the corner of Broadway,
turning onto Temple Street, as it is not visible during the day.
207713
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO OUTLET TO WASHINGTON STREET sign on the
corner of George Street and Broadway to prevent cut through traffic due to the GLX bridge closures.
207893
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Day and
Elm Streets with a sign allowing RIGHT TURN ON RED AFTER STOP – YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS, or similar
wording.
207894
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on the timeframe for acquiring new signal switching
equipment to allow additional traffic/pedestrian cycles in Davis Square.
207903
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council the use of "concurrent with leading interval" pedestrian
crossing timing at major intersections that see high usage by school and pre-school children, particularly at the
intersection of Beacon and Washington Streets, and consider reversion to pedestrian-exclusive crossing timing at
several relevant intersections.
207917
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of Traffic and Parking implement traffic calming measures on Avon Street.
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Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
207918
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of Traffic and Parking urgently prioritize pedestrian safety at the intersection of
Walnut Street and Highland Avenue, which was identified as one of the most unsafe intersections in the city.
207996
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Public
Communication
8 residents submitting comments re: #207499, a proposal to accelerate traffic calming investments.
207997
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Public
Communication
10 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.
208008
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD implement traffic calming and pedestrian and cyclist safety measures
on Broadway from Powder House Circle to Teele Square.
208031
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Hirsch, Rossetti, That the Director of SPCD use the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by
Maxwell’s Green in 2011 for traffic calming on Lowell Street, between Highland Avenue and Albion Street, by
constructing a traffic-calming table at the Albion Street crosswalk.
208041
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr.,
That the Director of SPCD and the Bicycle Committee update this Council's Traffic and Parking Committee on
establishing a comprehensive city-wide bicycle plan.
208045
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 City Councilor on plans for raised crosswalks on
Summer Street at Belmont and/or Lowell Streets, as well as other nearby traffic calming improvements.
208110
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Public
Communication
6 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.
208111
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of SPCD paint the newer red markings at the corner of Pearl and James Streets to
ensure ample clearance at 225 Pearl Street for vehicles turning onto Pearl Street.
208117
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD immediately install flex posts at the intersection of Holland Street and
Cameron Avenue to ensure pedestrian safety.
208227
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Public
Communication
3 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.
208252
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD perform traffic volume and speed studies on Summit Avenue and
Boston Street during morning and evening rush hours and report the findings to the Ward 3 City Councilor.
208255
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, Niedergang, That the Administration consider implementing a Driveway Safety Program, modeled after
one implemented by the New York City DOT.
208256
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD identify both a temporary and longer-term Lyft/Uber pick-up
point in Union Square.
208257
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Davis, Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD identify all intersections with incomplete crosswalk
crossings and suggest ways to remedy them.
208275
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, That the Traffic Commission approve the creation of a crosswalk at 45 Beacon Street.
208313
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Public
Communication
3 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.
208334
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Scott, That the Vision Zero Task Force provide the City Council with an update on its activities.
208378
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD install traffic calming infrastructure on Morrison Avenue, such as a speed
bump between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, as soon as possible to protect pedestrians crossing Morrison
Avenue, especially at Highland Road near Lexington Park and the Community Path.
208383
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, Scott, That the Director of SPCD install sturdy steel posts around the southeast corner of Nunziato
Park, in light of the May 25 car crash that sent a vehicle through the fence and into the picnic tables where children
often gather.
208448
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Public
Communication
2 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.
208475
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, That the Traffic Commission consider making Mt. Pleasant Street a 2 or 4-hour parking zone during
work hours to discourage motorists from parking there to take the Orange Line.
208483
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide an update on progress regarding processing residential
permits.
208575
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Scott, Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking provide a quarterly update regarding
implementation of deed-based parking permit restrictions.
208698
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, That the Traffic Commission approve the installation of a stop light at the intersection of Grand Union
Boulevard and Canal Street.
208781
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking develop a city-wide traffic signaling
policy that includes guidelines for temporary signaling during construction.
208782
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, Davis, Mbah, That the Director of SPCD develop a city-wide signage policy to equitably inform
pedestrians, cyclists and vehicle operators during construction, closing of sidewalks, etc.
208813
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD regularly update the Ward 3 City Councilor on efforts to reduce
speeding and congestion on Hamlet Street, including opposite-side parking, street trees, a new Stop Line on the
southern end of the street, and planters at the northeast corner by Highland Avenue.
208819
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, McLaughlin, That the Director of SPCD discuss whether the opening of the casino has impacted car
volume in East Somerville.
208823
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD provide information about ensuring that pedestrians on the
Community Path can travel safely given the sometimes high speeds and volume of bicycles or scooters.
208826
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Niedergang, Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, That the Director of SPCD provide an update on progress made
on the 2017 Bicycle Friendly Community report card, including plans for actions steps on metrics where Somerville
lags other communities.
208834
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Chief of Police post a traffic detail at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Prospect Street for the
duration of the traffic detours in Union Square that reroute Washington Street traffic through that intersection.
208835
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of SPCD return the intersection at Webster Avenue and Washington Street to an exclusive
pedestrian crossing interval to increase safety for schoolchildren and other pedestrians.
208836
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Director of Parking, the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police increase traffic signage and
enforcement at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Somerville Avenue to prevent northbound traffic on Webster
Avenue from continuing north onto Bow Street or entering Somerville Avenue going in the wrong direction.
208837
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Scott, That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately reassess the signaling at the intersection of Webster
Avenue and Prospect Street due to the current unsafe and frustrating conditions there.
208844
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, McLaughlin, Clingan, Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on actions,
communications and collaboration with State agencies to improve pedestrian safety in the Mystic Avenue area by I-
93, following the death of two pedestrians hit by motor vehicles there.
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Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
208845
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Hirsch, That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on the safety of pedestrians at the
intersection of Broadway and Norwood Avenue, following serious injury to a pedestrian there, and whether a
crosswalk is needed.
208888
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, Hirsch, White Jr., That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on the effectiveness of the Winter Hill in
Motion plan and its impact on congestion.
208889
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of Parking install 4-hour maximum parking signs on Fellsway West.
208891
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of SPCD deploy traffic calming measures on Jacques Street.
208921
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD schedule a meeting with the residents of Partridge Avenue who filed a
traffic calming petition, or respond to them with a written communication.
209001
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Clingan, That the Administration provide an update addressing the Winter Hill in Motion project, including links to
the educational materials created.
209045
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Public
Communication
Rachel Turek submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.
209142
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the Director of SPCD report to the Ward 6 Councilor on plans to improve cyclist wayfinding through
Davis Square.
209148
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Scott, Rossetti, Hirsch, Mbah, That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately replace the HAWK signals on
Beacon Street with more suitable and effective RYG pedestrian-activated signals.
209149
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Resolution
By Niedergang, Hirsch, Davis, Clingan, That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD immediately seek the approval of
this Council for 2 new Mobility Division positions, and funding for traffic calming infrastructure, to address the many
dangerous areas on our streets.
209189
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, That the Director of Parking install the respective missing street signs at the intersection of North
Street and Powderhouse Blvd.
209208
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Commissioner of Public Works repaint the STOP HERE line on Central Street on the
northern side of the intersection with Somerville Avenue.
209209
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the damaged curb ramp mats at the intersection
of Highland Avenue and Central Street.
209303
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Davis, That the City Solicitor advise on how this Council can regulate by ordinance the issuance of parking
permits, and prohibit the issuance of parking permits to residents of new construction or renovation that doesn't
provide on-site parking,
209340
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Mayor's
Communication
Submitting draft language for residential permit parking restriction waivers.
209363
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ballantyne, McLaughlin, That the Director of SPCD discuss implementing a "Don’t Block the Box" campaign to
ease intersection congestion at locations along Broadway, including McGrath Highway.
209372
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, Hirsch, Mbah, That the
Director of SPCD prepare a plan for congestion pricing tolls to address traffic and air pollution.
209383
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Ewen-Campen, That the Director of SPCD update this Council on usage data for the Blue Bike expansion stations
of 2019, and plans for expanding the system in future years.
209421
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, Clingan, That the Director of SPCD implement traffic-calming measures for Central Street between
Highland Avenue and Broadway as soon as possible, since traffic has increased dramatically with the Broadway
reconfiguration, and will increase even more with the coming School Street closure.
209423
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of Parking move the NO TURN ON RED sign at the corner of Broadway and Temple
Street to a more visible location.
209428
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, That the Director of Parking increase enforcement of the NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER regulations
at the intersections of Central Street at Forster Street and Sycamore Street at Browning Road.
209445
Traffic and Parking
Discuss
Order
By Niedergang, That the Director of SPCD adjust the light signal timing at Central and Medford Streets so pedestrians
have enough time to cross safely.
196154
Veterans and Public Services
Discuss
Resolution
By Rossetti, Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr., McWatters, That the Dedication Committee update this Board on the park
dedication in honor of Joseph Mackey.
201787
Veterans and Public Services
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, That the Administration consider honoring Somerville Youth League Basketball founder Fran Ferrarro
with a plaque at the High School basketball court.
202116
Veterans and Public Services
Discuss
Resolution
By McLaughlin, That the Administration update this Board on the future of Veterans Memorial Park.
202206
Veterans and Public Services
Discuss
Order
By Connolly, That the Director of Veterans Services obtain the names of all Somerville veterans from the Korean War
on, for inclusion on the Veterans Memorial wall.
205198
Veterans and Public Services
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Veterans Services appear before this Board’s Committee on Veterans and Public
Services to discuss a Global War on Terror memorial and a Women’s Service memorial.
207119
Veterans and Public Services
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, That the Director of Veterans Services appear before the Committee on Veterans and Public Services
to discuss the recent decision to move certain veterans memorials.
205284
Youth Services
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, Ewen-Campen, That the Administration consider hiring a software engineer in the FY19 budget cycle to
design and maintain information management systems to link data, such as information related to properties.
205289
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, Davis, Clingan, That the Director of Purchasing share the process for procuring food, food
packaging and flatware for the school cafeterias.
205290
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, Davis, That the Commissioner of Public Works share the process of handling different types of
cafeteria waste, including recyclables and food waste.
205361
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Davis, Mbah, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Superintendent
of Schools share their policies and procedures for allocating indoor spaces and outdoor spaces, in particular for local
or youth-serving organizations.
205531
Youth Services
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Parks and Recreation Director responding to #205361 re: the allocation of indoor and outdoor spaces.
205532
Youth Services
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Parks and Recreation Director submitting the Department's Fall, 2017 youth participation statistics.
205895
Youth Services
Discuss
Public
Communication
185 citizens submitting a petition to expand access to the Kennedy School swimming pools.
206188
Youth Services
Discuss
Resolution
By Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Hirsch, Mbah, Ballantyne, That the Administration update this Board prior to July 12,
2018, on providing public restrooms at public parks, including parks that will be used by programs that would
otherwise use Conway Park, including Dickerman Park.
206232
Youth Services
Discuss
Resolution
By Niedergang, That the Administration install portable toilets at playgrounds and the following parks: Albion,
Dickerman, North Street, Lincoln (when it reopens), Marshall Street, Chuckie Harris, Kenney, Grimmons, Healey,
Hoyt-Sullivan (when it reopens) and Conway, no later than July 2018.
206643
Youth Services
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, Ballantyne, That the Administration report on how the port-a-potty pilot went this summer, whether or not it
can be expanded, and how residents should notify the city if port-a-potties need cleaning.
206647
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By McLaughlin, Hirsch, Clingan, That the Director of Parks and Recreation express to DCR the importance of keeping
public pools and water fountains open later in the season due to climate change.
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Doc #
Committee
Action
Type of Item
Summary of Item
206699
Youth Services
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration provide information regarding the transfer of some Kennedy Pool functions to the
Parks and Recreation Department.
206854
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Mbah, That the Director of Health and Human Services work with the Public Schools to allow whole fruits
to be saved for use as snacks, given that many children often go without snacks.
206858
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Director of Personnel work with the School District to advertise open City or School positions to
families of Public School students.
207724
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Davis, That the Director of SomerPromise discuss with this Council, the anticipated closure of Freedom
School this summer.
207913
Youth Services
Discuss
Resolution
By Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr., That the
Administration have Port-a-Potties available at the public parks for the 2019 summer months.
208163
Youth Services
Discuss
Resolution
By Hirsch, That the Administration report to the Youth Services Committee the feasibility of adding a budget line to
make school facilities more affordable for use by community groups by helping to cover custodial fees.
208229
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, That the Director of Parks and Recreation address the security breach at the Kennedy
School pool by either assigning a door monitor or locking the door and installing another system to monitor who
comes and goes through the Sartwell Avenue door that leads directly to the pool area and into the school.
208375
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Mbah, That the Director of Communications create an online and paper sign-up for any citywide event, to make it
easy to email them the bus schedule and any other last-minute details.
208816
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, Niedergang, That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an update on maintenance activities for the
Kennedy School Pool, as well as anticipated staffing and capital spending needs related to aquatics.
208961
Youth Services
Discuss
Officer's
Communication
Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #208816 re: maintenance and staffing at the Kennedy School Pool.
209365
Youth Services
Discuss
Order
By Hirsch, That the Chief of Police review options relative to the School District's lock-down drills, and provide a
description of times when the protocol was used in response to a threat.