Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/25/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (194) 194 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 199505 1 199505 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on June 8, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199506 1 199506 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on June 9, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199507 1 199507 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on June 10, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199508 1 199508 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on June 15, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199509 1 199509 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on June 16, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199510 1 199510 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on June 18, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199511 1 199511 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on June 22, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199472 1 199472 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199473 1 199473 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 28, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199476 1 199476 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) to relocate Pole #316/8 and install 61 feet of conduit in South Street from that pole to a point of pickup at 47 Hunting St. Approved   Action details Not available 199477 1 199477 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) to install 40 feet of conduit in Florence Street from Pole #127/7 to a point of pickup at Symphony Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199534 1 199534 Public Event Public Event Permit, Warner Brothers filming "Central Intelligence", Magoun Sq., Jun 29-Jul 1, various times. Approved   Action details Not available 199535 1 199535 Public Event Public Event Permit, Great Urban Campout, Lincoln Park, Jul 24-25, 12Noon-12Noon (raindate Jul 25-26). Approved   Action details Not available 199536 1 199536 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility. Approved   Action details Not available 199537 1 199537 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp., Med #48. Approved   Action details Not available 199542 1 199542 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Kmart, 77 Middlesex Ave, Seeking to operate Dec 19-23, 24 hours/day. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199538 1 199538 License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, Next Wave/Full Circle School, Foss Park area. Approved   Action details Not available 199543 1 199543 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave, Opening Sun-Thu to 1AM, Fri-Sat to 3AM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199539 1 199539 License New Outdoor Seating License, KIrkland Tap and Trotter, 425 Washington St., Occupying 2 parking spaces for a charcoal grill on weekends, Jun-Oct. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199540 1 199540 License Sign/Awning Permit, Kaya Beauty Spa Salon, 92 Highland Ave, 2 signs. Approved   Action details Not available 199541 1 199541 License Sign/Awning Permit, Mr. Crepe, 49 Davis Sq, 2 awnings. Approved   Action details Not available 199478 1 199478 Grant of Location Submitted by Teleport Communications America to install 18 feet of conduit from an existing manhole to a point of pickup at 252 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 199566 1 199566 Public Event Public Event Permit, Sion Seven Day Adventist Church Lemonade Stand, Davis Sq Statue Park and 45 College Ave in front of Church, Jun 28, 11AM-5:15PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199568 1 199568 Public Event Public Event Permit, Leather's Park Jackson Road Block Party, Aug 8, Noon-9PM (raindate Aug 9). Approved   Action details Not available 199567 1 199567 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomDog Pet Palooza, Assembly Row area-Great River Road, Jul 31 Noon-9PM, Aug 1-Aug 2 11AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199569 1 199569 Public Event Public Event Permit, Police Dept. Sean Collier Kickball Extravaganza, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Sep 26, 8AM-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199565 1 199565 Public Event Public Event Permit, US3 Lunch Break Fridays, Union Sq Plaza, Fridays Jul 17-Sep18, 10AM-2:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199573 1 199573 License Renewing Fortune Teller License, Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 199574 1 199574 License Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199572 2 199572 Resolution That any department that deviates from the expenditures provided as part of the Professional and Technical Services FY16 budget presentation notify this Board of that deviation. Approved   Action details Not available 199571 2 199571 Order That the Committee on Traffic and Parking investigate why the directive in #198726, regarding notification to residents, property owners, and businesses of changes to parking regulations along Medford Street with respect to the McGrath Highway project, was not complied with. Approved   Action details Not available 199561 2 199561 Mayor's Communication Conveying information about exploring Electricity Community Choice Aggregation for Somerville. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199478 2 199478 Grant of Location Submitted by Teleport Communications America to install 18 feet of conduit from an existing manhole to a point of pickup at 252 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199545 2 199545 Order That the Finance Committee examine the impact of the continued practice of balancing the city's budget by raising property taxes to the maximum permitted under Proposition 2 1/2, and explore ways for this Board to engage earlier in the budget process. Approved   Action details Not available 199551 2 199551 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the DO NOT ENTER signs on Perkins Street, on the Boston border. Approved   Action details Not available 199552 2 199552 Order That the Chief of Police increase police presence on Perkins Street during evening traffic hours to prevent cars from entering through the DO NOT ENTER end of the street. Approved   Action details Not available 199546 2 199546 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree in front of 172 North Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199547 2 199547 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD work with Eversource to remove the unsafe telephone poles secured to rotting trees on Woods Street at North Street, and on Barton Street at Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199548 2 199548 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the broken pedestrian lights at North Street and Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 199549 2 199549 Order That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Impact Team to 22 Richdale Avenue for code violations and report back to the Ward 3 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 199550 2 199550 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) ascertain how the Cambridge Health Alliance intends to mitigate the damage to the parking lot at Summer and Spring Streets that is causing structural damage to abutters. Approved   Action details Not available 199544 2 199544 Citation Congratulating Angela Hager as she celebrates her 100th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 199514 2 199514 Order That the Chief of Police report monthly to this Board the number of individuals and families assisted by the Coordinator of Addiction and Mental Health, including follow-up referrals, to ensure proper aftercare. Approved   Action details Not available 199517 2 199517 Resolution That the Veterans Service Department remain autonomous and separate from the Health and Human Services Department. Approved   Action details Not available 199518 2 199518 Resolution That the city waive the fee charged for field use for local youth oriented programs. Approved   Action details Not available 199512 2 199512 Order That the Director of SPCD bring to this Board within two months a plan and budget request for at least $50,000 for the successful First Source Jobs Training Program. Approved   Action details Not available 199519 2 199519 Resolution That the Mayor pursue negotiations with DCR for control of Foss Park, Draw 7 Park and the Dilboy Auxiliary Fields and share regular updates with this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 199513 2 199513 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works develop a maintenance plan for all grass athletic fields and submit a request for funding to this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 199520 2 199520 Resolution That the Administration prioritize a public health initiative to control the opiate abuse epidemic, including nearby health and educational institutions and any other available resources. Approved   Action details Not available 199521 2 199521 Resolution That the Administration explain to this Board in writing the method used to select the High School Owner’s Project Manager and why the School Building Committee did not vote on the hire. Approved   Action details Not available 199515 2 199515 Order That the Commissioners of Public Works and Recreation coordinate efforts, as recommended by the Fields Task Force report of 9/10/14, and report back to this Board by September, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199522 2 199522 Resolution That the Administration examine safety services at Assembly Row, in light of the previously unanticipated development of Partner’s Health Care and Hotel, and report back to this Board by September, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199523 2 199523 Resolution That the Traffic Commission reconsider its recent votes to double the guest parking pass fee and to increase the fee of resident parking permits. Approved   Action details Not available 199524 2 199524 Resolution That the Administration explore ways to reduce the cost of mail services. Approved   Action details Not available 199525 2 199525 Resolution That a detailed report of all unexpended funds for the prior two years be provided by each department during future fiscal year budget presentations and reviews. Approved   Action details Not available 199526 2 199526 Resolution That the Administration develop a comprehensive open space plan, identifying new open space, athletic field space, and upkeep. Approved   Action details Not available 199516 2 199516 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board monthly on the Beacon Street reconstruction project. Approved   Action details Not available 199570 2 199570 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) immediately convene a meeting with MA DOT and residents, property owners and businesses on Medford Street from Washington Street to Somerville Avenue, to discuss the design, schedule, and impacts of streetscape and traffic changes there, and address issues which will adversely affect those stakeholders. Approved   Action details Not available 199477 2 199477 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) to install 40 feet of conduit in Florence Street from Pole #127/7 to a point of pickup at Symphony Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199476 2 199476 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) to relocate Pole #316/8 and install 61 feet of conduit in South Street from that pole to a point of pickup at 47 Hunting St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199504 2 199504 Communication Acting as President, cancelling the Regular meetings of this Board that were scheduled for July 23, 2015, and August 13, 2015. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199474 2 199474 Citation Commending School Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi, who is retiring after ten years of outstanding service to the entire community. Approved   Action details Not available 199475 2 199475 Citation Commending Community Cooks, which is celebrating its 25th year of providing the neediest members of our community with home-cooked meals. Approved   Action details Not available 199503 2 199503 Order That the Fields Task Force Recommendations (#197711) be transferred from the Youth Services Committee to the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy for follow-up. Approved   Action details Not available 199484 2 199484 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact Mass DOT about excessive trash on the train tracks by Walnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199494 2 199494 Resolution That the Administration inform residents and neighbors on lower Newberne Street about the MWRA's TV pipe testing and plans to mitigate flooding. Approved   Action details Not available 199495 2 199495 Resolution That the Administration add Meacham Street to the re-paving list. Approved   Action details Not available 199496 2 199496 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place more metal trash barrels on Highland Avenue, between Cedar and Walnut Streets, and report to the Ward 5 and Ward 3 Aldermen on where they will be placed. Approved   Action details Not available 199497 2 199497 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works empty trash barrels on weekends and holidays on the Community Path, especially around Lexington Park and in Davis Square, and report to this Board on trash collection from public receptacles on weekends and holidays. Approved   Action details Not available 199487 2 199487 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the area around 12 Melvin Street for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 199479 2 199479 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on taking control of Foss Park, Draw 7 Park and the Dilboy Auxiliary Fields from the State. Approved   Action details Not available 199498 2 199498 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing trash barrels on Broadway at Liberty and Lowden Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 199499 2 199499 Resolution That the Administration begin charging rent, or additional charges, to the owner of 240 Elm Street for every day his scaffolding remains on the public way. Approved   Action details Not available 199500 2 199500 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) arrange a meeting with the Ward 2 alderman to discuss zoning and planning at Boynton Yards. Approved   Action details Not available 199501 2 199501 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 407 Washington Street to trim the overgrowth, and trim the trees that are blocking city signs and traffic signals. Approved   Action details Not available 199502 2 199502 Order That the Director of SPCD (T&I) plant trees at 112 Belmont Street and 18 Richdale Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199488 2 199488 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a ONE WAY sign on Jaques Street at Edgar Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199489 2 199489 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 14 Grant Street to clear all the wires going through it. Approved   Action details Not available 199490 2 199490 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair two lights at the entrance to the Edgerly School. Approved   Action details Not available 199492 2 199492 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) remove any illegal banners from Dentalplant at 281 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199491 2 199491 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) remove any illegal banners on the sidewalk at the Subway at 275 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199493 2 199493 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the yards at 55-57 and 59-61 Edgar Avenue for snakes. Approved   Action details Not available 199480 2 199480 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide a revised job description, job expectations and performance measurements for the previously grant funded Somerville Cares About Prevention positions. Approved   Action details Not available 199481 2 199481 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk at 8 Mount Pleasant Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199482 2 199482 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works dispatch the street sweeper to clean Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199483 2 199483 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the Director of SPCD (ISD), direct contractors to communicate with abutters if construction goes over schedule. Approved   Action details Not available 199486 2 199486 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the alleyway between the Edgerly School and houses on Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199485 2 199485 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the dumpster on Indiana and Pennsylvania Avenues for violations. Approved   Action details Not available 199555 3 199555 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Order of Taking for various Beacon Street Reconstruction Easements. Approved   Action details Not available 199533 3 199533 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #199356 re: home rule petition to remove the restriction on signing nomination papers. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199532 3 199532 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #199123 re: short-term rental room occupancy excise taxes and possible zoning implications. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199563 3 199563 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 5/14/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199564 3 199564 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/28/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199528 3 199528 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of an appropriation of $5,824.15 from the Capital Equipment Stabilization Fund to purchase new seating for the public's use in the Aldermanic Chambers. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199531 3 199531 Communication Finance Director conveying the items currently in this Board's Committee on Finance that are associated with the approval of the city's FY 2016 budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199562 3 199562 Communication City Auditor responding to #199425 re: a list of exempt, non-publicly bid contracts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199530 4 199530 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $2,500 from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation for the Arts Council's Mystic Mural and Art in the Garden programs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199555 4 199555 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Order of Taking for various Beacon Street Reconstruction Easements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199315 4 199315 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $9,277 from the Arts Council Detail Account to the Police Overtime Account to cover expenses incurred. Approved   Action details Not available 197711 4 197711 Communication Conveying the recommendations of the Somerville Fields Task Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199560 4 199560 Communication Requesting the appointment of C. Anne Brockelman as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199556 4 199556 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $195,770,799 for the FY2016 General Fund Operating Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 199557 4 199557 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $19,769,102 for the 2016 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 199558 4 199558 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,590,675 to fund the FY2016 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 199554 4 199554 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 7.15 Re: Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199558 5 199558 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,590,675 to fund the FY2016 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199557 5 199557 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $19,769,102 for the 2016 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199556 5 199556 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $195,770,799 for the FY2016 General Fund Operating Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199553 5 199553 Ordinance Requesting revisions to the City Charter and Ordinances to adjust the threshold for written contracts to align with MA General Law. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199438 5 199438 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,000 from the Housing Authority for the Arts Council's Mystic Mural program. Approved   Action details Not available 199315 5 199315 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $9,277 from the Arts Council Detail Account to the Police Overtime Account to cover expenses incurred. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199314 5 199314 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $10,000 from the DPW Highway Division Salaries Account to the DPW Administration Division Salaries Account to fund a year-end deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199380 5 199380 Mayor's Request Requesting to transfer $250,000 from various Personal Services accounts to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199371 5 199371 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $195,959,717 to fund the Somerville Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199374 5 199374 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $3,500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2016 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 199387 5 199387 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to establish the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Farmers Market Departmental Revolving Fund for FY2016. Approved   Action details Not available 199386 5 199386 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to establish the SomerTime Departmental Revolving Fund for FY2016. Approved   Action details Not available 199388 5 199388 Mayor's Request Requesting the reauthorization of Departmental Revolving Funds for FY2016. Approved   Action details Not available 199381 5 199381 Mayor's Request Submitting an appropriation of $185,000 to fund the FY2016 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 199379 5 199379 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $888,200 to fund the FY16 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 199384 5 199384 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $115,000 from the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY16 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 199382 5 199382 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $140,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Fire Department Overtime account to alleviate a year end deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199403 5 199403 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $10,000 from the Council on Aging Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199401 5 199401 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $13,767 from the Assessing Department Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199404 5 199404 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $9,700 from the Veterans Services Department Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199406 5 199406 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $8,077 from the Somerpromise Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199391 5 199391 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to fund needed capital projects. Approved   Action details Not available 199390 5 199390 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $233,446 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 199435 5 199435 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $12,000 from the Schools Salaries Account to the DPW Electrical Lines and Lights Overtime Account for electrical work at the Cummings School. Approved   Action details Not available 199434 5 199434 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $54,351 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 199399 5 199399 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $21,456 from the Auditing Department Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199394 5 199394 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $36,000 from the Capital Projects Management Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199397 5 199397 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $26,000 from the Treasury Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199402 5 199402 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $11,163 from the SPCD Administration and Finance Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199400 5 199400 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $20,000 from the SPCD Housing Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199398 5 199398 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $23,000 from the SPCD Transportation and Infrastructure Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199407 5 199407 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $3,000 from the Redevelopment Authority Salaries Monthly Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199392 5 199392 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 199378 5 199378 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Community Preservation Act Fund to fund community preservation projects. Approved   Action details Not available 199377 5 199377 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate or reserve $1,890,020 in estimated FY2016 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 199389 5 199389 Mayor's Request City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199405 5 199405 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $9,308 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199395 5 199395 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $33,000 from the SPCD Inspectional Services Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199527 5 199527 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $550,000 in a bond for betterments and improvements to the East Broadway streetscape. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199559 5 199559 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of the Elmwood Stabilization Fund and acceptance of a mitigation payment to the Fund of $12,500 from GFC Development Inc., for crosswalk installation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199393 5 199393 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer totaling $125,000 from two SPCD ISD Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199385 5 199385 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,600 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Enterprise Fund to mitigate a revenue deficit in FY2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199383 5 199383 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $118,060 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to various SPCD accounts to eliminate several long-standing deficits. Approved   Action details Not available 199375 5 199375 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $3,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199376 5 199376 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199373 5 199373 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,469,430 for the FY2016 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199372 5 199372 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $19,778,865 to fund the FY2016 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199396 5 199396 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $29,836 from the SPCD Planning Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 199529 5 199529 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $876 in unused bond funds for the purchase of DPW vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 199529 6 199529 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $876 in unused bond funds for the purchase of DPW vehicles. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199378 6 199378 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Community Preservation Act Fund to fund community preservation projects. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199376 6 199376 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199375 6 199375 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $3,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199383 6 199383 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $118,060 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to various SPCD accounts to eliminate several long-standing deficits. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199385 6 199385 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,600 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Enterprise Fund to mitigate a revenue deficit in FY2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199395 6 199395 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $33,000 from the SPCD Inspectional Services Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199405 6 199405 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $9,308 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199389 6 199389 Mayor's Request City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199377 6 199377 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate or reserve $1,890,020 in estimated FY2016 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199392 6 199392 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199407 6 199407 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $3,000 from the Redevelopment Authority Salaries Monthly Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199398 6 199398 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $23,000 from the SPCD Transportation and Infrastructure Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199400 6 199400 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $20,000 from the SPCD Housing Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199402 6 199402 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $11,163 from the SPCD Administration and Finance Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199406 6 199406 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $8,077 from the Somerpromise Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199396 6 199396 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $29,836 from the SPCD Planning Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199397 6 199397 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $26,000 from the Treasury Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199399 6 199399 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $21,456 from the Auditing Department Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199394 6 199394 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $36,000 from the Capital Projects Management Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199434 6 199434 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $54,351 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199435 6 199435 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $12,000 from the Schools Salaries Account to the DPW Electrical Lines and Lights Overtime Account for electrical work at the Cummings School. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199390 6 199390 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $233,446 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199391 6 199391 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to fund needed capital projects. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199393 6 199393 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer totaling $125,000 from two SPCD ISD Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199404 6 199404 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $9,700 from the Veterans Services Department Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199401 6 199401 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $13,767 from the Assessing Department Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199403 6 199403 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $10,000 from the Council on Aging Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199382 6 199382 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $140,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Fire Department Overtime account to alleviate a year end deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199384 6 199384 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $115,000 from the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY16 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199379 6 199379 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $888,200 to fund the FY16 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199381 6 199381 Mayor's Request Submitting an appropriation of $185,000 to fund the FY2016 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199388 6 199388 Mayor's Request Requesting the reauthorization of Departmental Revolving Funds for FY2016. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199386 6 199386 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to establish the SomerTime Departmental Revolving Fund for FY2016. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199387 6 199387 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to establish the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Farmers Market Departmental Revolving Fund for FY2016. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199374 6 199374 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $3,500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2016 Tax Levy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199380 6 199380 Mayor's Request Requesting to transfer $250,000 from various Personal Services accounts to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199314 6 199314 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $10,000 from the DPW Highway Division Salaries Account to the DPW Administration Division Salaries Account to fund a year-end deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199438 6 199438 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,000 from the Housing Authority for the Arts Council's Mystic Mural program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199520 15 199520 Resolution That the Administration prioritize a public health initiative to control the opiate abuse epidemic, including nearby health and educational institutions and any other available resources. Kept in committee   Action details Not available