Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 7/13/2017 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 (221) 221 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 221. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 221. 203875 1 203875 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on June 26, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203879 1 203879 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 28, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203880 1 203880 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on July 6, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203878 1 203878 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on July 10, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203874 1 203874 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 11, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203882 1 203882 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on July 12, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203883 1 203883 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on July 12, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203884 1 203884 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on July 13, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203823 1 203823 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203824 1 203824 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 8, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203828 1 203828 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 203829 1 203829 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 45 feet of conduit in Highland Ave and Willow Ave, from Manhole 11101 on Highland Ave to a point of pickup on Willow Ave at the rear of 346 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 203830 1 203830 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Russell St, from Pole 197/3 to a point of pickup at 41 Russell St. Approved   Action details Not available 203831 1 203831 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 33 feet of conduit in Cleveland St, from Pole 420/3 to a point of pickup at 21-23 Cleveland St. Approved   Action details Not available 203899 1 203899 Public Event Public Event Permit, Casper Mattress Sleep Inn, Cutter Ave Parking Lot, Jul 7-9, 7AM-10:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203900 1 203900 Public Event Public Event Permit, Refuse Fascism Anti Trump/Pence Rally, Statue Park, Jul 15, 6:30-8:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203901 1 203901 Public Event Public Event Permit, Canopy City Shark Tank Audition, Tyler St, Jul 17, 8AM-8PM. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 203902 1 203902 Public Event Public Event Permit, Waldo-Dimick-Marion Neighborways Block Party, Waldo Ave and Dimick St from Calvin to Marion Sts, Jul 22, 7AM-6PM (raindate Jul 23). Approved   Action details Not available 203903 1 203903 Public Event Public Event Permit, Let's Pretend Tiny Tots Theatre Table, Statue Park, Jul 22, 2-6:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203904 1 203904 Public Event Public Event Permit, Teen Empowerment Central Library Outdoor Party, Central Library front lawn, Jul 26, 1:30-9PM (raindate Jul 27). Approved   Action details Not available 203905 1 203905 Public Event Public Event Permit, 7ate9 Bakery National Cheesecake Day, 199 Highland Ave, Jul 30, 8AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203906 1 203906 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Pig PIckin Block Party, Chester St from Elm to Herbert Sts, Jul 31, Noon-10PM (raindate Aug 7). Approved   Action details Not available 203907 1 203907 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomerStreets Seize the Summer, Holland St from Winter St to Broadway, Aug 6, Noon-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203908 1 203908 Public Event Public Event Permit, Brastow Ave Block Party, Aug 12, Noon-10PM (raindate Aug 13). Approved   Action details Not available 203909 1 203909 Public Event Public Event Permit, Caldwell Ave/Jan Marie BDay Block Party, Aug 19, 11 AM-Midnite (raindate Aug 20). Approved as amended   Action details Not available 203910 1 203910 Public Event Public Event Permit, Starlab Studios Music and Arts Festival, ArtFarm, Sep 8-10, 9 AM-11PM (raindate Sep 15-17). Approved   Action details Not available 203911 1 203911 Public Event Public Event Permit, Irving St Block Party, Sep 16, 11:30AM-7PM (raindate Sep 17). Approved   Action details Not available 203912 1 203912 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, P Gioioso and Sons. Approved   Action details Not available 203913 1 203913 License New Drainlayer's License, JF White Contracting. Approved   Action details Not available 203914 1 203914 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 203918 1 203918 License New Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 340 Canal St, 5 pool tables, 8 bowling alleys. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203919 1 203919 License Sign/Awning Permit, Riverdog, 321 Somerville Ave, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 203915 1 203915 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 203916 1 203916 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Thunder Road, 379 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 203917 1 203917 License New Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 340 Canal St, 138 devices. Approved   Action details Not available 203937 1 203937 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 203938 1 203938 License New Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way, storing 570 vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203939 1 203939 License New Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way, storing 140 vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203940 1 203940 License New Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd, storing 100 vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203941 1 203941 License New Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St, storing 220 vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203942 1 203942 Public Communication Representative Capuano responding to #203586 re: the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203954 1 203954 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Memphis Soul 5K Road Race, Union Sq area, Aug 13, 7AM-3PM. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 203954 2 203954 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Memphis Soul 5K Road Race, Union Sq area, Aug 13, 7AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203885 2 203885 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services seek a court order to compel access to properties when property owners are not cooperative. Approved   Action details Not available 203886 2 203886 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services consider reinstating the rat birth control program, and report back to the Special Committee on Rodent Issues by August 14 on his findings. Approved   Action details Not available 203839 2 203839 Order That the City Solicitor draft an amendment to Ordinance 11-38(d)(2) to strengthen the language regarding rodent eradication prior to developments being constructed. Approved   Action details Not available 203948 2 203948 Zoning Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance map for certain parcels in the Porter Street area. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203949 2 203949 Order That the City Arborist replace the dead tree at 26 Minnesota Avenue if needed. Approved   Action details Not available 203950 2 203950 Resolution That the Administration review all licenses granted to bfresh, and discuss with this Board any restrictions on trash and recycling disposal and on the timing and location of deliveries. Approved   Action details Not available 203943 2 203943 Resolution Supporting a request to the MBTA for a change of specification for noise wall composition on either side of the Brickbottom Artists Buildings. Approved   Action details Not available 203951 2 203951 Order That the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 2 Alderman of the impact of new designs for Inman Square traffic on Lincoln Park neighborhoods, including any changes to MBTA service, and post this information as an FAQ on the city’s website. Approved   Action details Not available 203944 2 203944 Order That the Director of Communications appear before this Board at its August 24 meeting to explain why residents have been unable to view live broadcasts of recent Board of Aldermen and Committee meetings. Approved   Action details Not available 203952 2 203952 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the traffic signal at 66 Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203953 2 203953 Resolution That the Traffic Commission make Merriam Street a one way street from Somerville Avenue to Charlestown Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203945 2 203945 Order That the City Solicitor appear before the Committee on Traffic and Parking to describe how the Traffic Commission agenda is prepared, and whether this Board can place items on that agenda. Approved   Action details Not available 203946 2 203946 Order That the City Solicitor determine whether this Board can appropriate $18,000 to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund pursuant to its June 22, 2017 Order (#203733), in light of the Mayor's $0 appropriation (Agenda #62). Approved   Action details Not available 203937 2 203937 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203917 2 203917 License New Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 340 Canal St, 138 devices. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203916 2 203916 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Thunder Road, 379 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203915 2 203915 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203919 2 203919 License Sign/Awning Permit, Riverdog, 321 Somerville Ave, 1 sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203921 2 203921 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the policies for issuing business parking permits. Approved   Action details Not available 203922 2 203922 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken sidewalk panels at 83 Munroe Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203931 2 203931 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services replace the bait in the bait box at Virginia and Jasper Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 203932 2 203932 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services address rodent issues along Wesley Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203933 2 203933 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services address rodent issues near Florence and Washington Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 203924 2 203924 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services address the Air BnB facility at 21 Michigan Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 203929 2 203929 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sinking sewer grate at 11 Florence Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203923 2 203923 Order That the Chief Assessor inform this Board about state laws regarding housing trustees and residential tax exemptions. Approved   Action details Not available 203928 2 203928 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at 29 Aldrich Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203927 2 203927 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a blinking STOP sign at Gilman and Aldrich Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 203926 2 203926 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a street cleaning sign at 55 Gilman Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203925 2 203925 Order That the Chief of Police monitor the corner of Gilman and Walnut Streets after 8 PM on Fridays. Approved   Action details Not available 203947 2 203947 Order That the Director of Engineering inspect the 41 Elmwood Street area for continual water and sewage flooding when severe rain storms occur. Approved   Action details Not available 203934 2 203934 Communication Requesting that the President of this Board make four appointments to the Minimum Mixed Use Ratio Working Group. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203914 2 203914 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203913 2 203913 License New Drainlayer's License, JF White Contracting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203912 2 203912 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, P Gioioso and Sons. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203911 2 203911 Public Event Public Event Permit, Irving St Block Party, Sep 16, 11:30AM-7PM (raindate Sep 17). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203910 2 203910 Public Event Public Event Permit, Starlab Studios Music and Arts Festival, ArtFarm, Sep 8-10, 9 AM-11PM (raindate Sep 15-17). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203909 2 203909 Public Event Public Event Permit, Caldwell Ave/Jan Marie BDay Block Party, Aug 19, 11 AM-Midnite (raindate Aug 20). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203908 2 203908 Public Event Public Event Permit, Brastow Ave Block Party, Aug 12, Noon-10PM (raindate Aug 13). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203907 2 203907 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomerStreets Seize the Summer, Holland St from Winter St to Broadway, Aug 6, Noon-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203906 2 203906 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Pig PIckin Block Party, Chester St from Elm to Herbert Sts, Jul 31, Noon-10PM (raindate Aug 7). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203905 2 203905 Public Event Public Event Permit, 7ate9 Bakery National Cheesecake Day, 199 Highland Ave, Jul 30, 8AM-5PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203904 2 203904 Public Event Public Event Permit, Teen Empowerment Central Library Outdoor Party, Central Library front lawn, Jul 26, 1:30-9PM (raindate Jul 27). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203903 2 203903 Public Event Public Event Permit, Let's Pretend Tiny Tots Theatre Table, Statue Park, Jul 22, 2-6:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203902 2 203902 Public Event Public Event Permit, Waldo-Dimick-Marion Neighborways Block Party, Waldo Ave and Dimick St from Calvin to Marion Sts, Jul 22, 7AM-6PM (raindate Jul 23). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203901 2 203901 Public Event Public Event Permit, Canopy City Shark Tank Audition, Tyler St, Jul 17, 8AM-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203900 2 203900 Public Event Public Event Permit, Refuse Fascism Anti Trump/Pence Rally, Statue Park, Jul 15, 6:30-8:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203899 2 203899 Public Event Public Event Permit, Casper Mattress Sleep Inn, Cutter Ave Parking Lot, Jul 7-9, 7AM-10:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203831 2 203831 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 33 feet of conduit in Cleveland St, from Pole 420/3 to a point of pickup at 21-23 Cleveland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203825 2 203825 Citation Commending the Somerville Youth Softball Tornadoes, for winning the 2017 Intercity Championship in the 12U Division. Approved   Action details Not available 203826 2 203826 Citation Commending the Somerville Youth Softball Cyclones, for winning the 2017 Intercity Championship in the 10U Division. Approved   Action details Not available 203827 2 203827 Citation Commending Nancy Aylward, who is retiring after 27 years of outstanding service to the City, including the last 14 years in the Mayor's Office. Approved   Action details Not available 203830 2 203830 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Russell St, from Pole 197/3 to a point of pickup at 41 Russell St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203829 2 203829 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 45 feet of conduit in Highland Ave and Willow Ave, from Manhole 11101 on Highland Ave to a point of pickup on Willow Ave at the rear of 346 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203920 2 203920 Order Authorizing the President of this Board to send the attached letter to the Administrator of the FAA regarding aircraft noise. Approved   Action details Not available 203930 2 203930 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sewer cover at Sunnyside Avenue and Wigglesworth Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203832 2 203832 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Board on the Somerville Forward Community Meeting held on June 26, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203837 2 203837 Order That the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 138 Powder House Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 203838 2 203838 Order That the Arborist review the health of the tree between 143 and 147 Powder House Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 203881 2 203881 Resolution That the Administration draft a Dark Sky ordinance addressing applicability, color temperature standards, prescriptive or performance standards, DPW oversight, and exemptions. Approved   Action details Not available 203843 2 203843 Resolution That the city's MassPort CAC/Logan Representative appear before this Board to report on progress in relation to air traffic noise pollution. Approved   Action details Not available 203845 2 203845 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of June 26, 2017. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203844 2 203844 Resolution Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session with the Administration to receive updates on all ongoing contract negotiations. Approved   Action details Not available 203846 2 203846 Order That the Arborist and Tree Warden determine if the trees on the back side of Prospect Hill Park are creating a public safety issue for the residents on Columbus Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 203847 2 203847 Order That the Arborist and Tree Warden determine the vitality of the tree on Warren Avenue at Properzi Manor. Approved   Action details Not available 203848 2 203848 Order That the Director of SPCD conduct Prospect Hill neighborhood working sessions with the Ward 3 Alderman to discuss installing a roundabout at the intersection of Munroe Street and Prospect Hill Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 203849 2 203849 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Ward 3 Alderman and residents to determine what traffic calming measures could ensure safer mobility for pedestrians and motorists at the intersection of Summer and Lowell Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 203850 2 203850 Order That the Director of SPCD consider adding more safety zones wherever it is deemed appropriate. Approved   Action details Not available 203851 2 203851 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works maintain the bocci court at Dickerman Park. Approved   Action details Not available 203852 2 203852 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace or repair the sidewalk panels at 44 Walnut Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 203853 2 203853 Resolution Supporting the continuation of the Temporary Protected Status program for immigrants who cannot return safely to their home countries. Approved   Action details Not available 203854 2 203854 Resolution Supporting the MA Nurses Association in negotiations for the Registered Nurses of Tufts New England Medical Center for safe working conditions and fair wage and retirement benefits. Approved   Action details Not available 203855 2 203855 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the wooden fence behind the SCAT building. Approved   Action details Not available 203856 2 203856 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the overgrowth from the intersection of Beacon Street and Concord Avenue and from tree wells and sidewalks on Beacon Street from the intersection of Washington and Dickinson Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 203857 2 203857 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees that are blocking the traffic signal at the intersection of Cooney and Beacon Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 203858 2 203858 Order That the Director of SPCD replace the unhealthy trees on Somerville Avenue from Porter Square to Union Square, determine why so many are unhealthy, and advise whether the replacement costs can be recouped from the Mass Highway Project. Approved   Action details Not available 203859 2 203859 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking limit cut through traffic on Hanson Street by installing signage that allows abutters only at 7–9AM and 4–7 PM at identified locations, and ensure that this matter is addressed at the Traffic Commission's next meeting, on July 20, 2017. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 203860 2 203860 Order The Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the Beacon Street Star Market for health code violations and for the source of odors reported by neighbors, and report the findings to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 203861 2 203861 Order The Superintendent of Inspectional Services direct Eversource to trim the overgrowth at the Willow Avenue transfer station, especially at the public sidewalk, and to properly maintain the building and grounds. Approved   Action details Not available 203862 2 203862 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and Arborist implement an inspection and maintenance schedule to prevent the accumulation of trash, invasive plants, trees and weeds along the entire Community Path. Approved   Action details Not available 203863 2 203863 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the leaking gate valve control at the corner of College and Winslow Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 203864 2 203864 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the damaged shrub on the Powderhouse Rotary. Approved   Action details Not available 203833 2 203833 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility to remove the suspended double pole at 4 Howard Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203834 2 203834 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on Cameron Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 203835 2 203835 Order That the Director of SPCD prioritize Cameron Avenue for repaving. Approved   Action details Not available 203836 2 203836 Order The Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 33 Teele Avenue for yard trash. Approved   Action details Not available 203865 2 203865 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD post at least 3 green "Park Regulations" signs showing that dogs must be leashed on the new section of the Community Path (1) by Maxwells’ Green, (2) at the east side of Cedar Street, and (3) at the Lowell Street entrance. Approved   Action details Not available 203866 2 203866 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking fix the upside down speed limit sign near 125 Central Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203867 2 203867 Resolution That the Mayor’s Office, working with the Director of Engineering, report to this Board on improving Eversource's communications with, and responsiveness to, this city's residents, concerning gas meter replacement, street construction and utility work. Approved   Action details Not available 203868 2 203868 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion to this Board no later than August 1, 2017 on the legality of #203789, a proposed amendment to Ordinance 2-24 regarding the terms of city officers. Approved   Action details Not available 203869 2 203869 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board no later than August 1, 2017, with an update on an ordinance to establish the Somerville Municipal Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund and a Jobs Linkage Fee for new commercial development. Approved   Action details Not available 203870 2 203870 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board no later than August 1, 2017 on progress on a revised demolition review ordinance following the 3 community meetings this spring. Approved   Action details Not available 203871 2 203871 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a CAUTION – CHILDREN AT PLAY sign in front of either 7 or 13 Henderson Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203842 2 203842 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait Autumn Street for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 203840 2 203840 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider expanding the required time for notifying neighborhoods of street closures from 48 to 72 hours. Approved   Action details Not available 203841 2 203841 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the first three median lights on the east end of Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 203872 2 203872 Order That the Building Department not issue any demolition permits until a rodent elimination program has been completed by the applicant, and provide an explanation to this Board whenever a permit is issued without a completed program. Approved   Action details Not available 203873 2 203873 Order That the Director of SPCD repave Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203876 2 203876 Order That the City Solicitor provide this Board with a written opinion on #203709 re: using area standard contractors, by the July 10, 2017 meeting of the Committee on Housing and Community Development. Approved   Action details Not available 203877 2 203877 Resolution That the Administration provide a written response on the process for school playground and school area improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 203889 3 203889 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $0 to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund for the use of Dilboy Field by Somerville non-profit youth football and soccer organizations without charge. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 203935 3 203935 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition pursuant to #203619 to authorize the City to impose Impact Fees to fund the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 203897 3 203897 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor submitting a communication from the MA State Lottery Commission re: #203525 re: the Winter Hill Market. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203894 3 203894 Communication Requesting the appointment of Mary Wright to the Police Reserve. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203895 3 203895 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sumayya Essack to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203896 3 203896 Communication Requesting the appointment of Holly Fox to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203898 3 203898 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/22/17. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203785 3 203785 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St, no vehicles inside, 26 outside. Approved   Action details Not available 203784 3 203784 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, L and S Truck Sales, 40 Joy St, 9 vehicles inside, 15 outside. Approved   Action details Not available 202972 3 202972 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Spring 2017 University Accountability report. Work completed   Action details Not available 202985 3 202985 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Spring 2017 University Accountability report. Work completed   Action details Not available 203473 3 203473 License New Flammables License, Vixs Auto Service, 73 Summer St. Approved   Action details Not available 203474 3 203474 License New Garage License, Vixs Auto Service, 73 Summer St. Approved   Action details Not available 203886 3 203886 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services consider reinstating the rat birth control program, and report back to the Special Committee on Rodent Issues by August 14 on his findings. Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation   Action details Not available 203936 4 203936 Communication Director of Planning responding to #203217 re: the FRIT Assembly Square development's compliance with the PUD. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203474 4 203474 License New Garage License, Vixs Auto Service, 73 Summer St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203493 4 203493 Order That the City Arborist evaluate the vitality of the trees at 70 Craigie Street, 64 Craigie Street, and the intersection of Prospect Hill Avenue and Munroe Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 203497 4 203497 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services provide a rundown of all rodent control efforts throughout Ward 1 and a plan for rodent control for the summer. Work completed   Action details Not available 203508 4 203508 Order That the Director of Constituent Services provide the residents of Ward 1 with information regarding rodent control. Work completed   Action details Not available 203487 4 203487 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional services bait all public facilities along Merriam Street, including sewers and the Public Safety Building, cite all private properties on the street where conditions exist to attract rodents, and distribute informational door knockers to those properties with evidence of rodent activity. Work completed   Action details Not available 203473 4 203473 License New Flammables License, Vixs Auto Service, 73 Summer St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203380 4 203380 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to hire an independent financial consultant to review the actual and proposed increases in debt and prepare a risk analysis, including the amount of new growth required to support that debt, while accounting for projected spending increases in the remainder of the budget. Work completed   Action details Not available 203261 4 203261 Order That the Director of SPCD begin the process of seizing the abandoned Cobble Hill Plaza by eminent domain with the intention of building a land trust and open space at the site. Work completed   Action details Not available 203267 4 203267 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ascertain the number of gas leaks in the city, keep data on all reported leaks, and develop a plan with Eversource and National Grid to eliminate the leaks. Work completed   Action details Not available 203268 4 203268 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment work with the city's arborist to compile data on trees that die as a result of gas leaks. Work completed   Action details Not available 203286 4 203286 Order That the Chief Assessor provide this Board with the numbers of residential exemptions issued this year for one, two and three family homes, along with the total numbers of such homes, and compare these numbers with prior years. Work completed   Action details Not available 203287 4 203287 Order That the Chief Assessor provide this Board with the numbers of sales of one, two and three family homes, with the number of residential exemptions claimed by the purchasers of those homes for the latest fiscal year. Work completed   Action details Not available 203360 4 203360 Resolution That the Administration discuss with the Commissioner of Public Works efforts to de-pave city-owned schools. Work completed   Action details Not available 202194 4 202194 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the Emerson Street neighborhood for rodent issues and take all necessary actions. Work completed   Action details Not available 202435 4 202435 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services intensify rodent control around Magoun Square, particularly on Norwood Avenue and Lowell Street, and report to the Ward 5 Alderman by December 8 with an update. Work completed   Action details Not available 202440 4 202440 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services consider using dry ice for rodent control and report the findings to this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 202437 4 202437 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the sewers on Albion and Hudson Streets between Lowell and Central Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 200714 4 200714 Order That the City Solicitor petition the courts to allow the city onto properties requiring remedial action when there is an emergency public health issue. Work completed   Action details Not available 201090 4 201090 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services provide this Board with an update regarding rodent prevention fliers. Work completed   Action details Not available 201322 4 201322 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services monitor 499 Medford Street for open trash, to control a rat infestation in the area. Work completed   Action details Not available 201709 4 201709 Order That the Director SPCD ensure that rodent baiting is integrated into the entire Beacon Street project and work collaboratively to address recent rodent issues that have already increased in the active section of the project. Work completed   Action details Not available 201992 4 201992 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works regularly empty the trash bin at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, across from 17 Raymond Avenue, and check for rodents. Work completed   Action details Not available 201991 4 201991 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services regularly bait the sewer at 66 Newbury Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202151 4 202151 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the sewer at 24 Endicott Avenue to mitigate rodent activity. Work completed   Action details Not available 203784 4 203784 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, L and S Truck Sales, 40 Joy St, 9 vehicles inside, 15 outside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203697 4 203697 Order That the City Arborist update this Board’s Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy on the Ash Borer prevention and maintenance plan for this year. Work completed   Action details Not available 203758 4 203758 Communication Requesting the appointment of Stephen Cafferky to the position of Fire Fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 203559 4 203559 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Board’s Special Committee Open Space, Environment and Energy regarding Community Choice Aggregation. Work completed   Action details Not available 203590 4 203590 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of the Arts Council update this Board on the ArtFarm and any current uses of the former Waste Transfer station. Work completed   Action details Not available 203600 4 203600 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on the use of the toxic herbicide Finale on weeds at Trum Field, and what alternative methods of weed control have been tried. Work completed   Action details Not available 203605 4 203605 Order That the Director of SPCD provide all cost estimates and data used to support the affordable housing waiver for the 500 unit apartment complex at Assembly Row. Work completed   Action details Not available 203606 4 203606 Order That the Director of SPCD work with Partners Healthcare to create a local jobs program for available jobs onsite. Work completed   Action details Not available 203619 4 203619 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition for the city to collect revenues from developers and large landowners benefited by the Green Line Extension.w Work completed   Action details Not available 203757 4 203757 Communication Requesting the appointment of Troy Saulnier to the position of Fire Fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 203785 4 203785 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St, no vehicles inside, 26 outside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203893 4 203893 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $37,315 from the Department of Mental Health for the Police Department's Jail Diversion Program. Approved   Action details Not available 203744 4 203744 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment provide all constituents interested in opting out of the Community Choice Aggregation program with Dynegy’s contact information: DESCustCare@Dynegy.com, 866-220-5696 (M-F 9AM–8PM). Work completed   Action details Not available 203891 4 203891 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $89,000 grant from the MA DMH Police-Based Jail Diversion Program for the Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team Training. Approved   Action details Not available 203935 4 203935 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition pursuant to #203619 to authorize the City to impose Impact Fees to fund the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203892 4 203892 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the federal Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Police department for maritime equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 203892 5 203892 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the federal Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Police department for maritime equipment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203888 5 203888 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $360,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Assembly Square Master Plan. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available