Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/12/2013 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 (160) 160 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 196016 1 196016 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Motors Sales, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195999 1 195999 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on December 3, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 196000 1 196000 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on December 10, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 196002 1 196002 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on December 4, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195998 1 195998 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 9, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 196001 1 196001 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 11, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 196003 1 196003 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 12, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195997 1 195997 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on December 11, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195978 1 195978 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195979 1 195979 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 14, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195980 1 195980 Citation Commending outgoing Alderman Thomas F. Taylor for his outstanding service to the people of Ward Three and the entire City as Alderman, from 1986 to 2013, making him the longest-serving Ward Alderman in the City's history. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 195983 1 195983 Citation Commending outgoing Alderman Maureen Bastardi for her outstanding service to the people of Ward One and the entire City as Alderman, from 2012 to 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195984 1 195984 Citation Commending outgoing Alderman Courtney O'Keefe for her outstanding service to the people of Ward Five and the entire City as Alderman in 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195982 1 195982 Citation Commending outgoing Alderman Robert C. Trane for his outstanding service to the people of Ward Seven and the entire City as Alderman, from 2002 to 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195981 1 195981 Citation Commending outgoing Alderman Bruce M. Desmond for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Alderman at Large, from 2002 to 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195987 1 195987 Citation Commending outgoing Clerk of Committees Robert McWatters for his outstanding service to this Board as Clerk of Committees, from 1997 to 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195988 1 195988 Citation Commending Assistant Clerk of Committees Peter Forcellese for his outstanding service to this Board and its Committees in 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195989 1 195989 Citation Commending Assistant Clerk of Committees Charles Sillari for his outstanding service to this Board and its Committees in 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195996 1 195996 Committee Report Severed portion of the Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 19, 2013 (#195235 was the only item severed and laid on the table). Laid on the table   Action details Not available 196014 1 196014 License New Garage License, ABJ Auto Repair, 91 Marshall St., opening Saturdays to 5PM, for 5 autos inside and 40 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196015 1 196015 License Amending Garage License, Chris's Auto Service, 371 Highland Ave., to open Mon-Fri to 7PM and Sat to 3PM, for 5 autos inside and 25 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196017 1 196017 License Renewing Bus Route License, Joseph's Transportation dba "The Joey," Tufts University shuttle routes. Approved   Action details Not available 196018 1 196018 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 196019 1 196019 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 196020 1 196020 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 196021 1 196021 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger, 37 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 196022 1 196022 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 196023 1 196023 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Precinct, 66 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 196024 1 196024 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 196025 1 196025 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 196026 1 196026 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 196027 1 196027 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Avenue Motors, 595 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 196028 1 196028 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 196029 1 196029 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 196030 1 196030 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, A & E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 196031 1 196031 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 196032 1 196032 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 196033 1 196033 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 196034 1 196034 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky & Son, 517 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 196035 1 196035 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky & Son, 512 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 196054 1 196054 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Benny's Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 196053 1 196053 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 429 Corp., 109 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 196058 1 196058 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #195769 re: GPS devices on city vehicles and collective bargaining rights. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196060 2 196060 Mayor's Request That this Board move to Executive Session to discuss #195921, a matter of litigation, which has been discharged from the Finance Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 196036 2 196036 Order That this Board hereby discharges from the Ad Hoc Rules Committee the following two items: #194192 re: carrying items over at year's end, and #195677 re: Attorney General's OML rulings. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196004 2 196004 Order That the Clerk of Committees request the Commissioner of Public Works to provide to the Committee on Public Utilities and Works ASAP a response to #195844, seeking an updated list of double poles from NStar. Approved   Action details Not available 196055 2 196055 Order That the City Arborist inspect the tree in front of 55 Glenwood Road. Approved   Action details Not available 196056 2 196056 Resolution That the Administration mandate that developers bait their construction sites for rodents as part of the new Rodent Control plan. Approved   Action details Not available 196059 2 196059 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196044 2 196044 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Tanya Cafarella to the Housing Authority. Approved   Action details Not available 196045 2 196045 Communication Requesting the reappointment of William Gage to the Redevelopment Authority. Approved   Action details Not available 196050 2 196050 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD responding to #195906 re: the redevelopment of Union Sq. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196009 2 196009 Communication Requesting the appointment of Lieutenant Steve Carabino to the position of Captain in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 196046 2 196046 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 196047 2 196047 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Timothy McGonigal as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 196048 2 196048 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Harvey as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 196049 2 196049 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195995 2 195995 Communication Acting as President, cancelling the Regular meeting of this Board that was scheduled for December 26, 2013. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195985 2 195985 Citation Commending Alderman William A. White, Jr., for his distinguished service as President of this Board in 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195986 2 195986 Citation Commending Alderman John M. Connolly for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195990 2 195990 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works work with the city’s Community Liaison to develop and implement temporary lighting and bus stop signage along Broadway for the duration of the lower Broadway streetscape project. Approved   Action details Not available 195991 2 195991 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking stripe School Street from Broadway to Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195992 2 195992 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install temporary speed bumps on Jaques and Grant Streets as soon as the weather allows. Approved   Action details Not available 195993 2 195993 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before this Board to inform the members on the progress of business development of Broadway/Winter Hill. Approved   Action details Not available 195994 2 195994 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) consider revising its scheduling system for inspections so that it is more predictable for home owners. Approved   Action details Not available 195973 3 195973 License Sign/Awning Permit, Wagner Jewelry, 301 Somerville Ave. & 8 Bow St., 1 sign at each entrance. Approved   Action details Not available 195974 3 195974 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195903 3 195903 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Tufts University, to install about 1500 feet of overhead fiber optic cable on Professors Row, Curtis Street, Chetwynd Road, and Sunset Road, with connections to several Tufts-owned buildings. Approved   Action details Not available 196011 3 196011 Mayor's Request City Clerk requesting approval to release fourteen sets of Executive Session minutes as described within. Approved   Action details Not available 196051 3 196051 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor responding to #194675 re: a Home Rule Petition to fill BOA vacancies. Approved   Action details Not available 196057 3 196057 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation totaling $150,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development's Professional and Technical Services Line (530000) fund impact assessment studies related to the proposed Wynn Casino in the City of Everett. Approved   Action details Not available 195491 3 195491 Public Communication Representative Provost submitting comments re: #193288, a Resolution opposing the shipment of ethanol by train through the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 196013 3 196013 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #195035 re: qualifications for examiners of fire escapes. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195677 3 195677 Communication Acting as President, Forwarding two recent rulings from the Attorney General regarding the Open Meeting Law and advising this Board that these rulings will be discussed at an upcoming Rules Committee meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196052 3 196052 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting a response to #195685 re: the intersection of Franklin Street and Broadway. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195794 4 195794 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Traffic and Parking ensure that the barriers around 296 Beacon Street insure the safe passing of pedestrians, and that pedestrians NOT be directed to cross Beacon Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 195813 4 195813 Order That the City Engineer appear before the next Public Utilities and Works Committee meeting with an update on the Community Path Extension. Work completed   Action details Not available 195877 4 195877 Public Communication Joe Lynch submitting comments re: #194675 and #194849, filling vacancies on this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 195892 4 195892 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Work completed   Action details Not available 195966 4 195966 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph Moreira to the position of Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 195673 4 195673 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the NO BIKING ON SIDEWALK ordinance in commercial districts, and attend the next Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to discuss bicycle safety and enforcement issues. Work completed   Action details Not available 195657 4 195657 Resolution That the Administration consider moving SomerStreets events to areas around city parks to alleviate the burden placed on residents trying to navigate around these festivals. Work completed   Action details Not available 195658 4 195658 Resolution That the Administration map out 5K road race routes in different locations around the city, so the same location is not used every time. Work completed   Action details Not available 195718 4 195718 Order That the Chief of Police investigate noise ordinance violations in association with street performances in Davis Square and take necessary steps to alleviate the problem. Work completed   Action details Not available 195593 4 195593 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD), the Director of Health and the Administration appear before this Board to report on their strategy to deal with the rodent epidemic being experienced in most parts of the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 195594 4 195594 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD ) appear before this Board to report on the mechanics of the city’s rodent baiting strategy. Work completed   Action details Not available 195625 4 195625 Order The this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety review the city's enforcement of the prohibition of riding bicycles on sidewalks. Work completed   Action details Not available 194192 4 194192 Order That this Board consider a rules change eliminating carry over items to the next Board of Aldermen and instead require the re-filing of bills and resolves that have not been addressed or concluded within the two year term of office. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194334 4 194334 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works examine the status of crosswalks around all schools and recommend any locations that should be slated for raised crosswalks. Work completed   Action details Not available 194335 4 194335 Order That the Chief of Police implement speeding enforcement measures around schools during the morning and evening, to reduce speeding when children are going to or leaving school. Work completed   Action details Not available 194368 4 194368 Order That the Chief of Police update the Committee on Public Health and Safety whenever policy changes are made regarding the use of license plate readers and/or quick deploy video cameras. Work completed   Action details Not available 194651 4 194651 Order That this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety follow up on the Bicycle Safety Campaign, especially with regard to the use of bicycles on sidewalks in central business districts. Work completed   Action details Not available 194676 4 194676 Resolution That the Administration provide information to residents on logging complaints to Massport about plane noise and explain the importance of filing noise complaints with Massport. Work completed   Action details Not available 194791 4 194791 Order That the Administration inform this Board of the City's emergency response plans, for communication between departments, communication to residents, and temporary relocation of residents. Work completed   Action details Not available 194828 4 194828 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) demand that the developer of 87 Wheatland Street clean the entire lot, remove all debris and heavy equipment, and lock all buildings; and that the Director of SPCD (ISD) also issue fines for current violations there, and report back to the Ward 4 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 194829 4 194829 Order That the Chief of Police inform this Board of all calls regarding 3-5 Walter Terrace and what fines were issued. Work completed   Action details Not available 194941 4 194941 Order That the Director of Recreation appear before this Board to discuss the agreement with the Professional Soccer League for the temporary stands and trailer that have been installed at Dilboy field. Work completed   Action details Not available 194967 4 194967 Order That the Chief of Police investigate commercial vehicle overnight parking on and around Wheatland Street, including vehicles with regular plates being used for commercial work. Work completed   Action details Not available 194969 4 194969 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss the travel of ethanol trains through the City. Work completed   Action details Not available 194811 4 194811 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking instruct Parking Control Officers to regularly patrol the fire lanes on Pinckney Street at Pinckney Place, and issue warnings for the first offense. Work completed   Action details Not available 195067 4 195067 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the speed limit on Linden Avenue and report observations and citation issuance to the Ward 5 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 195146 4 195146 Order That the Chief of Police implement a directed patrol in the neighborhood of Houghton, Bolton, Prospect and Oak Streets as a result of the recent break-ins, and contact the Cambridge Police Department to coordinate efforts. Work completed   Action details Not available 195253 4 195253 Order That the Chief of Police explain the street closure plan associated with Boston’s July 4th fireworks celebration. Work completed   Action details Not available 195254 4 195254 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the chain link fence located between the states avenues and Rt. 93 South. Work completed   Action details Not available 196042 4 196042 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $12,000 in the Constituent Services Dept., from its Professional Services Account to its Ordinary Maintenance Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196043 4 196043 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of FY14 funds to pay MA Municipal Association FY10 advertising invoices totaling $910. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196005 4 196005 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund for Local Workforce Development. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196006 4 196006 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a donation of $75,000 from Tufts University to fund cultural, recreational, and educational programs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196041 4 196041 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $13,828 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the DPW Administration Repair and Maintenance-Service Contracts Account to pay for a 3-year warranty for the fuel management system in the DPW yard. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196007 4 196007 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $2,500 grant from MassCreative to the Arts Council, to partner with MassCreative's Community Engagement project. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196012 4 196012 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor responding to questions raised at the FY 2014 Classification Hearing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196010 4 196010 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tegan Teich to the Bicycle Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 196008 4 196008 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as surplus equipment a 1994 tower ladder in the Fire Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196040 4 196040 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $93,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the DPW Buildings and Grounds Moving Services Account to clean out the Homan's Building and the Powderhouse School Building. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195965 5 195965 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $13,828.50 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for a three-year warranty of the fuel management system in the DPW yard. Approved   Action details Not available 196038 5 196038 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $117,800 in a bond for architectural and engineering design and the renovation of High School Room 143. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196039 5 196039 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $88,000 in a bond for architectural and engineering design and the renovation of Fire Engine 6. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196037 5 196037 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $2,600,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to repair the High School Auditorium, Kitchen, & Cafeteria. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195310 5 195310 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Work completed   Action details Not available 195243 5 195243 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect Winter Street for an increase in rodent activity and overflowing trash, distribute literature about proper trash storage, and report back to this Board with findings. Work completed   Action details Not available 195249 5 195249 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Maple Street, Oakland Avenue, Marshall Street from Broadway to Pearl Street and Richdale Avenue from School Street to Sycamore Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 195075 5 195075 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) present this Board with a comprehensive plan for rodent control that is inclusive of all facets of preventive measures including commercial and residential enforcement of ordinances, manpower, geographic emphasis, and other resources. Work completed   Action details Not available 194973 5 194973 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform the Ward 1 Alderman of proactive rodent control measures being implemented now that rodent activity and visibility is more prevalent. Work completed   Action details Not available 195028 5 195028 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 194830 5 194830 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 3-5 Walter Terrace for violations and fine the landlord accordingly, and report back to the Ward 4 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 194825 5 194825 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the specified locations for rodents and report back to the Ward 4 Alderman upon completion. Work completed   Action details Not available 194760 5 194760 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD), the Director of Health,and the Licensing Commission investigate why the Armory on Highland Avenue used its driveway on April 20 from 2 PM to Midnight for cooking food and as a staging area, and inform this Board of all violations that took place that day and what will be done to ensure it does not happen again. Work completed   Action details Not available 192919 5 192919 Public Communication Rep. Toomey responding to #192278 re: sound barriers along I-93. Work completed   Action details Not available 193095 5 193095 Order That the City Clerk invite representatives from MA DOT to appear before this Board to discuss improving the existing fencing between Route 93 and the Nunnery Grounds. Work completed   Action details Not available 195656 5 195656 Order That the City Solicitor research whether other cities and towns have implemented regulations on E-cigarettes and report back to the Ward 5 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 195328 5 195328 Order That the Director of SPCD request the Neighborhood Impact Team to investigate 11 Pearson Road for all building, fire and zoning code infractions, including the possible use of the basement as a living area. Work completed   Action details Not available 195727 5 195727 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a draft ordinance amending Ordinance 11-143(b)(1) by changing the notification distance from “300” feet to “500” feet for street opening permits. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 195726 5 195726 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a draft ordinance amending Ordinance 8-7(f) by changing the notification distance from “300” feet to “500” feet for extended operating hours. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 195733 5 195733 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide within 14 days a written report of all actions taken for all tree inspection requests by the Ward 5 Alderman to date. Work completed   Action details Not available 195779 5 195779 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to various Board Orders from the 8/22/13 BOA meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 195916 5 195916 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Revision to the Layout of the City Easement in C Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195915 5 195915 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Drainage Easement and the abandonment of a former Drainage Easement at the MaxPac development. Approved   Action details Not available 195838 5 195838 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on the constitutionality of preventing an individual appointed to fill a vacancy on this Board from running for a full time seat on this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 195839 5 195839 Order That the City Solicitor explain how the state's ethics rules apply to members of this Board being appointed to city jobs. Work completed   Action details Not available 195840 5 195840 Order That the City Solicitor report on the methods used by other communities, including the City of Boston, to fill vacancies in their legislative bodies. Work completed   Action details Not available 195858 5 195858 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #195656 re: other communities' regulations of E-Cigarettes. Work completed   Action details Not available 195812 5 195812 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance detailing communication requirements to abutters of a proposed development in a residential neighborhood. Work completed   Action details Not available 195930 6 195930 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $16,145.74 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Program for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 195924 6 195924 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,500 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of trash and recycling barrels. Approved   Action details Not available 195932 6 195932 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division for the Police Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement initiative. Approved   Action details Not available 195929 6 195929 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $158,955 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security Mass Municipal Police Staffing Grant for the Police Dept. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195921 6 195921 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $240,000 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Recreation Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund a Settlement Agreement with four former Recreation Dept. Employees. Approved   Action details Not available 195772 6 195772 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $5,500 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund to replace a street tree on Hudson St. Approved   Action details Not available 195931 7 195931 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of mitigation payments totaling $5,500 for tree damage and the appropriation of the $5,500 to the Street Tree Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 195917 7 195917 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of a contract extension for Weston Sampson Engineers through December 31, 2015, for the construction of the North Street Veterans Playground. Approved   Action details Not available 193318 7 193318 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 24-26 Morrison Avenue for unhealthy and unsafe conditions and report the findings to this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 194244 7 194244 Order That this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety investigate the foreclosed, abandoned and decaying property at 42 Henderson Street to begin the receivership process and have it cleaned. Work completed   Action details Not available 195021 7 195021 Public Communication Representative Provost submitting comments re: #194849, a proposal to amend the City Charter with respect to filling vacancies on this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 192278 7 192278 Order That the City Clerk send a communication to Senator Patricia Jehlen and Representative Timothy Toomey, inquiring as to the status of the sound barrier along Route 93 and the Nunnery Grounds area. Work completed   Action details Not available 195310 7 195310 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Work completed   Action details Not available 195471 7 195471 Public Communication Melissa Taves submitting a comment on Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 194849 10 194849 Order That the attached list of proposed methods for filling vacancies on this Board, with the exception of Method "F", be referred to the Committee on Legislative Matters for further action. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194675 10 194675 Home Rule Petition That this Board approves a Home Rule Petition to amend Section 7 of Title 2 of Division 1 of the City Charter re: filling vacancies. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 194512 11 194512 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to establish a Project Mitigation Contribution (linkage) program for a Job Creation and Retention Trust. Approved   Action details Not available 194511 11 194511 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to establish a Job Creation and Retention Trust. Approved as amended   Action details Not available