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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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201809 1201809Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on June 27, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201802 1201802Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 28, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201804 1201804Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 6, 2016.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
201810 1201810Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on July 12, 2016.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
201805 1201805Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on July 12, 2016.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
201806 1201806Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on July 13, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201756 1201756Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201757 1201757MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 7, 2016, and the Regular Meeting, June 9, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201759 1201759Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast to install 60 feet of conduit in South Street from an existing RCN manhole to a point of pickup at 111 South Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201760 1201760Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 36 feet of conduit in Foley Street, from Manhole 29472 easterly to a point of pickup near Blocks 7-8.Approved  Action details Not available
201761 1201761Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 6.5 feet of conduit in Curtis Street, from Pole 666/1 to a point of pickup at 8 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
201762 1201762Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Line Street, from Pole 211/6 to a point of pickup at 56 Line St.Approved  Action details Not available
201763 1201763Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 6 feet of conduit in Cutter Street, from Pole 90/5 to a point of pickup at 35 Cutter St.Approved  Action details Not available
201764 1201764Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Otis Street, from Pole 264/8 to a point of pickup at the Otis Street Playground.Approved  Action details Not available
201816 1201816Public EventPublic Event Permit, 7ate9 Bakery National Cheesecake Day Celebration, 199C Highland Ave, Jul 30, 8AM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201817 1201817Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Square Plaza, Aug 13, 3-11PM (raindate Aug 14).Approved  Action details Not available
201818 1201818Public EventPublic Event Permit, Gibbens Street Block Party, Aug 20, 1-8PM (raindate Aug 21).Approved  Action details Not available
201819 1201819Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Rock & Roll Yard Sale, Union Square Plaza, Sep 11, 9AM-6PM (raindate Sep 18).Approved  Action details Not available
201820 1201820Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Fluff Festival, Union Square Plaza, Sep 24, Noon-9PM (raindate Sep 25).Approved  Action details Not available
201821 1201821LicenseRenewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
201825 1201825LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq., 3 awnings.Approved  Action details Not available
201822 1201822LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92.Approved  Action details Not available
201823 1201823LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #70 from Somerville Trans to Sadel & G Transportation.Approved  Action details Not available
201824 1201824LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso and Sons.Approved  Action details Not available
201848 1201848Public EventPublic Event Permit, Assembly Row Touch A Truck Family Fun Day, Assembly Row at Great River Blvd, Jul 17, 8AM-12:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201849 1201849Public EventPublic Event Permit, Public Schools Grooversity Ensemble Performance Fundraiser, Davis Sq Statue Park, Saturdays Jul 23-Nov 19, 12:45-3:15PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201850 1201850Public EventPublic Event Permit, Redbones Pig Pickin' Homeless Coalition Fundraiser, Chester St from Elm to Herbert Sts, Jul 25, Noon-10PM (raindate Aug 1).Approved  Action details Not available
201851 1201851Public EventPublic Event Permit, Lowden Ave Block Party, between Foskett St and Kidder Ave, Aug 6, 11:30AM-5:30PM (raindate Aug 7).Approved  Action details Not available
201852 1201852Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Foundation for Animals Dog Ice Cream Social, 0 New Washington Park on Aug 11 and Nunziato Park on Aug 25, 5:30-8:30PM (raindates Aug 18 and Sep 1).Approved  Action details Not available
201853 1201853Public EventPublic Event Permit, Prospect Hill Block Party, Munroe St from Greenville St through the Prospect Hill Ave intersection, Sep 17, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 18).Approved  Action details Not available
201853 2201853Public EventPublic Event Permit, Prospect Hill Block Party, Munroe St from Greenville St through the Prospect Hill Ave intersection, Sep 17, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201852 2201852Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Foundation for Animals Dog Ice Cream Social, 0 New Washington Park on Aug 11 and Nunziato Park on Aug 25, 5:30-8:30PM (raindates Aug 18 and Sep 1).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201851 2201851Public EventPublic Event Permit, Lowden Ave Block Party, between Foskett St and Kidder Ave, Aug 6, 11:30AM-5:30PM (raindate Aug 7).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201857 2201857OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment inform the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy which elements of the AMA's 2016 guidelines on LED lighting could be or have been used to minimize potential harmful effects.Approved  Action details Not available
201858 2201858OrderThat the Chief of Police increase patrols in the area of Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201859 2201859OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean up the area at Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201860 2201860OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services remind businesses near Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street of their obligation to keep the areas in front of their businesses clean and inform them that this regulation will be enforced.Approved  Action details Not available
201861 2201861OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works dim the brightness and install a filter and/or directional screening on the LED street lights in the area of 47 Hall Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201808 2201808OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 39, 45, and 47 Webster Avenue for building code compliance and for the capacity for vehicles at each location, both inside and outside the buildings, and report the findings to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.Approved  Action details Not available
201854 2201854OrderThat the Director of SPCD advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through zoning regulation.Approved  Action details Not available
201855 2201855OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through inspections.Approved  Action details Not available
201856 2201856OrderThat the City Solicitor advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through a possible local tax.Approved  Action details Not available
201850 2201850Public EventPublic Event Permit, Redbones Pig Pickin' Homeless Coalition Fundraiser, Chester St from Elm to Herbert Sts, Jul 25, Noon-10PM (raindate Aug 1).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201849 2201849Public EventPublic Event Permit, Public Schools Grooversity Ensemble Performance Fundraiser, Davis Sq Statue Park, Saturdays Jul 23-Nov 19, 12:45-3:15PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201848 2201848Public EventPublic Event Permit, Assembly Row Touch A Truck Family Fun Day, Assembly Row at Great River Blvd, Jul 17, 8AM-12:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201833 2201833OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works realign the street lamp at 130 Morrison Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201834 2201834OrderThat the Chief of Police deploy officers to prevent vehicles from blocking the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201837 2201837OrderThat the Director SPCD report to this Board on the process to notify the public of late changes to Zoning Board of Appeals agendas including the agenda posted on the city's website.Approved  Action details Not available
201838 2201838OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint the crosswalks in Davis Square, with priority to those that were recently converted from brick to asphalt.Approved  Action details Not available
201839 2201839OrderThat the Tree Warden remove the dead tree at 32 Powderhouse Boulevard and replace it with a new planting.Approved  Action details Not available
201840 2201840OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Board on the potential harmful human health effects of the recently installed LED street lights.Approved  Action details Not available
201841 2201841OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works dim the brightness and install a filter and/or directional screening on the LED streetlights in the area of 34 to 42 Francesca Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201807 2201807OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking survey locations associated with a Mobile Food Vendor license for Clover Fast Food in Davis Square (#201587), and report the findings to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.Approved  Action details Not available
201842 2201842CommunicationIn his capacity as President, polling the membership on any concerns with the September 8, 2016 Regular Board of Aldermen meeting occurring on the same day as the State Primary Election.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201824 2201824LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso and Sons.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201823 2201823LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #70 from Somerville Trans to Sadel & G Transportation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201822 2201822LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201825 2201825LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq., 3 awnings.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201836 2201836ResolutionOpposing the lifting of the state charter school cap.Approved  Action details Not available
201835 2201835ResolutionThat this Board continues to support Mayor Curtatone's policies supporting immigrants and opposes Governor Baker's plans to limit immigrant outreach opportunities in the Commonwealth.Approved  Action details Not available
201831 2201831OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree at 16 Chandler Street and take appropriate action.Approved  Action details Not available
201832 2201832OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 691A Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201821 2201821LicenseRenewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201820 2201820Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Fluff Festival, Union Square Plaza, Sep 24, Noon-9PM (raindate Sep 25).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201819 2201819Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Rock & Roll Yard Sale, Union Square Plaza, Sep 11, 9AM-6PM (raindate Sep 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201818 2201818Public EventPublic Event Permit, Gibbens Street Block Party, Aug 20, 1-8PM (raindate Aug 21).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201817 2201817Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Square Plaza, Aug 13, 3-11PM (raindate Aug 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201816 2201816Public EventPublic Event Permit, 7ate9 Bakery National Cheesecake Day Celebration, 199C Highland Ave, Jul 30, 8AM-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201764 2201764Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Otis Street, from Pole 264/8 to a point of pickup at the Otis Street Playground.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201763 2201763Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 6 feet of conduit in Cutter Street, from Pole 90/5 to a point of pickup at 35 Cutter St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201762 2201762Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Line Street, from Pole 211/6 to a point of pickup at 56 Line St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201761 2201761Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 6.5 feet of conduit in Curtis Street, from Pole 666/1 to a point of pickup at 8 Curtis St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201760 2201760Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 36 feet of conduit in Foley Street, from Manhole 29472 easterly to a point of pickup near Blocks 7-8.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201759 2201759Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast to install 60 feet of conduit in South Street from an existing RCN manhole to a point of pickup at 111 South Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201826 2201826OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the black hot topped sidewalk at 985-987 Broadway with concrete and explain why Eversource claims they are not allowed to use concrete when replacing an opened sidewalk.Approved  Action details Not available
201758 2201758CitationCommending Paula Gartland, who is retiring after 26 years of dedicated service in the Law Office and, previously, the Mayor's Office.Approved  Action details Not available
201765 2201765ResolutionRecognizing the Police Officers participating in the first year of the STEPS program.Approved  Action details Not available
201827 2201827OrderThat the Tree Warden inspect the dying tree at 86 Powderhouse Blvd. and report back to the Ward 7 Alderman.Approved  Action details Not available
201828 2201828OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 33-35 Barton Street for overgrown shrubs and trees covering the sidewalks along Barton Street and Hamilton Road, and take appropriate action.Approved  Action details Not available
201829 2201829OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the reason for the NO PARKING – DRIVEWAY sign at the West Branch Police sub-station.Approved  Action details Not available
201830 2201830OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works cut down the rotting 12 foot stump at 7 Barton Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201803 2201803ResolutionThat the Administration include in its plans for filling commission positions, a series of outreach initiatives to community organizations that represent various races and ethnicities.Approved  Action details Not available
201773 2201773OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk panels that abut the parking lot of 373 Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201774 2201774OrderThat the Director of SPCD schedule with the Ward 2 Alderman a community meeting for residents of upper Beacon Street to address Beacon Street’s reconstruction.Approved  Action details Not available
201775 2201775OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works place a port-a-potty at Perry Park to provide facilities for residents due to increased park use during the Lincoln Park reconstruction.Approved  Action details Not available
201776 2201776OrderThat the Director of SPCD, Supervisor of Inspectional Services, and City Solicitor advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through zoning regulation, inspections, and a possible local tax.Approved  Action details Not available
201777 2201777ResolutionThat the Mayor and the Chief of Police update the city website with expanded information on Police policies on Biased Based Policing, with all recent complaints and outcomes, as well as the complaint filing process and relationship with the Human Rights Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
201778 2201778OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works direct Eversource to immediately remove the heavy plant overgrowth at the transfer station at Willow Avenue and Whipple Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201779 2201779OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pothole at 48 Grove Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201780 2201780OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking consider adding an "except Perkins Street abutters" note to the Do Not Enter sign on Perkins Street, on the Boston line.Approved  Action details Not available
201781 2201781OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Mt. Pleasant Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201782 2201782OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking slow traffic on Franklin Street at the Prospect Hill Academy, including installing new crosswalks, fixing the broken SLOW driving light, installing blinking SLOW signs, and providing a crossing guard during the school year.Approved  Action details Not available
201783 2201783OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW - CHILDREN sign on Lincoln Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201784 2201784OrderThat the Director of Personnel and the Director of Health appear before this Board to discuss the hiring of a Director of Commissions and meeting quorums for commissions.Approved  Action details Not available
201785 2201785OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install YIELD signs along the rotary in Assembly Row, by Legal Seafood, as well as signage indicating who has the right of way.Approved  Action details Not available
201786 2201786OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic issues at the intersection of Bonair, Dana and Edmands Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
201787 2201787ResolutionThat the Administration consider honoring Somerville Youth League Basketball founder Fran Ferrarro with a plaque at the High School basketball court.Approved  Action details Not available
201788 2201788OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue, from Properzi Manner to Citizen’s Bank.Approved  Action details Not available
201789 2201789OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services direct NIT personnel to immediately investigate the property at 40 Columbus Avenue for health and building code violations.Approved  Action details Not available
201790 2201790OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services dispatch NIT personnel to investigate 87 Lowell Street for building code violations.Approved  Action details Not available
201791 2201791OrderThat the City Clerk notify Greentown Labs to appear before this Board to describe its selection of contractors and plans for local hiring in its upcoming construction project.Approved  Action details Not available
201792 2201792OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pavement between 43 and 62 Hudson Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201793 2201793OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 71-73 Adams Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201794 2201794OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Board on measures to design streets and bike lanes, and educate drivers and bicyclists, to increase safety with respect to the door-opening zone for parked cars.Approved  Action details Not available
201795 2201795OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the Sacramento Street ramp that runs beneath the railroad tracks and confirm the regular maintenance schedule previously agreed to.Approved  Action details Not available
201796 2201796OrderThat the Chief of Police implement speeding enforcement measures on Porter Street between Summer Street and Elm Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201797 2201797OrderThat the Director of Engineering add Porter Street, between Summer and Elm Streets, to the 5-year paving plan, and include the streets off the west side of Porter Street, especially Carver Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201798 2201798OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a SLOW – CHILDREN CROSSING or CAUTION – CHILDREN AT PLAY sign on Central Street south of Forster Street, on the east side of the street. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
201799 2201799OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Board on a bicycle public safety/education campaign. (3rd request)Approved  Action details Not available
201800 2201800OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the 2 pedestrian signal poles at 717 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
201801 2201801OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree located at 74 Summer Street and take appropriate action, up to and including trimming.Approved  Action details Not available
201766 2201766OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait around the Healey School for rodents.Approved  Action details Not available
201767 2201767OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services direct Healey School staff to keep the grounds clean and properly dispose of trash, due to increased rodent activity around the school.Approved  Action details Not available
201770 2201770OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking remove the NO PARKING - LOADING ZONE sign at 2 Sargent AvenueApproved  Action details Not available
201768 2201768OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the trash barrel(s) at the Marshall Street playground due to increased rodent activity, and that the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the barrel(s).Approved  Action details Not available
201769 2201769OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works add Medford Street, Dartmouth Street and Richdale Avenue to the re-paving list.Approved  Action details Not available
201771 2201771OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove all brush from the Mystic River along Shore Drive.Approved  Action details Not available
201772 2201772ResolutionThat the Administration provide this Board with an update on the Winter Hill Star Market site and the associated lawsuit.Approved  Action details Not available
201548 3201548Public EventPublic Event Permit, Blue Point Brewing Company Boatyard Bash, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Aug 27, 7AM-10PM.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
201811 3201811Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $19,613 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Fire Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to pay a retroactive salary as stipulated in an Agreement with the US Attorney's Office.Approved  Action details Not available
201814 3201814Mayor's RequestSubmitting an updated Order relative to the debt exclusion ballot question (#201722), as approved by the Finance Committee on 7/6/2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201847 3201847Officer's CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #201507 re: jurisdiction and maintenance of Pinckney Place.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201845 3201845OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting a revised "Pay to Play" Ordinance as recommended by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 7/12/16.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
201844 3201844Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the attached Special Election Calendar for the vacant Ward Six School Committee Member seat.Approved  Action details Not available
201846 3201846OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting revised Ordinances 13-10, 13-49, and 13-61 relating to taxicabs, as recommended by the Committee on Traffic and Parking on 7/12/16.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
201815 3201815Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/23/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201846 4201846OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting revised Ordinances 13-10, 13-49, and 13-61 relating to taxicabs, as recommended by the Committee on Traffic and Parking on 7/12/16.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201844 4201844Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the attached Special Election Calendar for the vacant Ward Six School Committee Member seat.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201845 4201845OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting a revised "Pay to Play" Ordinance as recommended by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 7/12/16.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201812 4201812Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $248,922 from the MA Department of Energy Resources, for the Office of Sustainability and Environment's installation of energy efficient indoor lighting.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201814 4201814Mayor's RequestSubmitting an updated Order relative to the debt exclusion ballot question (#201722), as approved by the Finance Committee on 7/6/2016.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201728 4201728CommunicationSuperintendent of Schools notifying this Board of a vacancy on the School Committee as of August 21, 2016, with the resignation of Ward 6 representative Paul Bockelman.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201811 4201811Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $19,613 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Fire Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to pay a retroactive salary as stipulated in an Agreement with the US Attorney's Office.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201500 4201500ResolutionThat the Administration and City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to allow a transfer fee on all real estate transactions, the proceeds of which would be used for affordable housing and perhaps the City’s potential financial commitment to the Green Line Extension.Work completed  Action details Not available
201813 4201813Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $9,248 from FEMA for the Fire Department's purchase of new highrise firefighting equipment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200501 4200501Mayor's CommunicationSubmitting an update on the residential food composting pilot project.Work completed  Action details Not available
200876 4200876OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works submit written responses to the Ward 7 Alderman regarding several LED street light maintenance questions.Work completed  Action details Not available
201152 4201152OrderThat the Director of Personnel report to this Board on progress in filling positions, especially in the Engineering, Economic Development, Housing and Inspectional Services Departments.Work completed  Action details Not available
201408 5201408OrderThat the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 26 Illinois Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
201421 5201421OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the numerous dead trees on lower Broadway and citywide and update this Board on his progress.Work completed  Action details Not available
201019 5201019OrderThat the Director of SPCD explain the process for selecting trees and plants for city parks, specifically when choosing non-native species over native species.Work completed  Action details Not available
201267 5201267Public CommunicationGreen Cab requesting approval of an ordinance to require that taxicabs accept credit cards for fare payment, that taxicabs be also licensed as livery vehicles, and that street hails and taxi stands be permitted only for taxis.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200491 5200491Officer's CommunicationCommissioner of Public Works responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
200354 5200354Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/22/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
201666 5201666CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Christopher J. Albanese to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201635 5201635CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Stephen Moore to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Approved  Action details Not available
201634 5201634CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Julie Wood to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Approved  Action details Not available
201582 5201582OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD provide to this Board responses to constituent concerns regarding the Emerald Ash Borer prevention program.Work completed  Action details Not available
201584 5201584OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD trim the trees around Nathan Tufts Park near Powder House Terrace.Work completed  Action details Not available
201633 5201633CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Joshua Hodge to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Approved  Action details Not available
201727 5201727CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201726 5201726CommunicationRequesting the promotion of Sean Keane to Captain in the Fire Department.Approved  Action details Not available
201676 5201676CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Timothy J. McKenzie to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201677 5201677CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Randy Oliver to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201678 5201678CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Daniel C. Roche to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201679 5201679CommunicationRequesting the appointment of John Gullage to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201668 5201668CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Seamus F. Lynch to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201669 5201669CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Troy M. Martini to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201670 5201670CommunicationRequesting the appointment of John P. Blake to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201671 5201671CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Rafael A. Flores to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201672 5201672CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Dennis J. Moynihan to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201673 5201673CommunicationRequesting the appointment of John E. Mucci to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201674 5201674CommunicationRequesting the appointment of John J. Driscoll to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201675 5201675CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Virgilio A. Garcia to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201722 5201722Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Board vote to place a question on the November 8, 2016 ballot to seek voter approval to exclude the debt from the Somerville High School project from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201843 5201843Officer's CommunicationRequesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create a new "CCD-55 Commercial" subdistrict, a new "CCD-45 Commercial" subdistrict, a new Section 5.8: Coordinated Development Special Permit, a new Section 6.7: Union Square Overlay District, and to make related changes to Article 5 and the Zoning Map.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201675 6201675CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Virgilio A. Garcia to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201674 6201674CommunicationRequesting the appointment of John J. Driscoll to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201673 6201673CommunicationRequesting the appointment of John E. Mucci to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201672 6201672CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Dennis J. Moynihan to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201671 6201671CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Rafael A. Flores to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201670 6201670CommunicationRequesting the appointment of John P. Blake to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201669 6201669CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Troy M. Martini to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201668 6201668CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Seamus F. Lynch to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201679 6201679CommunicationRequesting the appointment of John Gullage to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201678 6201678CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Daniel C. Roche to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201677 6201677CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Randy Oliver to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201676 6201676CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Timothy J. McKenzie to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201726 6201726CommunicationRequesting the promotion of Sean Keane to Captain in the Fire Department.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201727 6201727CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201633 6201633CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Joshua Hodge to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201634 6201634CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Julie Wood to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201635 6201635CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Stephen Moore to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201639 6201639CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Sean Hesse to the Design Review Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
201666 6201666CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Christopher J. Albanese to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201640 6201640CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Alexandra Kleyman to the Design Review Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
200289 6200289ResolutionThat the Administration review concerns raised by residents about LED street lights, and change course if the problems seen in other communities are imminent.Work completed  Action details Not available
200558 6200558Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/24/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
200192 7200192Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/24/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
200143 7200143OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD commission the arborist and tree warden to inspect the trees on Greenville Avenue, from Munroe Street to Boston Street, to determine their vitality and report back to the Ward 3 Alderman.Work completed  Action details Not available
200185 7200185OrderThat the Arborist inspect the health of the trees at the locations described within.Work completed  Action details Not available
201168 7201168OrdinanceRequesting, with the President of this Board, consideration of a new draft of the Pay to Play Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201530 7201530Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance and appropriation of an additional $40,000 from US2 Associates into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201531 7201531Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $40,000 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square.Approved  Action details Not available
201640 7201640CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Alexandra Kleyman to the Design Review Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201639 7201639CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Sean Hesse to the Design Review Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
199983 8199983OrderThat the City Arborist inspect the health of the trees at the locations named within.Work completed  Action details Not available
201531 8201531Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $40,000 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201530 8201530Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance and appropriation of an additional $40,000 from US2 Associates into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201571 8201571Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/12/16.Work completed  Action details Not available