Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (200) 200 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 201809 1 201809 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on June 27, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201802 1 201802 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 28, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201804 1 201804 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 6, 2016. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 201810 1 201810 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on July 12, 2016. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 201805 1 201805 Committee Report Report 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 1 201806 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on July 13, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201756 1 201756 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201757 1 201757 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 7, 2016, and the Regular Meeting, June 9, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201759 1 201759 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 201760 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 201761 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 201762 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 201763 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 201764 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 201816 Public Event Public Event Permit, 7ate9 Bakery National Cheesecake Day Celebration, 199C Highland Ave, Jul 30, 8AM-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201817 1 201817 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Square Plaza, Aug 13, 3-11PM (raindate Aug 14). Approved   Action details Not available 201818 1 201818 Public Event Public Event Permit, Gibbens Street Block Party, Aug 20, 1-8PM (raindate Aug 21). Approved   Action details Not available 201819 1 201819 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Rock & Roll Yard Sale, Union Square Plaza, Sep 11, 9AM-6PM (raindate Sep 18). Approved   Action details Not available 201820 1 201820 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Fluff Festival, Union Square Plaza, Sep 24, Noon-9PM (raindate Sep 25). Approved   Action details Not available 201821 1 201821 License Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 201825 1 201825 License Sign/Awning Permit, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq., 3 awnings. Approved   Action details Not available 201822 1 201822 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92. Approved   Action details Not available 201823 1 201823 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #70 from Somerville Trans to Sadel & G Transportation. Approved   Action details Not available 201824 1 201824 License New Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso and Sons. Approved   Action details Not available 201848 1 201848 Public Event Public 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 1 201849 Public Event Public 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 1 201850 Public Event Public 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 1 201851 Public Event Public 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 1 201852 Public Event Public 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 1 201853 Public Event Public 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 2 201853 Public Event Public 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 2 201852 Public Event Public 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 2 201851 Public Event Public 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 2 201857 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment inform the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy which elements of the AMA's 2016 guidelines on LED lighting could be or have been used to minimize potential harmful effects. Approved   Action details Not available 201858 2 201858 Order That the Chief of Police increase patrols in the area of Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201859 2 201859 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean up the area at Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201860 2 201860 Order That 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 2 201861 Order That 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 2 201808 Order That 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 2 201854 Order That the Director of SPCD advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through zoning regulation. Approved   Action details Not available 201855 2 201855 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through inspections. Approved   Action details Not available 201856 2 201856 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through a possible local tax. Approved   Action details Not available 201850 2 201850 Public Event Public 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 2 201849 Public Event Public 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 2 201848 Public Event Public 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 2 201833 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works realign the street lamp at 130 Morrison Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201834 2 201834 Order That the Chief of Police deploy officers to prevent vehicles from blocking the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201837 2 201837 Order That 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 2 201838 Order That 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 2 201839 Order That the Tree Warden remove the dead tree at 32 Powderhouse Boulevard and replace it with a new planting. Approved   Action details Not available 201840 2 201840 Order That 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 2 201841 Order That 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 2 201807 Order That 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 2 201842 Communication In 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 2 201824 License New Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso and Sons. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201823 2 201823 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #70 from Somerville Trans to Sadel & G Transportation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201822 2 201822 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201825 2 201825 License Sign/Awning Permit, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq., 3 awnings. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201836 2 201836 Resolution Opposing the lifting of the state charter school cap. Approved   Action details Not available 201835 2 201835 Resolution That 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 2 201831 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree at 16 Chandler Street and take appropriate action. Approved   Action details Not available 201832 2 201832 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 691A Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201821 2 201821 License Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201820 2 201820 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Fluff Festival, Union Square Plaza, Sep 24, Noon-9PM (raindate Sep 25). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201819 2 201819 Public Event Public 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 2 201818 Public Event Public Event Permit, Gibbens Street Block Party, Aug 20, 1-8PM (raindate Aug 21). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201817 2 201817 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Square Plaza, Aug 13, 3-11PM (raindate Aug 14). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201816 2 201816 Public Event Public Event Permit, 7ate9 Bakery National Cheesecake Day Celebration, 199C Highland Ave, Jul 30, 8AM-7PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201764 2 201764 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 201763 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 201762 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 201761 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 201760 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 201759 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 201826 Order That 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 2 201758 Citation Commending 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 2 201765 Resolution Recognizing the Police Officers participating in the first year of the STEPS program. Approved   Action details Not available 201827 2 201827 Order That 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 2 201828 Order That 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 2 201829 Order That 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 2 201830 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut down the rotting 12 foot stump at 7 Barton Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201803 2 201803 Resolution That 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 2 201773 Order That 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 2 201774 Order That 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 2 201775 Order That 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 2 201776 Order That 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 2 201777 Resolution That 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 2 201778 Order That 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 2 201779 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pothole at 48 Grove Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201780 2 201780 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider adding an "except Perkins Street abutters" note to the Do Not Enter sign on Perkins Street, on the Boston line. Approved   Action details Not available 201781 2 201781 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Mt. Pleasant Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201782 2 201782 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking slow traffic on Franklin Street at the Prospect Hill Academy, including installing new crosswalks, fixing the broken SLOW driving light, installing blinking SLOW signs, and providing a crossing guard during the school year. Approved   Action details Not available 201783 2 201783 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW - CHILDREN sign on Lincoln Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201784 2 201784 Order That 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 2 201785 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install YIELD signs along the rotary in Assembly Row, by Legal Seafood, as well as signage indicating who has the right of way. Approved   Action details Not available 201786 2 201786 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic issues at the intersection of Bonair, Dana and Edmands Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201787 2 201787 Resolution That 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 2 201788 Order That 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 2 201789 Order That 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 2 201790 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services dispatch NIT personnel to investigate 87 Lowell Street for building code violations. Approved   Action details Not available 201791 2 201791 Order That 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 2 201792 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pavement between 43 and 62 Hudson Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201793 2 201793 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 71-73 Adams Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201794 2 201794 Order That 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 2 201795 Order That 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 2 201796 Order That the Chief of Police implement speeding enforcement measures on Porter Street between Summer Street and Elm Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201797 2 201797 Order That 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 2 201798 Order That 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 2 201799 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on a bicycle public safety/education campaign. (3rd request) Approved   Action details Not available 201800 2 201800 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the 2 pedestrian signal poles at 717 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 201801 2 201801 Order That 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 2 201766 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait around the Healey School for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 201767 2 201767 Order That 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 2 201770 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove the NO PARKING - LOADING ZONE sign at 2 Sargent Avenue Approved   Action details Not available 201768 2 201768 Order That 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 2 201769 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works add Medford Street, Dartmouth Street and Richdale Avenue to the re-paving list. Approved   Action details Not available 201771 2 201771 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove all brush from the Mystic River along Shore Drive. Approved   Action details Not available 201772 2 201772 Resolution That 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 3 201548 Public Event Public Event Permit, Blue Point Brewing Company Boatyard Bash, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Aug 27, 7AM-10PM. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 201811 3 201811 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 201814 Mayor's Request Submitting 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 3 201847 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #201507 re: jurisdiction and maintenance of Pinckney Place. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201845 3 201845 Ordinance Assistant 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 3 201844 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the attached Special Election Calendar for the vacant Ward Six School Committee Member seat. Approved   Action details Not available 201846 3 201846 Ordinance Assistant 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 3 201815 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/23/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201846 4 201846 Ordinance Assistant 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 4 201844 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the attached Special Election Calendar for the vacant Ward Six School Committee Member seat. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201845 4 201845 Ordinance Assistant 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 4 201812 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201814 Mayor's Request Submitting 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 4 201728 Communication Superintendent 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 4 201811 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201500 Resolution That 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 4 201813 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 200501 Mayor's Communication Submitting an update on the residential food composting pilot project. Work completed   Action details Not available 200876 4 200876 Order That 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 4 201152 Order That 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 5 201408 Order That the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 26 Illinois Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 201421 5 201421 Order That 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 5 201019 Order That 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 5 201267 Public Communication Green 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 5 200491 Officer's Communication Commissioner of Public Works responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 200354 5 200354 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/22/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 201666 5 201666 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher J. Albanese to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201635 5 201635 Communication Requesting the appointment of Stephen Moore to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Approved   Action details Not available 201634 5 201634 Communication Requesting the appointment of Julie Wood to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Approved   Action details Not available 201582 5 201582 Order That 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 5 201584 Order That 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 5 201633 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joshua Hodge to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Approved   Action details Not available 201727 5 201727 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201726 5 201726 Communication Requesting the promotion of Sean Keane to Captain in the Fire Department. Approved   Action details Not available 201676 5 201676 Communication Requesting the appointment of Timothy J. McKenzie to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201677 5 201677 Communication Requesting the appointment of Randy Oliver to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201678 5 201678 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel C. Roche to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201679 5 201679 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Gullage to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201668 5 201668 Communication Requesting the appointment of Seamus F. Lynch to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201669 5 201669 Communication Requesting the appointment of Troy M. Martini to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201670 5 201670 Communication Requesting the appointment of John P. Blake to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201671 5 201671 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rafael A. Flores to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201672 5 201672 Communication Requesting the appointment of Dennis J. Moynihan to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201673 5 201673 Communication Requesting the appointment of John E. Mucci to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201674 5 201674 Communication Requesting the appointment of John J. Driscoll to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201675 5 201675 Communication Requesting the appointment of Virgilio A. Garcia to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201722 5 201722 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201843 Officer's Communication Requesting 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 6 201675 Communication Requesting the appointment of Virgilio A. Garcia to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201674 6 201674 Communication Requesting the appointment of John J. Driscoll to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201673 6 201673 Communication Requesting the appointment of John E. Mucci to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201672 6 201672 Communication Requesting the appointment of Dennis J. Moynihan to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201671 6 201671 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rafael A. Flores to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201670 6 201670 Communication Requesting the appointment of John P. Blake to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201669 6 201669 Communication Requesting the appointment of Troy M. Martini to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201668 6 201668 Communication Requesting the appointment of Seamus F. Lynch to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201679 6 201679 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Gullage to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201678 6 201678 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel C. Roche to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201677 6 201677 Communication Requesting the appointment of Randy Oliver to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201676 6 201676 Communication Requesting the appointment of Timothy J. McKenzie to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201726 6 201726 Communication Requesting the promotion of Sean Keane to Captain in the Fire Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201727 6 201727 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201633 6 201633 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joshua Hodge to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201634 6 201634 Communication Requesting the appointment of Julie Wood to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201635 6 201635 Communication Requesting the appointment of Stephen Moore to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201639 6 201639 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Hesse to the Design Review Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 201666 6 201666 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher J. Albanese to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201640 6 201640 Communication Requesting the appointment of Alexandra Kleyman to the Design Review Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 200289 6 200289 Resolution That 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 6 200558 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/24/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 200192 7 200192 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/24/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 200143 7 200143 Order That 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 7 200185 Order That the Arborist inspect the health of the trees at the locations described within. Work completed   Action details Not available 201168 7 201168 Ordinance Requesting, 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 7 201530 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 201531 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 201640 Communication Requesting the appointment of Alexandra Kleyman to the Design Review Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201639 7 201639 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Hesse to the Design Review Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199983 8 199983 Order That the City Arborist inspect the health of the trees at the locations named within. Work completed   Action details Not available 201531 8 201531 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 201530 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 201571 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/12/16. Work completed   Action details Not available