Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/11/2014 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 (185) 185 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 198226 1 198226 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on December 2, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198221 1 198221 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 3, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198220 1 198220 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 3, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198216 1 198216 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 10, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198224 1 198224 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on December 10, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198217 1 198217 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 1, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198218 1 198218 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board, on December 11, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198183 1 198183 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198184 1 198184 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 13, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198275 1 198275 Officer's Communication Thirteen registered voters submitting a Zoning Ordinance amendment to require certain findings by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals before granting Special Permits. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198276 1 198276 Officer's Communication Thirteen registered voters submitting a Zoning Ordinance amendment to limit the gross floor area increase to 15% for 1- and 2-family dwelling conversions requiring a Special Permit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198259 1 198259 License New Drain Layer, G. Greene Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 198260 1 198260 License Amending Extended Operating Hours License, KMart, 77 Middlesex Ave, seeking to open 24/7 from 12 AM on 12/20 through 5 AM on 12/24. Not approved   Action details Not available 198261 1 198261 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Best Cars of MA, 1 Virginia St., no cars on site. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198262 1 198262 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Instacar, 38-42 Medford St., 10 autos outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198263 1 198263 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 198264 1 198264 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Aris Auto, 675 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198265 1 198265 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Place. Approved   Action details Not available 198266 1 198266 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Benny's Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198267 1 198267 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 198268 1 198268 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 198269 1 198269 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Vinnies at Night, 76 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 198270 1 198270 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Aguacate Verde, 13 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 198271 1 198271 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, East End Grille, 118 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 198272 1 198272 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 198273 1 198273 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 198274 1 198274 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 198258 1 198258 Public Event Public Event Permit, Rock and Run 5K Road Race, Assembly Row area, Jun 10-14, 2015 (Race on Jun 13 at 8 AM). Approved   Action details Not available 198297 1 198297 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting a revised ordinance related to municipal employment for former elected officials. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 198295 1 198295 Officer's Communication Planning Director submitting a revised Zoning Ordinance to address affordable housing. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 198300 1 198300 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 198301 1 198301 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Briens, 335 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198295 2 198295 Officer's Communication Planning Director submitting a revised Zoning Ordinance to address affordable housing. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198298 2 198298 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp in front of 58 Dartmouth Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198297 2 198297 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting a revised ordinance related to municipal employment for former elected officials. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198219 2 198219 Order That the City Solicitor review ordinances from other communities that are similar to the zoning ordinance proposed in #197941 and provide the findings to the Committee on Land Use and the Planning Board. Approved   Action details Not available 198299 2 198299 Resolution That the Administration take proactive measures to inform the city’s senior citizens, prior to January 1, 2015, of the availability of assistance for clearing snow from private property. Approved   Action details Not available 198302 2 198302 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to retain Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, P.C. for ongoing litigation re: the proposed Wynn casino in Everett. Approved   Action details Not available 198243 2 198243 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Timothy McGonigal as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198244 2 198244 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198245 2 198245 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Harvey as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198246 2 198246 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Nathaniel Greene as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198247 2 198247 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Edwin Torres as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198248 2 198248 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Matthew Derany as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198249 2 198249 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Julia Caustrita as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198250 2 198250 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Snider as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198277 2 198277 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility company to address the low hanging wires at 31 Lincoln Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198278 2 198278 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the electrical poles on Glen Street, by the East Somerville Community School, to determine if there are any safety issues with the old poles. Approved   Action details Not available 198279 2 198279 Order That the Director of SPCD inform this Board and the public when the Community Path extension from Cedar Street to Lowell Street will be opened. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 198280 2 198280 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works schedule another yard waste pickup this month, and report to this Board whether yard waste pickupsc can be extended through December in the future. Approved   Action details Not available 198223 2 198223 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the dumpsters at the Hess Gas station on McGrath Highway for compliance and recommend a suitable location for them. Approved   Action details Not available 198225 2 198225 Resolution That the Mayor urge Boston’s Mayor Walsh to appoint Boston’s representatives to the new MassPort Civic Advisory Committee so the committee can begin dealing with various air traffic issues. Approved   Action details Not available 198222 2 198222 Order That Alewife Automotive, at 395 Alewife Brook Parkway, be permitted to increase the storage of vehicles on their lot to 29 for their existing Garage License, only through February 28, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198186 2 198186 Citation Commending Mimi Graney, who has led Union Square Main Streets for the last 10 years, and sparked the Square's ongoing revitalization. Approved   Action details Not available 198185 2 198185 Citation Commending the High School Golf Team, which won the 2014 GBL Championship. Approved   Action details Not available 198187 2 198187 Citation Commending Alderman William A. White, Jr., for his distinguished service as President of this Board in 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198188 2 198188 Citation Commending Alderman John M. Connolly for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198227 2 198227 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board, in early 2015, with an update regarding the city's efforts to combat drug addiction. Approved   Action details Not available 198208 2 198208 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) determine if the developer at 22-24 Hamlet Street is in violation of an agreement with abutting neighbors by commencing work at 7:30 AM instead of 8:00 AM and report back to the Ward 3 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 198209 2 198209 Order That the Chief of Police implement a directed patrol at the corner of Belmont and Summer Streets to address complaints of people drinking, being loud and disrupting the neighborhood. Approved   Action details Not available 198210 2 198210 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the graffiti on the telephone pole on the corner of Claremon and Mead Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 198211 2 198211 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the faded YIELD sign at the intersection of Alewife Brook Parkway and Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 198212 2 198212 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 7 Alderman on asphalt removal at 125 West Adams Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198213 2 198213 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the rotting 10 foot high tree base that is being used to anchor a telephone pole in front of 11 Barton Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198214 2 198214 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works pave Powderhouse Blvd. between Packard Avenue and Curtis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198215 2 198215 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works advise the Ward 7 Alderman on eliminating water pooling at 128 Powderhouse Blvd., caused by the new raised intersection at Powderhouse Blvd. and Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198190 2 198190 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the property and field around 11 Austin Street for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 198191 2 198191 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) contact the appropriate agencies to deal with rodent issues on state owned property citywide. Approved   Action details Not available 198189 2 198189 Resolution That this Board supports the proposals of Somerville Overcoming Addiction regarding opiate abuse. Approved   Action details Not available 198204 2 198204 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on plans for participation in the Spring 2015 regional summit on climate change. Approved   Action details Not available 198205 2 198205 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment present a written plan to this Board to develop a vulnerability assessment and climate change mitigation and adaptation plan, especially regarding flooding in Union Square and all vulnerable areas of economic revitalization. Approved   Action details Not available 198206 2 198206 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) demonstrate to this Board the CitizenServe software that is being used for the permitting process. Approved   Action details Not available 198207 2 198207 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 5 Alderman on repairing the crosswalks at Linden Avenue on the south side of Summer Street, Aberdeen Road by Highland Avenue, and Hall Street by Cherry Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198192 2 198192 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) instruct the owner of 22-24 Mt. Vernon Street to prevent his dead tree from falling onto the abutting neighbor’s property. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 198193 2 198193 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Communications revise the Planning and Zoning Depts.' web pages to make them more accessible and transparent. Approved   Action details Not available 198194 2 198194 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking direct that the corner of Pinckney Street and Pinckney Place be patrolled on Saturday nights and that vehicles parked in fire lanes be ticketed. Approved   Action details Not available 198195 2 198195 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works communicate with state snow removal agencies to ensure that state properties, such as Foss Park and Sullivan Square, are having snow removed in an expedient manner. Approved   Action details Not available 198196 2 198196 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility company to address the low hanging wire at 57 Walnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198197 2 198197 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that recycling bins on Lincoln Street be collected on trash days. Approved   Action details Not available 198198 2 198198 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing NO TURN 7-9 AM traffic sign at the corner of Laurel Street and Laurel Terrace. Approved   Action details Not available 198199 2 198199 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signage at each corner of the intersection of Summer and School Streets, designating no parking for 20 feet from the intersection. Approved   Action details Not available 198200 2 198200 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing STOP sign at Springfield Street and Concord Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 198201 2 198201 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install bollards at the corner of Laurel Terrace and Laurel Street to protect the property at that location from oncoming traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 198202 2 198202 Resolution That the Administration include in a petition to MA DOT, a request to lower the speed limit to 25 mph on Laurel St., Newton St., and Concord Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198203 2 198203 Resolution That the Administration report its Action Plan in response to the recommendation of the Fields Task Force. Approved   Action details Not available 198257 3 198257 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 11/13/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198255 3 198255 Communication Chief Fire Engineer responding to #197979 re: porch furniture at 53 Packard Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198293 3 198293 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to Alderman White's request re: the Traffic Commission's powers and duties. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198158 3 198158 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in executive session to discuss pending litigation, anticipated litigation and legal strategy related to the awarding of the Region A casino license. Approved   Action details Not available 198159 3 198159 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in executive session to discuss pending litigation related to 46 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 198252 3 198252 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to legal questions raised about the appointment of Constables. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198254 3 198254 Communication Chief Fire Engineer responding to #197978 re: porch furniture at 28 Whitman St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198251 3 198251 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198241 3 198241 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Ezra Glenn to the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198242 3 198242 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Courtney Koslow to the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198036 3 198036 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197946 3 197946 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Broadway Eatery, 1157 Broadway, Opening Thu-Sat to 2AM. Approved   Action details Not available 198256 3 198256 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/13/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198239 3 198239 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant from the Department of Health and Community Development to support the efforts to count and survey the unaccompanied homeless youth. Approved   Action details Not available 198294 3 198294 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 11/25/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198240 3 198240 Mayor's Request Requesting an extension of the HUD Healthy Homes technical study grant on the evaluation of cardiovascular health benefits of in-home air filtration. Approved   Action details Not available 198302 3 198302 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to retain Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, P.C. for ongoing litigation re: the proposed Wynn casino in Everett. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198292 3 198292 Ordinance Requesting the approval of amendments to the Snow and Ice Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on December 3, 2014. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 198282 3 198282 Ordinance Requesting approval of an ordinance regulating certain campaign contributions to candidates for and incumbents in municipal elected office. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198296 4 198296 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to borrow $715,131.75 in a bond, and expend the same amount, for DPW equipment and vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 198292 4 198292 Ordinance Requesting the approval of amendments to the Snow and Ice Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on December 3, 2014. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198240 4 198240 Mayor's Request Requesting an extension of the HUD Healthy Homes technical study grant on the evaluation of cardiovascular health benefits of in-home air filtration. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198291 4 198291 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rebecca Lyn Cooper to the Planning Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198286 4 198286 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $129,827 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to E-911 Personal Services Accounts to fund a new collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 888. Approved   Action details Not available 198239 4 198239 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant from the Department of Health and Community Development to support the efforts to count and survey the unaccompanied homeless youth. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198285 4 198285 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $207,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to fund a court settlement re: 46 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 198289 4 198289 Mayor's Request Requesting $3,186 in "Use of Available Funds" from the DPW Engineering Salaries Water Enterprise and Sewer Enterprise Salaries Accounts to adjust the compensation for the Director of Engineering. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198290 4 198290 Mayor's Request Requesting $2,842 in "Use of Available Funds" from the DPW Engineering Salaries, Water Enterprise Salaries, and Sewer Enterprise Salaries Accounts to adjust the salary of the Assistant Director of Engineering. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198287 4 198287 Mayor's Request Requesting $7,845 in "Use of Available Funds" from the Library Salaries Account to adjust the compensation of the Library Director. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198288 4 198288 Mayor's Request Requesting $5,424 in "Use of Available Funds" in the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to adjust the salary of the Health and Human Services Director. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198229 4 198229 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $300,000 in a bond to retain an Owner's Project Manager to renovate the West Branch Library. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198230 4 198230 Mayor's Request Requesting to transfer CPA funds totalling $2,278,717 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve and the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to designated CPA reserves per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198283 4 198283 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $2,206,028 from the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198284 4 198284 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $12,115 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance for the administrative and operating expenses of the Community Preservation Committee per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198235 4 198235 Mayor's Request Requesting Use of Available Funds totalling $2,108 in the Auditing Dept. Salaries Account to adjust the salary of the Accounting Analyst position. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197968 4 197968 Order That the manager of Royal Hospitality Services appear before this Board to address issues related to their hours of operation and neighborhood disturbances cause by truck activity. Work completed   Action details Not available 198234 4 198234 Mayor's Request Requesting, as required by the PARC grants, the authorization to utilize State and Federal funding necessary to construct Otis Playgound. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198232 4 198232 Mayor's Request Requesting the dedication of Otis Playground for Open Space and Recreational Use in perpetuity. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198228 4 198228 Mayor's Request Authorization to borrow $300,000 and appropriate that amount in a bond for resignalization and an upgrade to the Powderhouse Square Rotary. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198099 4 198099 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer explain the emergency procedures associated with gaining access to residents at Housing Authority buildings. Work completed   Action details Not available 198104 4 198104 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer appear at this Board's December 10 Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to report on the Fire Department this past year and the forecast for 2015, preferably in writing. Work completed   Action details Not available 197814 4 197814 Order That the City Clerk schedule a Show Cause hearing during the month of November for the Committee on Licenses and Permits to determine why the Garage License for Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Parkway, should not be suspended or revoked. Work completed   Action details Not available 198236 4 198236 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $7,316 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services for the Council on Aging for activities at the 3 senior centers. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198237 4 198237 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,828 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198238 4 198238 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant from CHNA 17, for the Health & Human Services Dept.'s SCAP Coalition to address prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among Somerville youth. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198253 4 198253 Officer's Communication City Assessor responding to #197881 re: FY 2015 commercial property valuation decreases. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198231 4 198231 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $63,913 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Shared Public Safety CAD System. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197997 5 197997 Order That the Clerk of Committees invite representatives from MassPort and the FAA to attend a future meeting to discuss air traffic noise over Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 196899 5 196899 Zoning Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code to protect and promote affordable housing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197297 5 197297 Resolution That the Administration involve this Board’s Committee on Youth Services in the search and selection of a new Recreation Superintendent. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197670 5 197670 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) enforce that city streets are not being used by Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Parkway. Work completed   Action details Not available 197969 5 197969 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at the corner of Prospect Street and Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 198233 5 198233 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant totaling $400,000 to construct Otis Playground. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197960 5 197960 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate 50 Tufts Street for possible ordinance violations. Work completed   Action details Not available 197945 5 197945 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to Ordinances 12-8 and 1-11 regarding snow clearing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197101 5 197101 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation and the Youth Programming Coordinator share participation data for all recreation and youth programs for FY13 and FY14. (See #196728.) Work completed   Action details Not available 198129 5 198129 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $39,946 MA Department of Agriculture Grant to support and expand the Health and Human Services Department's Shape Up Somerville Food Production/Distribution Triangle. Approved   Action details Not available 198131 5 198131 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept a $10,000 CHNA 17 Youth Leadership Development Grant for the Health and Human Services Department for youth programming. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198281 5 198281 Officer's Communication Requesting the adoption of a New Zoning Ordinance to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198285 5 198285 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $207,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to fund a court settlement re: 46 Pearl St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198286 5 198286 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $129,827 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to E-911 Personal Services Accounts to fund a new collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 888. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198296 5 198296 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to borrow $715,131.75 in a bond, and expend the same amount, for DPW equipment and vehicles. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198071 6 198071 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $2,000 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for child passenger safety equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 198068 6 198068 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $9,990 from The State Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Dept., for underage alcohol enforcement. Approved   Action details Not available 198066 6 198066 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $23,895 from the Office of Justice Programs FY15 Byrne JAG Grant for Police Department programming. Approved   Action details Not available 198069 6 198069 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 198070 6 198070 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a reimbursement of $3,770.61 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for 2014 Riverfest event expenses. Approved   Action details Not available 198128 6 198128 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of $1,155 in available funds for a LGBT Liaison position in the Health and Human Services Department Salaries Monthly Account, to increase outreach and engagement for a 6 month period. Approved   Action details Not available 198161 6 198161 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of a Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund as well as acceptance of $211,225 for the Fund from the Union Square Master Developer to finance a Union Square master planning process and Redevelopment Authority outside legal counsel. Approved   Action details Not available 198127 6 198127 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Police Department Professional and Technical Services Account to fund a drug prevention program. Approved   Action details Not available 198130 6 198130 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $10,605 from Metro North Regional Employment Board, for the Health and Human Services Department to fund employment, training and support services for youth. Approved   Action details Not available 197713 6 197713 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the property at the corner of Broadway and McGrath Highway (formerly a gas station), and issue fines where appropriate. Work completed   Action details Not available 197794 6 197794 Order That the City Solicitor report to this Board whether it may enact an ordinance that would prohibit elected officials from employment or contracting with the City for a specific period of time following the termination of their service. Work completed   Action details Not available 197856 6 197856 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations with respect to #196899, amending Zoning Ordinance Sections 1.2, 5.1.2, & 5.1.4 to address affordable housing. Work completed   Action details Not available 196728 6 196728 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation and the Youth Programming Coordinator share data on the usage of all recreation programs by season for FY13 and FY14. Work completed   Action details Not available 197886 6 197886 Order That the Chief of Police and representatives of the Administration report to this Board on the safety of neighbors of the Vinfen group home at 155 Central Street, and on discussions with Vinfen, DMH, and Somerville's state legislative delegation. Work completed   Action details Not available 198063 6 198063 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to fund enhanced youth services programming. Approved   Action details Not available 198062 6 198062 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,012,171.75 for the cost of DPW equipment and Departmental vehicles and authorization to borrow $1,012,171.75 in a bond to meet the appropriation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198064 6 198064 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer within the Water Enterprise Fund of $60,000 for an increased scope and time extension for full replacement of the water main at Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 198067 6 198067 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $10,000 from CHNA 17, for the Health & Human Services Dept.'s SCAP Youth Leadership Program to increase youth engagement in social marketing prevention strategies. Approved   Action details Not available 198065 6 198065 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $39,946 from the MA Department of Agriculture for the Health & Human Services Department's Shape Up Program to expand the food production/distribution triangle. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198129 6 198129 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $39,946 MA Department of Agriculture Grant to support and expand the Health and Human Services Department's Shape Up Somerville Food Production/Distribution Triangle. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197928 7 197928 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $8,000 from the Executive Summer Jobs Youth Program to various Recreation Dept. Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to fund a Girls Basketball Program. Approved   Action details Not available 197929 7 197929 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $8,000 from the Executive Summer Jobs Youth Program to various Recreation Dept. Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to fund a Boys Basketball Program. Approved   Action details Not available 194832 7 194832 Order That the Recreation Commission consider establishing an advisory committee of representatives of all City youth sport organizations to provide feedback and coordination on the condition of fields and scheduling. Work completed   Action details Not available 198130 7 198130 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $10,605 from Metro North Regional Employment Board, for the Health and Human Services Department to fund employment, training and support services for youth. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198127 7 198127 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Police Department Professional and Technical Services Account to fund a drug prevention program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198161 7 198161 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of a Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund as well as acceptance of $211,225 for the Fund from the Union Square Master Developer to finance a Union Square master planning process and Redevelopment Authority outside legal counsel. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198128 7 198128 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of $1,155 in available funds for a LGBT Liaison position in the Health and Human Services Department Salaries Monthly Account, to increase outreach and engagement for a 6 month period. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 194465 8 194465 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation communicate with the Committee on Youth Services regarding the scheduling of fields and the reasoning for establishing the American Youth Football League. Work completed   Action details Not available 197929 8 197929 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $8,000 from the Executive Summer Jobs Youth Program to various Recreation Dept. Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to fund a Boys Basketball Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197928 8 197928 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $8,000 from the Executive Summer Jobs Youth Program to various Recreation Dept. Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to fund a Girls Basketball Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 196787 8 196787 Order That the Director of Public Health and Commissioner of Public Works install a sign on the island at Bow Street and Somerville Avenue prohibiting feeding the birds, and that the Director of Public Health distribute a flyer around the neighborhood explaining why birds may not be fed, and that the Police, Animal Control, ISD, and DPW enforce Ordinance 3-3 at this island. Work completed   Action details Not available 197926 8 197926 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for a time extension for the Gilbane Building Company, to March 31, 2015, for work on the East Somerville Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 196432 8 196432 Resolution That the Middlesex County District Attorney update the City on the investigation into the murder of Deanna Cremin, on this, the 19th anniversary of her death. Work completed   Action details Not available 197926 9 197926 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for a time extension for the Gilbane Building Company, to March 31, 2015, for work on the East Somerville Community School. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 195509 10 195509 Resolution That the Administration provide an update on air traffic noise over Somerville and continuing efforts to reduce this noise. Work completed   Action details Not available 195082 10 195082 Order That the City's Disability Coordinator appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to update the Committee on pending claims on accessibility issues and the status of plans to improve access to City buildings and sidewalks, including the East and West Branch Libraries. Work completed   Action details Not available 194408 11 194408 Resolution That this Board requests that representatives of the Community Assessment of Freeway Exposure and Health study and SPCD's Housing Division appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss the recent $675,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation to address health risks to residents from I-93. Work completed   Action details Not available 195532 11 195532 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for ADA Accessibility - Building Improvements. Approved   Action details Not available