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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
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198226 1198226Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on December 2, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198221 1198221Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 3, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198220 1198220Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 3, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198216 1198216Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 10, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198224 1198224Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on December 10, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198217 1198217Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 1, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198218 1198218Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board, on December 11, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198183 1198183Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198184 1198184MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 13, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198275 1198275Officer's CommunicationThirteen 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 1198276Officer's CommunicationThirteen 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 1198259LicenseNew Drain Layer, G. Greene Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
198260 1198260LicenseAmending 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 1198261LicenseNew 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 1198262LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Instacar, 38-42 Medford St., 10 autos outside.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198263 1198263LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St.Approved  Action details Not available
198264 1198264LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Aris Auto, 675 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
198265 1198265LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Place.Approved  Action details Not available
198266 1198266LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Benny's Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
198267 1198267LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
198268 1198268LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
198269 1198269LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Vinnies at Night, 76 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
198270 1198270LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Aguacate Verde, 13 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
198271 1198271LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, East End Grille, 118 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
198272 1198272LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
198273 1198273LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
198274 1198274LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
198258 1198258Public EventPublic 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 1198297OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting a revised ordinance related to municipal employment for former elected officials.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
198295 1198295Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting a revised Zoning Ordinance to address affordable housing.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
198300 1198300LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
198301 1198301LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Briens, 335 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
198295 2198295Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting a revised Zoning Ordinance to address affordable housing.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198298 2198298OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp in front of 58 Dartmouth Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198297 2198297OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting a revised ordinance related to municipal employment for former elected officials.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198219 2198219OrderThat 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 2198299ResolutionThat 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 2198302Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to retain Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, P.C. for ongoing litigation re: the proposed Wynn casino in Everett.Approved  Action details Not available
198243 2198243Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Timothy McGonigal as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
198244 2198244Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
198245 2198245Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Michael Harvey as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
198246 2198246Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Nathaniel Greene as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198247 2198247Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Edwin Torres as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
198248 2198248Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Matthew Derany as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
198249 2198249Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Julia Caustrita as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
198250 2198250Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Mark Snider as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
198277 2198277OrderThat 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 2198278OrderThat 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 2198279OrderThat 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 2198280OrderThat 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 2198223OrderThat 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 2198225ResolutionThat 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 2198222OrderThat 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 2198186CitationCommending 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 2198185CitationCommending the High School Golf Team, which won the 2014 GBL Championship.Approved  Action details Not available
198187 2198187CitationCommending Alderman William A. White, Jr., for his distinguished service as President of this Board in 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198188 2198188CitationCommending Alderman John M. Connolly for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
198227 2198227ResolutionThat 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 2198208OrderThat 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 2198209OrderThat 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 2198210OrderThat 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 2198211OrderThat 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 2198212OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the Ward 7 Alderman on asphalt removal at 125 West Adams Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198213 2198213OrderThat 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 2198214OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works pave Powderhouse Blvd. between Packard Avenue and Curtis Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198215 2198215OrderThat 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 2198190OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the property and field around 11 Austin Street for rodents.Approved  Action details Not available
198191 2198191OrderThat 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 2198189ResolutionThat this Board supports the proposals of Somerville Overcoming Addiction regarding opiate abuse.Approved  Action details Not available
198204 2198204OrderThat 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 2198205OrderThat 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 2198206OrderThat 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 2198207OrderThat 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 2198192OrderThat 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 2198193OrderThat 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 2198194OrderThat 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 2198195OrderThat 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 2198196OrderThat 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 2198197OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that recycling bins on Lincoln Street be collected on trash days.Approved  Action details Not available
198198 2198198OrderThat 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 2198199OrderThat 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 2198200OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing STOP sign at Springfield Street and Concord Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
198201 2198201OrderThat 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 2198202ResolutionThat 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 2198203ResolutionThat the Administration report its Action Plan in response to the recommendation of the Fields Task Force.Approved  Action details Not available
198257 3198257CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 11/13/14.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198255 3198255CommunicationChief Fire Engineer responding to #197979 re: porch furniture at 53 Packard Ave.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198293 3198293Officer's CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to Alderman White's request re: the Traffic Commission's powers and duties.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197946 3197946LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Broadway Eatery, 1157 Broadway, Opening Thu-Sat to 2AM.Approved  Action details Not available
198036 3198036LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
198158 3198158Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3198159Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Board convene in executive session to discuss pending litigation related to 46 Pearl St.Approved  Action details Not available
198252 3198252Officer's CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to legal questions raised about the appointment of Constables.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198254 3198254CommunicationChief Fire Engineer responding to #197978 re: porch furniture at 28 Whitman St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198251 3198251OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198241 3198241CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Ezra Glenn to the Community Preservation Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198242 3198242CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Courtney Koslow to the Community Preservation Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198256 3198256Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/13/14.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198239 3198239Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3198294CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 11/25/14.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198240 3198240Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3198302Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3198292OrdinanceRequesting 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 3198282OrdinanceRequesting 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 4198296Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198292OrdinanceRequesting 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 4198240Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198291CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Rebecca Lyn Cooper to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198286 4198286Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198239Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198285Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198289Mayor's RequestRequesting $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 4198290Mayor's RequestRequesting $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 4198287Mayor's RequestRequesting $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 4198288Mayor's RequestRequesting $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 4198229Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198230Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198283Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198284Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198236 4198236Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198237Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198238Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4198253Officer's CommunicationCity Assessor responding to #197881 re: FY 2015 commercial property valuation decreases.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198235 4198235Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4197968OrderThat 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
197814 4197814OrderThat 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
198234 4198234Mayor's RequestRequesting, 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 4198232Mayor's RequestRequesting the dedication of Otis Playground for Open Space and Recreational Use in perpetuity.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198228 4198228Mayor's RequestAuthorization 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 4198099OrderThat 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 4198104OrderThat 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
198231 4198231Mayor's RequestRequesting appropriation of $63,913 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Shared Public Safety CAD System.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198233 5198233Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
197945 5197945OrdinanceRequesting an amendment to Ordinances 12-8 and 1-11 regarding snow clearing.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197997 5197997OrderThat 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 5196899Zoning OrdinanceAmending the Zoning Code to protect and promote affordable housing.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197101 5197101OrderThat 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
197297 5197297ResolutionThat 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 5197670OrderThat 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 5197969OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at the corner of Prospect Street and Somerville Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
197960 5197960OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate 50 Tufts Street for possible ordinance violations.Work completed  Action details Not available
198131 5198131Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198129 5198129Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198281 5198281Officer's CommunicationRequesting 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 5198285Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5198286Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5198296Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198129 6198129Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198065 6198065Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198067 6198067Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198070 6198070Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a reimbursement of $3,770.61 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for 2014 Riverfest event expenses.Approved  Action details Not available
198069 6198069Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198066 6198066Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198068 6198068Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198071 6198071Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198064 6198064Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198062 6198062Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198063 6198063Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
197713 6197713OrderThat 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 6197794OrderThat 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 6197856CommunicationPlanning 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
197886 6197886OrderThat 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
196728 6196728OrderThat 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
198128 6198128Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6198161Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6198127Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6198130Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
198130 7198130Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7198127Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7198161Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7198128Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
194832 7194832OrderThat 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
197928 7197928Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7197929Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
197929 8197929Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8197928Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
197926 8197926Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
194465 8194465OrderThat 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
196787 8196787OrderThat 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
196432 8196432ResolutionThat 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 9197926Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 10195509ResolutionThat 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 10195082OrderThat 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
195532 11195532Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for ADA Accessibility - Building Improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
194408 11194408ResolutionThat 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