Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/13/2016 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 (184) 184 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 202203 1 202203 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 4, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202205 1 202205 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting on September 28, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202198 1 202198 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 6, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202197 1 202197 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 12, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202204 1 202204 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on September 27, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202196 1 202196 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 13, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202227 1 202227 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Teachers Association Vote No on 2 Rally, High School Lawn, Oct 6, 3-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202228 1 202228 Public Event Public Event Permit, HONK! Festival, Oct 7 at Hodgkins Park and area streets 4-9PM, Oct 8 in Davis Sq 10AM-9PM and at ArtFarm 6PM-1AM, Oct 9 from Davis Sq to Beech St 9AM-2PM and at ArtFarm 6PM-1AM. Approved   Action details Not available 202229 1 202229 Public Event Public Event Permit, School St Block Party, Summer St to Somerville Ave, Oct 15, 11:30AM-7:00PM (raindate Oct 16). Approved   Action details Not available 202230 1 202230 Public Event Public Event Permit, SCATV Daytime Dance to End Brutality, Union Sq Plaza at SCATV, Oct 15, 2-9PM (raindate Oct 16). Approved   Action details Not available 202231 1 202231 Public Event Public Event Permit, Tufts Leonard Carmichael Society Pizza 5K Run, Tufts and area sidewalks, Oct 16, 9AM-3:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202235 1 202235 Public Communication 138 voters requesting a Public Hearing on Community Benefits Agreements and their potential to address displacement and uphold community values. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202236 1 202236 Public Communication Lisandra Ayala submitting comments on the dangerous intersection at Routes 93 and 28. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202237 1 202237 Public Communication Callahan, Inc., responding to #201899, a Resolution for the use of responsible prevailing-wage contractors at Assembly Row. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202232 1 202232 Public Event Public Event Permit, City Haunted Hall, City Hall and Concourse, Oct 27, 3-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202234 1 202234 License New Drainlayer's License, Jones Contracting. Approved   Action details Not available 202257 1 202257 Public Communication Tufts submitting comments responding to Agenda Items 24 (#202190) and 25 (#202191) re: converting nonresidential buildings to residential uses. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202251 1 202251 License New Fortune Teller License, Psychic Reading by Nina, 593 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202258 1 202258 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Tenancy Preservation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202259 1 202259 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Waiting Lists. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202167 1 202167 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202168 1 202168 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 13, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202233 1 202233 Public Event Public Event Permit, West St Block Party, Nov 5, 11AM-5PM (raindate Nov 6). Approved   Action details Not available 202233 2 202233 Public Event Public Event Permit, West St Block Party, Nov 5, 11AM-5PM (raindate Nov 6). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202199 2 202199 Order That the Tenancy Preservation section (Number 7 - Item 3) of the Planning Board’s recommendation (#200995), be severed, assigned a new item number and referred to the Committee on Legislative Matters. Approved   Action details Not available 202232 2 202232 Public Event Public Event Permit, City Haunted Hall, City Hall and Concourse, Oct 27, 3-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202251 2 202251 License New Fortune Teller License, Psychic Reading by Nina, 593 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202224 2 202224 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #201856 re: possible regulation of AirBnB rentals through a local tax. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202182 2 202182 Order That the Chief of Police or the Director of SPCD report to this Board on plans to educate motorists about using the “Dutch Reach” to open the driver’s door as a way to avoid “dooring” cyclists. Approved   Action details Not available 202190 2 202190 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to respond to the Tufts Residential Strategy Working Group's recommendation to convert nonresidential buildings to residential uses. Approved   Action details Not available 202191 2 202191 Resolution That this Board opposes the policy by Tufts to convert nonresidential buildings to residential uses in Somerville, and urges the Administration to oppose the policy as well. Approved   Action details Not available 202253 2 202253 Communication Reporting on recent High School Building Committee meetings. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202254 2 202254 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a disposition for the replacement of a tree that was removed at 27 Dane Avenue, and explain why repeated requests for tree replacements through 311 have not been answered. Approved   Action details Not available 202252 2 202252 Order That the City Solicitor present to this Board an update on litigation in which the city is represented by outside counsel, with related costs incurred and anticipated. Approved   Action details Not available 202256 2 202256 Resolution That this Board be given the powers of the Redevelopment Authority for Union Square redevelopment. Approved   Action details Not available 202255 2 202255 Resolution That the Administration gain the support of MA DOT for a Home Rule Petition for value capture provisions to help fund the city's contribution to the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 202234 2 202234 License New Drainlayer's License, Jones Contracting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202201 2 202201 Order That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to provide relief from water and sewer charges and rates to property owners who occupy their homes, by providing an exemption similar to the residential property tax exemption. Approved   Action details Not available 202202 2 202202 Resolution That the Mayor submit a request to accept MGL c90 s18B. Approved   Action details Not available 202200 2 202200 Order That the “waiting list” section (Number 7 - Item 9) of the Planning Board’s recommendation (#200995), be severed, assigned a new item number and referred to the Committee on Legislative Matters. Approved   Action details Not available 202231 2 202231 Public Event Public Event Permit, Tufts Leonard Carmichael Society Pizza 5K Run, Tufts and area sidewalks, Oct 16, 9AM-3:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202230 2 202230 Public Event Public Event Permit, SCATV Daytime Dance to End Brutality, Union Sq Plaza at SCATV, Oct 15, 2-9PM (raindate Oct 16). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202229 2 202229 Public Event Public Event Permit, School St Block Party, Summer St to Somerville Ave, Oct 15, 11:30AM-7:00PM (raindate Oct 16). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202228 2 202228 Public Event Public Event Permit, HONK! Festival, Oct 7 at Hodgkins Park and area streets 4-9PM, Oct 8 in Davis Sq 10AM-9PM and at ArtFarm 6PM-1AM, Oct 9 from Davis Sq to Beech St 9AM-2PM and at ArtFarm 6PM-1AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202227 2 202227 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Teachers Association Vote No on 2 Rally, High School Lawn, Oct 6, 3-6PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202239 2 202239 Communication In his capacity as President, rescheduling the Regular Board meeting that was previously scheduled for Thursday, October 27, to Wednesday, October 26, to accommodate early voting in the Aldermanic Chambers on October 27. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202192 2 202192 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on Bishop Place. Approved   Action details Not available 202170 2 202170 Order That the Chief of Police increase its presence along Mt. Vernon Street and side streets during the evening. Approved   Action details Not available 202171 2 202171 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce parking regulations in the fire lane on Pinckney Street and Pinckney Place. Approved   Action details Not available 202172 2 202172 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the overgrown tree at 22 Wisconsin Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202173 2 202173 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking put a DO NOT ENTER sign on the corner of Walnut Street and Medford street to stop cars from going the wrong way on Walnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202193 2 202193 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at Palmacci Park. Approved   Action details Not available 202194 2 202194 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the Emerson Street neighborhood for rodent issues and take all necessary actions. Approved   Action details Not available 202195 2 202195 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services direct property owners on the Somerville Avenue extension to clear the overgrowth of plants that impede pedestrian travel. Approved   Action details Not available 202169 2 202169 Resolution Recognizing October 20, 2016 as Community Media Day in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 202206 2 202206 Order That the Director of Veterans Services obtain the names of all Somerville veterans from the Korean War on, for inclusion on the Veterans Memorial wall. Approved   Action details Not available 202238 2 202238 Order That this Board review the attached policy from Cambridge regarding Globe Direct advertising and consider adopting it for Somerville. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 202178 2 202178 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services bait Belmont Street, from Highland Avenue to Summer Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202179 2 202179 Order That the Chief of Police increase patrols on Prospect Hill due to vandalism in the area. Approved   Action details Not available 202180 2 202180 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue, from Properzi Manner to Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 202181 2 202181 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the development of a strategic plan for the city’s role in workforce development and job training, and the city's intention on implementing the recommendations in the 2013 Somerville Jobs Advisory Committee Report. Approved   Action details Not available 202183 2 202183 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Board why Police Officers don't wear name tags, with his recommendation as to whether they should. Approved   Action details Not available 202184 2 202184 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clarify to this Board and Constituent Services, and post on the city’s website, the regulations for putting trash out in plastic bags that are not inside a garbage can. Approved   Action details Not available 202185 2 202185 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the foot-wide strip of accumulated pigeon droppings on the Community Path under the Lowell Street Bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 202186 2 202186 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the many small pot holes on Hudson Street, from behind the east end of the Armory through 36 Hudson Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202187 2 202187 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the responsible utility companies to raise or move the low-hanging wires that cross between 75-79 Benton Road. Approved   Action details Not available 202188 2 202188 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the two street lamps at the eastern entrance to Junction Park, adjacent to the Cambridge Health Alliance parking lot. Approved   Action details Not available 202189 2 202189 Resolution That the Administration discuss with this Board’s Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, the costs identified by Lynn Weissman, attached, regarding natural grass and artificial turf fields. Approved   Action details Not available 202207 2 202207 Mayor's Communication Requesting to appear before this Board to present updates on the Green Line Extension, zoning, infrastructure, and other related items. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202174 2 202174 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the handrail at the Clifton Street entrance to the community path. Approved   Action details Not available 202175 2 202175 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the unlit street lamps in Davis Square Plaza, opposite the Somerville Theatre. Approved   Action details Not available 202176 2 202176 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at Boston Burger in Davis Square Plaza. Approved   Action details Not available 202177 2 202177 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the (no speeding) traffic ordinances on Boston Street during normal commuting hours. Approved   Action details Not available 202248 3 202248 Communication Requesting the appointment of Josh McCann to the Fire Department Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202215 3 202215 Communication Requesting the appointment of Keith M. O'Donnell to the Police Department as a Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202216 3 202216 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ryan J. Cooney to the Police Department as a Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202247 3 202247 Communication Requesting the appointment of Steven D. Strugli to the Police Department as a Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202222 3 202222 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Thomas Mulhern to the Board of Assessors. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202246 3 202246 Communication Requesting the promotion of Brian MacMullin to Lieutenant in the Fire Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202225 3 202225 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/22/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201958 3 201958 License Sign/Awning Permit, Extra Space Storage, 460 Somerville Ave, 5 Signs. Approved   Action details Not available 202243 3 202243 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c90 s18B to establish safety zones with speed limits of 20 MPH. Approved   Action details Not available 202242 3 202242 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c83 s16G relative to deferring sewer charges. Approved   Action details Not available 202241 3 202241 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c40 s42J relative to deferring water charges. Approved   Action details Not available 202249 3 202249 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an ordinance to establish a senior citizen water and sewer rate discount program as recommended by the Legislative Matters Committee on 10/6/16. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 202219 3 202219 Communication Requesting the appointment of Timothy Robertson to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202220 3 202220 Communication Requesting the appointment of Brie McLemore to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202250 3 202250 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202218 3 202218 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Carl E. Nelson to the Fire Department Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202217 3 202217 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jose A. Villagran to the Somerville Police Department as a Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202226 3 202226 Officer's Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 7/14/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202212 4 202212 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $26,500 Grant from MA Dept. of Environmental Protection to the DPW for recycling dividends from the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202211 4 202211 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $850 using available funds in the Personnel Arbitration Services Account for Arbitrator Richard G. Boulanger. Approved   Action details Not available 202223 4 202223 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinances 11-125 and 11-164 consistent with the recommendation of the Legislative Matters Committee, meeting on 10/6/16. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 202073 4 202073 Order That the Director of Environment and Sustainability update this Board’s Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy regarding the Community Choice Aggregation draft plan's approval by DOER, and the RFP's key requirements, prior to its release. Work completed   Action details Not available 202249 4 202249 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an ordinance to establish a senior citizen water and sewer rate discount program as recommended by the Legislative Matters Committee on 10/6/16. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202241 4 202241 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c40 s42J relative to deferring water charges. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202242 4 202242 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c83 s16G relative to deferring sewer charges. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202245 4 202245 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,500,000 in a bond for Sewer Main Rehabilitation and Replacement. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202244 4 202244 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,200,000 in a bond for Water Main Rehabilitation and Replacement. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202240 4 202240 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-309.5 to rename the land at 59 Otis Street Deanna Cremin Park. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 202243 4 202243 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c90 s18B to establish safety zones with speed limits of 20 MPH. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201587 4 201587 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Clover Fast Food, operating at Davis Sq Thu-Fri 4-10PM (Tufts and Union Sq locations Approved via #201213). Approved as amended   Action details Not available 201733 4 201733 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 201807 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 202221 4 202221 Communication Requesting the appointment of Martin Anthony Polignone to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202123 4 202123 Resolution That the Administration consider a Home Rule Petition to provide relief from water and sewer charges and rates to property owners who occupy their homes, by shifting the excess cost to non-owner-occupied property owners. Work completed   Action details Not available 201124 4 201124 Order That the Director of Finance report the potential impact of the increase in Local Aid proposed by the Governor's FY2017 budget. Work completed   Action details Not available 202213 4 202213 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $16,300 grant from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for ArtsUnion programming. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202214 4 202214 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $9,109 Customer Experience in the Digital Age grant from the MA Board of Library Commissioners to the Libraries to provide customer service and technology training for library staff. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202209 4 202209 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $8,000 in CPA funds from the FY15 Prospect Hill Tower stabilization project for a virtual tour video of the Prospect Hill Tower as an ADA accommodation. Approved   Action details Not available 202210 4 202210 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $4,510 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve to restore a stained glass window at 83 Belmont St. Approved   Action details Not available 202208 4 202208 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $21,279 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve to remediate historic materials in the Central Library closed stacks and install an air conditioning unit to preserve them in the future. Approved   Action details Not available 201574 4 201574 License New Used Car Dealer License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave, 35 cars outside, none inside. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 199545 4 199545 Order That the Finance Committee examine the impact of the continued practice of balancing the city's budget by raising property taxes to the maximum permitted under Proposition 2 1/2, and explore ways for this Board to engage earlier in the budget process. Work completed   Action details Not available 200196 4 200196 Order That the Chief Assessor provide this Board with a breakdown of the residential exemption for 1, 2, 3 and 4 family homes, and the number owned by residents, and that this be provided annually going forward. Work completed   Action details Not available 200873 4 200873 Order That the Director of Personnel provide a salary and benefit projection for a full time arborist. Work completed   Action details Not available 201490 4 201490 Order That the Director of Finance or the Director of Purchasing report to this Board on all contracts with Verizon and their value and length. Work completed   Action details Not available 201661 4 201661 Resolution That the Administration endeavor to provide $250,000 for Teen Empowerment Youth Services in the proposed FY17 budget. Work completed   Action details Not available 199598 4 199598 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Finance Committee with the indirect and acquisition costs related to the proposed taking of 515 Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 201734 4 201734 License New Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave, 5 autos inside, 3 outside. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 201735 4 201735 License New Garage License, Ball Sq Dialysis Clinic, 643 Broadway, 25 autos inside, 25 outside. Approved   Action details Not available 201752 4 201752 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on the increase in wild rabbits this year, and on any environmental concerns about the shifting composition of wildlife over the past decade. Work completed   Action details Not available 201689 4 201689 Order That the City Solicitor report to this Board on avenues to recover losses due to leaks in the natural gas infrastructure. Work completed   Action details Not available 201958 4 201958 License Sign/Awning Permit, Extra Space Storage, 460 Somerville Ave, 5 Signs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201564 4 201564 License New Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave, for mechanical repairs, 10 autos inside, 2 outside. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 201735 5 201735 License New Garage License, Ball Sq Dialysis Clinic, 643 Broadway, 25 autos inside, 25 outside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199572 5 199572 Resolution That any department that deviates from the expenditures provided as part of the Professional and Technical Services FY16 budget presentation notify this Board of that deviation. Work completed   Action details Not available 201733 5 201733 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199864 5 199864 Resolution That the Administration develop a city-wide Open Space Integrated Plan for the protection, development, maintenance and programming of both private and public open spaces. Work completed   Action details Not available 199863 5 199863 Resolution That the Administration consider the development of a Tree and Bench donation program to supplement the City's investments in these areas. Work completed   Action details Not available 200107 5 200107 Order That the Director of SPCD explain to this Board, in writing, the comments discussed in the State SIP Report on the Green Line Extension. Work completed   Action details Not available 201574 5 201574 License New Used Car Dealer License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave, 35 cars outside, none inside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200751 5 200751 Order That the Chief Assessor provide this Board with the final breakdown of residential exemptions for the current fiscal year, by property type, with comparisons to prior fiscal years. Work completed   Action details Not available 202208 5 202208 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $21,279 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve to remediate historic materials in the Central Library closed stacks and install an air conditioning unit to preserve them in the future. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202210 5 202210 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $4,510 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve to restore a stained glass window at 83 Belmont St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202209 5 202209 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $8,000 in CPA funds from the FY15 Prospect Hill Tower stabilization project for a virtual tour video of the Prospect Hill Tower as an ADA accommodation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201564 5 201564 License New Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave, for mechanical repairs, 10 autos inside, 2 outside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200481 5 200481 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Finance report all expenditures for Union Square since the passage of the Union Square Redevelopment Plan, identifying those excluded and included in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Master Developer. Work completed   Action details Not available 202211 5 202211 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $850 using available funds in the Personnel Arbitration Services Account for Arbitrator Richard G. Boulanger. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201125 5 201125 Order That the Director of Personnel update this Board on city-wide vacancies and dates of hires since the last report. Work completed   Action details Not available 202223 5 202223 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinances 11-125 and 11-164 consistent with the recommendation of the Legislative Matters Committee, meeting on 10/6/16. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201734 5 201734 License New Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave, 5 autos inside, 3 outside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201747 5 201747 Mayor's Communication Conveying an update on the Green Line Extension project. Work completed   Action details Not available 199255 5 199255 Officer's Communication Director of Housing conveying an outline of the "100 Homes" initiative and requesting the opportunity to present it to this Board at its earliest opportunity. Work completed   Action details Not available 201750 5 201750 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/9/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 201587 5 201587 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Clover Fast Food, operating at Davis Sq Thu-Fri 4-10PM (Tufts and Union Sq locations Approved via #201213). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201613 5 201613 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the used car lot at 39 Webster Avenue and determine the proper number of cars that the lot can accommodate. Work completed   Action details Not available 202240 5 202240 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-309.5 to rename the land at 59 Otis Street Deanna Cremin Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202003 5 202003 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #201689 re: legal avenues available to recover losses due to leaks in the natural gas infrastructure. Work completed   Action details Not available 202134 5 202134 Communication Requesting the appointment of Candace Cooper to the position of Director of Personnel. Approved   Action details Not available 202128 6 202128 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance and appropriation of an additional $80,000 from US2 Associates into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 201023 6 201023 Order That the two non-zoning proposals on tenancy preservation and waiting lists be severed from the Planning Board’s recommendation (#200995) and referred to the Committee on Legislative Matters for consideration. Work completed   Action details Not available 201344 6 201344 Officer's Communication Deputy Director of Personnel responding to #201125 and #201152 re: update on vacant positions. Work completed   Action details Not available 201444 6 201444 Officer's Communication City Assessor responding to #200751 re: residential exemption statistics. Work completed   Action details Not available 202152 6 202152 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 90, Section 17C, to reduce the prima facie speed limit in the City to 25 MPH. Approved   Action details Not available 202134 6 202134 Communication Requesting the appointment of Candace Cooper to the position of Director of Personnel. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202154 6 202154 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $140,000 in the Law Department, from the Judgments/Settlements Account to the Legal Services Account, for rendered and anticipated outside counsel services. Approved   Action details Not available 200614 6 200614 Mayor's Communication Submitting the FY2016-FY2025 Capital Investment Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200613 6 200613 Mayor's Communication Conveying, with President White, a request to jointly analyze the Board's and Administration's administrative needs. Work completed   Action details Not available 201568 6 201568 Ordinance Requesting the acceptance of the non-union phase-1 salary recommendations of the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199992 6 199992 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy with a list of fields that would benefit from the field maintenance plan this fall and those that would not. Work completed   Action details Not available 200353 6 200353 Officer's Communication City Assessor responding to #200196 re: residential exemption data. Work completed   Action details Not available 199513 6 199513 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works develop a maintenance plan for all grass athletic fields and submit a request for funding to this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 199420 6 199420 Order That the Director of Capital Projects and/or the Director of Sustainability and Environment report to this Board whether contaminated groundwater from underneath 154 Cedar Street may be getting into the pools of standing water beside the Community Path west of Cedar Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 199419 6 199419 Order That the Director of Capital Projects and/or the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Board and the Ward 5 Alderman regularly on the testing for contamination of groundwater from 154 Cedar Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 201869 6 201869 Ordinance Amending Ordinance 11-125 to include notification to this Board with respect to water rates. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202128 7 202128 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance and appropriation of an additional $80,000 from US2 Associates into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202129 7 202129 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $80,000 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 202154 7 202154 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $140,000 in the Law Department, from the Judgments/Settlements Account to the Legal Services Account, for rendered and anticipated outside counsel services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201434 7 201434 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $750,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreation Land Reserve and Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for the creation of an Open Space Land Acquisition Fund, per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202152 7 202152 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 90, Section 17C, to reduce the prima facie speed limit in the City to 25 MPH. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201869 7 201869 Ordinance Amending Ordinance 11-125 to include notification to this Board with respect to water rates. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202155 7 202155 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $55,577 from the Salary Contingency Account to the SPCD Transportation and Infrastructure Personal Services Salaries Account to fund a Senior Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 202155 8 202155 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $55,577 from the Salary Contingency Account to the SPCD Transportation and Infrastructure Personal Services Salaries Account to fund a Senior Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201914 8 201914 Ordinance Requesting approval of an ordinance establishing a senior citizen water/sewer rate discount program. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201098 8 201098 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $52,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to conduct a Police Department Headquarters Feasibility Study. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202129 8 202129 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $80,000 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199250 8 199250 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $445,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for a comprehensive planning effort for Assembly Square. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197902 8 197902 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $4,875,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount for the acquisition of property to relocate the Fire Department from Union Square to 515 Somerville Avenue. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200796 8 200796 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $130,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to fund an Owners Project Manager for City Hall renovation work. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199642 9 199642 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $470,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to fund a comprehensive citywide Mobility Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197852 10 197852 Mayor's Request Requesting an Order of Taking of real estate property at 515 Somerville Avenue to provide for the relocation of the Fire Department from its current facility in Union Square. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197611 11 197611 Mayor's Communication Communicating information regarding the needed relocation of the Public Safety Building. Work completed   Action details Not available