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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
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202203 1202203Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 4, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
202205 1202205Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting on September 28, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
202198 1202198Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 6, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
202197 1202197Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 12, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
202204 1202204Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on September 27, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
202196 1202196Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 13, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
202227 1202227Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Teachers Association Vote No on 2 Rally, High School Lawn, Oct 6, 3-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202228 1202228Public EventPublic 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 1202229Public EventPublic 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 1202230Public EventPublic 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 1202231Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tufts Leonard Carmichael Society Pizza 5K Run, Tufts and area sidewalks, Oct 16, 9AM-3:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202235 1202235Public Communication138 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 1202236Public CommunicationLisandra Ayala submitting comments on the dangerous intersection at Routes 93 and 28.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202237 1202237Public CommunicationCallahan, 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 1202232Public EventPublic Event Permit, City Haunted Hall, City Hall and Concourse, Oct 27, 3-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202234 1202234LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Jones Contracting.Approved  Action details Not available
202257 1202257Public CommunicationTufts 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 1202251LicenseNew Fortune Teller License, Psychic Reading by Nina, 593 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
202258 1202258Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Tenancy Preservation.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202259 1202259Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Waiting Lists.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202167 1202167Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202168 1202168MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 13, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
202233 1202233Public EventPublic Event Permit, West St Block Party, Nov 5, 11AM-5PM (raindate Nov 6).Approved  Action details Not available
202233 2202233Public EventPublic Event Permit, West St Block Party, Nov 5, 11AM-5PM (raindate Nov 6).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202199 2202199OrderThat 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 2202232Public EventPublic Event Permit, City Haunted Hall, City Hall and Concourse, Oct 27, 3-9PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202251 2202251LicenseNew Fortune Teller License, Psychic Reading by Nina, 593 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202224 2202224Officer's CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #201856 re: possible regulation of AirBnB rentals through a local tax.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202182 2202182OrderThat 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 2202190ResolutionThat 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 2202191ResolutionThat 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 2202253CommunicationReporting on recent High School Building Committee meetings.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202254 2202254OrderThat 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 2202252OrderThat 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 2202256ResolutionThat this Board be given the powers of the Redevelopment Authority for Union Square redevelopment.Approved  Action details Not available
202255 2202255ResolutionThat 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 2202234LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Jones Contracting.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202201 2202201OrderThat 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 2202202ResolutionThat the Mayor submit a request to accept MGL c90 s18B.Approved  Action details Not available
202200 2202200OrderThat 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 2202231Public EventPublic 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 2202230Public EventPublic 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 2202229Public EventPublic 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 2202228Public EventPublic 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 2202227Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Teachers Association Vote No on 2 Rally, High School Lawn, Oct 6, 3-6PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202239 2202239CommunicationIn 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 2202192OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on Bishop Place.Approved  Action details Not available
202170 2202170OrderThat the Chief of Police increase its presence along Mt. Vernon Street and side streets during the evening.Approved  Action details Not available
202171 2202171OrderThat 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 2202172OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the overgrown tree at 22 Wisconsin Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
202173 2202173OrderThat 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 2202193OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at Palmacci Park.Approved  Action details Not available
202194 2202194OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the Emerson Street neighborhood for rodent issues and take all necessary actions.Approved  Action details Not available
202195 2202195OrderThat 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 2202169ResolutionRecognizing October 20, 2016 as Community Media Day in Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
202206 2202206OrderThat 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 2202238OrderThat 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 2202178OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services bait Belmont Street, from Highland Avenue to Summer Street.Approved  Action details Not available
202179 2202179OrderThat the Chief of Police increase patrols on Prospect Hill due to vandalism in the area.Approved  Action details Not available
202180 2202180OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue, from Properzi Manner to Union Square.Approved  Action details Not available
202181 2202181OrderThat 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 2202183OrderThat 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 2202184OrderThat 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 2202185OrderThat 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 2202186OrderThat 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 2202187OrderThat 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 2202188OrderThat 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 2202189ResolutionThat 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 2202207Mayor's CommunicationRequesting 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 2202174OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the handrail at the Clifton Street entrance to the community path.Approved  Action details Not available
202175 2202175OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the unlit street lamps in Davis Square Plaza, opposite the Somerville Theatre.Approved  Action details Not available
202176 2202176OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at Boston Burger in Davis Square Plaza.Approved  Action details Not available
202177 2202177OrderThat the Chief of Police enforce the (no speeding) traffic ordinances on Boston Street during normal commuting hours.Approved  Action details Not available
202248 3202248CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Josh McCann to the Fire Department Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202215 3202215CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Keith M. O'Donnell to the Police Department as a Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202216 3202216CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Ryan J. Cooney to the Police Department as a Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202247 3202247CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Steven D. Strugli to the Police Department as a Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202222 3202222CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Thomas Mulhern to the Board of Assessors.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202246 3202246CommunicationRequesting the promotion of Brian MacMullin to Lieutenant in the Fire Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202225 3202225Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/22/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201958 3201958LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Extra Space Storage, 460 Somerville Ave, 5 Signs.Approved  Action details Not available
202243 3202243Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of MGL c90 s18B to establish safety zones with speed limits of 20 MPH.Approved  Action details Not available
202242 3202242Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of MGL c83 s16G relative to deferring sewer charges.Approved  Action details Not available
202241 3202241Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of MGL c40 s42J relative to deferring water charges.Approved  Action details Not available
202249 3202249OrdinanceAssistant 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 3202219CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Timothy Robertson to the Human Rights Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202220 3202220CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Brie McLemore to the Human Rights Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202250 3202250CommunicationDirector of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 8/25/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202218 3202218CommunicationRequesting the Appointment of Carl E. Nelson to the Fire Department Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202217 3202217CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Jose A. Villagran to the Somerville Police Department as a Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202226 3202226Officer's CommunicationDirector of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 7/14/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202212 4202212Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202211Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202223OrdinanceAssistant 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 4202073OrderThat 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 4202249OrdinanceAssistant 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 4202241Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of MGL c40 s42J relative to deferring water charges.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202242 4202242Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of MGL c83 s16G relative to deferring sewer charges.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202245 4202245Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202244Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202240OrdinanceRequesting 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 4202243Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of MGL c90 s18B to establish safety zones with speed limits of 20 MPH.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201587 4201587LicenseNew 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 4201733LicenseRenewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
201807 4201807OrderThat 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 4202221CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Martin Anthony Polignone to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202123 4202123ResolutionThat 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 4201124OrderThat 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 4202213Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202214Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202209Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202210Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202208Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201574LicenseNew 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 4199545OrderThat 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 4200196OrderThat 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 4200873OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide a salary and benefit projection for a full time arborist.Work completed  Action details Not available
201490 4201490OrderThat 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 4201661ResolutionThat the Administration endeavor to provide $250,000 for Teen Empowerment Youth Services in the proposed FY17 budget.Work completed  Action details Not available
199598 4199598OrderThat 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 4201734LicenseNew Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave, 5 autos inside, 3 outside.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
201735 4201735LicenseNew Garage License, Ball Sq Dialysis Clinic, 643 Broadway, 25 autos inside, 25 outside.Approved  Action details Not available
201752 4201752OrderThat 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 4201689OrderThat 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 4201958LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Extra Space Storage, 460 Somerville Ave, 5 Signs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201564 4201564LicenseNew Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave, for mechanical repairs, 10 autos inside, 2 outside.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
201735 5201735LicenseNew Garage License, Ball Sq Dialysis Clinic, 643 Broadway, 25 autos inside, 25 outside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
199572 5199572ResolutionThat 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 5201733LicenseRenewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
199864 5199864ResolutionThat 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 5199863ResolutionThat 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 5200107OrderThat 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 5201574LicenseNew Used Car Dealer License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave, 35 cars outside, none inside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200751 5200751OrderThat 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 5202208Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5202210Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5202209Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5201564LicenseNew Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave, for mechanical repairs, 10 autos inside, 2 outside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200481 5200481OrderThat 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 5202211Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5201125OrderThat 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 5202223OrdinanceAssistant 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 5201734LicenseNew Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave, 5 autos inside, 3 outside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201747 5201747Mayor's CommunicationConveying an update on the Green Line Extension project.Work completed  Action details Not available
199255 5199255Officer's CommunicationDirector 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 5201750Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/9/16.Work completed  Action details Not available
201587 5201587LicenseNew 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 5201613OrderThat 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 5202240OrdinanceRequesting 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 5202003Officer's CommunicationAssistant 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 5202134CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Candace Cooper to the position of Director of Personnel.Approved  Action details Not available
202128 6202128Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6201023OrderThat 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 6201344Officer's CommunicationDeputy Director of Personnel responding to #201125 and #201152 re: update on vacant positions.Work completed  Action details Not available
201444 6201444Officer's CommunicationCity Assessor responding to #200751 re: residential exemption statistics.Work completed  Action details Not available
202152 6202152Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6202134CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Candace Cooper to the position of Director of Personnel.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202154 6202154Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6200614Mayor's CommunicationSubmitting the FY2016-FY2025 Capital Investment Plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200613 6200613Mayor's CommunicationConveying, with President White, a request to jointly analyze the Board's and Administration's administrative needs.Work completed  Action details Not available
201568 6201568OrdinanceRequesting the acceptance of the non-union phase-1 salary recommendations of the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199992 6199992OrderThat 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 6200353Officer's CommunicationCity Assessor responding to #200196 re: residential exemption data.Work completed  Action details Not available
199513 6199513OrderThat 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 6199420OrderThat 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 6199419OrderThat 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 6201869OrdinanceAmending Ordinance 11-125 to include notification to this Board with respect to water rates.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202128 7202128Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7202129Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7202154Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7201434Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7202152Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7201869OrdinanceAmending Ordinance 11-125 to include notification to this Board with respect to water rates.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202155 7202155Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8202155Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8201914OrdinanceRequesting approval of an ordinance establishing a senior citizen water/sewer rate discount program.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201098 8201098Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8202129Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8199250Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8197902Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8200796Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 9199642Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 10197852Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 11197611Mayor's CommunicationCommunicating information regarding the needed relocation of the Public Safety Building.Work completed  Action details Not available