Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/25/2014 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (153) 153 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 198116 1 198116 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 19, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198113 1 198113 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Environment and Energy, meeting on November 20, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198115 1 198115 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on November 24, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198112 1 198112 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on November 24, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198114 1 198114 Committee Report Not used. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198135 1 198135 License Sign/Awning Permit, Falafel Place, 1 Main St., 2 signs. Approved   Action details Not available 198136 1 198136 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 198137 1 198137 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Inman Motors, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 198138 1 198138 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Cars, 39 Webster Approved   Action details Not available 198139 1 198139 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles & More, 109 Bailey Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 198140 1 198140 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 198141 1 198141 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198142 1 198142 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales and Service, 712 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198143 1 198143 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 198144 1 198144 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Beacon and Park Auto Sales, 75 Park St. Approved   Action details Not available 198145 1 198145 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 198146 1 198146 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 198147 1 198147 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198148 1 198148 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 198149 1 198149 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198150 1 198150 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 198151 1 198151 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198152 1 198152 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 198117 1 198117 Committee Report Report of the Caucus of the 2015 Board of Aldermen, meeting on November 25, 2014. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198153 1 198153 Public Communication DCR submitting comments re: #197786, requesting that they remove ragweed from the shoreline of the Mystic River. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198134 1 198134 Communication Personnel Director responding to #197980 re: the city's domestic violence leave policy. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198085 1 198085 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 95 feet of conduit from a pole on Windsor Street to a manhole on South Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198082 1 198082 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198083 1 198083 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the October 14, 2014, Special Meeting, and the October 23, 2014, Regular Meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 198086 1 198086 Grant of Location Teleport Communications America to place two conduits from an existing Level 3 conduit bank on Beacon Street opposite Properzi Way, northeasterly 176 feet along Properzi Way, then across Properzi Way to Pole 347/13, then to existing conduit that leads to 175 Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198179 1 198179 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 198178 1 198178 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 198177 1 198177 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 198176 1 198176 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 198175 1 198175 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taipei Tokyo, 7 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 198181 1 198181 Public Communication Philip Mitza submitting comments on the city. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198169 2 198169 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Michael deBethencourt as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198168 2 198168 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee George D'Amelio III as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198167 2 198167 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Harold Curtis Jr. as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198166 2 198166 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Jose Colon as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198165 2 198165 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Sean Browne as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198164 2 198164 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Shawn Brady as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198180 2 198180 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) explain to this Board why permits for solar panels have been placed on hold by the Inspectional Services Department. Approved   Action details Not available 198182 2 198182 Resolution That the State Delegation seek to increase the asset limits for statutory exemptions for seniors paying their property taxes. Approved   Action details Not available 198157 2 198157 Communication Acting as President, cancelling the Regular meeting of this Board that was scheduled for December 23, 2014. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198086 2 198086 Grant of Location Teleport Communications America to place two conduits from an existing Level 3 conduit bank on Beacon Street opposite Properzi Way, northeasterly 176 feet along Properzi Way, then across Properzi Way to Pole 347/13, then to existing conduit that leads to 175 Beacon Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198084 2 198084 Citation Commending Frank Mancini for being honored as the 2014 Insurance Professional of the Year. Approved   Action details Not available 198158 2 198158 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in executive session to discuss pending litigation, anticipated litigation and legal strategy related to the awarding of the Region A casino license. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 198159 2 198159 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in executive session to discuss pending litigation related to 46 Pearl St. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 198085 2 198085 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 95 feet of conduit from a pole on Windsor Street to a manhole on South Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198154 2 198154 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a temporary speed bump on Hammond Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198155 2 198155 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking implement a pedestrian safety plan for Webster Avenue at the Cambridge border, to support the residents on Webster Avenue and Norfolk Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198156 2 198156 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works attach an explanatory tag to bicycles that are suspected of being abandoned to provide due notice to owners of impending removal. Approved   Action details Not available 198170 2 198170 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Michael Eastman as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198171 2 198171 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee James Lawson as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198172 2 198172 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Wayne Gabaree as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198173 2 198173 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Robert Hartsgrove as a special police officer for 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198174 2 198174 Communication SPCD Director responding to #196437 re: local hiring and workforce development initiatives. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198106 2 198106 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) 1) ensure that the developer of 35R Lexington Avenue performs all required soil testing and provides the City Engineer with reports about drainage issues, 2) ensure that the developer completes the project in conformance with the relevant ZBA decision, and 3) permit any additional drainage mitigation needed. Approved   Action details Not available 198107 2 198107 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the construction plans and timeline for the curb cut at the elbow on Warwick Street to enable bicycle access to the concrete path that leads to the Community Path extension. Approved   Action details Not available 198105 2 198105 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the crosswalk and the pavement at Linden Avenue on the south side of Summer Street so pedestrians don't trip. Approved   Action details Not available 198108 2 198108 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a mid-block crosswalk with lights/signs at the North Street Veterans Playground, either at Hamilton Road or directly in front of the playground entrance. Approved   Action details Not available 198109 2 198109 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility company to remove the double pole in front of 46 Elmwood Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198110 2 198110 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the street light that was removed 4 years ago at 72 Curtis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198111 2 198111 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the squeaky vent noise at 12 Cameron Avenue and report back to the Ward 7 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 198089 2 198089 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before this Board to discuss morale issues at the Building Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 198090 2 198090 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before this Board to explain the new process of obtaining permits and why it takes so long to obtain one, even on simple projects. Approved   Action details Not available 198091 2 198091 Order That the Director of the SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Personnel appear before this Board to explain why health inspectors earn the same amount, or more than, building inspectors when they do not need to be licensed and building inspectors do. Approved   Action details Not available 198092 2 198092 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board with a list of sidewalks that will be redone with new ADA accessibility under the $2,700,000 bonding recently approved. Approved   Action details Not available 198093 2 198093 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Personnel appear before this Board to explain how gained sick time is dealt with and how employees can take that time off. Approved   Action details Not available 198094 2 198094 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before this Board to explain why inspectors are asking to take pictures during inspections inside people's homes. Approved   Action details Not available 198095 2 198095 Order That the Director of SPCD replace the trees recently removed from Cross Street, just prior to the bridge by McGrath Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 198096 2 198096 Order That the Director of SPCD inquire of the developer of the complex on McGrath Highway, between Otis and Bonair Streets, why they aren't abiding by their promises for resident parking, lighting, and repairs to the McGrath Highway overpass. Approved   Action details Not available 198097 2 198097 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on its public education campaign concerning appropriate bicycling in central business districts. Approved   Action details Not available 198098 2 198098 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NOT A THRU WAY sign at the entrance of Cobble Hill Apartments on Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198099 2 198099 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer explain the emergency procedures associated with gaining access to residents at Housing Authority buildings. Approved   Action details Not available 198100 2 198100 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on Perkins Street, at the Perkins Street playground. Approved   Action details Not available 198101 2 198101 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light located at 15 Crest Hill Road. (3rd request) Approved   Action details Not available 198102 2 198102 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking adjust the continuously flashing STOP sign at the corner of Hammond and Dickinson Streets, as it is having a negative effect on the quality of life for residents. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 198103 2 198103 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp at 1 Powderhouse Square and check the timing of street lamps in Davis Square Plaza that have been on during the day. Approved   Action details Not available 198104 2 198104 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer appear at this Board's December 10 Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to report on the Fire Department this past year and the forecast for 2015, preferably in writing. Approved   Action details Not available 198088 2 198088 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate and report back on installing solar powered kiosks in our parks and playgrounds to communicate youth and family activities in our city. Approved   Action details Not available 198131 3 198131 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept a $10,000 CHNA 17 Youth Leadership Development Grant for the Health and Human Services Department for youth programming. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198129 3 198129 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $39,946 MA Department of Agriculture Grant to support and expand the Health and Human Services Department's Shape Up Somerville Food Production/Distribution Triangle. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198162 3 198162 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of the 56th paragraph of MGL c59 s5, to provide tax abatements for members of the MA National Guard and Reserves on active duty in foreign countries. Approved   Action details Not available 198163 3 198163 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c60A s9, to provide temporary excise tax relief for members of the MA National Guard and Reserves on active duty in foreign countries. Approved   Action details Not available 198163 4 198163 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c60A s9, to provide temporary excise tax relief for members of the MA National Guard and Reserves on active duty in foreign countries. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198120 4 198120 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to establish a Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 198121 4 198121 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $1,500,000 to establish a Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 198162 4 198162 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of the 56th paragraph of MGL c59 s5, to provide tax abatements for members of the MA National Guard and Reserves on active duty in foreign countries. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198119 4 198119 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $125,000 from the Overlay Surplus declared by the Board of Assessors to reduce the FY2015 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 198132 4 198132 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c59 s5L, to provide temporary tax relief for members of the MA National Guard and Reserves. Approved   Action details Not available 198123 4 198123 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to the Parks Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 198124 4 198124 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 197848 4 197848 Order That the Director of SPCD, the City Engineer, the Director of Finance, the Chief Assessor and the Director of Sustainability research incentives to encourage property owners to install permeable surfaces instead of blacktop, to reduce storm water run-off and the urban heat island effect. Work completed   Action details Not available 197849 4 197849 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning and ISD) report to this Board on enforcement of the pervious surfaces ordinances, and consider providing incentives to property owners to reduce the amount of concrete and asphalt and replace it with pervious surfaces. Work completed   Action details Not available 198130 4 198130 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $10,605 from Metro North Regional Employment Board, for the Health and Human Services Department to fund employment, training and support services for youth. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198118 4 198118 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,607,096 in Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY2015 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 198127 4 198127 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Police Department Professional and Technical Services Account to fund a drug prevention program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198125 4 198125 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $242,296 from excess FY2015 Community Preservation Act Fund revenues to the Community Preservation Act Fund Budgeted Reserve per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 197961 4 197961 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify NStar to provide justification for its proposal to cut down a tree on Gilman Terrace to make room for its wires. Work completed   Action details Not available 197956 4 197956 Order That the Chief of Police appear before the Public Health and Safety Committee to report on the current and future progress of the Police Dept. Work completed   Action details Not available 197957 4 197957 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Committee on Public Health and Safety on the streetlamp repair contractor and the repairs of streetlamps. Work completed   Action details Not available 198128 4 198128 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of $1,155 in available funds for a LGBT Liaison position in the Health and Human Services Department Salaries Monthly Account, to increase outreach and engagement for a 6 month period. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198087 4 198087 Mayor's Request Chief Assessor's Classification Hearing Report regarding the adoption of Tax Levy Percentages for FY15, including a minimum residential factor, a residential exemption, and an additional statutory exemption of up to 100%. Approved   Action details Not available 198122 4 198122 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $1,250,000 to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 198133 4 198133 Mayor's Request City Assessor submitting a proposed increase in the MGL c59 s5 clause 41C base exemption amount to $1,000 (from $750), for seniors age 65 and older. Approved   Action details Not available 198133 5 198133 Mayor's Request City Assessor submitting a proposed increase in the MGL c59 s5 clause 41C base exemption amount to $1,000 (from $750), for seniors age 65 and older. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198122 5 198122 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $1,250,000 to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198087 5 198087 Mayor's Request Chief Assessor's Classification Hearing Report regarding the adoption of Tax Levy Percentages for FY15, including a minimum residential factor, a residential exemption, and an additional statutory exemption of up to 100%. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198013 5 198013 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tommaso Saporito to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198126 5 198126 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $225,000 and authorization to borrow $225,000 in a bond for Phase One services for a Citywide Wayfinding Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198125 5 198125 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $242,296 from excess FY2015 Community Preservation Act Fund revenues to the Community Preservation Act Fund Budgeted Reserve per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198118 5 198118 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,607,096 in Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY2015 Tax Levy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197718 5 197718 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board any legal action with respect to the broken solar trash barrels in Davis Square and elsewhere. Work completed   Action details Not available 197742 5 197742 Order That the Director of SPCD inform this Board about the requirements to enter the application pool for an affordable housing rental or homeownership unit, and explain the regulations that allow non-residents to apply. Work completed   Action details Not available 197490 5 197490 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment appear before this Board’s Committee on Environment and Energy on his plans for the coming year. Work completed   Action details Not available 197626 5 197626 Order That the City Solicitor appear before this Board's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments to discuss the hiring of a Director of Recreation and Youth. Work completed   Action details Not available 198002 5 198002 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paul Savage to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198003 5 198003 Communication Requesting the appointment of Douglas Henry to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198004 5 198004 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Layton To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198005 5 198005 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Galvin To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198006 5 198006 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jason Vroom To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198007 5 198007 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ryan Layton To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198008 5 198008 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert Whelan To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198009 5 198009 Communication Requesting the appointment of Raymond Busi to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198010 5 198010 Communication Requesting the appointment of Stephen Cafferky to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198011 5 198011 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph Laudano to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198012 5 198012 Communication Requesting the appointment of Hallam Massiah to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 198124 5 198124 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198123 5 198123 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to the Parks Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198132 5 198132 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c59 s5L, to provide temporary tax relief for members of the MA National Guard and Reserves. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198119 5 198119 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $125,000 from the Overlay Surplus declared by the Board of Assessors to reduce the FY2015 Tax Levy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198161 5 198161 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of a Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund as well as acceptance of $211,225 for the Fund from the Union Square Master Developer to finance a Union Square master planning process and Redevelopment Authority outside legal counsel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198160 5 198160 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $500,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for a comprehensive planning effort for Assembly Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198121 5 198121 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $1,500,000 to establish a Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198120 5 198120 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to establish a Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198012 6 198012 Communication Requesting the appointment of Hallam Massiah to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198011 6 198011 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph Laudano to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198010 6 198010 Communication Requesting the appointment of Stephen Cafferky to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198009 6 198009 Communication Requesting the appointment of Raymond Busi to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198008 6 198008 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert Whelan To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198007 6 198007 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ryan Layton To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198006 6 198006 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jason Vroom To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198005 6 198005 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Galvin To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198004 6 198004 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Layton To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198003 6 198003 Communication Requesting the appointment of Douglas Henry to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198002 6 198002 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paul Savage to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197695 6 197695 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) explain the process for building permit approvals that require both ISD and Planning Department sign offs, and create a process that expedites simple applications and provides improved customer service. Work completed   Action details Not available 196628 6 196628 Order That the City Solicitor provide this Board with information regarding plastic bag reduction techniques utilized in other MA municipalities, as well as whether the city can place a deposit fee on such bags or regulate their use to contain free advertisers. Work completed   Action details Not available 196875 6 196875 Order That the City Solicitor report in September, 2014, to this Board's Committee on Housing and Community Development on whether the Somerville District Court has responded to the city's concerns with respect to enforcing code violations by absentee landlords. Work completed   Action details Not available 197155 6 197155 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Superintendent of ISD report to this Board with a plan to ensure prompt and coordinated responses to Board Orders, 311 call entries, emails and phone calls from Aldermen about constituent issues. Work completed   Action details Not available 198013 6 198013 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tommaso Saporito to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available