Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/8/2016 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 (197) 197 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 202521 1 202521 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 29, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202527 1 202527 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 30, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202525 1 202525 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on November 30, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202522 1 202522 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 1, 2016. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 202520 1 202520 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on December 5, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202524 1 202524 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 7, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202504 1 202504 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202505 1 202505 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 10, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202557 1 202557 License Sign/Awning Permit, NU Cafe, 195 Washington St, 1 flat sign and 1 blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 202558 1 202558 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center, 257 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 202559 1 202559 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 202569 1 202569 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 202570 1 202570 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 202560 1 202560 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202561 1 202561 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202562 1 202562 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202563 1 202563 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202564 1 202564 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202565 1 202565 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202566 1 202566 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 202567 1 202567 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 202568 1 202568 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202571 1 202571 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taipei Tokyo, 7 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 202572 1 202572 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 202573 1 202573 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 202574 1 202574 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tenoch Mexican, 382 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202575 1 202575 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202576 1 202576 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Party, 711 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202577 1 202577 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Nine Bar Espresso, 11 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 202578 1 202578 Public Communication Gary Trujillo submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202579 1 202579 Public Communication Andrew Stuntz and David Tisel submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202580 1 202580 Public Communication John Boney submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202593 1 202593 Public Communication Lee Auspitz submitting further comments re: #202364, the Mayor's proposed Green Line Extension Project Participation Agreement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202594 1 202594 Public Communication Cambridge Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #202317, requesting an appearance to discuss Inman Square traffic changes. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202592 1 202592 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 202597 1 202597 Public Communication Travis Wojcik submitting comments re: #202364, the Mayor's proposed Green Line Extension Project Participation Agreement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202595 1 202595 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202596 1 202596 Public Communication Tufts University submitting comments re: #202364, the Mayor's proposed Green Line Extension Project Participation Agreement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202598 2 202598 Resolution That the Mayor endeavor to collect contributions from developers of GLX-facilitated projects to offset the City's GLX contribution. Approved   Action details Not available 202599 2 202599 Resolution That the Mayor, the City Solicitor, and this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters develop a Home Rule Petition to enable the collection of revenues from developers of projects and large landowners benefited by the GLX. Approved   Action details Not available 202595 2 202595 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202592 2 202592 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202588 2 202588 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 202589 2 202589 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 202552 2 202552 Communication Requesting that this Board's President designate an Alderman to join Alderman Niedergang in serving on the Transfer Charge Task Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202590 2 202590 Mayor's Communication Conveying an update regarding traffic calming petition procedures. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202587 2 202587 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Andrew Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 202581 2 202581 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the three side letters relative to the GLX Project Participation Agreement once they're finalized. Approved   Action details Not available 202582 2 202582 Resolution That the Administration continue exploring with MA DOR the use of the proceeds from the sale of the Powder House Community School as principal towards the $50,000,000 GLX bond. Approved   Action details Not available 202528 2 202528 Resolution That the Administration discuss with Federal Realty Investment Trust obtaining supplemental police support at Assembly Square. Approved   Action details Not available 202584 2 202584 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 93 Flint Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202585 2 202585 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pot holes on Mt. Pleasant Street and place it on the re-paving list. Approved   Action details Not available 202583 2 202583 Resolution Reaffirming Somerville as a Sanctuary/Trust Act City. Approved   Action details Not available 202526 2 202526 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy with a list of problem lights and what was done to address them. Approved   Action details Not available 202577 2 202577 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Nine Bar Espresso, 11 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202576 2 202576 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Party, 711 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202575 2 202575 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202574 2 202574 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tenoch Mexican, 382 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202573 2 202573 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202572 2 202572 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202571 2 202571 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taipei Tokyo, 7 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202568 2 202568 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202567 2 202567 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202566 2 202566 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202565 2 202565 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202564 2 202564 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202563 2 202563 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202562 2 202562 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202561 2 202561 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202560 2 202560 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202570 2 202570 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202569 2 202569 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202559 2 202559 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202558 2 202558 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center, 257 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202557 2 202557 License Sign/Awning Permit, NU Cafe, 195 Washington St, 1 flat sign and 1 blade sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202507 2 202507 Citation Commending Robert Collins for the 12 years of dedicated service he has provided the City as Chief Labor Counsel. Approved   Action details Not available 202508 2 202508 Citation Commending Alderman William A. White, Jr., for his distinguished service as President of this Board in 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202509 2 202509 Citation Commending Alderman Katjana Ballantyne for her distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202519 2 202519 Communication In his capacity as President, cancelling the Regular meeting of this Board that was scheduled for December 22, 2016. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202523 2 202523 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a draft ordinance to amend or replace the current Condominium Conversion Ordinance, and incorporate the strongest parts of relevant state law. Approved   Action details Not available 202551 2 202551 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss #15216, the approval of a waiver of the residency requirement pursuant to the SPD Patrol Officers' contract. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202513 2 202513 Order That the City Clerk request that the MBTA remedy the broken street lamps on the Davis Square busway. Approved   Action details Not available 202514 2 202514 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the broken pop-up Caution sign in the crosswalk at Central and Vernon Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 202515 2 202515 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cause the responsible utility companies to raise or move the low-hanging wires that cross Benton Road between numbers 75, 76 and 79. (second request) Approved   Action details Not available 202516 2 202516 Order That the Chief Assessor report to this Board about past and planned outreach to make seniors, veterans and other qualified homeowners aware of exemptions and deferrals that could ease their property tax burden, along with numerical goals, for FY17 to FY20. Approved   Action details Not available 202517 2 202517 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 93 Flint Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202518 2 202518 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the latch on the tot lot playground at Grimmons Park. Approved   Action details Not available 202548 2 202548 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Peter J. Grantisas as Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202549 2 202549 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Sergey Vasilyev as Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202553 2 202553 Mayor's Communication Conveying the FY2017-FY2026 Capital Projects List and accompanying documents. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202542 2 202542 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Sean M. Browne as Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202543 2 202543 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Jose Colon as Special police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202544 2 202544 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Anthony A. Crutchfield as Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202545 2 202545 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Harold W. Curtis, Jr. as Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202546 2 202546 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Michael J. de Bethencourt as Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202547 2 202547 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Wayne F. Gabaree as Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202506 2 202506 Citation Commending the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, on the momentous occasion of its 100th anniversary. Approved   Action details Not available 202492 2 202492 License Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 202554 2 202554 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #202357 re: the public hearing threshold when proposed zoning ordinance amendments are approved. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202512 2 202512 Communication Reporting on the November 28, 2016 meeting of the High School Building Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202510 2 202510 Order That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition allowing residents who purchase a home from an absentee landlord the ability to claim residential tax exemption from the date of purchase. Approved   Action details Not available 202511 2 202511 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board of its ability to not allow absentee landlords the continued benefit of the residential tax exemption at the time of purchase from a residential tax exempt homeowner. Approved   Action details Not available 202534 3 202534 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,838.46 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Professional Services Account for Consulting Services. Approved   Action details Not available 202539 3 202539 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $12,000 grant from the MA Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division for the Police's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket Mobilization Program. Approved   Action details Not available 202532 3 202532 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $93,000 from the Sanitation Recycling Account to the Highway Overtime Account to fund overtime for maintenance of the increased vehicle fleet. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202555 3 202555 Officer's Communication Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #202416 re: the numbers of youth served since Spring, 2016. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202492 3 202492 License Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202480 3 202480 Public Communication West Somerville Neighborhood School PTA submitting comments re: WSNS playground spaces. Work completed   Action details Not available 202301 3 202301 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Fall 2016 University Accountability report. Work completed   Action details Not available 202302 3 202302 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Fall 2016 University Accountability report. Work completed   Action details Not available 202547 3 202547 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Wayne F. Gabaree as Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202546 3 202546 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Michael J. de Bethencourt as Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202545 3 202545 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Harold W. Curtis, Jr. as Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202544 3 202544 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Anthony A. Crutchfield as Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202543 3 202543 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Jose Colon as Special police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202542 3 202542 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Sean M. Browne as Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202533 3 202533 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $5,620 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Professional Services Account for consulting services. Approved   Action details Not available 202536 3 202536 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY17 funds totaling $938.33 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 202529 3 202529 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the dedication of Lincoln Park as Public Open Space, as recommended by the Legislative Matters Committee on 12/1/2016 (see #202487). Approved   Action details Not available 202556 3 202556 Officer's Communication Director of Personnel responding to #201623, requesting due diligence on the SMEA wage study. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202550 3 202550 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a waiver of the residency requirement pursuant to SPD Patrol Officers' contract. Approved   Action details Not available 202549 3 202549 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Sergey Vasilyev as Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202548 3 202548 Communication Requesting the reappointment of SHA employee Peter J. Grantisas as Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202530 3 202530 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow an additional $192,000 in a bond for a Feasibility Study and Schematic Design for the renovation/construction of Somerville High School. Approved   Action details Not available 202591 3 202591 Officer's Communication Chairman of the Board of Election Commissioners conveying sincerest appreciation for the use of the Aldermanic Chambers for early voting this year. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202587 3 202587 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Andrew Haynes as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202586 3 202586 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 202589 3 202589 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202588 3 202588 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202586 4 202586 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202530 4 202530 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow an additional $192,000 in a bond for a Feasibility Study and Schematic Design for the renovation/construction of Somerville High School. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202550 4 202550 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a waiver of the residency requirement pursuant to SPD Patrol Officers' contract. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202529 4 202529 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the dedication of Lincoln Park as Public Open Space, as recommended by the Legislative Matters Committee on 12/1/2016 (see #202487). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202536 4 202536 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY17 funds totaling $938.33 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202533 4 202533 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $5,620 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Professional Services Account for consulting services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202531 4 202531 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202340 4 202340 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 62 Lowden Avenue for contractors working on Sunday, in violation of their building permit, and take corrective action as necessary. Work completed   Action details Not available 202189 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 202257 4 202257 Public Communication Tufts submitting comments responding to Agenda Items 24 (#202190) and 25 (#202191) re: converting nonresidential buildings to residential uses. Work completed   Action details Not available 202412 4 202412 Order That the City Solicitor draft language to amend Ordinance 11-51 to require that all new building construction provide utilities that are underground. Work completed   Action details Not available 202540 4 202540 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a gift of $9,064.80 from the Cambridge 5K Marathon road race, to cover Police Department costs associated with the race. Approved   Action details Not available 202487 4 202487 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the dedication of Lincoln Park as Public Open Space. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202498 4 202498 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services provide the Ward 7 Alderman with a list of fines issued in relation to 35-37 Barton Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202541 4 202541 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of an in-kind gift of meeting space from WorkBar/US2 to the Community Preservation Committee for interviews for an open Community Preservation Committee seat. Approved   Action details Not available 202539 4 202539 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $12,000 grant from the MA Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division for the Police's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket Mobilization Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202538 4 202538 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $23,656 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health & Human Services Department to purchase a large outdoor walk-in refrigerator and raised growing beds at ARTFarm. Approved   Action details Not available 202534 4 202534 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,838.46 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Professional Services Account for Consulting Services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201489 4 201489 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide alternative trash disposal options, e.g., limiting the size of disposals, charging fees, etc. Work completed   Action details Not available 201690 4 201690 Order That the Director of Communications maintain the city’s website with information on the Emerald Ash Borer Program, including the revised list of trees to be removed, any schedule of planned phasing, and any other relevant information. Work completed   Action details Not available 201696 4 201696 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment and the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on reducing landfill waste and expanding recycling at city schools. Work completed   Action details Not available 201737 4 201737 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the progress on instituting a curbside composting program. Work completed   Action details Not available 201861 4 201861 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works dim the brightness and install a filter and/or directional screening on the LED street lights in the area of 47 Hall Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 201855 4 201855 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through inspections. Work completed   Action details Not available 202535 4 202535 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY17 funds totaling $1,000 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 201870 4 201870 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works explain why the trees at the Healy School where removed and what trees are going in their place. Work completed   Action details Not available 201903 4 201903 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board about plans to re-landscape any school properties, since both the Kennedy and Healey School yards were re-landscaped this summer without public notice. Work completed   Action details Not available 201904 4 201904 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on keeping city trees alive by watering them during this and future droughts. Work completed   Action details Not available 202033 4 202033 Resolution That the Administration study the impact of the proposed changes to Union Square traffic per the most recent plan from Parsons Brinckerhoff, and present the findings in a public meeting before final decisions are made about changing the traffic patterns and roadways. Work completed   Action details Not available 202537 4 202537 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY17 funds totaling $439.40 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 202537 5 202537 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY17 funds totaling $439.40 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202183 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 202184 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 202074 5 202074 Order That all departments post all public hearing dates on the city’s website and newsletter. Work completed   Action details Not available 201892 5 201892 Resolution That the Administration and the Director of Capital Projects reactivate the West Branch Library renovations project ASAP to inform the community of the latest information available, including informational meetings and the likelihood of the start of renovations. Work completed   Action details Not available 202535 5 202535 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY17 funds totaling $1,000 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201614 5 201614 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Ward 2 Alderman on the removal of a tree at 25 Durham Street, and on its replacement. Work completed   Action details Not available 201008 5 201008 Order That the City Solicitor report to this Board on why the Statement of Financial Interests forms filed by elected officials and department heads are so heavily redacted when provided to the public. Work completed   Action details Not available 201306 5 201306 Order That the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor draft an amendment to the demolition ordinance notification to abutters that includes a reason why the demolition permit was granted. Work completed   Action details Not available 201375 5 201375 Public Communication District Attorney responding to #196432 re: the investigation of the murder of Deanna Cremin. Work completed   Action details Not available 202538 5 202538 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $23,656 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health & Human Services Department to purchase a large outdoor walk-in refrigerator and raised growing beds at ARTFarm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202541 5 202541 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of an in-kind gift of meeting space from WorkBar/US2 to the Community Preservation Committee for interviews for an open Community Preservation Committee seat. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202540 5 202540 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a gift of $9,064.80 from the Cambridge 5K Marathon road race, to cover Police Department costs associated with the race. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202293 5 202293 Officer's Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 9/13/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202190 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 202292 6 202292 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/13/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202411 6 202411 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening, 11/10/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202364 6 202364 Mayor's Request Submitting for approval the Green Line Extension Project Participation Agreement, and conveying 3 side letters. Approved   Action details Not available 200771 6 200771 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with an opinion relating to housing compliance, following the review of each University Spring Accountability Report, as recently submitted. Work completed   Action details Not available 197851 6 197851 Order That the Administration develop a comprehensive de-paving plan for city properties, especially school playgrounds, to alleviate flooding by reducing the 73% of Somerville that is covered by concrete, asphalt or other impervious surfaces. Work completed   Action details Not available 198971 6 198971 Resolution That the Administration detail plans for the Davis Square infrastructure project and confirm when the project will begin. Work completed   Action details Not available 201567 6 201567 Order That the Arborist check the health of the tree at 143 Powerhouse Blvd. Work completed   Action details Not available 201585 6 201585 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 50 Hall Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 201777 6 201777 Resolution That the Mayor and the Chief of Police update the city website with expanded information on Police policies on Biased Based Policing, with all recent complaints and outcomes, as well as the complaint filing process and relationship with the Human Rights Commission. Work completed   Action details Not available 201901 6 201901 Order That the City Solicitor and Director of SPCD develop with this Board a revised Condominium Conversion Ordinance to remove the illegal sections in the current ordinance, and provide maximum protections to prevent the displacement of tenants or ease their transition. Work completed   Action details Not available 202136 6 202136 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202025 6 202025 Order That the Chief of Police, the Chief Fire Engineer and the Director of Traffic and Parking attend the next Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to discuss #200140 regarding a "Don't Block the Box" program. Work completed   Action details Not available 201890 7 201890 Order That the City Solicitor research the potential illegality of the Condominium Conversion Ordinance and provide a written opinion to this Board’s Committee on Legislative Matters at the earliest opportunity. Work completed   Action details Not available 200186 7 200186 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 7 Alderman on the start date of the bike path project behind the Tannery Brook Condominiums. Work completed   Action details Not available 200860 7 200860 Mayor's Communication Conveying a Presentation from SPCD, Recreation, and SomerStat on Fields. Work completed   Action details Not available 202364 7 202364 Mayor's Request Submitting for approval the Green Line Extension Project Participation Agreement, and conveying 3 side letters. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202365 7 202365 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $50,000,000 in a bond to pay costs related to the extension of the MBTA Green Line to Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 202365 8 202365 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $50,000,000 in a bond to pay costs related to the extension of the MBTA Green Line to Somerville. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202381 8 202381 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition authorizing the city to borrow funds to pay for the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 200638 8 200638 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the 2016 tree planting/replacement plan for all Wards. Work completed   Action details Not available 202381 9 202381 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition authorizing the city to borrow funds to pay for the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200309 10 200309 Resolution That the Administration arrange for Matrix Consulting to appear before this Board's Public Health and Safety Committee to report their findings on public safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 199724 11 199724 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss concerns regarding #198703 and #199522 for public safety at Assembly Row and citywide. Work completed   Action details Not available