Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/8/2015 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 (179) 179 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 200119 1 200119 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lee Transportation, Med #7. Approved   Action details Not available 200120 1 200120 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #21,22. Approved   Action details Not available 200095 1 200095 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Odney Cab, Med #72. Approved   Action details Not available 200067 1 200067 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on September 30, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200068 1 200068 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 1, 2015. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200069 1 200069 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 6, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200073 1 200073 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 6, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200072 1 200072 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 6, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200062 1 200062 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 7, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200061 1 200061 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on October 8, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200121 1 200121 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ike Inc., Med #57,58. Approved   Action details Not available 200024 1 200024 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200025 1 200025 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 10, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200089 1 200089 Public Event Public Event Permit, Stand Up for Bernie Pop-up Festival, Davis Sq Statue Park, Oct 12, Noon-10:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 200090 1 200090 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Food Day, 45 Beacon St (Whole Foods Parking Lot), Oct 24, 10AM-2PM (raindate Oct 31). Approved   Action details Not available 200091 1 200091 Public Event Public Event Permit, West St Block Party, Oct 31, 10AM-8PM (raindate Nov 1). Approved   Action details Not available 200092 1 200092 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ghost Scorpion Productions Halloween Howl Concert, Davis Sq Statue Park, Oct 31, 3-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 200093 1 200093 Public Event Public Event Permit, Norfolk St Halloween Block Party, Oct 31, 4-10:30PM (raindate Nov 1). Approved   Action details Not available 200094 1 200094 Public Event Public Event Permit, Jason Dedrick Run 4 A Cure Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 7, 10AM-12:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 200099 1 200099 License New Automatic Amusement Device License, Thunder Road, 379 Somerville Ave, 1 device. Approved   Action details Not available 200101 1 200101 License Amending Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St, seeking to remain open to 4AM, 7 days/week. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200096 1 200096 License Renewing Flammables License, Grove St Realty Trust, 48 Grove St. Approved   Action details Not available 200097 1 200097 License Renewing Garage License, Grove St Realty Trust, 48 Grove St. Approved   Action details Not available 200100 1 200100 License New Outdoor Seating License, Cantina la Mexicana, 21 Bow St, 3 bench seats. Approved   Action details Not available 200098 1 200098 License Sign/Awning Permit, Velir Studios, 212 Elm St, 1 blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 200026 1 200026 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 61 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue from Manhole 20647 to a point of pickup at 443-449 Somerville Avenue. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 200027 1 200027 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 42 feet of conduit in Glen Street from Pole 219/19 to a point of pickup at 163 Glen Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200028 1 200028 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 138 feet of conduit in Broadway (near Alfred Street) from Manhole 2572 to a point of pickup at 563 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200102 1 200102 Officer's Communication 11 registered voters proposing a Zoning Ordinance for Inclusionary Housing, with a petition from 511 citizens supporting an inclusionary zoning ordinance amendment and a revised application process. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200103 1 200103 Public Communication Sara Rostampour submitting comments re: grass fields at Lincoln Park. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200104 1 200104 Public Communication Timothy McGonigal submitting comments re: the new Constable residency requirement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200118 1 200118 License Renewing Garage License, John's Auto Sales, 266 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 200123 1 200123 Public Communication Fred Berman submitting comments re: #200102, the proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200124 1 200124 Officer's Communication City Treasurer submitting revised bond language for #199888, a $262,000 bond for a building assessment/preventive maintenance plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200126 2 200126 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address this Board on dumpster inspections and provide a list of dumpster locations with their last inspection dates. Approved   Action details Not available 200125 2 200125 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the gouge in the surface at Grimmons Park. Approved   Action details Not available 200117 2 200117 Officer's Communication Police Department responding to #199414 re: needed-assistance calls to tax-exempt properties. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200108 2 200108 Communication Acting as President, submitting a School Department response to #199994 re: staff responses to addiction. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200075 2 200075 Order That the City Solicitor provide this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety with a listing of all ordinances and traffic regulations regarding bicycles. Approved   Action details Not available 200074 2 200074 Resolution That the Administration update the Committee on Public Health and Safety monthly on data for Logan Airport Runway 33L, and that the City engage Wig Zamore and communicate with officials from Cambridge and other communities on this matter. Approved   Action details Not available 200070 2 200070 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services periodically visit the garage at 712 Mystic Avenue to ensure that no major car repairs are being performed there. Approved   Action details Not available 200071 2 200071 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 708 Mystic Avenue for proper upkeep and determine whether the trailer parked there is permitted. Approved   Action details Not available 200107 2 200107 Order That the Director of SPCD explain to this Board, in writing, the comments discussed in the State SIP Report on the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 200063 2 200063 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to allow city employees working less than 20 hours per week to earn sick time, and that the Director of Personnel provide information on the cost of the proposal. Approved   Action details Not available 200064 2 200064 Order That the Director of SPCD consult with the new management team at North Point and report back to this Board on their plans. Approved   Action details Not available 200065 2 200065 Order That the City Engineer provide this Board with the storm water policy and a discussion of the 4 to 1 plan. Approved   Action details Not available 200066 2 200066 Order That the City Treasurer provide this Board with Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund balance sheets and a report of water and sewer rates in the 15 largest MA communities. Approved   Action details Not available 200085 2 200085 Communication Requesting the appointment of Peter Scheidler to the Library Board of Trustees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200106 2 200106 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 200028 2 200028 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 138 feet of conduit in Broadway (near Alfred Street) from Manhole 2572 to a point of pickup at 563 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200027 2 200027 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 42 feet of conduit in Glen Street from Pole 219/19 to a point of pickup at 163 Glen Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200026 2 200026 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 61 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue from Manhole 20647 to a point of pickup at 443-449 Somerville Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200084 2 200084 Communication Requesting the appointment of Abigail Christian Mancini to the Library Board of Trustees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200054 2 200054 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the feasibility of a flashing pedestrian walkway on Broadway near the East Branch library. Approved   Action details Not available 200055 2 200055 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services update this Board on the rodent control measures recently undertaken on Winter Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200105 2 200105 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Capital Projects and the City Engineer meet with the Mix-It Studios Co-op at 32 Clifton Street to discuss flooding from adjacent city storm drains on September 30, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200122 2 200122 Citation Commending Deb Connolly, who is retiring after 18 years of dedicated service to the City, most recently in the Personnel Department. Approved   Action details Not available 200056 2 200056 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels on Medford Street at Taylor Rental. Approved   Action details Not available 200057 2 200057 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel on Warren Avenue at Good Year. Approved   Action details Not available 200058 2 200058 Order That Chief of Police order directed patrols to Somerville Avenue between Kirby Place and Hawkins Street during early evening hours and on weekends, to deal with unruly citizens bothering pedestrians walking to Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 200059 2 200059 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the veterans sign at Columbus and Warren Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 200060 2 200060 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 29 Warren Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200029 2 200029 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services explain, within one week, the process to assist Dresden Circle residents with a rodent infestation, and why it failed. Approved   Action details Not available 200033 2 200033 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove all DETOUR and related signage for projects no longer active, from various streets in Ward 2, Union Square and Concord Square. Approved   Action details Not available 200031 2 200031 Order That the City Engineer evaluate the flooding and sewer conditions at the Ames Business Park on Properzi Way and Park Street, and provide the findings of flooding in the area. Approved   Action details Not available 200030 2 200030 Resolution That the Administration arrange child care during city-sponsored meetings, especially the fall ResiStat meetings, all Union Square planning meetings, and the yet-to-be scheduled Lincoln Park Neighborhood meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 200032 2 200032 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board about Eversource's pruning of trees and vegetation near power lines, and whether there will be oversight of such work by city staff. Approved   Action details Not available 200034 2 200034 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the three (of six) bollards that have come unglued on the Lowell Street bridge sidewalk at the end of the Community Path Extension ramp. Approved   Action details Not available 200037 2 200037 Order That the Director of SPCD install several U-shaped bicycle parking posts at the Armory and at the small businesses on the north side of Highland Avenue between the Armory and Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200038 2 200038 Order That the Director of SPCD install two U-shaped bicycle parking posts on the sidewalk on the south side of Highland Avenue between Porter and Conwell Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 200035 2 200035 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the curb at the Warwick Street elbow by the Community Path Extension ramp (as promised as part of the Maxwell’s Green development), and provide the public a chance to comment on the proposed design. Approved   Action details Not available 200039 2 200039 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the broken lamp post on the northwest corner of Vernon Street and Glenwood Road. Approved   Action details Not available 200040 2 200040 Order That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and the Environment and the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Board, curbside gardens or bioswales, to reduce the amount of impervious surfaces, improve the environment, and beautify our streets. Approved   Action details Not available 200036 2 200036 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on plans to repave the Community Path between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, and fix the damaged section near Willow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200041 2 200041 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police insure that whenever a sidewalk is closed due to construction – especially near a school -- that there be a clearly-marked crosswalk or a police detail, for pedestrian safety. Approved   Action details Not available 200042 2 200042 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uneven sidewalk on Pennsylvania Avenue, between Wisconsin and Minnesota Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 200043 2 200043 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services bait around 240 Pearl street for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 200044 2 200044 Order That the City Arborist address the numerous dead and dying trees on Jasper Street and back to this Board on progress in remedying the situation. Approved   Action details Not available 200045 2 200045 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) plant trees at 9-11 Indiana Avenue, along Kensington Avenue and on the corner of Tufts and Cross Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 200046 2 200046 Order That the Chief of Police monitor Garfield and Kensington Streets, by the Stop and Shop, during the morning commute for cut through traffic violations. Approved   Action details Not available 200047 2 200047 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the trash barrel at the Speedway Gas station on McGrath Highway for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 200048 2 200048 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board, in writing, what compensation can be given to property owners for property damage incurred by city plows. Approved   Action details Not available 200049 2 200049 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the safety of the tilting telephone pole at Clarendon and Weston Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 200050 2 200050 Order That Commissioner of Public Works advise the Ward 7 Alderman about when Powderhouse Blvd. between Burnham and Curtis Streets will be paved. Approved   Action details Not available 200051 2 200051 Order That Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken utility light at 1036 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200052 2 200052 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the feasibility of a traffic light at Foley Street and Middlesex Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200053 2 200053 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police cite illegally parked delivery trucks on Winter Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199097 2 199097 Grant of Location Submitted by Vertex Companies Inc to install 2 groundwater monitoring wells in the grassy area just north of the Community Bike Path, 180 feet and 250 feet west of Cedar St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200086 3 200086 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #199625 re: a legal opinion on municipal aggregation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200088 3 200088 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 9/24/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199946 3 199946 Grant of Location Submitted by Two Squares LLC to install 8 feet of conduit in Prospect St from Pole 291/13 to a point of pickup at 211 Tremont St. Approved   Action details Not available 200007 3 200007 License Renewing Garage License Application, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 199945 3 199945 Grant of Location Submitted by Lightower Fiber Network to install 533 feet of conduit from Eversource Manhole 2580 in Grove St near Kenney Park, along Grove St then along the Community Path, to a point of pickup at 48 Grove St. Approved   Action details Not available 200087 3 200087 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/10/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200110 3 200110 Communication Requesting the appointment of David Ruff to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200111 3 200111 Communication Requesting the appointment of Roger Desrochers to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200112 3 200112 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Marra to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200113 3 200113 Communication Requesting the appointment of Gurpreet Singh to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200114 3 200114 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel Haley to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200115 3 200115 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Carroll to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200116 3 200116 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert Hartsgrove to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200021 4 200021 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board on the hiring of the new contract arborist and how tree work will be coordinated between the DPW and SPCD. Work completed   Action details Not available 200077 4 200077 Mayor's Request Requesting the payment of an FY15 collection invoice totalling $10,602.40 with FY16 funds in the Traffic and Parking Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199945 4 199945 Grant of Location Submitted by Lightower Fiber Network to install 533 feet of conduit from Eversource Manhole 2580 in Grove St near Kenney Park, along Grove St then along the Community Path, to a point of pickup at 48 Grove St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199946 4 199946 Grant of Location Submitted by Two Squares LLC to install 8 feet of conduit in Prospect St from Pole 291/13 to a point of pickup at 211 Tremont St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200083 4 200083 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $3,922.61 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for Fire Department overtime expenses incurred for the Riverfest Fireworks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200015 4 200015 Communication Requesting the appointment of Mara Santana to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Approved   Action details Not available 199134 4 199134 Resolution That the Administration include a full time arborist position in the upcoming FY16 budget. Work completed   Action details Not available 199794 4 199794 Public Communication Joe Centrella requesting to appear before this Board regarding the Garage License issued to Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199982 4 199982 Order That the Director of SPCD advise this Board on the number of new trees over the past 3 years that have been replaced within the warranty offered by the vendor. Work completed   Action details Not available 199984 4 199984 Order That the Director of SPCD meet with this Board’s Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy to discuss the selection and maintenance of trees. Work completed   Action details Not available 200079 4 200079 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $59,791 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200080 4 200080 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant totaling $39,446.00 from FEMA, For the Fire Dept's Fire Prevention and Safety Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200081 4 200081 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $13,050 from Mass Cultural Council, for the Arts Council's Union Square cultural economic development work--ArtsUnion. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200082 4 200082 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $6,100 from the Mass Cultural Council, for the Arts Council's operational support. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199952 4 199952 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange with the developer of 235 Lowell Street to plant trees in the two vacant tree wells in front of the building. Work completed   Action details Not available 199951 4 199951 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the three dead trees in Magoun Square at K-2 Wine and Liquors, the New England Science Fiction Association, and the former Modelo Bakery. Work completed   Action details Not available 200109 4 200109 Mayor's Request Request an appropriation of $188,344 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of new DS 200 Voting Machines, and authorization to use those machines effective March, 2016. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199279 4 199279 Order That the Director of Finance report to this Board which engineering consultants have been retained for which projects from January through May, 2015, and provide copies of all such invoices to this Board by June 11. Work completed   Action details Not available 199425 4 199425 Order That the City Auditor prepare a list of all no bid contracts for goods and services in excess of $25,000 currently in force. Work completed   Action details Not available 200076 4 200076 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay FY15 invoices from FY16 appropriations totaling $53,666.71 in the Department of Public Works. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198643 4 198643 Order That the Director of Recreation and the Finance Director update this Board and its Committee on Youth Services about any outstanding invoices for the Veterans Rink in FY14 and FY15. Work completed   Action details Not available 199092 5 199092 Order That the Tree Warden report to this Board over the last 3 years, how many public shade trees have been removed, and how many public hearings have been held. Work completed   Action details Not available 198091 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 198093 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 198423 5 198423 Public Communication Senator Jehlen responding to #198182 re: the senior property tax deferral. Work completed   Action details Not available 197829 5 197829 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Daniel Eden as Constable. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197830 5 197830 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Jean Alex Narcisse as Constable. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197831 5 197831 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Henseley Elysee as Constable. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197832 5 197832 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Lohan Moreira as Constable. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197853 5 197853 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Juliana Pereira as Constable. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197854 5 197854 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Oscar Perez as Constable. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197855 5 197855 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Frenchy Bonnet as Constable. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199717 5 199717 Order That the Director of Personnel inform this Board whether the new sick-leave law approved by voters last November applies to all City employees, and if not, who is excluded, and whether there are plans to address this exclusion. Work completed   Action details Not available 199723 5 199723 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Police Department to develop a bicycle safety campaign. Work completed   Action details Not available 199465 5 199465 Officer's Communication Finance Director responding to #199279 re: Engineering consultants and invoices, Jan-May, 2015. Work completed   Action details Not available 200078 5 200078 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Inspectional Services Department to use FY16 funds to pay a FY15 invoice of $122. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199625 5 199625 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to develop a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) plan to aggregate the electricity load of residents and businesses, per MGL c164 s134. Approved   Action details Not available 199562 5 199562 Communication City Auditor responding to #199425 re: a list of exempt, non-publicly bid contracts. Work completed   Action details Not available 199999 5 199999 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tommaso Saporito to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 199998 5 199998 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Galvin to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 200015 5 200015 Communication Requesting the appointment of Mara Santana to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199850 5 199850 Resolution That the Administration consider the attached Policy Order recently adopted by Cambridge for air traffic noise pollution, and report back to this Board at its next meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 199898 5 199898 Officer's Communication Director of Personnel responding to #199717 re: employee sick leave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199892 6 199892 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $2,500 from Mass Creative for the Arts Council to support organization and advocacy. Approved   Action details Not available 199625 6 199625 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to develop a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) plan to aggregate the electricity load of residents and businesses, per MGL c164 s134. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199890 6 199890 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $142,036 From the Capital Stabilization Fund to purchase 4 police vehicles. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199998 6 199998 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Galvin to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199097 6 199097 Grant of Location Submitted by Vertex Companies Inc to install 2 groundwater monitoring wells in the grassy area just north of the Community Bike Path, 180 feet and 250 feet west of Cedar St. Work completed   Action details Not available 199999 6 199999 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tommaso Saporito to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199995 6 199995 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $85,000 from SPCD's Economic Development Professional and Technical Services Account to its Planning and Zoning Professional and Technical Services Account for additional zoning impact analysis studies. Approved   Action details Not available 199997 6 199997 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $12,500 from the MA Department of Energy Resources for the Office of Sustainability and Environment's assessment of community shared solar. Approved   Action details Not available 199522 6 199522 Resolution That the Administration examine safety services at Assembly Row, in light of the previously unanticipated development of Partner’s Health Care and Hotel, and report back to this Board by September, 2015. Work completed   Action details Not available 197880 6 197880 Order That the Director of Finance and the Chief Assessor provide a 5-year projection of new commercial office and new commercial retail revenues. Work completed   Action details Not available 198023 6 198023 Communication Finance Director responding to #197850 re: grants and donations that require this Board's approval. Work completed   Action details Not available 197976 6 197976 Order That the Director of Capital Projects present to this Board, no later than January 22, 2015, a 5- and 10-year plan for the use, development and sale of City buildings. Work completed   Action details Not available 199099 6 199099 Communication Relaying the final report of the BU study regarding the impact of Logan air traffic on our community. Work completed   Action details Not available 199133 6 199133 Order That the Director of SPCD determine if any of the city's trees have been infected by the Emerald Ash Borer, and report back to this Board with any strategy to save them, possibly by spraying Tree Azin. Work completed   Action details Not available 199893 6 199893 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $1,792.72 from the Mass DEP for recycling outreach and materials. Approved   Action details Not available 199996 6 199996 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $34,200 from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's Local Cultural Council grant program. Approved   Action details Not available 199889 7 199889 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of an 18 month lease of the West Somerville Police Substation and office space at 1114 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199997 7 199997 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $12,500 from the MA Department of Energy Resources for the Office of Sustainability and Environment's assessment of community shared solar. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199995 7 199995 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $85,000 from SPCD's Economic Development Professional and Technical Services Account to its Planning and Zoning Professional and Technical Services Account for additional zoning impact analysis studies. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199893 7 199893 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $1,792.72 from the Mass DEP for recycling outreach and materials. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199891 7 199891 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Inspectional Services Weights & Measures Division to use FY16 funds to pay a FY15 invoice of $434.77. Approved   Action details Not available 199892 7 199892 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $2,500 from Mass Creative for the Arts Council to support organization and advocacy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199996 7 199996 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $34,200 from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's Local Cultural Council grant program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199891 8 199891 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Inspectional Services Weights & Measures Division to use FY16 funds to pay a FY15 invoice of $434.77. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199729 8 199729 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,197,500 in a bond for sewer repairs to Cedar St. Approved   Action details Not available 199889 8 199889 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of an 18 month lease of the West Somerville Police Substation and office space at 1114 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199730 8 199730 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,227,500 in a bond for water repairs to Cedar St. Approved   Action details Not available 199888 8 199888 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $262,000 for Phase 1 of the Building Assessment/Preventive Maintenance Plan. Approved   Action details Not available 195734 8 195734 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with a breakdown of special events (festivals, concerts, road races, etc.), indicating if they are/were city sponsored and/or privately sponsored, and including city expenditures for each. Work completed   Action details Not available 198126 8 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. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196343 9 196343 Public Communication Adriana Bedry submitting comments re: a constable. Work completed   Action details Not available 199888 9 199888 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $262,000 for Phase 1 of the Building Assessment/Preventive Maintenance Plan. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199730 9 199730 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,227,500 in a bond for water repairs to Cedar St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199729 9 199729 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $5,197,500 in a bond for sewer repairs to Cedar St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 196588 10 196588 Order That the Recreation Superintendent appear before this Board to provide an update of all expenditures for the current fiscal year. Work completed   Action details Not available