202278
| 1 | 202278 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 18, 2016. | Approved | |
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202280
| 1 | 202280 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 19, 2016. | Approved | |
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202279
| 1 | 202279 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 25, 2016. | Approved | |
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202260
| 1 | 202260 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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202261
| 1 | 202261 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 22, 2016. | Approved | |
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202262
| 1 | 202262 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 51 feet of conduit in Mount Pleasant Street from Pole 243/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 6-8 Broadway. | Approved | |
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202263
| 1 | 202263 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Comcast to install 100 feet of conduit in Poplar Street from Manhole 44/20 to a point of pickup at 71 Linwood Street. | Approved | |
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202295
| 1 | 202295 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Friends of Deanna Cremin Playground Celebration, Deanna Cremin Playground (formerly Otis St Playground), Oct 22, 9:30AM-1:30PM (raindate Oct 23). | Approved | |
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202296
| 1 | 202296 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Historic Preservation Commission Opening of Prospect Hill Tower, Nov 3 3:30-5:30PM and Nov 12 11:30AM-2PM. | Approved | |
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202297
| 1 | 202297 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Historic Preservation Commission Opening of MIlk Row Cemetery, Nov 6, 2-4PM. | Approved | |
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202298
| 1 | 202298 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Acropolis Boston Philosophy Project, Davis Sq Statue Park, Nov 12, 11:30AM-4:30PM (raindate Nov 13). | Approved | |
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202300
| 1 | 202300 | License | New Mobile Food Vendor License, Bus Stop Cafe. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202301
| 1 | 202301 | Public Communication | Harvard University submitting its Fall 2016 University Accountability report. | Placed on file | |
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202302
| 1 | 202302 | Public Communication | Tufts University submitting its Fall 2016 University Accountability report. | Placed on file | |
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202303
| 1 | 202303 | Public Communication | Union United submitting comments re: #201843, Union Sq zoning. | Placed on file | |
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202304
| 1 | 202304 | Public Communication | Bill Cavellini submitting comments re: #201843, Union Sq zoning. | Placed on file | |
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202315
| 1 | 202315 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, West St Birthday Block Party, Nov 13, 9AM-1:30PM. | Approved | |
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202299
| 1 | 202299 | License | New Open Air Vendor License, Daddy Jones Bar, 525 Medford St, selling Xmas trees. | Approved | |
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202320
| 1 | 202320 | Public Communication | Ed Marakovitz submitting comments re: #201843, Union Sq zoning. | Placed on file | |
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202299
| 2 | 202299 | License | New Open Air Vendor License, Daddy Jones Bar, 525 Medford St, selling Xmas trees. | Mayoral Approval | |
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202315
| 2 | 202315 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, West St Birthday Block Party, Nov 13, 9AM-1:30PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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202313
| 2 | 202313 | Ordinance | Assistant City Solicitor responding to #201997 with a proposed amendment of Ordinance 11-71(a) regarding requirements for the construction of conduits and lines. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202316
| 2 | 202316 | Resolution | That the Administration resolve the outstanding issues with Teen Empowerment's contract. | Approved | |
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202317
| 2 | 202317 | Order | That the City Clerk invite Cambridge's Traffic and Parking Director to a meeting of this Board to discuss traffic changes in Inman Square and present any traffic studies and other data related to the impacts to surrounding Somerville neighborhoods. | Approved | |
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202318
| 2 | 202318 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board to discuss the issuance of business parking permits, especially between 5 PM and 3 AM, and the impact of those permits on residential streets. | Approved | |
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202319
| 2 | 202319 | Order | That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 135 Hillsdale Road for an illegal rooming house. | Approved | |
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202305
| 2 | 202305 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the tree at 151 Pearl Street. | Approved | |
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202306
| 2 | 202306 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the UTILITY WORK AHEAD sign at 10 Illinois Avenue. | Approved | |
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202307
| 2 | 202307 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works take the actions described within regarding the West Somerville Neighborhood School playground. | Approved | |
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202308
| 2 | 202308 | Order | That the Director SPCD request a redesign and upgrade to the asphalt playground, tot lot and “cave” courtyard at the West Somerville Neighborhood School. | Approved | |
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202309
| 2 | 202309 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the health of the dying tree at 72 Farragut Avenue. | Approved | |
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202298
| 2 | 202298 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Acropolis Boston Philosophy Project, Davis Sq Statue Park, Nov 12, 11:30AM-4:30PM (raindate Nov 13). | Mayoral Approval | |
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202297
| 2 | 202297 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Historic Preservation Commission Opening of MIlk Row Cemetery, Nov 6, 2-4PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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202296
| 2 | 202296 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Historic Preservation Commission Opening of Prospect Hill Tower, Nov 3 3:30-5:30PM and Nov 12 11:30AM-2PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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202295
| 2 | 202295 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Friends of Deanna Cremin Playground Celebration, Deanna Cremin Playground (formerly Otis St Playground), Oct 22, 9:30AM-1:30PM (raindate Oct 23). | Mayoral Approval | |
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202263
| 2 | 202263 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Comcast to install 100 feet of conduit in Poplar Street from Manhole 44/20 to a point of pickup at 71 Linwood Street. | Mayoral Approval | |
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202291
| 2 | 202291 | Officer's Communication | City Solicitor conveying information re: #202154, a request of the Mayor to transfer $140,000 for outside counsel services. | Placed on file | |
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202262
| 2 | 202262 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 51 feet of conduit in Mount Pleasant Street from Pole 243/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 6-8 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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202294
| 2 | 202294 | Officer's Communication | Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. | Placed on file | |
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202293
| 2 | 202293 | Officer's Communication | Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 9/13/16. | Placed on file | |
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202276
| 2 | 202276 | Resolution | That the Chair of the Conservation Commission report to this Board with an update on that Commission’s activities, primary concerns, and issues that are being worked on. | Approved | |
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202264
| 2 | 202264 | Resolution | Supporting Tufts janitorial staff. | Approved | |
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202265
| 2 | 202265 | Resolution | Supporting striking Harvard University cafeteria workers. | Approved | |
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202268
| 2 | 202268 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the 2 HOUR PARKING sign in front of 105 Cross Street. | Approved | |
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202269
| 2 | 202269 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works trim or replace the tree at 27 Fountain Avenue as needed. | Approved | |
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202270
| 2 | 202270 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing Permit Parking sign in front of 32 Fountain Avenue and by the Capuano School. | Approved | |
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202271
| 2 | 202271 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works complete the sidewalk repair at 129-131 Glen Street, including the driveway entrance. | Approved | |
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202272
| 2 | 202272 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works place a light cover on the street light by Broadway and Wisconsin Avenue. | Approved | |
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202273
| 2 | 202273 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire at 8 Wisconsin Avenue. | Approved | |
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202266
| 2 | 202266 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an explanation for recycled trash being collected by non-recycling trash companies. | Approved | |
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202274
| 2 | 202274 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a blinking crosswalk sign in front of the East Somerville library. (2nd request). | Approved | |
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202275
| 2 | 202275 | Order | That the Chief of Police enforce the STOP sign at Maine and Indiana Avenues. | Approved | |
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202267
| 2 | 202267 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider limiting parking passes for properties that request parking space relief and explain their decision, for or against, to this Board. | Approved | |
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202277
| 2 | 202277 | Resolution | That the Administration publicize the upcoming health conference in Somerville, on Saturday, November 5, on "Airport Impacts-Perspectives on Environmental Health." | Approved | |
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202282
| 3 | 202282 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of an appropriation of $47,500 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to retain an economic planning/real estate consultant to assist in developing a District Improvement Financing application. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202285
| 3 | 202285 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Lunita Johnson to the Fair Housing Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202290
| 3 | 202290 | Officer's Communication | City Assessor conveying the Green Line Extension Assessment Study completed by RKG Associates. | Placed on file | |
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202314
| 3 | 202314 | Officer's Communication | Director of Transportation and Infrastructure responding to #201794, #201799, and #202111, re: a safety education campaign for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers. | Placed on file | |
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202287
| 3 | 202287 | Communication | Requesting the reappointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202312
| 3 | 202312 | Communication | Requesting the reappointment of Josh Safdie to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202288
| 3 | 202288 | Communication | Requesting the reappointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202286
| 3 | 202286 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Pooja Phaltankar as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202292
| 3 | 202292 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/13/16. | Placed on file | |
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202311
| 3 | 202311 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Phil Ercolini to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202111
| 4 | 202111 | Order | That the Director of SPCD implement a bicyclist and pedestrian safety education campaign. (3rd request) | Work completed | |
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202162
| 4 | 202162 | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services advise this Board of any potential public health concerns raised by a recent report that one out of eight samples of Somerville tap water showed small amounts of Chromium-6, and detail any more recent test results. | Work completed | |
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202289
| 4 | 202289 | Communication | Requesting the reappointment of Uma Murugan to the Community Preservation Committee. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202281
| 4 | 202281 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $544,182 in a bond for the Fire Department's purchase of a Fire Pumper. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202024
| 4 | 202024 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking initiate a citywide “Don’t Block the Box” program by painting and installing signage at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street. | Work completed | |
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202310
| 4 | 202310 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $380 using available funds in the Personnel Department's Professional and Technical Services Account for North Shore Psychiatry Center LLC. | Approved | |
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202283
| 4 | 202283 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $23,295 in the Information Technology Dept, from the Personnel Services Account to the Professional & Technical Services Account, to fund an outside contractor to program Network Switches. | Referred for recommendation | |
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202284
| 4 | 202284 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $436.89 using available funds in the Information Technology Dept. | Approved | |
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202284
| 5 | 202284 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $436.89 using available funds in the Information Technology Dept. | Mayoral Approval | |
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202310
| 5 | 202310 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $380 using available funds in the Personnel Department's Professional and Technical Services Account for North Shore Psychiatry Center LLC. | Mayoral Approval | |
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201308
| 5 | 201308 | Order | That the Chief of Police extend school crossing guard services from 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM. | Work completed | |
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201334
| 5 | 201334 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the LED conversion project to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety by the second week of June. | Work completed | |
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201498
| 5 | 201498 | Order | That the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officer enforce the leash law on the Community Path and around Lexington Park. | Work completed | |
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201565
| 5 | 201565 | Resolution | That the Administration work with this Board to provide evidence of the City's runner-friendly activities to the Road Runners Club of America in order to be designated a Runner Friendly Community. | Work completed | |
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201799
| 5 | 201799 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update this Board on a bicycle public safety/education campaign. (3rd request) | Work completed | |
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201932
| 6 | 201932 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the adoption of the 2016 Update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. | Placed on file | |
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200587
| 7 | 200587 | Public Communication | Ben Asack submitting comments re: establishing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). | Work completed | |
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202136
| 7 | 202136 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. | Work completed | |
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200878
| 7 | 200878 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Board in writing on the street lamp contractor’s repair of street lamps since the last Public Health and Safety Committee meeting. | Work completed | |
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201198
| 8 | 201198 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 3/24/16. | Work completed | |
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200641
| 8 | 200641 | Resolution | That the Administration consider implementing a Certified Emergency Response Team as outlined by FEMA. | Work completed | |
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200140
| 8 | 200140 | Order | That the Chief of Police, the Chief Fire Engineer and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider a "Don't Block the Box" program at key intersections that impede the flow of traffic and present a public safety hazard, and report back to this Board in writing within 30 days. | Work completed | |
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200216
| 9 | 200216 | Order | That the City Clerk invite the Logan Airport Community Advisory Committee representative to this Board's next meeting to recommend action for the increased impact of Logan air traffic. | Work completed | |
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