Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/22/2015 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 (154) 154 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 198396 1 198396 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 14, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198397 1 198397 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 15, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198395 1 198395 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on January 22, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198357 1 198357 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198358 1 198358 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 11, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198408 1 198408 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198409 1 198409 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dave's Fresh Pasta, 79 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 198364 1 198364 Grant of Location Submitted by the MBTA, which seeks to construct 2 new catch basins, a new manhole, and 76 feet of pipe in the north end of Horace Street as part of the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 198365 1 198365 Grant of Location Submitted by the MBTA, which seeks to construct 6 new catch basins, 4 new manholes, 370 feet of drainage pipe, 40 feet of sewer line, and 50 feet of water line in Washington Street as part of the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 198366 1 198366 Grant of Location Submitted by the MBTA, which seeks to construct 1 new catch basin, 2 new manholes, 10 feet of drainage pipe, 55 feet of sewer line, and 280 feet of water line in Bennett Street as part of the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 198367 1 198367 Grant of Location Submitted by the MBTA, which seeks to construct 50 feet of drainage pipe, 55 feet of sewer line and 30 feet of water line in Inner Belt Road as part of the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 198363 1 198363 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast, which seeks to install 40 feet of conduit from an existing manhole to a point of pickup at 15 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 198361 1 198361 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric, which seeks to install 15 feet of conduit from an existing manhole to a point of pickup at 82 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198362 1 198362 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 198423 1 198423 Public Communication Senator Jehlen responding to #198182 re: the senior property tax deferral. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198399 2 198399 Mayor's Communication Requesting to appear before this Board to discuss the City's economic outlook and planning. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198410 2 198410 Resolution That this Board strongly urges Federal Realty Investment Trust to employ union labor for all aspects of construction at Assembly Square and to give preference to qualified Somerville residents when hiring for all construction work at Assembly Square. Approved   Action details Not available 198411 2 198411 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) provide each ward alderman with an analysis of the impact of the proposed zoning code on their ward and then work with them on a public meeting in each ward to review and discuss those changes. Approved   Action details Not available 198412 2 198412 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide this Board with a breakdown of registered vehicles and residential parking permits in the city over the last 10 years. Approved   Action details Not available 198413 2 198413 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board whether the zoning code can restrict the issuance of residential parking permits for residents of those developments where less than 1 parking space per unit is required in the zoning code. Approved   Action details Not available 198361 2 198361 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric, which seeks to install 15 feet of conduit from an existing manhole to a point of pickup at 82 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198363 2 198363 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast, which seeks to install 40 feet of conduit from an existing manhole to a point of pickup at 15 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198367 2 198367 Grant of Location Submitted by the MBTA, which seeks to construct 50 feet of drainage pipe, 55 feet of sewer line and 30 feet of water line in Inner Belt Road as part of the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198366 2 198366 Grant of Location Submitted by the MBTA, which seeks to construct 1 new catch basin, 2 new manholes, 10 feet of drainage pipe, 55 feet of sewer line, and 280 feet of water line in Bennett Street as part of the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198365 2 198365 Grant of Location Submitted by the MBTA, which seeks to construct 6 new catch basins, 4 new manholes, 370 feet of drainage pipe, 40 feet of sewer line, and 50 feet of water line in Washington Street as part of the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198359 2 198359 Citation Commending Carrie Dancy, who is leaving East Somerville Main Streets after 8 years as its first and only Executive Director. Approved   Action details Not available 198360 2 198360 Citation Commending Auxiliary Police Sgt. Sergio Costa, whose quick thinking prevented a potentially life-threatening situation while on duty at the Jingle Bells Road Race on 12/14/14. Approved   Action details Not available 198364 2 198364 Grant of Location Submitted by the MBTA, which seeks to construct 2 new catch basins, a new manhole, and 76 feet of pipe in the north end of Horace Street as part of the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198376 2 198376 Resolution That the Administration consider employing a Substance Abuse Coordinator to assist our city's families. Approved   Action details Not available 198377 2 198377 Order That the Director of SPCD arrange for Parsons Brinckerhoff to present to this Board the results and recommendations of the Union Square Streetscape and Infrastructure Study, including any imminent changes to Union Square's traffic and streetscape. Approved   Action details Not available 198378 2 198378 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) arrange with the Ward 2 Alderman a ward meeting on the proposed Zoning Ordinance, to foster a more detailed understanding of its impact. Approved   Action details Not available 198379 2 198379 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning), in conjunction with US2, arrange for Union Square visioning sessions specifically aimed at children and young adults to gain their perspective and ideas. Approved   Action details Not available 198380 2 198380 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on College Avenue from Highland Avenue to the Powderhouse Rotary and on Winslow Avenue from Clifton Street to Grove Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198381 2 198381 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works note the lack of repairs to the city's streetlamps, as previously noted at this Board's last meeting, and attend the next meeting of the this Board’s Public Utilities and Works Committee with the streetlamp maintenance vendor. Approved   Action details Not available 198382 2 198382 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking inspect the street crossing at Cutter Avenue and Summer Street and take all steps needed to ensure that motorists stop for pedestrians attempting to cross there. Approved   Action details Not available 198383 2 198383 Order That the Director of SPCD dispatch the NIT team to inspect 135 Lowell Street for building, health and/or zoning code violations. Approved   Action details Not available 198384 2 198384 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pothole by the metal cap on the west side of Porter Street at Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 198385 2 198385 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the broken speed indicator signs on the approaches to the Lowell Street Bridge. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 198386 2 198386 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 5 Alderman on repairs to prevent pedestrians from tripping in the crosswalks at Linden Avenue on the south side of Summer Street, Aberdeen Road by Highland Avenue, and Hall Street by Cherry Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198387 2 198387 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) schedule with the Ward 5 Alderman a follow-up community meeting to report on safety improvements planned for the Lowell Street Bridge area. Approved   Action details Not available 198388 2 198388 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Board the possibility of a curbside gardens program, similar to what other cities have done, to soak up storm water and ground water runoff. Approved   Action details Not available 198389 2 198389 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) ensure that the contractors working at 22-24 Hamlet Street start no sooner than 8 AM Monday through Saturday, per the agreement with neighbors and the developer. Approved   Action details Not available 198390 2 198390 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill in the potholes on the corner of Silvey Place and Craigie Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198391 2 198391 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the street sign on Craigie Street at the junction of Summer Street. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 198392 2 198392 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or repair the fire alarm pole which was partially removed at the corner of Holland and Gorham Streets, as it poses a tripping hazard to pedestrians. Approved   Action details Not available 198393 2 198393 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring an institutional master plan for any institution in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 198394 2 198394 Order That the City Clerk invite Tufts University to appear before this Board to explain their recent decision to purchase Somerville housing stock and explain their plan to expand their campus into Somerville neighborhoods. Approved   Action details Not available 198368 2 198368 Resolution Supporting the effort and professionalism of the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 198369 2 198369 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Chief of Police inspect the garage at 56 Bonair Street for all applicable permits and to ensure that the business is operating at reasonable hours. Approved   Action details Not available 198370 2 198370 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility company to raise the low hanging wires at 13 Melvin Street and at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Washington Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 198371 2 198371 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the raised sidewalk at 13 Melvin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198372 2 198372 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works communicate with the residents of 11 Melvin Street regarding the tree on their sidewalk and how to best mitigate pest issues. Approved   Action details Not available 198373 2 198373 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the 33 Franklin Street area for signs of rodent activity, and bait where needed. Approved   Action details Not available 198374 2 198374 Order That the Director of SPCD communicate with the appropriate state agency to address the rodent issues on, and the underutilization of, the land behind 11 Austin Street and I-93. Approved   Action details Not available 198375 2 198375 Order That the City Engineer work with the appropriate state agency to develop and implement a plan to address the flooding underneath the railroad bridge on Washington Street. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 198425 2 198425 Communication Communicating notice of a community meeting regarding airplane noise in Belmont on January 28. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198424 2 198424 Order That the Director of Purchasing and the Director of Capital Projects inform this Board about the faulty bid submissions for a new modular structure to house Engine 3, and a plan for fast tracking such a structure, and that the Chief Fire Engineer inform this Board about current fire protection in the Union Square area. Approved   Action details Not available 198426 2 198426 Order That the Chief of Police monitor the speed of traffic on Dover Street, towards Mass Avenue, Cambridge. Approved   Action details Not available 198427 2 198427 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a temporary speed bump on Newton Street near Joseph Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198428 2 198428 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at the corner of Harvard and Monmouth Streets. (3rd Request) Approved   Action details Not available 198398 2 198398 Order That this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters review the current pervious surfaces ordinances for their effectiveness and sufficiency. Approved   Action details Not available 198416 3 198416 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $110,000 from the MA Government Innovation Office partially funding a longitudinal integrated data system for the Public Schools in concert with SomerPromise and Code for America. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198414 3 198414 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Code pursuant to the City Charter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198402 3 198402 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paul Savage to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198403 3 198403 Communication Requesting the appointment of Douglas Henry to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198418 3 198418 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Layton to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198404 3 198404 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ryan Layton to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198405 3 198405 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert Whelan to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198406 3 198406 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph Laudano to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198407 3 198407 Communication Requesting the appointment of Hallam Massiah to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198401 3 198401 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,999 from the National Endowment for the Humanities, for the City Clerk's assessment and preservation of certain historic records. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198422 3 198422 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 11/25/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198420 3 198420 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 1/8/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198419 3 198419 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor Submitting an updated University Accountability Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 1/15/15. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 198421 3 198421 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/25/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198246 4 198246 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Nathaniel Greene as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198173 4 198173 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Robert Hartsgrove as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198164 4 198164 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Shawn Brady as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198165 4 198165 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Sean Browne as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198166 4 198166 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Jose Colon as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198167 4 198167 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Harold Curtis Jr. as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198168 4 198168 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee George D'Amelio III as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198169 4 198169 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Michael deBethencourt as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198170 4 198170 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Michael Eastman as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198171 4 198171 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee James Lawson as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198172 4 198172 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Wayne Gabaree as a special police officer for 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198419 4 198419 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor Submitting an updated University Accountability Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 1/15/15. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198417 4 198417 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $20,000 from DCR for the Arts Council to complete a sculpture project for Baxter Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198415 4 198415 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an intradepartmental transfer of $17,500 in the Health and Human Services Dept., from the Personal Services Account to the Professional and Technical Services Account, to cover Shape Up Somerville's contract with the Head to Fitness Program Coordinator through FY15. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198400 4 198400 Mayor's Request Requesting the expenditure of $2,057.31 in FY15 appropriations to pay four outstanding FY14 invoices in the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198345 5 198345 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a House Doctor Contract (#120170R2) with CDR Maguire until July 31, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198172 5 198172 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Wayne Gabaree as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198171 5 198171 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee James Lawson as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198170 5 198170 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Michael Eastman as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198169 5 198169 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Michael deBethencourt as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198168 5 198168 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee George D'Amelio III as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198167 5 198167 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Harold Curtis Jr. as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198166 5 198166 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Jose Colon as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198165 5 198165 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Sean Browne as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198164 5 198164 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Shawn Brady as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197938 5 197938 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jenn Fitzpatrick to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 197937 5 197937 Communication Requesting the appointment of Luc Junior Buissereth to the Multicultural Affairs Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 197935 5 197935 Communication Requesting the appointment of Dev Foster to the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 197936 5 197936 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sarah Cash to the Multicultural Affairs Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 198173 5 198173 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Robert Hartsgrove as a special police officer for 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198241 5 198241 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Ezra Glenn to the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 198242 5 198242 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Courtney Koslow to the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 198429 5 198429 Officer's Communication Requesting the adoption of a New Zoning Ordinance (updated) to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198242 6 198242 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Courtney Koslow to the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198236 6 198236 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $7,316 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services for the Council on Aging for activities at the 3 senior centers. Approved   Action details Not available 198241 6 198241 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Ezra Glenn to the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198237 6 198237 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,828 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation. Approved   Action details Not available 198238 6 198238 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant from CHNA 17, for the Health & Human Services Dept.'s SCAP Coalition to address prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among Somerville youth. Approved   Action details Not available 198231 6 198231 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $63,913 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Shared Public Safety CAD System. Approved   Action details Not available 198230 6 198230 Mayor's Request Requesting to transfer CPA funds totalling $2,278,717 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve and the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to designated CPA reserves per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 198289 6 198289 Mayor's Request Requesting $3,186 in "Use of Available Funds" from the DPW Engineering Salaries Water Enterprise and Sewer Enterprise Salaries Accounts to adjust the compensation for the Director of Engineering. Approved   Action details Not available 198290 6 198290 Mayor's Request Requesting $2,842 in "Use of Available Funds" from the DPW Engineering Salaries, Water Enterprise Salaries, and Sewer Enterprise Salaries Accounts to adjust the salary of the Assistant Director of Engineering. Approved   Action details Not available 198283 6 198283 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $2,206,028 from the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 198284 6 198284 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $12,115 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance for the administrative and operating expenses of the Community Preservation Committee per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 198325 6 198325 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $325,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for design and engineering services associated with Lincoln Park and the Argenziano School Fields Approved   Action details Not available 198291 6 198291 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rebecca Lyn Cooper to the Planning Board. Approved   Action details Not available 198287 6 198287 Mayor's Request Requesting $7,845 in "Use of Available Funds" from the Library Salaries Account to adjust the compensation of the Library Director. Approved   Action details Not available 198288 6 198288 Mayor's Request Requesting $5,424 in "Use of Available Funds" in the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to adjust the salary of the Health and Human Services Director. Approved   Action details Not available 197936 6 197936 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sarah Cash to the Multicultural Affairs Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197935 6 197935 Communication Requesting the appointment of Dev Foster to the Human Rights Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197473 6 197473 Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the City's Ordinances to regulate University Accountability. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197706 6 197706 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) report to the Flood Forum Special Committee on the enforcement of Ordinances 11-33 and 11-145 regarding increasing pervious surfaces. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197937 6 197937 Communication Requesting the appointment of Luc Junior Buissereth to the Multicultural Affairs Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198229 6 198229 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $300,000 in a bond to retain an Owner's Project Manager to renovate the West Branch Library. Approved   Action details Not available 197938 6 197938 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jenn Fitzpatrick to the Commission for Women. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198345 6 198345 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a House Doctor Contract (#120170R2) with CDR Maguire until July 31, 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198356 6 198356 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $165,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the School Dept. Curriculum District-Wide Other Instructional Services Account to provide partial funding for the development of an Integrated Data System. Approved   Action details Not available 198327 6 198327 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $7,423 From the MA Department of Fire Services, for the Fire Department's school education program. Approved   Action details Not available 198328 6 198328 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,395 from the MA Department of Fire Services for the Fire Department's Senior SAFE program. Approved   Action details Not available 198328 7 198328 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,395 from the MA Department of Fire Services for the Fire Department's Senior SAFE program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198327 7 198327 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $7,423 From the MA Department of Fire Services, for the Fire Department's school education program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197473 7 197473 Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the City's Ordinances to regulate University Accountability. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198356 7 198356 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $165,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the School Dept. Curriculum District-Wide Other Instructional Services Account to provide partial funding for the development of an Integrated Data System. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198229 7 198229 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $300,000 in a bond to retain an Owner's Project Manager to renovate the West Branch Library. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198001 7 198001 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $3,000 grant from the Somerville Health Foundation, for the Council on Aging's "fit for life" program at the Cross Street Center. Approved   Action details Not available 198288 7 198288 Mayor's Request Requesting $5,424 in "Use of Available Funds" in the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to adjust the salary of the Health and Human Services Director. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198287 7 198287 Mayor's Request Requesting $7,845 in "Use of Available Funds" from the Library Salaries Account to adjust the compensation of the Library Director. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198291 7 198291 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rebecca Lyn Cooper to the Planning Board. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198325 7 198325 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $325,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for design and engineering services associated with Lincoln Park and the Argenziano School Fields Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198284 7 198284 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $12,115 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance for the administrative and operating expenses of the Community Preservation Committee per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198283 7 198283 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $2,206,028 from the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198290 7 198290 Mayor's Request Requesting $2,842 in "Use of Available Funds" from the DPW Engineering Salaries, Water Enterprise Salaries, and Sewer Enterprise Salaries Accounts to adjust the salary of the Assistant Director of Engineering. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198289 7 198289 Mayor's Request Requesting $3,186 in "Use of Available Funds" from the DPW Engineering Salaries Water Enterprise and Sewer Enterprise Salaries Accounts to adjust the compensation for the Director of Engineering. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198230 7 198230 Mayor's Request Requesting to transfer CPA funds totalling $2,278,717 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve and the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to designated CPA reserves per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198231 7 198231 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $63,913 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Shared Public Safety CAD System. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198238 7 198238 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant from CHNA 17, for the Health & Human Services Dept.'s SCAP Coalition to address prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among Somerville youth. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198237 7 198237 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,828 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198236 7 198236 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $7,316 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services for the Council on Aging for activities at the 3 senior centers. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198001 8 198001 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $3,000 grant from the Somerville Health Foundation, for the Council on Aging's "fit for life" program at the Cross Street Center. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available