Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/27/2011 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 (167) 167 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 190776 1 190776 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, January 20, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190768 1 190768 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, January 20, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190774 1 190774 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, January 20, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190770 1 190770 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, January 24, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190771 1 190771 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, January 24, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190775 1 190775 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, January 25, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190772 1 190772 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, January 25, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190739 1 190739 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190740 1 190740 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 16, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 190769 1 190769 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, January 27, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190808 1 190808 Public Communication Michelle Hogle submitting comments re: Agenda #11, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190809 1 190809 Public Communication Brian Moriarty submitting comments re: Agenda #11, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190810 1 190810 Public Communication Jennifer Gottlieb submitting comments re: Agenda #11, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190811 1 190811 Public Communication Jed Gottlieb submitting comments re: Agenda #11, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190803 2 190803 License New Drainlayer's License, Pandolfo Co. Approved   Action details Not available 190805 2 190805 License New Garage License, Cedars Petroleum, 182 Pearl St., Mechanical repairs only, 2 autos inside, 4 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190804 2 190804 License New Flammables License, Cedars Petroleum, 182 Pearl St., 17,000 gallons. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190806 2 190806 License New Garage License, A&M Foreign Motors, 400 Mystic Ave., Mechanical repairs, storing registered autos, 4 autos inside, 8 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190807 2 190807 Order That the City Solicitor review the agreement with DCR regarding Shore Drive and advise this Board whether the State Police have authority to tow cars from Shore Drive during snow emergencies. Approved   Action details Not available 190742 2 190742 Citation Commending the Boston Burger Company, which has just won Rachel Ray's nationwide 2011 Battle of the Best Burger Award. Approved   Action details Not available 190741 2 190741 Citation Commending Phil Ercolini, a lifelong Somervillian, who is retiring as the city's Director of Housing after 33 years of dedicated public service to this city and state. Approved   Action details Not available 190777 2 190777 Order That the City Solicitor review the city's contract regarding the use and maintenance of the Magoun Square CVS parking lot. Approved   Action details Not available 190778 2 190778 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the City Solicitor review the Basil Tree agreement for parking vans overnight in the Magoun Square CVS parking lot, in light of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee’s recommendation that those vans be removed from the lot during a snow emergency to allow for proper snow removal. Approved   Action details Not available 190779 2 190779 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking compare the number of metered and business parking spaces in the Magoun Square CVS parking lot with the spaces allocated in the contract with the city. Approved   Action details Not available 190773 2 190773 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether this Board may prevent a convicted felon from holding elected office and whether this provision should be included in the city charter. Approved   Action details Not available 190799 2 190799 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a trash barrel near the bus stop on Washington Street, across from Cobble Hill Apartments. Approved   Action details Not available 190794 2 190794 License Renewing 2009 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190795 2 190795 License Renewing 2008 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190796 2 190796 License Renewing 2007 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190797 2 190797 License Renewing 2006 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190798 2 190798 License Renewing 2005 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190751 2 190751 Order That the Director of Recreation explain to this Board the parking policy around the Somerville Avenue Skating Rink, specifically why parking is prohibited at the rear of the rink. Approved   Action details Not available 190752 2 190752 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Board to report on any actions taken to avoid another situation with the fire hydrants like what happened on Fairfax Street. Approved   Action details Not available 190753 2 190753 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration allow off street parking in the East Somerville Community School yard after snow emergencies have been lifted. Approved   Action details Not available 190754 2 190754 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works coordinate with Mass Highway regarding snow removal from streets that abut McGrath Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 190755 2 190755 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the food services fan at the Winter Hill School and/or take measures to muffle the noise it creates, so that it is no longer a disturbance to neighbors. Approved   Action details Not available 190767 2 190767 Communication As President, conveying recent activities of the School Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190756 2 190756 Order That the Director of Recreation re-schedule the public skating hours to what they've been in previous years. Approved   Action details Not available 190757 2 190757 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole at the intersection of Summer and Porter Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 190758 2 190758 Ordinance That this Board amends Ordinance Section 2-355, aka The Responsible Employer Ordinance, as noted within. (see attachment) Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190759 2 190759 Order That the Chief of Police advise this Board of the overall training goals for all management personnel and patrol officers for the balance of the fiscal year. Approved   Action details Not available 190760 2 190760 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Broadway, between Curtis and Mason Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 190761 2 190761 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility to repair the streetlamp on Bay State and Kidder Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 190762 2 190762 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility to remove the double pole at 6 Putnam Street. (2nd notice-see #189702). Approved   Action details Not available 190763 2 190763 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate the use of a brine solution to treat public/private ways during inclement weather in winter. Approved   Action details Not available 190764 2 190764 Resolution That this Board requests that the Dedication Commission provide the Ward 3 Alderman with an update on the June 24, 2010 request (#189303) to name the corner of Summer and Putnam Streets in memory of Gilbert Ribeiro. Approved   Action details Not available 190765 2 190765 Order That the Director of Communications and the Commissioner of Public Works publicize the specifics of the city’s snow plowing plan to inform the public of the reasons that snow is plowed toward the even side of streets. Approved   Action details Not available 190766 2 190766 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with an update of the zoning study preserving RA and RB zoned discticts. Approved   Action details Not available 190793 2 190793 License Renewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190743 2 190743 Order That the Water Superintendent appear before this Board's Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the recent letter to city residents concerning the water supply. Approved   Action details Not available 190744 2 190744 Order That the Director of Finance appear before the Committee on Finance with the meals tax receipts (adjusted for the increase in the rate) over the past five years and discuss their impact, especially on the state of the restaurant business in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 190745 2 190745 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all potholes on Irving Street, especially at 52-56 Irving Street, and re-pave the street in the spring. Approved   Action details Not available 190746 2 190746 Resolution That this Board requests that the Community Action Agency of Somerville present to this Board their anti-poverty services, plans for the upcoming year, and the work they coordinate with other community organizations in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 190747 2 190747 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and Director of Traffic and Parking arrange a meeting with Comcast and the Ward 6 Alderman to consider closing the driveway onto Wallace Street at Holland Street, raising the curb, and planting trees along the sidewalk, to to slow traffic, improve air quality, and lower the noise created by Orleans customers at night. Approved   Action details Not available 190748 2 190748 Resolution That this Board extends its sincere thanks to the Dept. of Public Works employees for their diligent work during the recent snow storms. Approved   Action details Not available 190749 2 190749 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works consider using pet-friendly ice melt on the community path surface, as harsh salts are an irritant to dog’s paws. Approved   Action details Not available 190750 2 190750 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration, the Police and this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety coordinate with the National Empowerment Center on training police officers responding to situations involving people with mental illness. Approved   Action details Not available 190792 3 190792 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #190690 re: a STOP sign at Bow Street and Somerville Avenue. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190802 3 190802 Communication Requesting the Appointment of John E. Hultgren to the Conservation Commission Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190402 3 190402 Public Communication Sean O'Brien conveying that Andrew Puglia will appear as his representative pursuant to #190356. Work completed   Action details Not available 188999 3 188999 Public Communication Elaine Leary Submitting Comments Re: #188305, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Facilitate Senior Housing, and Comments Re: #188681-188685, Proposed Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189002 3 189002 Public Communication Teri Swartzel Submitting Comments Re: #188681-188685, Proposed Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189000 3 189000 Public Communication Katherine Wheeler Submitting Comments Re: #188681-188685, Proposed Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189001 3 189001 Public Communication Molly and David Harris Submitting Comments Re: #188681-188685, Proposed Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190791 3 190791 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $125 in the Law Office to the Boston Bar Assn. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190790 3 190790 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $4,600 in the Law Office to Lucy Jen. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190785 3 190785 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190786 3 190786 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Sweeney as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190787 3 190787 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190788 3 190788 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Timothy McGonigal as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190789 3 190789 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Matthew Derany as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190784 3 190784 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Scott Breaker as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190783 3 190783 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board accept this report on the update to the Comprehensive Plan and provide comments on it to SPCD staff. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190782 4 190782 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a Sustainable Community Challenge Grant of $1.8 million from the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development for several SPCD initiatives, including the Comprehensive Plan, Green Line planning, a rewrite of the zoning ordinance, streamlining the permitting process, and a land bank for affordable housing. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190727 4 190727 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Benny's Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave., 2 autos in, 8 out. Approved   Action details Not available 190728 4 190728 License 2010 Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Benny's Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave., 2 autos in, 8 out. Approved   Action details Not available 189098 4 189098 Public Communication Fred Berman, Submitting Comments Re: #’S188681-188685, Five Proposed Zoning Amendments Submitted by Somerville Residents for Sensible Development. Work completed   Action details Not available 189097 4 189097 Public Communication Jessica Ziegler Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. Work completed   Action details Not available 190685 4 190685 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD (ISD) create a plan to address noise issues at 26 Mansfield Street and 9 Ward Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 190781 4 190781 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to establish regulations for paving driveways and other impervious surfaces. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190780 4 190780 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish minimum pervious area requirements on lots in certain zoning districts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190697 4 190697 Order That the Chief of Police inform this Board if the Mayor’s public statement of the city’s support of all immigrants includes eliminating the SPD’s General Order 2009-11, which states in part that notification of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency will only be authorized if a non-resident is arrested for murder, sexual offenses, narcotics trafficking, or other serious offenses. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 188885 4 188885 Officer's Communication Planning Board, Submitting a Recommendation Re: #188305, a Proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Include a Senior Housing Use. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190411 4 190411 Order That the Chief of Police inform This Board If the Mayor’s public statement of the city’s support of all immigrants includes eliminating the SPD’s General Order 2009-11, which states in part that notification of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency will only be authorized if a non-resident is arrested for murder, sexual Offenses, narcotics trafficking, or other serious offenses. Work completed   Action details Not available 189095 4 189095 Officer's Communication Ten Registered Voters/Somerville Residents for Sensible Development Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to Prohibit the Use of Tandem Parking for Any Off-Street Parking Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190646 4 190646 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More LLC, 109 Bailey Rd., No autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190670 4 190670 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean as the Finance Director. Approved   Action details Not available 189096 4 189096 Public Communication Lynn McWhood Submitting Comments Re: #188685, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Disclose Everyone Holding an Interest in a Special Permit or Variance Application. Work completed   Action details Not available 188731 4 188731 Order By Ald. Gewirtz, That the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments review Constable appointment #188492. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189230 4 189230 Public Communication Somerville Chamber of Commerce Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. Work completed   Action details Not available 189231 4 189231 Public Communication Charles McKenzie and Devens Hamlen Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. Work completed   Action details Not available 189308 4 189308 Officer's Communication Planning Board Submitting Recommendations Re: #188847, a Proposal to Amend the Zoning Ordinances for Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. Work completed   Action details Not available 189309 4 189309 Officer's Communication Planning Board Submitting Recommendations Re: #’S 188681, 188682, 188683, 188684 and 188685, Proposals to Amend the Zoning Ordinances Submitted by Ten Registered Voters on Jan. 14. Work completed   Action details Not available 189233 4 189233 Public Communication William McLaughlin Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. Work completed   Action details Not available 189234 4 189234 Public Communication Inner Belt Realty Trust Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. Work completed   Action details Not available 189705 4 189705 Resolution That This Board Requests that the Administration Update This Board on Any Fire Department Studies. Work completed   Action details Not available 189888 4 189888 Order That the Chief of Police Determine the Process of Applying for a One Day Beer and Wine License and Report that Information to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 190715 4 190715 License New Drain Layer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 190716 4 190716 License Renewing Bus Route, Joseph's Transportation Inc., Tufts to Davis Sq. route. Approved   Action details Not available 190717 4 190717 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 1, Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 85 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190718 4 190718 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 2 autos, 15 motorcycles. Approved   Action details Not available 190719 4 190719 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Auto Brokers of Somerville, 182 Washington St., 26 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190720 4 190720 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St., 10 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 190721 4 190721 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place, 20 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 190722 4 190722 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body Inc., 182 Washington St., 27 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190723 4 190723 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body Inc., 161 Linwood St., 15 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190724 4 190724 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body Inc., 308 McGrath Hwy., 12 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190725 4 190725 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave., 38 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190726 4 190726 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, All Rite Collision LLC, 38-42 Medford St., 10 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190632 4 190632 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St., 40 cars. Approved   Action details Not available 190633 4 190633 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, GE & M Auto Service, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 10 cars outside. Approved   Action details Not available 190645 4 190645 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Inman Motor Sales, 39 Webster Ave., 30 autos outside. Approved   Action details Not available 189628 5 189628 Mayor's Communication Review of Proposed Amendments to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Submitted by Somerville Residents for Sensible Development on March 7, 2010 Work completed   Action details Not available 190624 5 190624 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel Willinger as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190625 5 190625 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Snider as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190626 5 190626 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ronald DiGiorgio as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190627 5 190627 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Rocco Marciello as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190628 5 190628 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Davis as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190117 5 190117 Order The Director of Transportation and the Director of Traffic and Parking Provide This Board with Information Regarding Two Mass DOT Bridge Reconstruction Projects and their Potential Negative Impacts: the Craigie Street Drawbridge at Leverett Circle and the O'Brien Highway, and the Longfellow Bridge Project. Work completed   Action details Not available 190310 5 190310 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works check Albion Park and Albion street each morning for discarded hypodermic needles and syringes as they have recently been found in and around the park. Work completed   Action details Not available 190370 5 190370 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking regarding vehicles exiting from Clyde Street onto Cedar Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 190389 5 190389 Communication The Director of Personnel, Robert Collins, Matthew Buckley, and the Chief Fire Engineer responding to #190356. Work completed   Action details Not available 190400 5 190400 Officer's Communication City Solicitor responding to #189435 re: the review of a Constable appointment. Work completed   Action details Not available 189435 5 189435 Order That the City Solicitor Provide the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments with a Legal Opinion Relative to the Revocation of the Business License Associated with Item 188492. Work completed   Action details Not available 189232 5 189232 Public Communication Triumvirate Environmental Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. Work completed   Action details Not available 190668 5 190668 Communication Requesting the appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Approved   Action details Not available 190669 5 190669 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rob King as City Engineer. Approved   Action details Not available 190672 5 190672 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. Approved   Action details Not available 190673 5 190673 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of George Landers as the Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds. Approved   Action details Not available 189094 5 189094 Officer's Communication Ten Registered Voters/Somerville Residents for Sensible Development Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to Prohibit Certain Residential Uses Within 150 Feet of an Active Railroad Right-Of-Way Grade Crossing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189093 5 189093 Officer's Communication Ten Registered Voters/Somerville Residents for Sensible Development Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to Require the Submission of a Pro Forma Financial Analysis to the Special Permit Granting Authority. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190629 5 190629 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Joseph Figler as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190419 5 190419 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss speeding on the south side of the Lowell Street Bridge. Work completed   Action details Not available 189044 5 189044 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Modify the Parking Requirements in Article 9 for the Large Retail and Service Cluster in Certain Districts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190622 5 190622 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Pasquale DeFeo as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190621 5 190621 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Carneglia as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190620 5 190620 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190619 5 190619 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Lomanno as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190618 5 190618 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190675 5 190675 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Carol Antonelli as the Superintendent of Water Works. Approved   Action details Not available 190671 5 190671 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Paulette Renault-Caragianes as the Director of the Board of Health. Approved   Action details Not available 190712 5 190712 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Elizabeth Craveiro as City Treasurer & Collector of Taxes. Approved   Action details Not available 190617 5 190617 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Jared Falcon as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190623 5 190623 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190630 5 190630 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frederick Mangone as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 189759 5 189759 Communication Planning Board Conveying Its Recommendations with Respect to the Proposed Ordinance Amending the Floodplain Overlay District in the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to Comply with 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Seciton 60.3(D) of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Regulations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190800 5 190800 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $10,000 from Spectra Energy Transmission to support community-based projects involving the Dept. of Public Works. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190801 5 190801 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $5,000 from Powederhouse Productions to support community events, programs and other municipal initiatives. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190635 6 190635 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to dedicate Dickerman Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity. Approved   Action details Not available 190636 6 190636 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept a PARC Grant of $256,000 from the Division of Conservation Services for Dickerman Playground construction costs. Approved   Action details Not available 190637 6 190637 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 in Capital Funds from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for Dickerman Playground renovation. Approved   Action details Not available 190590 6 190590 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $127,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to study the potential acquisition of certain properties in Union Square for a new Main Library and municipal facility. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190706 6 190706 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $170,047 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses Acct. to DPW and Police Flood Costs Accts. to pay expenses related to the July 10, 2010 Flood. Approved   Action details Not available 190707 6 190707 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $6,454 from the Water Enterprise Salary Contingency Acct. to the Water Enterprise Salaries Acct. to establish the position of Director of Administration & Finance, Water/Sewer Enterprise Funds. Approved   Action details Not available 190639 6 190639 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a PARC Grant of $384,000 from the Division of Conservation Services for Morse-Kelley Playground construction costs. Approved   Action details Not available 190593 6 190593 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $21,800 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to conduct a City Hall facade and interior renovation study. Approved   Action details Not available 190592 6 190592 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $22,400 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to conduct an exterior envelope study of the High School. Approved   Action details Not available 190643 6 190643 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $630,000 in Capital Funds from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for the acquisition of three parcels at 15-25 Cross Street East (Map 89, Block K, Parcels 14, 15, and 16). Approved   Action details Not available 190705 6 190705 Mayor's Request Requesting the acquisition of three East Somerville parcels at 15-25 Cross Street East (Map 89, Block K, Parcels 14, 15, and 16) for a new Harris Park. Approved   Action details Not available 190641 6 190641 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City to discontinue the existing Harris Park at 0 Cross Street and replace it with a new Harris Park at 15-25 Cross Street East. Approved   Action details Not available 190674 6 190674 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Ed Nuzzo as the Superintendent of Inspectional Services. Approved   Action details Not available 189631 6 189631 Officer's Communication Response to Order #189278 - Use and Licensing of Public Address Systems as Well as the Noise Ordinance Work completed   Action details Not available 190055 6 190055 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) Consult with the Law Office to Obtain an Administrative Search Warrant to Examine 22 Forster Street and Then Issue All Appropriate Citations and Pursue Legal Action If Necessary. Work completed   Action details Not available 189278 6 189278 Order That the City Solicitor Provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with a Report on the Use and Licensing of Public Address Systems as Well as the Noise Ordinance, was Approved. Work completed   Action details Not available 190640 6 190640 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $600,000 in Capital Funds from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for Morse-Kelley Playground renovation. Approved   Action details Not available 190638 6 190638 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to dedicate the Morse-Kelley Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity. Approved   Action details Not available 190642 6 190642 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $403,200 PARC grant from the Division of Conservation Services for the acquisition of 3 parcels at 15-25 Cross Street East (Map 89, Block K, Parcels 14, 15, and 16). Approved   Action details Not available