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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/21/2017 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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204624 1204624Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 13, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
204623 1204623Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on November 14, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
204629 1204629Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on November 15, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
204632 1204632Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 15, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
204627 1204627Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 15, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
204628 1204628Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 16, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
204637 1204637Committee ReportReport of the Caucus of the 2018 Board of Aldermen, meeting on November 21, 2017.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204593 1204593Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204594 1204594MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 26, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
204599 1204599Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 29 feet of conduit in Horace St from Pole 173/4 to a point of pickup at 36 Horace St.Approved  Action details Not available
204600 1204600Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 120 feet of conduit in Orchard St from Pole 196/8 to a point of pickup at 131 Orchard St.Approved  Action details Not available
204601 1204601Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 47 feet of conduit in Medford St from Manhole 7423 to a point of pickup at 518 Medford St.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
204602 1204602Grant of LocationSubmitted by Lightower Fiber Networks to install 88 feet of conduit in Washington St from Pole 34A to a point of pickup at 237 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
204603 1204603Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast to install 95 feet of conduit in Paulina St from Pole 182/6 to a new manhole at the intersection of Paulina St and Broadway, then another 197 feet of conduit in Broadway to a point of pickup at 1060 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
204604 1204604Grant of LocationSubmitted by 44-48 Medford Street LLC to install 30 feet of conduit in Ward St from an easement on what is now 48 Medford St to a point of pickup at 46 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
204666 1204666LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Deano's Pasta, 15 Garfield Ave, 2 murals.Approved  Action details Not available
204667 1204667LicenseSign/Awning Permit, PK's Convenience, 99 Holland St, 2 signs.Approved  Action details Not available
204668 1204668LicenseNew Open Air Vendor License, Next Wave-Full Circle School, 8 Bonair St, Xmas trees and wreaths.Approved  Action details Not available
204669 1204669Public CommunicationEric Schwartz submitting comments re: zoning for cannabis that supports small local business owners.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204680 1204680LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
204681 1204681LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
204682 1204682LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
204683 1204683LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
204684 1204684LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
204685 1204685LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204686 1204686LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
204687 1204687LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
204688 1204688LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
204689 1204689LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
204690 1204690LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
204691 1204691LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
204692 1204692LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
204693 1204693LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
204694 1204694LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
204695 1204695LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
204696 1204696LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Party, 711 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
204697 1204697LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
204698 1204698LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, The Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
204699 1204699LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
204700 1204700LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
204701 1204701Public CommunicationTwelve citizens urging that the Planning Board's Union Square Coordinated Development Special Permit vote be delayed until all members have current terms.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204700 2204700LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204699 2204699LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204698 2204698LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, The Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204697 2204697LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204670 2204670OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the flashers on the crosswalk sign on Morrison Avenue at Highland Road.Approved  Action details Not available
204671 2204671OrderThat the Director of SPCD discuss with the Ward 7 Alderman the traffic strategy and mitigation options for the new projects around Teele Square.Approved  Action details Not available
204672 2204672OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking accelerate the timeline for the new walkway along the former Powderhouse School.Approved  Action details Not available
204673 2204673OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services distribute the policy of medication distribution to children who are on field trips with the Public Schools.Approved  Action details Not available
204674 2204674OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services distribute the policy regarding nurse coverage during after-school programs housed at the Public Schools.Approved  Action details Not available
204633 2204633OrderThat the Director of Transportation and Infrastructure send copies of the planned January bicycle safety mailing to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety prior to mailing it to residents.Approved  Action details Not available
204634 2204634OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services provide the Committee on Public Health and Safety with a report, within 30 days, on plans to use any proceeds realized from medical marijuana facilities.Approved  Action details Not available
204635 2204635ResolutionThat the Administration and the Chief of Police provide feedback on military technology and weapons capability and capacity.Approved  Action details Not available
204636 2204636ResolutionThat the Administration discuss the issue of pedestrian and traffic safety as it relates to sidewalk and roadway closings due to construction.Approved  Action details Not available
204678 2204678CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Joseph P. Lynch, Jr., to the Licensing Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204702 2204702ResolutionThat this entire Board signs on to the following letter prepared by Environment Massachusetts and Environment America calling on President Trump to stand up for our oceans and coasts.Approved  Action details Not available
204696 2204696LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Party, 711 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204695 2204695LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204694 2204694LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204693 2204693LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204692 2204692LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204691 2204691LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204690 2204690LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204689 2204689LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204688 2204688LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204687 2204687LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204686 2204686LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204684 2204684LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204683 2204683LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204682 2204682LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204681 2204681LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204680 2204680LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204668 2204668LicenseNew Open Air Vendor License, Next Wave-Full Circle School, 8 Bonair St, Xmas trees and wreaths.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204667 2204667LicenseSign/Awning Permit, PK's Convenience, 99 Holland St, 2 signs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204666 2204666LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Deano's Pasta, 15 Garfield Ave, 2 murals.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204604 2204604Grant of LocationSubmitted by 44-48 Medford Street LLC to install 30 feet of conduit in Ward St from an easement on what is now 48 Medford St to a point of pickup at 46 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204603 2204603Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast to install 95 feet of conduit in Paulina St from Pole 182/6 to a new manhole at the intersection of Paulina St and Broadway, then another 197 feet of conduit in Broadway to a point of pickup at 1060 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204602 2204602Grant of LocationSubmitted by Lightower Fiber Networks to install 88 feet of conduit in Washington St from Pole 34A to a point of pickup at 237 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204600 2204600Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 120 feet of conduit in Orchard St from Pole 196/8 to a point of pickup at 131 Orchard St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204599 2204599Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 29 feet of conduit in Horace St from Pole 173/4 to a point of pickup at 36 Horace St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204597 2204597CitationCommending Sean Horgan, Somerville Citizen Veteran of the Year.Approved  Action details Not available
204598 2204598CitationCommending Devin Schneider, Somerville Public Service Veteran of the Year.Approved  Action details Not available
204595 2204595CitationCommending the late Officer Louis Remigio, winner of the Alexander McQuestion Award as Police Officer of the Year.Approved  Action details Not available
204596 2204596CitationCommending Julian Davis, winner of the Thomas Chetham Award as Firefighter of the Year.Approved  Action details Not available
204621 2204621OrdinanceThat Ordinance Section 1 -11 Penalties and Violations be amended for Trash Outside of Places of Business (9-55) from tiered fines of $50/$100/$300 to $100/$300/$500.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204622 2204622OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fill in the hole by the storm drain at the southwest corner of Lowell Street and Highland Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
204631 2204631OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect Street, for compliance with all license restrictions, as soon as possible after December 6, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
204606 2204606OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the leaning electrical poles on Glen Street near the East Somerville Community School.Approved  Action details Not available
204607 2204607OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uneven sidewalk at 6 Dell Street.Approved  Action details Not available
204608 2204608OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 14 Rush Street.Approved  Action details Not available
204609 2204609OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing ground lights at the East Branch Library.Approved  Action details Not available
204610 2204610OrderThat the city Arborist address the dead tree at 91 Gilman Street.Approved  Action details Not available
204611 2204611OrderThat the city Arborist address the dying tree at Franklin and Pearl Streets that is in danger of falling down.Approved  Action details Not available
204612 2204612OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place SENIOR CROSSING signs at Cobble Hill on Washington Street and at 240 Pearl Street.Approved  Action details Not available
204613 2204613OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the ADA Coordinator address the uneven sidewalk at 223-225 Pearl Street.Approved  Action details Not available
204614 2204614OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the faded ONE WAY sign on Perkins Street near the Boston line.Approved  Action details Not available
204615 2204615OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking consider changing the DO NOT ENTER sign on Perkins Street to allow abutter access for residents of 70 Perkins Street.Approved  Action details Not available
204616 2204616OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking conduct a traffic study of the intersection at Mt. Vernon Street and Broadway, and examine cut-through traffic in Ward 1.Approved  Action details Not available
204617 2204617OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the 70 Perkins Street area for rodent activity.Approved  Action details Not available
204618 2204618OrderThat this Board record all of its committee meetings by video or audio for the public record.Approved  Action details Not available
204619 2204619OrderThat the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 5 Alderman and this Board no later than November 28, 2017 whether the physical neighborhood traffic calming measures for Broadway at Glenwood Road (plastic bollards, cones, rubber curbs, etc.) will be installed in 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
204620 2204620OrdinanceThat Ordinance Section 1 -11 Penalties and Violations be amended for Rodent Control (11-38) from tiered fines of $50/$100/$300 to $100/$300/$500.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204605 2204605OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services, the Director of Health and Human Services and the Municipal Hearing Officer provide this Board with the number of citations that have been waived over the past year, including the original infraction and the reason for granting relief.Approved  Action details Not available
204625 2204625OrderThat the Director of Finance provide this Board with quarterly reports for all stabilization funds.Approved  Action details Not available
204626 2204626ResolutionThat representatives from US2 appear before the Finance Committee to explain what they're committing to build in Union Square, when it will be built, and what it will be worth.Approved  Action details Not available
204630 2204630OrderThat the license of Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect Street, Somerville, be amended, as follows: 1. The number of vehicles allowed to be parked on the lot is reduced to 23. 2. No vehicles may be parked between the business office and the entrance. 3. A barrier is to be installed on the property by 12/6/2017 to prevent vehicles from overhanging the Prospect Street sidewalk. 4. The hours of operation on Saturdays are reduced to 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
204630 3204630OrderThat the license of Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect Street, Somerville, be amended, as follows: 1. The number of vehicles allowed to be parked on the lot is reduced to 23. 2. No vehicles may be parked between the business office and the entrance. 3. A barrier is to be installed on the property by 12/6/2017 to prevent vehicles from overhanging the Prospect Street sidewalk. 4. The hours of operation on Saturdays are reduced to 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204639 3204639Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,542,581 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account ("Free Cash") to the Reserve for Authorized Snow and Ice Amortization Account and the FEMA Snow Removal Account to eliminate the snow removal deficit.Approved  Action details Not available
204642 3204642Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $25,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department Legal Services Account to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204605 3204605OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services, the Director of Health and Human Services and the Municipal Hearing Officer provide this Board with the number of citations that have been waived over the past year, including the original infraction and the reason for granting relief.Approved  Action details Not available
204510 3204510LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St, opening 7 days/wk until 2AM for dine-in, take-out, and delivery service.Approved  Action details Not available
204664 3204664CommunicationDirector of Personnel responding to #204464 re: updated departmental vacancies.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204568 3204568LicenseNew Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave, washing vehicles only, 3 vehicles inside, 4 outside.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
204569 3204569LicenseNew Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St, mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 10 vehicles inside, 30 outside.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
204665 3204665Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/9/17.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203193 3203193Public CommunicationBriana Weisgerber submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203194 3203194Public CommunicationLou Carrier submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203195 3203195Public CommunicationDiane Goodwin Papadakos submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203196 3203196Public CommunicationRavi Sapkota submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203197 3203197Public CommunicationPoonam Sapkota submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203198 3203198Public CommunicationEmily Reichert submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203199 3203199Public CommunicationAdam Dash submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203200 3203200Public CommunicationUnion United submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203201 3203201Public CommunicationSean Selby submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203202 3203202Public CommunicationJohn Wiseman submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203203 3203203Public CommunicationAndrea Morton submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203204 3203204Public CommunicationRobert Arnold submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203205 3203205Public CommunicationSandra McGoldrick submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203206 3203206Public CommunicationTom Bent submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203207 3203207Public CommunicationSarah Rodewald submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203208 3203208Public CommunicationDon Hughes submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203209 3203209Public CommunicationPeter Quinn submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203210 3203210Public CommunicationMichael Winston submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203211 3203211Public CommunicationCharles McKenzie submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203212 3203212Public CommunicationClaudia Robaina submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203213 3203213Public CommunicationSomerville Chamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203214 3203214Public CommunicationElio LoRusso submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
202481 3202481Public CommunicationFr. Richard Curran submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq.Work completed  Action details Not available
202482 3202482Public CommunicationEvan Cook submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq.Work completed  Action details Not available
202494 3202494Public CommunicationDanielle Dupre submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq.Work completed  Action details Not available
202578 3202578Public CommunicationGary Trujillo submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq.Work completed  Action details Not available
202579 3202579Public CommunicationAndrew Stuntz and David Tisel submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq.Work completed  Action details Not available
202580 3202580Public CommunicationJohn Boney submitting comments re: #202235, a Community Benefits Agreement for Union Sq.Work completed  Action details Not available
203049 3203049Public CommunicationLauren Mucci submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203050 3203050Public CommunicationMara Vorhees submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203051 3203051Public CommunicationBrandon Hanks submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203215 3203215Public CommunicationBen Holmes submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203216 3203216Public CommunicationUnion Square Station Associates submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203643 3203643Public CommunicationJen Brown submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203682 3203682Public Communication73 residents submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203683 3203683Public CommunicationRenee Scott and Tori Antonino submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203684 3203684Public CommunicationKatherine Widmer submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203685 3203685Public CommunicationWig Zamore submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203686 3203686Public CommunicationPennie Taylor submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203687 3203687Public CommunicationMike Gintz submitting comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203688 3203688Public CommunicationWig Zamore submitting further comments re: #202853, Union Sq zoning.Work completed  Action details Not available
203234 3203234CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Robert J. McGovern to the Licensing Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203528 4203528Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD conveying the phasing provisions of the Master Land Disposition Agreement between the Redevelopment Authority and Union Square Station Associates.Work completed  Action details Not available
203555 4203555Public CommunicationThe Chamber of Commerce, Union Square Main Streets, and Somerville Local First submitting comments re: the Union Sq proposed zoning, the US2 Covenant, and the Community Benefits Ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
202554 4202554Officer's CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #202357 re: the public hearing threshold when proposed zoning ordinance amendments are approved.Work completed  Action details Not available
199429 4199429OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) provide copies of the proposed new zoning public comments to all Aldermen, within 3 weeks.Work completed  Action details Not available
199430 4199430OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) provide the responses to the proposed new zoning public comments to this Board by August 21.Work completed  Action details Not available
204569 4204569LicenseNew Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St, mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 10 vehicles inside, 30 outside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204643 4204643Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $100,000 from the Judgments and Settlements Account to the Law Department Legal Services Account to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204568 4204568LicenseNew Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave, washing vehicles only, 3 vehicles inside, 4 outside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204510 4204510LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St, opening 7 days/wk until 2AM for dine-in, take-out, and delivery service.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204515 4204515ResolutionDeclaring that the FAA and Massport, by increasing traffic on Logan Airport Runway 33L, are neglecting the health, welfare, and quality of life of Somerville's residents, and urging the Administration to determine the city’s legal options for recourse.Work completed  Action details Not available
204476 4204476OrderThat the City Clerk request that the owner of Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect Street, appear before this Board's Licenses and Permits Committee to respond to neighborhood concerns about the business.Work completed  Action details Not available
204478 4204478ResolutionThat the Administration provide a means for Ward 2 residents to report helicopter noise early on weekday mornings, and partner with Cambridge to prepare a formal complaint.Work completed  Action details Not available
204454 4204454CitationCommending Mary Caruso, on the happy occasion of her 85th birthday.Approved  Action details Not available
204645 4204645Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $56,201 grant with no new match required, from the State E911 Office to the Police Department for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204675 4204675Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to dedicate the entirety of Prospect Hill Park to open space and recreational use in perpetuity.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204649 4204649CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Nancy Busnach to the Redevelopment Authority.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204641 4204641Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $46,401 from excess FY18 CPA Fund revenues to the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve.Approved  Action details Not available
204639 4204639Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,542,581 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account ("Free Cash") to the Reserve for Authorized Snow and Ice Amortization Account and the FEMA Snow Removal Account to eliminate the snow removal deficit.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204372 4204372ResolutionThat the Administration work with the State Delegation to provide sound barriers along I-93 to help with air and noise pollution.Work completed  Action details Not available
204390 4204390OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Tree Warden provide any new data to this Board indicating if any city trees are dying from gas leaks.Work completed  Action details Not available
204656 4204656CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Ryan Falvey to the Historic Preservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204657 4204657CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Eric Parkes to the Historic Preservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204658 4204658CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Abby Freedman to the Historic Preservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204659 4204659CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Dick Bauer to the Historic Preservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204660 4204660CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Alan Bingham as an Alternate Member of the Historic Preservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204679 4204679CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Denis Chagnon as an Alternate Member of the Historic Preservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204661 4204661CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Heather Davies as an Alternate Member of the Historic Preservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204650 4204650CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Kevin Prior to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204651 4204651CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Rebecca Lyn Cooper to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204652 4204652CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Joseph Favaloro to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204653 4204653CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Gerard Amaral as an Alternate Member of the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204654 4204654CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Richard Rossetti to the Zoning Board of AppealsReferred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204655 4204655CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of C. Anne Brockelman as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204663 4204663Officer's CommunicationDirector of Economic Development submitting recommendations from the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Jobs Linkage.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204662 4204662Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #204229 a Zoning Amendment extending the time period in which the Medical Marijuana Overlay District remains in effect.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204676 4204676Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $436,528.08 in a bond for two DPW Sweepers and a Trackless Vehicle.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204638 5204638Officer's CommunicationRequesting an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 7 to institute a study period to review recreational marijuana facilities prior to permitting them.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204563 5204563CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Eric Collins to the position of Fire Fighter.Approved  Action details Not available
204023 5204023CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Patricha Paul to the Commission for Women.Approved  Action details Not available
203950 5203950ResolutionThat the Administration review all licenses granted to bfresh, and discuss with this Board any restrictions on trash and recycling disposal and on the timing and location of deliveries.Work completed  Action details Not available
204022 5204022CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Margaret Norcross-Devin to the Commission for Women.Approved  Action details Not available
203966 5203966ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on the request that the FAA reject any design of the Millennium Tower in Boston that includes 775 feet of height, which would lead to more traffic on Logan Airport's Runway 33L.Work completed  Action details Not available
204640 5204640Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to implement the Winter Hill Neighborhood Plan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available