Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/28/2015 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 (171) 171 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 199272 1 199272 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199273 1 199273 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 23, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199329 1 199329 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Kay Jewelers, 360 Artisan Way. Approved   Action details Not available 199332 1 199332 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 199333 1 199333 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Kee Kar Lau, 626C Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199330 1 199330 License Renewing Fortune Teller License, Psychic Readings by Nina, 382 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199331 1 199331 License Renewing Garage License, Jim's Heavy Duty Service, 42 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 199328 1 199328 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation. Approved   Action details Not available 199334 1 199334 License New Drainlayer's License, JR & Sons Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 199335 1 199335 License New Drainlayer's License, MT Mayo Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 199338 1 199338 License New Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave., 3 autos inside, 7 outside Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199336 1 199336 License New Outdoor Seating License, Ward Maps, 24 Park St. #2, 1 A-Frame sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199337 1 199337 License New Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626A Somerville Ave., 1 Parklet on street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199309 1 199309 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on May 27, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199303 1 199303 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 27, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199298 1 199298 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on May 27, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199299 1 199299 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Environment and Energy, meeting on May 21, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199307 1 199307 Committee Report Report of the Flood Forum Special Committee, meeting on May 19, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199302 1 199302 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 20, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199310 1 199310 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting on May 19, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199326 1 199326 Public Event Public Event Permit, Charles River Alleycats Meow Mile 5K Race, Davis Sq area, Oct 11, 6AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 199327 1 199327 Public Event Public Event Permit, Road Runners Gobble Gobble Gobble 5K Race, Davis Sq area, Nov 26, 7AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 199316 1 199316 Public Event Public Event Permit, Memorial Day Parade, City Hall to Veterans Cemetery, May 24, 10AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199317 1 199317 Public Event Public Event Permit, CAAS Head Start 50th Anniversary Celebration, Trum Field, Jun 12, 8:30AM-1:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199318 1 199318 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston Sikh Sangat Society Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq, Jun 13, 8AM-8PM (raindate Jun 20). Approved   Action details Not available 199320 1 199320 Public Event Public Event Permit, Sinha Capoeira Martial Arts Dance Performance, Prospect Hill Park, Jun 26, 6:30PM-8:15PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199324 1 199324 Public Event Public Event Permit, Garden Club Plant Sale, Davis Sq Statue Park, Sep 19, 7AM-1:30PM (raindate Sep 20). Approved   Action details Not available 199339 1 199339 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Bon Me Foods. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199276 1 199276 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) for 7 feet of conduit in Spring Street from Pole 318/1 to 595 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199319 1 199319 Public Event Public Event Permit, Nepali Women's Global Network Earthquake Relief Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 14, 11AM-7PM (raindate Jun 21). Approved   Action details Not available 199321 1 199321 Public Event Public Event Permit, Nepali Women's Global Network Earthquake Relief Yard Sale, Seven Hills Park, Jun 27, 11AM-7PM (raindate Jun 28). Approved   Action details Not available 199322 1 199322 Public Event Public Event Permit, Portuguese American Civic League Holy Ghost Feast, 26 Springfield St, Jul 10-12, various times. Approved   Action details Not available 199323 1 199323 Public Event Public Event Permit, Hope Fellowship Church Grant Brown Memorial 5K Race, Davis Sq area, Aug 1, 7-10AM. Approved   Action details Not available 199325 1 199325 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Fluff Festival, Union Sq, Sep 26, Noon-9PM (raindate Sep 27). Approved   Action details Not available 199363 1 199363 Public Event Public Event Permit, Mountain Ave/Conwell St Block Party, Jun 20, 2-9PM (raindate Jun 27). Approved   Action details Not available 199364 1 199364 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, My Cab, Med #61. Approved   Action details Not available 199365 1 199365 License Sign/Awning Permit, Momo n Curry, 431 Somerville Ave., 2 signs. Approved   Action details Not available 199296 2 199296 Order That the Director of SPCD contact the Ward 7 Alderman to arrange a community meeting to discuss mobility around Teele Square. Approved   Action details Not available 199297 2 199297 Resolution That the Administration implement a PILOT program to promote partnerships with major local non-profit institutions for fair-value voluntary PILOTs. Approved   Action details Not available 199367 2 199367 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the sewers on Grand View Avenue for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 199368 2 199368 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the area on McGrath Highway behind 3 Chester Avenue for rodent activity, issue fines as indicated, and direct the property owner to clean and bait the area. Approved   Action details Not available 199366 2 199366 Resolution Supporting the Ryan Harrington Foundation and its efforts throughout the community. Approved   Action details Not available 199369 2 199369 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately assess the stability of the listing utility pole at 6 Windsor Road and act expeditiously to remediate the double pole. Approved   Action details Not available 199358 2 199358 Mayor's Request City Clerk requesting approval to release seven sets of Executive Session minutes as described within. Approved   Action details Not available 199340 2 199340 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the defective lights along Grand Union Blvd. behind Home Depot. Approved   Action details Not available 199341 2 199341 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works water all plants and grass along lower Broadway regularly. Approved   Action details Not available 199342 2 199342 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the corner of Everett Avenue and Cross Street for rodents and bait accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 199343 2 199343 Resolution That the Administration arrange for members of the Boxing Club to park in the East Somerville Community School parking lot weekdays 4-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199344 2 199344 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking limit parking permits for the Boxing Club and encourage parking in the East Somerville Community School lot. Approved   Action details Not available 199345 2 199345 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the utility pole on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Cross Street East that is crooked and shooting off sparks. Approved   Action details Not available 199346 2 199346 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works determine if the tree at 6 Gilman Terrace is a hindrance for handicapped persons. Approved   Action details Not available 199347 2 199347 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic flow issues at the intersection of Broadway and McGrath Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 199348 2 199348 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken benches in front of the Rent-a-Center on Broadway and in front of 99 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199349 2 199349 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the faded DO NOT ENTER sign on the corner of Lowell and Summer Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199350 2 199350 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols, during morning rush hours on Summer and Lowell Streets to ensure that motorists are coming to a complete stop at the blinking red light. Approved   Action details Not available 199351 2 199351 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 19A Stone Avenue for the proper containment of trash. Approved   Action details Not available 199311 2 199311 Order That the City Clerk inform the city's state delegation that the Valor Act (HR-319), as proposed, is not in the best interest of veterans and ask that they move to defeat its passage. Approved   Action details Not available 199312 2 199312 Resolution That the Administration work with the Director of Veterans Services to find a more suitable and prominent location for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Approved   Action details Not available 199313 2 199313 Resolution That the Administration consider moving the Vietnam Veterans Monument to a more prominent location on the concourse. Approved   Action details Not available 199308 2 199308 Resolution That this Board supports the Board of Health's petition to the State to allow the City to require back flow prevention devices below first floor fixtures in all new buildings and major renovations. Approved   Action details Not available 199300 2 199300 Resolution That the Administration take an inventory of water fountains in the city’s parks and develop a plan to install fountains in those parks where none are present. Approved   Action details Not available 199301 2 199301 Order That the City Engineer, the City Solicitor and the Director of Capital Projects examine the permitting documents for 35R Lexington Avenue to determine if there is any way to encourage testing on this site. Approved   Action details Not available 199353 2 199353 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the Sacramento Street pedestrian underpass, set a regular cleaning schedule, and communicate that schedule to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 199354 2 199354 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sink hole at 62 Marion Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199355 2 199355 Resolution That the Administration institute a plan to notify and update affected residents during water main breaks, distribute bottled water to them, and check on their well-being. Approved   Action details Not available 199352 2 199352 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the metal pole and repair the cracked sidewalk panel on the corner of Summer and Lowell Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199356 2 199356 Order That the Legislative Matters Committee work with the City Solicitor on a home rule petition to amend the City Charter by removing the restriction that registered voters may only sign nomination papers for one candidate for each municipal office (and four for alderman at large). Approved   Action details Not available 199304 2 199304 Resolution That the Council on Aging and Assessors' Office develop an outreach program to inform senior citizens about the senior property tax deferral exemption. Approved   Action details Not available 199305 2 199305 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a comprehensive financial plan to develop Union Square, including expenditures to date and future costs, by early September. Approved   Action details Not available 199306 2 199306 Resolution That this Board supports the city's application for the TIGER grant. Approved   Action details Not available 199276 2 199276 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) for 7 feet of conduit in Spring Street from Pole 318/1 to 595 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199275 2 199275 Citation Commending the Kiwanis Club of Somerville, which is celebrating its 90th Anniversary of community service. Approved   Action details Not available 199274 2 199274 Citation Commending the Welcome Project, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary of services to Somerville's immigrant youth, adults and families. Approved   Action details Not available 199287 2 199287 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels and roadway on Lincoln Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 199288 2 199288 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the pitted and crumbling sidewalks on Hammond Street and follow up with the contractor who installed them. Approved   Action details Not available 199289 2 199289 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 2 Alderman with an explanation regarding a patched section of roadway on Hammond Street, which was recently paved. Approved   Action details Not available 199290 2 199290 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the asphalt patched sidewalk panel at 3 Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199277 2 199277 Resolution Supporting One Fair Wage for workers in Massachusetts. Approved   Action details Not available 199278 2 199278 Resolution That the Mayor’s Office provide to this Board by June 11, the consultant's study on the Traffic Commission's regulations for the public process to request traffic calming measures. Approved   Action details Not available 199279 2 199279 Order That the Director of Finance report to this Board which engineering consultants have been retained for which projects from January through May, 2015, and provide copies of all such invoices to this Board by June 11. Approved   Action details Not available 199280 2 199280 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on the placement of NO IDLING signs at all public schools. Approved   Action details Not available 199281 2 199281 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking or the Commissioner of Public Works prevent vehicles from parking on the east side of Cedar Street at the Community Path Extension, as automotive fluids are staining the Path Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 199282 2 199282 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking suggest traffic calming measures on Pembroke Street to slow traffic that cuts through to avoid the traffic light at Central and Medford Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199283 2 199283 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a NO PARKING spot on the south side of Vernon Street at Trull Street to allow fire engines to turn onto Trull Street, and report back to the Ward 5 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 199284 2 199284 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a NO PARKING spot on both sides of Morrison Avenue at Cedar Street to relieve rush-hour congestion, and report back to the Ward 5 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 199285 2 199285 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a SLOW, CHILDREN PLAYING caution sign on Francis Street near Porter Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199286 2 199286 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place an additional 25 MPH speed limit sign on each side of Porter Street between Summer and Elm Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199291 2 199291 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 27 Porter Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199292 2 199292 Order That the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 17 Richdale Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199293 2 199293 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the grass in the Craigie Street park. Approved   Action details Not available 199294 2 199294 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment discuss methods to reduce light pollution with dark sky lighting. Approved   Action details Not available 199295 2 199295 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss capitalizing on street repaving to bury utilities, beautify the city, and reduce the threat of power outages due to rain/snow/ice storms. Approved   Action details Not available 199359 3 199359 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/9/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199360 3 199360 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/23/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199315 3 199315 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $9,277 from the Arts Council Detail Account to the Police Overtime Account to cover expenses incurred. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199362 3 199362 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 4/23/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199358 3 199358 Mayor's Request City Clerk requesting approval to release seven sets of Executive Session minutes as described within. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199357 3 199357 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. Approved   Action details Not available 199361 3 199361 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/14/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198986 4 198986 Communication Requesting the appointment of Peter Granitsas as a Special Police Officer for the Housing Authority Police. Approved   Action details Not available 198973 4 198973 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the state streets off Broadway for rodents, and bait accordingly. Work completed   Action details Not available 198970 4 198970 Resolution That the Administration detail a plan to mitigate flooding on the community path in the vicinity of Morrison Avenue and Highland Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 198985 4 198985 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rebecca Schrumm to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. Approved   Action details Not available 199253 4 199253 Mayor's Request Requesting to appear before this Board to describe the city's application for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery discretionary grant program. Work completed   Action details Not available 198940 4 198940 Citation Commending Seamus O'Donovan, who has been accepted to the US Naval Academy. Approved   Action details Not available 199314 4 199314 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $10,000 from the DPW Highway Division Salaries Account to the DPW Administration Division Salaries Account to fund a year-end deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199063 4 199063 Resolution That the Administration provide an update to plans for the mitigation of flooding on Clark Street and Dane Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 198204 4 198204 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on plans for participation in the Spring 2015 regional summit on climate change. Work completed   Action details Not available 198191 4 198191 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) contact the appropriate agencies to deal with rodent issues on state owned property citywide. Work completed   Action details Not available 199110 4 199110 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the General Insulation building on Cross Street East for rodents and bait accordingly. Work completed   Action details Not available 198736 4 198736 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment update this Board on the progress of the Curbside Composting Task Force toward developing a citywide composting program. Work completed   Action details Not available 198205 4 198205 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment present a written plan to this Board to develop a vulnerability assessment and climate change mitigation and adaptation plan, especially regarding flooding in Union Square and all vulnerable areas of economic revitalization. Work completed   Action details Not available 197977 4 197977 Order That the Director of the Office of Sustainability implement a plan to prohibit all departments, commissions and other bodies from distributing single-serve bottles of water at meetings, events, and other functions. Work completed   Action details Not available 198323 4 198323 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board where homeowners should discharge water pumped out of basements that are flooded in the winter, to avoid water freezing on sidewalks. Work completed   Action details Not available 198355 4 198355 Order That the City Engineer inform the Ward 2 Alderman about flooding on Oak Street and any steps that can be taken to mitigate it. Work completed   Action details Not available 198373 4 198373 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the 33 Franklin Street area for signs of rodent activity, and bait where needed. Work completed   Action details Not available 198388 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 198497 4 198497 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the area around 74 Gilman Street for rodents. Work completed   Action details Not available 198583 4 198583 Order That the Director of Veterans Services appear before this Board to discuss previous Board orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 197016 4 197016 Communication Conveying a report of the Local Government Advisory Commission meeting, held on May 13, 2014. Work completed   Action details Not available 197223 5 197223 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 47 Webster Avenue to clear the rear lot of all overgrowth and debris and bait the property if evidence of rodent activity is found. Work completed   Action details Not available 197341 5 197341 Officer's Communication Director of Veterans Services responding to #197016 re: the Valor Act II and the creation of veterans' services districts. Work completed   Action details Not available 198985 5 198985 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rebecca Schrumm to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198986 5 198986 Communication Requesting the appointment of Peter Granitsas as a Special Police Officer for the Housing Authority Police. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199160 5 199160 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $5,000 from Project Bread to the Health and Human Services Department for a mobile market model. Approved   Action details Not available 198987 5 198987 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Aufiero as a Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 198981 6 198981 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $2,017 within the Elections Department, from its Professional and Technical Services Account to its Salaries Account, to fund a retirement payout. Approved   Action details Not available 198987 6 198987 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Aufiero as a Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199160 6 199160 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $5,000 from Project Bread to the Health and Human Services Department for a mobile market model. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199251 6 199251 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $75,000 in the Law Department from its Judgments/Settlements Account to its Legal Services Account, to cover ongoing services by outside counsel. Approved   Action details Not available 199156 6 199156 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,850,780 from Water Enterprise Retained Earnings to the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 197624 6 197624 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to require backflow regulators in new construction. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197637 6 197637 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring developers of new residential projects to install backflow preventers to prevent combined sewer overflow during heavy rains. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198750 6 198750 Mayor's Request Requesting an adjustment to the property exemption for seniors with respect to income and asset limits under MGL c59 s5(41C). Approved   Action details Not available 198927 6 198927 Mayor's Request Requesting an adjustment to income limits and interest rates with respect to the senior property tax deferral under MGL c59 s5(41A). Approved   Action details Not available 198751 6 198751 Mayor's Request Requesting an adjustment to income limits with respect to the senior work off program under MGL c59 s5 (5K). Approved   Action details Not available 198674 6 198674 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as surplus 3 vehicles in the Fire Department. Approved   Action details Not available 198753 6 198753 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,500 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of an Olympian Ice Resurfacer to replace a non-functioning Zamboni. Approved   Action details Not available 198929 6 198929 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $67,188 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Alarm Personal Services Account to fund a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement. Approved   Action details Not available 199155 6 199155 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,800,409 from Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings to the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 198984 6 198984 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $12,500 grant from the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative, for the Police Department's Shannon Grant for youth violence prevention. Approved   Action details Not available 199159 7 199159 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $35,000 from the Parks Stabilization fund for Engineering and Design work for Lincoln Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199158 7 199158 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Trash Transfer Stabilization Fund for additional environmental engineering services for the interim re-use of the former Waste Transfer facility. Approved   Action details Not available 199155 7 199155 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,800,409 from Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings to the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199154 7 199154 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c59 s5C 1/2, to approve an optional additional real estate tax exemption. Approved   Action details Not available 199157 7 199157 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $328,613 from the Parks Stabilization Fund to the General Debt Service Fund for Debt Service of Park Renovations. Approved   Action details Not available 198929 7 198929 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $67,188 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Alarm Personal Services Account to fund a successor Collective Bargaining Agreement. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198983 7 198983 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $360 in the Planning Division of SPCD. Approved   Action details Not available 198753 7 198753 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,500 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of an Olympian Ice Resurfacer to replace a non-functioning Zamboni. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198672 7 198672 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create a Tufts University Consolidated Gift Account. Not approved   Action details Not available 198674 7 198674 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as surplus 3 vehicles in the Fire Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198673 7 198673 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a donation of $75,000 from Tufts University for educational, recreational, or cultural purposes. Approved   Action details Not available 198751 7 198751 Mayor's Request Requesting an adjustment to income limits with respect to the senior work off program under MGL c59 s5 (5K). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198927 7 198927 Mayor's Request Requesting an adjustment to income limits and interest rates with respect to the senior property tax deferral under MGL c59 s5(41A). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198750 7 198750 Mayor's Request Requesting an adjustment to the property exemption for seniors with respect to income and asset limits under MGL c59 s5(41C). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199066 7 199066 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,475,000 in a bond for LED Light Conversion. Approved   Action details Not available 199156 7 199156 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,850,780 from Water Enterprise Retained Earnings to the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199251 7 199251 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $75,000 in the Law Department from its Judgments/Settlements Account to its Legal Services Account, to cover ongoing services by outside counsel. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199249 7 199249 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,200,000 in a bond for the Union Square Streetscape and Utility Early Action Project. Approved   Action details Not available 198984 7 198984 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $12,500 grant from the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative, for the Police Department's Shannon Grant for youth violence prevention. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198982 7 198982 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $1,000 within the Grants Development Department, from its Professional and Technical Services Account to its Salaries Account, to fund increased hours for the grant writer. Approved   Action details Not available 198981 7 198981 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $2,017 within the Elections Department, from its Professional and Technical Services Account to its Salaries Account, to fund a retirement payout. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198982 8 198982 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $1,000 within the Grants Development Department, from its Professional and Technical Services Account to its Salaries Account, to fund increased hours for the grant writer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199249 8 199249 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,200,000 in a bond for the Union Square Streetscape and Utility Early Action Project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199066 8 199066 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,475,000 in a bond for LED Light Conversion. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199158 8 199158 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Trash Transfer Stabilization Fund for additional environmental engineering services for the interim re-use of the former Waste Transfer facility. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198673 8 198673 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a donation of $75,000 from Tufts University for educational, recreational, or cultural purposes. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198983 8 198983 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $360 in the Planning Division of SPCD. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199157 8 199157 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $328,613 from the Parks Stabilization Fund to the General Debt Service Fund for Debt Service of Park Renovations. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199154 8 199154 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL c59 s5C 1/2, to approve an optional additional real estate tax exemption. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199159 8 199159 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $35,000 from the Parks Stabilization fund for Engineering and Design work for Lincoln Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available