Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/14/2015 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 (266) 266 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 Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 266. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 266. 199238 1 199238 License New Junk Dealer License, Pleasant Exchange, 370 Mystic Ave., buying and selling electronics. Approved   Action details Not available 199239 1 199239 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 515B Medford St., opening nightly to 2AM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199237 1 199237 License New Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway, 3 tables, 6 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 199198 1 199198 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. Approved   Action details Not available 199199 1 199199 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17. Approved   Action details Not available 199200 1 199200 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18. Approved   Action details Not available 199201 1 199201 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc., Med #19. Approved   Action details Not available 199202 1 199202 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. Approved   Action details Not available 199203 1 199203 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Raymy Inc., Med #59. Approved   Action details Not available 199204 1 199204 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75. Approved   Action details Not available 199205 1 199205 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bye Bye Cab, Med #86. Approved   Action details Not available 199206 1 199206 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92. Approved   Action details Not available 199207 1 199207 License Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 199208 1 199208 License Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 199209 1 199209 License Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto, 182 Pearl St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199210 1 199210 License Renewing Flammables License, Shield, 620 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199211 1 199211 License Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto, 182 Pearl St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199212 1 199212 License Renewing Garage License, Tufts University, 26 Lower Campus Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 199213 1 199213 License Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 199214 1 199214 License Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 199215 1 199215 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Housing Group Trust III, 481 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 199216 1 199216 License Renewing Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 199217 1 199217 License Renewing Garage License, Partners Healthcare System, 21 Third Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199218 1 199218 License Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 199219 1 199219 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 199220 1 199220 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 295 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 199221 1 199221 License Renewing Garage License, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199222 1 199222 License Renewing Garage License, Alex Auto Body, 75 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 199223 1 199223 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199224 1 199224 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199225 1 199225 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 147 Beacon St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199226 1 199226 License Renewing Garage License, Chris's Auto Service, 371 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199227 1 199227 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 199195 1 199195 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 199196 1 199196 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 199197 1 199197 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, CM Conway Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 199231 1 199231 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24 College Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199232 1 199232 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Red House Restaurant, 24 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 199233 1 199233 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199234 1 199234 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Kmart #3486, 77 Middlesex Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199228 1 199228 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Odds and Ends, 62A Summer St. Approved   Action details Not available 199229 1 199229 License Renewing Pool Table License, Flatbread Company At Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St. Approved   Action details Not available 199235 1 199235 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 199236 1 199236 License Renewing Livery License, Diamond J & M Transportation, 132 Summer St. Approved   Action details Not available 199143 1 199143 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 30, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199148 1 199148 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 5, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199146 1 199146 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 6, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199147 1 199147 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 7, 2015. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 199145 1 199145 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 12, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199153 1 199153 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 13, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199170 1 199170 Public Event Public Event Permit, LaRouche Political Action Committee literature distribution, locations citywide, various dates and times. Approved   Action details Not available 199173 1 199173 Public Event Public Event Permit, St James Avenue Block Party, St James Ave from Summer to Elm Sts, May 16, 3:30-7:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199174 1 199174 Public Event Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill Block Party, Prospect Hill Park and adjacent sections of Munroe St and Prospect Hill Pkwy, May 17, Jun 27, Jul 25, Sep 12, Noon-8PM (raindates Jun 28, Jul 26, Sep 13). Approved   Action details Not available 199175 1 199175 Public Event Public Event Permit, MA Motorcycle Assn Storm the State House, 9 New Washington St to Sullivan Sq, May 21, 10AM-12:45PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199176 1 199176 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets Quicksilver, Union Sq Plaza, May 23, 3-7:30PM (raindate May 24). Approved   Action details Not available 199177 1 199177 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Palooza, Capuano Playground, May 26, 3:30-8PM (raindate May 27). Approved   Action details Not available 199178 1 199178 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets EgoArt, Foss Park, May 30, 6:30-11PM (raindate May 31). Approved   Action details Not available 199179 1 199179 Public Event Public Event Permit, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Saturdays May 31-Oct 12, 7:30AM-5:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199180 1 199180 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomDog Spring Fling, 0 New Washington St, May 31, 8AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199181 1 199181 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets Intimations, Jun 6, 6:30PM-11PM (raindate Jun 7). Approved   Action details Not available 199182 1 199182 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Carnaval, Jun 7, 10AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199183 1 199183 Public Event Public Event Permit, Duhamel Education Initiative Walkathon, Jun 7, 11AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199184 1 199184 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Palooza, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 9, 3:30-8PM (raindate Jun 11). Approved   Action details Not available 199185 1 199185 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Street Jean Appolon, Seven Hills Park, Jun 13, 6:30-11PM (raindate Jun 14). Approved   Action details Not available 199186 1 199186 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Palooza, Capuano Playground, Jun 16, 3:30-8PM (raindate Jun 17). Approved   Action details Not available 199187 1 199187 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets Michelle Marroquin, Conway Park, Jun 19, 6:30-11PM (raindate Jun 20). Approved   Action details Not available 199188 1 199188 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus classes, Nunziato Field, Tuesdays Jun 23-Jul 21, 4-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199189 1 199189 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus classes, Powderhouse Park, Thursdays Jun 25-Jul 23, 4-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199190 1 199190 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets, ArtFarm at 10 Poplar St, Jun 27, 6:30-11PM (raindate Jun 28). Approved   Action details Not available 199191 1 199191 Public Event Public Event Permit, Belmont St Block Party, Belmont St from Summer St to Highland Ave, Jun 28, 2-8PM (raindate Jul 5). Approved   Action details Not available 199192 1 199192 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus rehearsals, Hodgins Park, Jul 28-29, 4-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199193 1 199193 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus rehearsals/performances, Nunziato Field, Jul 30-Aug 3, various times. Approved   Action details Not available 199194 1 199194 Public Event Public Event Permit, The Wake Up To Dying Project, Seven Hills Park, Sep 24-27, 8AM-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199230 1 199230 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199171 1 199171 Public Event Public Event Permit, Nepal Earthquake Relief Yard Sale, Seven Hills Park, May 2, 9AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199172 1 199172 Public Event Public Event Permit, Nepal Earthquake Relief Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza, May 9, 8AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199169 1 199169 Public Event Public Event Permit, Friends of the Growing Center events, 22 Vinyl Ave, various dates and times. Approved   Action details Not available 199096 1 199096 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) to relocate 4 poles by 7-13 feet each, all in the vicinity of 197 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 199258 1 199258 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Family Fun Day, Trum Field and Franey Road, Jun 27, 10AM-6PM (raindate Jun 28). Approved   Action details Not available 199259 1 199259 Public Event Public Event Permit, Mayor's Fireworks, Trum Field and Broadway from Medford St to Cedar St, Jul 2, 4-10:30PM (raindate Jul 3). Approved   Action details Not available 199260 1 199260 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets Chun Jou Tsai, City Hall Concourse, Jul 10, 6:30-11PM (raindate Jul 16). Approved   Action details Not available 199261 1 199261 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets BoSoma, Foss Park, Jul 11, 6:30-11PM (raindate Jul 12). Approved   Action details Not available 199262 1 199262 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerStreets Seize the Summer, Highland Ave from Walnut St to Cedar St, Aug 9, 10AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199263 1 199263 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerStreets Strike Up the Bands, Holland St from Davis to Teele Sqs, Sep 20, 10AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199264 1 199264 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerStreets Monster Mashed-Up, Somerville Ave from Union Sq to Elm St, Oct 18, 10AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199097 1 199097 Grant of Location Submitted by Vertex Companies Inc to install 2 groundwater monitoring wells in the grassy area just north of the Community Bike Path, 180 feet and 250 feet west of Cedar St. Approved   Action details Not available 199240 1 199240 Public Communication Tufts University responding to #198737 re: Tufts' custodial staff. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199093 1 199093 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199094 1 199094 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 9, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199257 1 199257 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Let's Run and Have Fun 5K Races, Assembly Sq area, Thursdays, May 28-Oct 1, 5PM-Midnight. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199241 2 199241 Citation Commending Technical Sergeant Warren Fencl, Grand Marshal of the 2015 Memorial Day Parade. Approved   Action details Not available 199266 2 199266 Resolution That the Administration consider holding a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Approved   Action details Not available 199265 2 199265 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board’s Committee on Housing and Community Development on negotiating with DCR to obtain public input on the design of Draw 7 Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199255 2 199255 Officer's Communication Director of Housing conveying an outline of the "100 Homes" initiative and requesting the opportunity to present it to this Board at its earliest opportunity. Approved   Action details Not available 199252 2 199252 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an addendum to the agreement with the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to extend its term until December 31, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 199149 2 199149 Order That the Director of Purchasing and/or the Director of Capital Projects provide this Board with bi-weekly updates on securing a new modular structure to house Engine 3. Approved   Action details Not available 199150 2 199150 Order That the Clerk of Committees forward the attached article about Gloucester's substance abuse policy to the Chief of Police and the Substance Abuse Counselor. Approved   Action details Not available 199151 2 199151 Resolution That the Administration, within 14 days, provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with the Substance Abuse Counselor's job description and hire date. Approved   Action details Not available 199152 2 199152 Order That the city's Substance Abuse Counselor appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. Approved   Action details Not available 199267 2 199267 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance that institutional master plans must require home rule petition approval from the Legislature (per a 5/7/15 Planning Staff memo). Approved   Action details Not available 199268 2 199268 Order That the Director of SPCD plant trees along Church Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199269 2 199269 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing Hanson street sign at Village and Hanson Streets and install a ONE WAY sign for Hanson Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199270 2 199270 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works paint the fire hydrant on Lincoln Parkway so it can be seen and take measures to prevent cars from parking at it. Approved   Action details Not available 199271 2 199271 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking re-paint crosswalk striping on Somerville Avenue to distinguish the brick paved pedestrian crosswalks. Approved   Action details Not available 199253 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 199248 2 199248 Order That the Director of the Council on Aging consider providing transportation to local supermarkets for seniors at Cobble Hill until construction of a new corner store is complete. Approved   Action details Not available 199096 2 199096 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) to relocate 4 poles by 7-13 feet each, all in the vicinity of 197 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199144 2 199144 Resolution That this Board recommends that the Administration prioritize the distribution of Tufts Consolidated Gift Account funds to benefit the city’s seniors, children and veterans, and report to this Board how they will be spent. Approved   Action details Not available 199095 2 199095 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 199242 2 199242 Order That the Director of Finance inform this Board of revenue earned from paid advertising on city and state property for FY14 and FY15. Approved   Action details Not available 199243 2 199243 Order That the Director of Finance provide a list of active customers paying for advertising on city and state property and provide contract details, including renewal/expiration dates and other terms of their contract. Approved   Action details Not available 199244 2 199244 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Traffic and Parking install traffic calming measures on Cameron Avenue and Clarendon Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199245 2 199245 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Board with the street paving plan for the upcoming season. Approved   Action details Not available 199246 2 199246 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all the non-working street lights on Westwood Road and on Benton Road from Highland Avenue to Westwood Road. Approved   Action details Not available 199247 2 199247 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with written responses to certain requests for residential and commercial data since 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 199131 2 199131 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 6-8 Madison Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199132 2 199132 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols at Columbus and Bonner Avenues at various times, to prevent motorists from driving up the one-way on Columbus Avenue to get onto Prospect Hill Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199133 2 199133 Order That the Director of SPCD determine if any of the city's trees have been infected by the Emerald Ash Borer, and report back to this Board with any strategy to save them, possibly by spraying Tree Azin. Approved   Action details Not available 199134 2 199134 Resolution That the Administration include a full time arborist position in the upcoming FY16 budget. Approved   Action details Not available 199135 2 199135 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the damaged NO LEFT TURN sign at Cameron Avenue and Mead Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199136 2 199136 Resolution That the Administration discuss its advertising policy for city owned property and plans for community input. Approved   Action details Not available 199137 2 199137 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking confirm whether parking is allowed in the middle of the end of Fairmount Street abutting Russell Road, and address installing a NO PARKING sign there. Approved   Action details Not available 199138 2 199138 Order That the Director of SPCD provide each Ward Alderman with the tree planting list for their ward. Approved   Action details Not available 199139 2 199139 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works check the health and safety of the large leaning blue spruce tree on Curtis Street at Powder House Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 199140 2 199140 Resolution That the Dedication Committee consider naming a street corner for Patrick J. Sullivan, Jr. Approved   Action details Not available 199141 2 199141 Resolution That the Dedication Committee consider naming a street corner for Robert Ventura, Sr. Approved   Action details Not available 199142 2 199142 Resolution That the management of Earl’s Kitchen and Bar at Assembly Square install a baby changing station. Approved   Action details Not available 199102 2 199102 Resolution That the Administration and Chief of Police consider implementing a policy similar to Gloucester, where opiate addicts who ask for help are provided it and are not arrested. Approved   Action details Not available 199167 2 199167 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 199165 2 199165 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Andrew Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 199166 2 199166 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 199103 2 199103 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the clogged sewers along Cross Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199104 2 199104 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Lincoln Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199105 2 199105 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing DO NOT ENTER signs at Florence and Pearl Streets and at MacArthur Street and Broadway, for high traffic times. Approved   Action details Not available 199106 2 199106 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place additional recycling bins along Broadway in East Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 199107 2 199107 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint bicycle symbols on the bike lanes along Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199108 2 199108 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic issues at the intersection of Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199109 2 199109 Order That the Director of SPCD consider beautifying the green space and adding trees at the parking lot opposite the Mt. Vernon Restaurant. Approved   Action details Not available 199110 2 199110 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the General Insulation building on Cross Street East for rodents and bait accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 199111 2 199111 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the I-93 underpass between Assembly Row and Stop and Shop. Approved   Action details Not available 199112 2 199112 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes and uneven sidewalks on Franklin Street, between Pearl Street and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199113 2 199113 Order That the Director of SPCD address the need for a Hubway station in East Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 199114 2 199114 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place a trash barrel in front of 165 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199115 2 199115 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the cspeed limit on Kensington Street, especially after 8 PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199116 2 199116 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a SLOW – CHILDREN sign on Kensington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199098 2 199098 Resolution Honoring Tom Bent and Mike Calder for their commitment to hire graduates of the High School's Career and Technical Education Electrical Program. Approved   Action details Not available 199100 2 199100 Resolution That this Board supports the efforts of the Logan Community Advisory Committee and requests that the FAA re-examine its Runway 33L policies to reduce noise complaints. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199099 2 199099 Communication Relaying the final report of the BU study regarding the impact of Logan air traffic on our community. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199101 2 199101 Resolution That the Administration review with this Board its policy for curbside furniture donations. Approved   Action details Not available 199117 2 199117 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the dead vines and foliage from the chain link fence surrounding Perry Park and move the trash barrels from the rear of the park to areas which are further away from residences. Approved   Action details Not available 199118 2 199118 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install bike racks on Somerville Avenue in the vicinity of 230 Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199119 2 199119 Order That the Director of SPCD request of the MBTA that trains cease audible signaling as they travel through the Boynton Yards area. Approved   Action details Not available 199120 2 199120 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in Perry Park and evaluate the health of the 2 trees with no visible growth. Approved   Action details Not available 199121 2 199121 Order The Director of Traffic and Parking replace the street sign at the corner of Washington and Calvin Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199122 2 199122 Order That the Chief of Police provide a directed patrol (by both Police and Animal Control Officers) of Perry Park during early morning hours and weekends to remind dog owners that dogs should not be off-leash in the Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199123 2 199123 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on applying the hotel tax to short-term rentals such as Airbnb, and provide advice on whether zoning ordinances would then need to be changed. Approved   Action details Not available 199124 2 199124 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD evaluate the safety of the playground equipment at Lincoln Park and inform the Ward 2 Alderman of any possible short term improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 199125 2 199125 Resolution That the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change appear before this Board to discuss their activities, and submit a brief report with the highlights of their work. Approved   Action details Not available 199126 2 199126 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Board on the increase in homeless families and unaccompanied homeless minors, the work of the Homelessness Task Force, and the possible need for city resources to serve them. Approved   Action details Not available 199127 2 199127 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) report to this Board on plans to convert the city owned parking lot between Central Street and Junction Park to a park. Approved   Action details Not available 199128 2 199128 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking develop a plan for traffic calming and reduction during rush hours on Porter Street between Elm and Summer Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199129 2 199129 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works or the City Solicitor report to this Board on making the Albion Street sidewalk contractor repair the sidewalks there or refund the city, and that the Commissioner repair those sidewalks. Approved   Action details Not available 199130 2 199130 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk on the east side of the Central Street railroad bridge near Hoyt-Sullivan Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199256 3 199256 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor submitting an opinion regarding amending the text of a zoning amendment after a public hearing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198940 3 198940 Citation Commending Seamus O'Donovan, who has been accepted to the US Naval Academy. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 199254 3 199254 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Anti-Nepotism Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 5/7/15. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 199168 3 199168 Officer's Communication Personnel Director responding to #198974, to provide an ethnic and racial breakdown of the city's workforce and its boards and commissions. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199091 3 199091 Public Communication Middlesex District Attorney responding to #196432 re: the investigation into the murder of Deanna Cremin. Work completed   Action details Not available 199252 3 199252 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an addendum to the agreement with the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to extend its term until December 31, 2016. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199160 3 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199251 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199254 4 199254 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Anti-Nepotism Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 5/7/15. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199057 4 199057 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint the lane arrows at the traffic light on Holland Street, in Teele Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 199163 4 199163 Communication Requesting to reappoint Matthew Liebhold to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 199164 4 199164 Communication Requesting to reappoint Mathias Neuber to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 199060 4 199060 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair and install solar flashing lights on the pedestrian crossing sign at Washington and Hawkins Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 199061 4 199061 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint the crosswalk at Joseph Street and Lincoln Parkway and install flashing lights at the STOP sign there. Work completed   Action details Not available 199062 4 199062 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signage on Park Street alerting motorists of children crossing at 44 Park Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 199065 4 199065 Order That the Traffic Engineer review the pedestrian walkway on Somerville Avenue at the RITE AID, and make safety improvements. Work completed   Action details Not available 198923 4 198923 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before this Board to discuss the Administration's intention to direct the SomerVision Steering Committee to revise the SomerVision housing goal to 9,000 homes. Work completed   Action details Not available 198924 4 198924 Order That the Traffic Engineer arrange for two lanes at the intersection of Shore Drive and Mystic Avenue and report to the Traffic Commission on efforts to re-calibrate the signalization there. Work completed   Action details Not available 199162 4 199162 Communication Requesting to reappoint Rachel Borgatti to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 198946 4 198946 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider changing the traffic flow on Medford Street, from Pearl Street to McGrath Highway, to flow with the rush hour traffic. Work completed   Action details Not available 198957 4 198957 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board to discuss the circumstances that led to the collapse of the Brown School roof. Work completed   Action details Not available 198958 4 198958 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint appropriate roadway markings at the speed bump on Shore Drive to alert drivers as they approach it. Work completed   Action details Not available 198959 4 198959 Order That the Traffic Engineer examine the rotary at Grand Union Blvd. and River Road for safety and install appropriate signage. Work completed   Action details Not available 198960 4 198960 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect and report to this Board on the safety of the telephone pole and tree that abut 351 Summer Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 198964 4 198964 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Traffic and Parking install a bump out at the corner of Columbus and Bonner Avenues. Work completed   Action details Not available 199161 4 199161 Communication Requesting to reappoint Owen Wartella to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 198650 4 198650 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine if there is an adequate sight line for motorists turning left onto Central Street from Oxford Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 198707 4 198707 Order That the Director of SPCD consider a 2nd written comment period for the new zoning proposal to allow for additional citizen input. Work completed   Action details Not available 198726 4 198726 Order The Directors of Traffic and Parking and SPCD inform this Board of the notification plans to residents, property owners and businesses, regarding changes to the parking regulations along Medford Street in conjunction with the Mass DOT McGrath Highway project. Work completed   Action details Not available 198727 4 198727 Order That the Neighborhood Impact Team inspect 7 Craigie Street for building and health code violations. Work completed   Action details Not available 198738 4 198738 Order That the Chief of Police advise this Board on the Deanna Cremin murder investigation and appear at a meeting of this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss details, where appropriate. Work completed   Action details Not available 198739 4 198739 Resolution That the Middlesex County District Attorney advise this Board of the status of the Deanna Cremin murder investigation and attend a meeting of this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to update members where appropriate. Work completed   Action details Not available 197965 4 197965 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking make recommendations to deal with speeding vehicles on Hammond and Elliot streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 197970 4 197970 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the pop-up caution signs that have disappeared from the crosswalk at Morrison Avenue and Highland Road. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 197973 4 197973 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking analyze the traffic signals in Magoun Square and report to the Ward 5 Alderman whether any changes can be made to facilitate traffic flow, especially cars backed up on Medford Street during the evening rush hour. Work completed   Action details Not available 198098 4 198098 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NOT A THRU WAY sign at the entrance of Cobble Hill Apartments on Washington Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 198108 4 198108 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a mid-block crosswalk with lights/signs at the North Street Veterans Playground, either at Hamilton Road or directly in front of the playground entrance. Work completed   Action details Not available