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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
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199238 1199238LicenseNew Junk Dealer License, Pleasant Exchange, 370 Mystic Ave., buying and selling electronics.Approved  Action details Not available
199239 1199239LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 515B Medford St., opening nightly to 2AM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199237 1199237LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway, 3 tables, 6 chairs.Approved  Action details Not available
199198 1199198LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6.Approved  Action details Not available
199199 1199199LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17.Approved  Action details Not available
199200 1199200LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18.Approved  Action details Not available
199201 1199201LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc., Med #19.Approved  Action details Not available
199202 1199202LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29.Approved  Action details Not available
199203 1199203LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Raymy Inc., Med #59.Approved  Action details Not available
199204 1199204LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75.Approved  Action details Not available
199205 1199205LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Bye Bye Cab, Med #86.Approved  Action details Not available
199206 1199206LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92.Approved  Action details Not available
199207 1199207LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Approved  Action details Not available
199208 1199208LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
199209 1199209LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto, 182 Pearl St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199210 1199210LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Shield, 620 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
199211 1199211LicenseRenewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto, 182 Pearl St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199212 1199212LicenseRenewing Garage License, Tufts University, 26 Lower Campus Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
199213 1199213LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Approved  Action details Not available
199214 1199214LicenseRenewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
199215 1199215LicenseRenewing Garage License, Somerville Housing Group Trust III, 481 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
199216 1199216LicenseRenewing Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
199217 1199217LicenseRenewing Garage License, Partners Healthcare System, 21 Third Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
199218 1199218LicenseRenewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
199219 1199219LicenseRenewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
199220 1199220LicenseRenewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 295 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
199221 1199221LicenseRenewing Garage License, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
199222 1199222LicenseRenewing Garage License, Alex Auto Body, 75 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
199223 1199223LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199224 1199224LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199225 1199225LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 147 Beacon St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199226 1199226LicenseRenewing Garage License, Chris's Auto Service, 371 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
199227 1199227LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
199195 1199195LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp.Approved  Action details Not available
199196 1199196LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
199197 1199197LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, CM Conway Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
199231 1199231LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24 College Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
199232 1199232LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Red House Restaurant, 24 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
199233 1199233LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
199234 1199234LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Kmart #3486, 77 Middlesex Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
199228 1199228LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Odds and Ends, 62A Summer St.Approved  Action details Not available
199229 1199229LicenseRenewing Pool Table License, Flatbread Company At Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St.Approved  Action details Not available
199235 1199235LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
199236 1199236LicenseRenewing Livery License, Diamond J & M Transportation, 132 Summer St.Approved  Action details Not available
199143 1199143Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 30, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
199148 1199148Committee ReportReport 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 1199146Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 6, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
199147 1199147Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 7, 2015.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
199145 1199145Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 12, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
199153 1199153Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 13, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
199170 1199170Public EventPublic Event Permit, LaRouche Political Action Committee literature distribution, locations citywide, various dates and times.Approved  Action details Not available
199173 1199173Public EventPublic 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 1199174Public EventPublic 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 1199175Public EventPublic 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 1199176Public EventPublic 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 1199177Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Palooza, Capuano Playground, May 26, 3:30-8PM (raindate May 27).Approved  Action details Not available
199178 1199178Public EventPublic 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 1199179Public EventPublic Event Permit, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Saturdays May 31-Oct 12, 7:30AM-5:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199180 1199180Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council SomDog Spring Fling, 0 New Washington St, May 31, 8AM-4PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199181 1199181Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets Intimations, Jun 6, 6:30PM-11PM (raindate Jun 7).Approved  Action details Not available
199182 1199182Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Carnaval, Jun 7, 10AM-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199183 1199183Public EventPublic Event Permit, Duhamel Education Initiative Walkathon, Jun 7, 11AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199184 1199184Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Palooza, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 9, 3:30-8PM (raindate Jun 11).Approved  Action details Not available
199185 1199185Public EventPublic 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 1199186Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Palooza, Capuano Playground, Jun 16, 3:30-8PM (raindate Jun 17).Approved  Action details Not available
199187 1199187Public EventPublic 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 1199188Public EventPublic Event Permit, OpenAir Circus classes, Nunziato Field, Tuesdays Jun 23-Jul 21, 4-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199189 1199189Public EventPublic Event Permit, OpenAir Circus classes, Powderhouse Park, Thursdays Jun 25-Jul 23, 4-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199190 1199190Public EventPublic 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 1199191Public EventPublic 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 1199192Public EventPublic Event Permit, OpenAir Circus rehearsals, Hodgins Park, Jul 28-29, 4-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199193 1199193Public EventPublic Event Permit, OpenAir Circus rehearsals/performances, Nunziato Field, Jul 30-Aug 3, various times.Approved  Action details Not available
199194 1199194Public EventPublic Event Permit, The Wake Up To Dying Project, Seven Hills Park, Sep 24-27, 8AM-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199230 1199230LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
199171 1199171Public EventPublic Event Permit, Nepal Earthquake Relief Yard Sale, Seven Hills Park, May 2, 9AM-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199172 1199172Public EventPublic Event Permit, Nepal Earthquake Relief Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza, May 9, 8AM-4PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199169 1199169Public EventPublic Event Permit, Friends of the Growing Center events, 22 Vinyl Ave, various dates and times.Approved  Action details Not available
199096 1199096Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1199258Public EventPublic 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 1199259Public EventPublic 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 1199260Public EventPublic 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 1199261Public EventPublic 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 1199262Public EventPublic Event Permit, SomerStreets Seize the Summer, Highland Ave from Walnut St to Cedar St, Aug 9, 10AM-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199263 1199263Public EventPublic Event Permit, SomerStreets Strike Up the Bands, Holland St from Davis to Teele Sqs, Sep 20, 10AM-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199264 1199264Public EventPublic Event Permit, SomerStreets Monster Mashed-Up, Somerville Ave from Union Sq to Elm St, Oct 18, 10AM-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199097 1199097Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1199240Public CommunicationTufts University responding to #198737 re: Tufts' custodial staff.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199093 1199093Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199094 1199094MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 9, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
199257 1199257Public EventPublic 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 2199241CitationCommending Technical Sergeant Warren Fencl, Grand Marshal of the 2015 Memorial Day Parade.Approved  Action details Not available
199266 2199266ResolutionThat the Administration consider holding a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.Approved  Action details Not available
199265 2199265OrderThat 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 2199255Officer's CommunicationDirector 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 2199252Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 2199149OrderThat 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 2199150OrderThat 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 2199151ResolutionThat 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 2199152OrderThat the city's Substance Abuse Counselor appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety.Approved  Action details Not available
199267 2199267OrderThat 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 2199268OrderThat the Director of SPCD plant trees along Church Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199269 2199269OrderThat 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 2199270OrderThat 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 2199271OrderThat 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 2199253Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 2199248OrderThat 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 2199096Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2199144ResolutionThat 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 2199095WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
199242 2199242OrderThat 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 2199243OrderThat 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 2199244OrderThat 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 2199245OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Board with the street paving plan for the upcoming season.Approved  Action details Not available
199246 2199246OrderThat 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 2199247OrderThat 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 2199131OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 6-8 Madison Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199132 2199132OrderThat 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 2199133OrderThat 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 2199134ResolutionThat the Administration include a full time arborist position in the upcoming FY16 budget.Approved  Action details Not available
199135 2199135OrderThat 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 2199136ResolutionThat the Administration discuss its advertising policy for city owned property and plans for community input.Approved  Action details Not available
199137 2199137OrderThat 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 2199138OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide each Ward Alderman with the tree planting list for their ward.Approved  Action details Not available
199139 2199139OrderThat 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 2199140ResolutionThat the Dedication Committee consider naming a street corner for Patrick J. Sullivan, Jr.Approved  Action details Not available
199141 2199141ResolutionThat the Dedication Committee consider naming a street corner for Robert Ventura, Sr.Approved  Action details Not available
199142 2199142ResolutionThat the management of Earl’s Kitchen and Bar at Assembly Square install a baby changing station.Approved  Action details Not available
199102 2199102ResolutionThat 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 2199167Mayor's RequestRequesting the appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
199165 2199165Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Andrew Haynes as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
199166 2199166Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
199103 2199103OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the clogged sewers along Cross Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199104 2199104OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Lincoln Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
199105 2199105OrderThat 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 2199106OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works place additional recycling bins along Broadway in East Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
199107 2199107OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking paint bicycle symbols on the bike lanes along Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
199108 2199108OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic issues at the intersection of Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199109 2199109OrderThat 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 2199110OrderThat 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 2199111OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the I-93 underpass between Assembly Row and Stop and Shop.Approved  Action details Not available
199112 2199112OrderThat 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 2199113OrderThat the Director of SPCD address the need for a Hubway station in East Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
199114 2199114OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works place a trash barrel in front of 165 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
199115 2199115OrderThat the Chief of Police enforce the cspeed limit on Kensington Street, especially after 8 PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199116 2199116OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a SLOW – CHILDREN sign on Kensington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199098 2199098ResolutionHonoring 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 2199100ResolutionThat 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 2199099CommunicationRelaying 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 2199101ResolutionThat the Administration review with this Board its policy for curbside furniture donations.Approved  Action details Not available
199117 2199117OrderThat 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 2199118OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install bike racks on Somerville Avenue in the vicinity of 230 Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
199119 2199119OrderThat 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 2199120OrderThat 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 2199121OrderThe Director of Traffic and Parking replace the street sign at the corner of Washington and Calvin Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
199122 2199122OrderThat 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 2199123OrderThat 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 2199124OrderThat 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 2199125ResolutionThat 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 2199126OrderThat 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 2199127OrderThat 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 2199128OrderThat 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 2199129OrderThat 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 2199130OrderThat 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 3199256Officer's CommunicationAssistant 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 3198940CitationCommending Seamus O'Donovan, who has been accepted to the US Naval Academy.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
199254 3199254OrdinanceAssistant 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 3199168Officer's CommunicationPersonnel 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 3199091Public CommunicationMiddlesex District Attorney responding to #196432 re: the investigation into the murder of Deanna Cremin.Work completed  Action details Not available
199252 3199252Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3199160Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4199251Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4199254OrdinanceAssistant 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 4199057OrderThat 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 4199163CommunicationRequesting to reappoint Matthew Liebhold to the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
199164 4199164CommunicationRequesting to reappoint Mathias Neuber to the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
199060 4199060OrderThat 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 4199061OrderThat 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 4199062OrderThat 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 4199065OrderThat 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 4198923OrderThat 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 4198924OrderThat 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 4199162CommunicationRequesting to reappoint Rachel Borgatti to the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
198946 4198946OrderThat 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 4198957OrderThat 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 4198958OrderThat 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 4198959OrderThat 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 4198960OrderThat 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 4198964OrderThat 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 4199161CommunicationRequesting to reappoint Owen Wartella to the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
198650 4198650OrderThat 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 4198707OrderThat 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 4198726OrderThe 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 4198727OrderThat the Neighborhood Impact Team inspect 7 Craigie Street for building and health code violations.Work completed  Action details Not available
198738 4198738OrderThat 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 4198739ResolutionThat 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 4197965OrderThat 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 4197970OrderThat 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 4197973OrderThat 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 4198098OrderThat 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 4198108OrderThat 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