Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/24/2015 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 (255) 255 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 255. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 255. 200303 1 200303 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 26, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200308 1 200308 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 27, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200302 1 200302 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on October 28, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200304 1 200304 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 29, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200201 1 200201 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200202 1 200202 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 8, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200356 1 200356 Public Event Public Event Permit, Grooversity Concert, Davis Sq Statue Park, Nov 1 and 21, Noon-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 200359 1 200359 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Illuminations Tour, Citywide, Dec 19, 3:30-10:30PM (raindate Dec 20). Approved   Action details Not available 200360 1 200360 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Jingle Bell 5K Road Race, Davis Sq area, Dec 20, 5AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 200361 1 200361 Public Event Public Event Permit, Dysautonomia International 5K Road Race, Mystic River area, May 7, 7AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 200405 1 200405 License Sign/Awning Permit, Schnaider and Eyosiyas Barber Shop, 507 Medford St, one awning. Approved   Action details Not available 200406 1 200406 License Sign/Awning Permit, Multiple storefronts owned by Jose Miguel Rodriguez, 83-91 Broadway, 7 signs and awnings. Approved   Action details Not available 200362 1 200362 License New Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 200363 1 200363 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 200379 1 200379 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf, 231 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 200380 1 200380 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 200381 1 200381 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 200382 1 200382 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 200383 1 200383 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200384 1 200384 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 200385 1 200385 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 200386 1 200386 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 200387 1 200387 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 200389 1 200389 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 200390 1 200390 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 200391 1 200391 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. Approved   Action details Not available 200205 1 200205 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, to install Pole 362/8 in Webster Ave, and 46 feet of conduit from that pole to a point of pickup at 70 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 200206 1 200206 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 200207 1 200207 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, to install 147 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave and Spring St, from Manhole #20639 to a point of pickup at 593-595 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 200208 1 200208 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, to install 12 feet of conduit in South St, from Pole #316/2 to a point of pickup at 16 South St. Approved   Action details Not available 200209 1 200209 Grant of Location Submitted by Action Environmental Solutions, to install 4 groundwater monitoring wells in the vicinity of 2-13 Alpine St. Approved   Action details Not available 200310 1 200310 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 17, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200306 1 200306 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 19, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200364 1 200364 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting. Approved   Action details Not available 200365 1 200365 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 200392 1 200392 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses, 400 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 200393 1 200393 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row. Approved   Action details Not available 200394 1 200394 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200395 1 200395 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 200396 1 200396 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 200397 1 200397 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 200398 1 200398 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 200399 1 200399 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200400 1 200400 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 200401 1 200401 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dave's Fresh Pasta, 79 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 200402 1 200402 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 200366 1 200366 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 200367 1 200367 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 200368 1 200368 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 200369 1 200369 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Liens Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 200370 1 200370 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200371 1 200371 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 200372 1 200372 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 200373 1 200373 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 200374 1 200374 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200375 1 200375 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 200376 1 200376 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200377 1 200377 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200378 1 200378 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200408 1 200408 License New Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St., 0 cars in, 22 out, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-3PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200407 1 200407 License Amending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway, increasing cars outside to 6, adding hours Sun 10AM-4PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200388 1 200388 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200313 1 200313 Committee Report Report of the Caucus of the 2016 Board of Aldermen, meeting on November 24, 2015. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200403 1 200403 License Transferring Flammables License, Somerville Gas and Service, 57 Warren St. Approved   Action details Not available 200404 1 200404 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion 66, Somerville Taxi Inc., sold by Mildred Teixeira and bought by William Doucette. Approved   Action details Not available 200357 1 200357 Public Event Public Event Permit, Light Up Assembly Row, Assembly Row area, Nov 28, Noon-8PM (raindate Nov 29). Approved   Action details Not available 200358 1 200358 Public Event Public Event Permit, Team Better Block-Winter Hill Better Block, 328 Broadway, Dec 12-13, Noon-10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 200414 1 200414 Public Communication MA Office of Consumer Affairs submitting Lemon Law Sticker Audit results for CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200415 1 200415 Public Communication MA Office of Consumer Affairs submitting Lemon Law Sticker Audit results for American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200311 2 200311 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety the names of the Community Cabinet members mentioned at the Committee meeting on 11/17/15. Approved   Action details Not available 200312 2 200312 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety with a financial breakdown of funding relative to the matter of addiction. Approved   Action details Not available 200409 2 200409 Order That the Chief of Police conduct dedicated traffic enforcement at the intersection of Myrtle and Washington Streets during the evening rush hours. Approved   Action details Not available 200410 2 200410 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the service contractor to repair the street lamps on Winslow Avenue (Pole #37/3) and in the Grove Street parking lot behind Rite-Aid. Approved   Action details Not available 200344 2 200344 Communication Requesting the appointment of Kristen Strezo to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200307 2 200307 Order That the City Solicitor prepare and forward to the Board of Aldermen and the Recreation Commission, an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to allow for Board of Aldermen approval of new hires for the position of Director of Recreation and Youth. Approved   Action details Not available 200411 2 200411 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to apprise this Board of the proposed development at Boynton Yards by DLJ Capital Partners. Approved   Action details Not available 200345 2 200345 Communication Requesting the appointment of Victor Nascimento to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200301 2 200301 Communication Acting as President, cancelling the Regular meeting of this Board that was scheduled for December 22, 2015. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200346 2 200346 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sam Tracy to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200343 2 200343 Communication Requesting the appointment of Cassandra Fradera to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200296 2 200296 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 14-16 Curtis Avenue for compliance with the ordinance governing unrelated occupancy. Approved   Action details Not available 200297 2 200297 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer and the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Ward 7 Alderman on fixing the fire box at 285 Alewife Brook Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 200298 2 200298 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works explain why 12 foot high tree stumps remain after trees have been cut. Approved   Action details Not available 200299 2 200299 Order That the Director of SPCD, the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment consider the pros and cons of artificial turf and identify alternative designs for publicly accessible open space. Approved   Action details Not available 200300 2 200300 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works advise this Board of the minimum ADA requirements for hard surfaces at publicly accessible open space. Approved   Action details Not available 200292 2 200292 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols of Berkeley Street for speeding vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 200293 2 200293 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 59 Boston Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200294 2 200294 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the one way sign at the corner of Columbus and Stone Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 200295 2 200295 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a Stone Avenue sign on the corner of Columbus Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200289 2 200289 Resolution That the Administration review concerns raised by residents about LED street lights, and change course if the problems seen in other communities are imminent. Approved   Action details Not available 200288 2 200288 Resolution Supporting the passage of House #1656 and Senate #901 to create Housing Courts statewide. Approved   Action details Not available 200281 2 200281 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and Parking inform this Board how to petition for exemption from the new 2016 Snow Removal regulations, and post the process on the city’s website well in advance of the 2016 winter season. Approved   Action details Not available 200282 2 200282 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to address the low hanging wires on Hunting Street leading to South Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200283 2 200283 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 379 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200284 2 200284 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works paint the hydrant at 379 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200261 2 200261 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk that is collapsing in front of 11 Woodbine Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200262 2 200262 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on whether the use of mirrors to provide improved sight lines for exiting driveways or narrow streets has been considered here. Approved   Action details Not available 200263 2 200263 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider the attached suggestions from Ward 5 residents to improve traffic flow during rush hours in Magoun Square and report back to this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 200268 2 200268 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services review the attached articles on rodent control in Canada and New Zealand and report back to this board if similar measure could be utilized here. Approved   Action details Not available 200272 2 200272 Resolution That the Administration consider issuing a second free trash can to any household that needs it. Approved   Action details Not available 200269 2 200269 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board, whether the current rodent bait is a Warfarin product and if not, whether Warfarin might be more successful, Approved   Action details Not available 200270 2 200270 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services conduct a follow-up meeting regarding the MacArthur Street rodent infestation. Approved   Action details Not available 200271 2 200271 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the wrought iron fence at the East Branch Library. Approved   Action details Not available 200290 2 200290 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking add an additional stop sign on Meacham Road facing Buena Vista Road to clarify that Buena Vista Road drivers must stop before turning onto Meacham Road. Approved   Action details Not available 200209 2 200209 Grant of Location Submitted by Action Environmental Solutions, to install 4 groundwater monitoring wells in the vicinity of 2-13 Alpine St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200208 2 200208 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, to install 12 feet of conduit in South St, from Pole #316/2 to a point of pickup at 16 South St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200207 2 200207 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, to install 147 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave and Spring St, from Manhole #20639 to a point of pickup at 593-595 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200205 2 200205 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, to install Pole 362/8 in Webster Ave, and 46 feet of conduit from that pole to a point of pickup at 70 Prospect St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200203 2 200203 Citation Commending Firefighter Jay McKenzie, winner of the Thomas Chetham Firefighter of the Year Award presented by American Legion Post 19. Approved   Action details Not available 200204 2 200204 Citation Commending Police Officers Albert Gee and Yvon Jean-Jaques, winners of the Alexander McQuestion Police Officer of the Year Award presented by American Legion Post 19. Approved   Action details Not available 200216 2 200216 Order That the City Clerk invite the Logan Airport Community Advisory Committee representative to this Board's next meeting to recommend action for the increased impact of Logan air traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 200226 2 200226 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lights on batting cages inside the Edgerly School. Approved   Action details Not available 200227 2 200227 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works make the East Somerville Library bathroom ADA-compliant. Approved   Action details Not available 200228 2 200228 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the grassy area on McGrath Highway adjacent to 42 Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200229 2 200229 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Otis Street and McGrath Highway by the overpass. Approved   Action details Not available 200230 2 200230 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the tangled wires at 35 Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200231 2 200231 Order That the Chief of Police address speeding issues on New Washington Street by Cobble Hill. Approved   Action details Not available 200232 2 200232 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explore speed reducing measures on New Washington Street, behind Cobble Hill and by the dog park. Approved   Action details Not available 200233 2 200233 Order That the Chief of Police monitor speeding on Florence Street and install a temporary radar monitor on Florence Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200234 2 200234 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install blinking SLOW signs by the new Symphony Park. Approved   Action details Not available 200235 2 200235 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lights on Washington Street, between Tufts and Florence Streets, and in front of the park on Florence Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200236 2 200236 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install an ADA accessible ramp on the Pearl Street side of the East Somerville Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 200237 2 200237 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the construction plans for Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200238 2 200238 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services monitor and bait Otis Street for rodents, particularly near the Edgerly School and 15 Otis street. Approved   Action details Not available 200239 2 200239 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean out the alley between the Edgerly School and 15 Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200240 2 200240 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign on Cross Street East prohibiting cutoff traffic onto I-93. Approved   Action details Not available 200241 2 200241 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking inform this Board of parking permit options for residents who rent cars for more than three days. Approved   Action details Not available 200242 2 200242 Order That the Director of SPCD consider replacing the trees at 31 and 33 Franklin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200243 2 200243 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact Mass DOT about shoveling the paths by Sullivan Square before snow falls. Approved   Action details Not available 200244 2 200244 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure construction signs are taken down along Broadway after construction. Approved   Action details Not available 200245 2 200245 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services update this Board on the rodent birth control program. Approved   Action details Not available 200246 2 200246 Resolution That the Administration request rodent sightings be placed as an icon on the Commonwealth Connect app. Approved   Action details Not available 200247 2 200247 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the policy of guest parking passes expiring on Saturdays. Approved   Action details Not available 200248 2 200248 Order That the Director of SPCD plant trees on the bottom of Myrtle Street, by Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200291 2 200291 Order That the Director of SPCD request of MA DOT that representatives attend a community meeting to discuss construction on the School Street, Medford Street and Ball Square bridges, and explain why residents on Medford Street had only 10 hours' notice of the parking ban there. Approved   Action details Not available 200273 2 200273 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the crumbling sidewalk panels on Dane Street along the bridge area. Approved   Action details Not available 200274 2 200274 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light directly in front of the Union Square Post Office as well as any other broken or failing street lights in Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 200275 2 200275 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install additional lighting in trees in Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 200276 2 200276 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the clock in the Argenziano School cafeteria which has been broken for the last 5 years. Approved   Action details Not available 200277 2 200277 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the door to the Argenziano School cafeteria. Approved   Action details Not available 200278 2 200278 Order That the City Engineer provide information on the recent water and sewer problem in the Joseph Street and Adrian Street area and whether the problem is permanently resolved. Approved   Action details Not available 200279 2 200279 Order That the City Engineer contact the owners of the Ames Complex to identify and resolve flooding issues related to that property. Approved   Action details Not available 200280 2 200280 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Supervisor of Inspectional Services and the Commissioner of Public Works collaborate address traffic issues on Washington Street from Union Square to the McGrath Highway, including unstable street plates, roadway depressions, orange traffic cones and other impediments. Approved   Action details Not available 200285 2 200285 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the faded STOP sign at the corner of Ten Hills Road and Governor Winthrop Road. Approved   Action details Not available 200287 2 200287 Resolution That the Traffic Commission create a way to apply for an exemption from the change in the parking ban that will require parking on the even side of the street during snow emergencies. Approved   Action details Not available 200286 2 200286 Order Proposing an amendment to Rule 27 of this Board, to insure public access to documents submitted to this Board's committees. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 200309 2 200309 Resolution That the Administration arrange for Matrix Consulting to appear before this Board's Public Health and Safety Committee to report their findings on public safety. Approved   Action details Not available 200218 2 200218 Resolution That the Board of Election Commissioners move the Ward 1 Precinct 2 polling location to the East Somerville library. Approved   Action details Not available 200211 2 200211 Resolution That the Administration explain the process for exempting streets from next year's change in the Snow Emergency Parking plan. Approved   Action details Not available 200212 2 200212 Resolution That the Administration consider exempting Whitman Street from the 2016 Snow Emergency Parking plan. Approved   Action details Not available 200213 2 200213 Order That the Director of SPCD add Vinal Street to the city's repaving list. Approved   Action details Not available 200217 2 200217 Communication Reporting on the November 4, 2015 meeting of the High School Building Committee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 200214 2 200214 Order That the Chief of Police implement a directed patrol to the area surrounding 483 Medford Street during the evening hours. Approved   Action details Not available 200215 2 200215 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install additional lighting in the area of 483 Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200264 2 200264 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the 3 raised sidewalk panels at 61 Dartmouth Street so they align with the curb. Approved   Action details Not available 200305 2 200305 Order That the Director of Recreation and Youth and the Mayor’s Aide appear at the next meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee to discuss the hiring for the position of Director of Recreation and Youth. Approved   Action details Not available 200219 2 200219 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the trash by Mt. Vernon Street and Broadway, on the highway side of the street. Approved   Action details Not available 200220 2 200220 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the General Insulation building on Cross Street for signs of rodent activity and update the Ward 1 Alderman of the findings. Approved   Action details Not available 200221 2 200221 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services order the owner of the billboard on McGrath Highway behind Chester Avenue to remove the debris from the area. Approved   Action details Not available 200222 2 200222 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide more lighting on Cross Street, between Pearl Street and McGrath Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 200223 2 200223 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works create clearly defined lines along Walnut Street, by Pearl Street and Broadway, to eliminate two lane traffic problems. Approved   Action details Not available 200224 2 200224 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the downed street signs at Patsy's Pastry. Approved   Action details Not available 200225 2 200225 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address the unauthorized motorcycle repairs being performed on Rush Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200249 2 200249 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board on complaints about overzealous and mistaken ticketing by Health Inspectors for minor infractions of trash and yard regulations. Approved   Action details Not available 200250 2 200250 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Central and Forster Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 200251 2 200251 Order That the City Solicitor report to this Board on ordinances or regulations that require cable companies and other utilities to remove abandoned lines when installing new ones, and if there are no such ordinances or regulations, to draft such an ordinance for this Board’s consideration. Approved   Action details Not available 200252 2 200252 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services enforce the trash regulations in the alley beside the Modelo Market and Café and Latino Americas Market in Magoun Square as well as the entire backyard behind 495-499 Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200253 2 200253 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign at the corner of Medford and Lowell Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 200254 2 200254 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the lamp post at Old Magoun’s Saloon in Magoun Square. Approved   Action details Not available 200255 2 200255 Order That the Director of SPCD direct CVS to replace the missing lamp post in their parking lot behind the Dunkin’ Donuts in Magoun Square. Approved   Action details Not available 200256 2 200256 Order That the Director of SPCD direct CVS to repair the two floodlights on the back of the CVS building, to illuminate the parking lot. Approved   Action details Not available 200257 2 200257 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works check the timer on the Kennedy playground lights as they turn on and shut off at random times. Approved   Action details Not available 200258 2 200258 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board on getting the owner of 9 Pembroke Street to repair the dangerous front stairs and porch. Approved   Action details Not available 200259 2 200259 Order That the Director of SPCD install pigeon spikes underneath the Lowell Street bridge, above the Community Path Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 200260 2 200260 Order That this Board discharge item #198088 from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and refer it to the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works. Approved   Action details Not available 200265 2 200265 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree in the Florence Playground near 14 Pinckney Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200266 2 200266 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repaint the faded NO CYCLING markers on sidewalks and install NO BIKE RIDING – PLEASE WALK YOUR BIKE signs in central business districts. Approved   Action details Not available 200267 2 200267 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services investigate a business at 11 Wheatland Street and take appropriate action. Approved   Action details Not available 200341 3 200341 Communication Requesting the appointment of Officer Michael Capasso to the position of Police Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 200342 3 200342 Communication Requesting the appointment of Officer Kevin Shackleford to the position of Police Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 200355 3 200355 Officer's Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200339 3 200339 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a House Doctor contract with CDR Maguire to complete the closeout of two city construction projects. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200354 3 200354 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/22/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200348 3 200348 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting that this Board meet In Executive Session to discuss pending litigation in Mondol v Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 200349 3 200349 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting that this Board meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation in Pishev v Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 200351 3 200351 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Pishev v Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 200326 3 200326 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to pay a prior year invoice of $1,098.45 in the City Clerk's Office from Invoice Cloud, for online payment processing. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200317 3 200317 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $382,378 from the Overlay Surplus declared by the Board of Assessors to reduce the FY2016 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 200322 3 200322 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $7,292 to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund to eliminate a FY2015 revenue deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 200347 3 200347 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting that this Board meet in Executive Session to discuss Police and Fire collective bargaining issues. Approved   Action details Not available 200327 3 200327 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $29,179 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Housing Division's Continuum of Care planning efforts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200329 3 200329 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $25,964 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Housing Division's Continuum of Care planning efforts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200352 3 200352 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an updated Plastic Bag Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 11/19/15. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 200350 3 200350 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Mondol v Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 200350 4 200350 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Mondol v Somerville. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200413 4 200413 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of the fee interest in Parcel 34B, including portions of Great River Road, Assembly Row, Canal Street, and Foley Street, and all of Artisan Way. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200412 4 200412 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,362 in Parking Meter Receipts to the School Department to establish a FIRST Robotics Team. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200352 4 200352 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an updated Plastic Bag Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 11/19/15. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200322 4 200322 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $7,292 to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund to eliminate a FY2015 revenue deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200210 4 200210 Mayor's Request Chief Assessor's Classification Hearing Report regarding the adoption of Tax Levy Percentages for FY16, including a minimum residential factor and a residential exemption. Approved   Action details Not available