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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
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200303 1200303Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 26, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
200308 1200308Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 27, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
200302 1200302Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on October 28, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
200304 1200304Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 29, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
200201 1200201Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200202 1200202MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 8, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
200356 1200356Public EventPublic Event Permit, Grooversity Concert, Davis Sq Statue Park, Nov 1 and 21, Noon-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
200359 1200359Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Illuminations Tour, Citywide, Dec 19, 3:30-10:30PM (raindate Dec 20).Approved  Action details Not available
200360 1200360Public EventPublic Event Permit, BA Events Jingle Bell 5K Road Race, Davis Sq area, Dec 20, 5AM-4PM.Approved  Action details Not available
200361 1200361Public EventPublic Event Permit, Dysautonomia International 5K Road Race, Mystic River area, May 7, 7AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
200405 1200405LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Schnaider and Eyosiyas Barber Shop, 507 Medford St, one awning.Approved  Action details Not available
200406 1200406LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Multiple storefronts owned by Jose Miguel Rodriguez, 83-91 Broadway, 7 signs and awnings.Approved  Action details Not available
200362 1200362LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp.Approved  Action details Not available
200363 1200363LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp.Approved  Action details Not available
200379 1200379LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf, 231 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
200380 1200380LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
200381 1200381LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
200382 1200382LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
200383 1200383LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
200384 1200384LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
200385 1200385LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
200386 1200386LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
200387 1200387LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
200389 1200389LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
200390 1200390LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
200391 1200391LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St.Approved  Action details Not available
200205 1200205Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1200206WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
200207 1200207Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1200208Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1200209Grant of LocationSubmitted by Action Environmental Solutions, to install 4 groundwater monitoring wells in the vicinity of 2-13 Alpine St.Approved  Action details Not available
200310 1200310Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 17, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
200306 1200306Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 19, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
200364 1200364LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting.Approved  Action details Not available
200365 1200365LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
200392 1200392LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses, 400 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
200393 1200393LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row.Approved  Action details Not available
200394 1200394LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
200395 1200395LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
200396 1200396LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
200397 1200397LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
200398 1200398LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
200399 1200399LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
200400 1200400LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
200401 1200401LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Dave's Fresh Pasta, 79 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
200402 1200402LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
200366 1200366LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
200367 1200367LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
200368 1200368LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
200369 1200369LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Liens Auto Repair, 69 Bow St.Approved  Action details Not available
200370 1200370LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200371 1200371LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
200372 1200372LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
200373 1200373LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
200374 1200374LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
200375 1200375LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
200376 1200376LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
200377 1200377LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
200378 1200378LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
200408 1200408LicenseNew 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 1200407LicenseAmending 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 1200388LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
200313 1200313Committee ReportReport of the Caucus of the 2016 Board of Aldermen, meeting on November 24, 2015.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200403 1200403LicenseTransferring Flammables License, Somerville Gas and Service, 57 Warren St.Approved  Action details Not available
200404 1200404LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion 66, Somerville Taxi Inc., sold by Mildred Teixeira and bought by William Doucette.Approved  Action details Not available
200357 1200357Public EventPublic Event Permit, Light Up Assembly Row, Assembly Row area, Nov 28, Noon-8PM (raindate Nov 29).Approved  Action details Not available
200358 1200358Public EventPublic Event Permit, Team Better Block-Winter Hill Better Block, 328 Broadway, Dec 12-13, Noon-10PM.Approved  Action details Not available
200414 1200414Public CommunicationMA 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 1200415Public CommunicationMA 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 2200311ResolutionThat 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 2200312ResolutionThat 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 2200409OrderThat 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 2200410OrderThat 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 2200344CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Kristen Strezo to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200307 2200307OrderThat 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 2200411OrderThat 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 2200345CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Victor Nascimento to the Human Rights Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200301 2200301CommunicationActing as President, cancelling the Regular meeting of this Board that was scheduled for December 22, 2015.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200346 2200346CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Sam Tracy to the Human Rights Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200343 2200343CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Cassandra Fradera to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200296 2200296OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 14-16 Curtis Avenue for compliance with the ordinance governing unrelated occupancy.Approved  Action details Not available
200297 2200297OrderThat 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 2200298OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works explain why 12 foot high tree stumps remain after trees have been cut.Approved  Action details Not available
200299 2200299OrderThat 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 2200300OrderThat 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 2200292OrderThat the Chief of Police order directed patrols of Berkeley Street for speeding vehicles.Approved  Action details Not available
200293 2200293OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 59 Boston Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200294 2200294OrderThat 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 2200295OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a Stone Avenue sign on the corner of Columbus Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
200289 2200289ResolutionThat 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 2200288ResolutionSupporting the passage of House #1656 and Senate #901 to create Housing Courts statewide.Approved  Action details Not available
200281 2200281OrderThat 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 2200282OrderThat 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 2200283OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 379 Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200284 2200284OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works paint the hydrant at 379 Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200261 2200261OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk that is collapsing in front of 11 Woodbine Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200262 2200262OrderThat 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 2200263OrderThat 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 2200268OrderThat 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 2200272ResolutionThat the Administration consider issuing a second free trash can to any household that needs it.Approved  Action details Not available
200269 2200269OrderThat 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 2200270OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services conduct a follow-up meeting regarding the MacArthur Street rodent infestation.Approved  Action details Not available
200271 2200271OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the wrought iron fence at the East Branch Library.Approved  Action details Not available
200290 2200290OrderThat 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 2200209Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2200208Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2200207Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2200205Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2200203CitationCommending 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 2200204CitationCommending 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 2200216OrderThat 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 2200226OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lights on batting cages inside the Edgerly School.Approved  Action details Not available
200227 2200227OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works make the East Somerville Library bathroom ADA-compliant.Approved  Action details Not available
200228 2200228OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the grassy area on McGrath Highway adjacent to 42 Otis Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200229 2200229OrderThat 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 2200230OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the tangled wires at 35 Otis Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200231 2200231OrderThat the Chief of Police address speeding issues on New Washington Street by Cobble Hill.Approved  Action details Not available
200232 2200232OrderThat 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 2200233OrderThat the Chief of Police monitor speeding on Florence Street and install a temporary radar monitor on Florence Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200234 2200234OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install blinking SLOW signs by the new Symphony Park.Approved  Action details Not available
200235 2200235OrderThat 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 2200236OrderThat 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 2200237ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on the construction plans for Pearl Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200238 2200238OrderThat 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 2200239OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean out the alley between the Edgerly School and 15 Otis Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200240 2200240OrderThat 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 2200241OrderThat 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 2200242OrderThat the Director of SPCD consider replacing the trees at 31 and 33 Franklin Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200243 2200243OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works contact Mass DOT about shoveling the paths by Sullivan Square before snow falls.Approved  Action details Not available
200244 2200244OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works ensure construction signs are taken down along Broadway after construction.Approved  Action details Not available
200245 2200245OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services update this Board on the rodent birth control program.Approved  Action details Not available
200246 2200246ResolutionThat the Administration request rodent sightings be placed as an icon on the Commonwealth Connect app.Approved  Action details Not available
200247 2200247OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the policy of guest parking passes expiring on Saturdays.Approved  Action details Not available
200248 2200248OrderThat the Director of SPCD plant trees on the bottom of Myrtle Street, by Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200291 2200291OrderThat 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 2200273OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the crumbling sidewalk panels on Dane Street along the bridge area.Approved  Action details Not available
200274 2200274OrderThat 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 2200275OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install additional lighting in trees in Union Square.Approved  Action details Not available
200276 2200276OrderThat 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 2200277OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the door to the Argenziano School cafeteria.Approved  Action details Not available
200278 2200278OrderThat 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 2200279OrderThat 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 2200280OrderThat 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 2200285OrderThat 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 2200287ResolutionThat 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 2200286OrderProposing 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 2200309ResolutionThat 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 2200218ResolutionThat the Board of Election Commissioners move the Ward 1 Precinct 2 polling location to the East Somerville library.Approved  Action details Not available
200211 2200211ResolutionThat 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 2200212ResolutionThat the Administration consider exempting Whitman Street from the 2016 Snow Emergency Parking plan.Approved  Action details Not available
200213 2200213OrderThat the Director of SPCD add Vinal Street to the city's repaving list.Approved  Action details Not available
200217 2200217CommunicationReporting on the November 4, 2015 meeting of the High School Building Committee.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
200214 2200214OrderThat 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 2200215OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install additional lighting in the area of 483 Medford Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200264 2200264OrderThat 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 2200305OrderThat 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 2200219OrderThat 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 2200220OrderThat 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 2200221OrderThat 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 2200222OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide more lighting on Cross Street, between Pearl Street and McGrath Highway.Approved  Action details Not available
200223 2200223OrderThat 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 2200224OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the downed street signs at Patsy's Pastry.Approved  Action details Not available
200225 2200225OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address the unauthorized motorcycle repairs being performed on Rush Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200249 2200249OrderThat 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 2200250OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Central and Forster Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
200251 2200251OrderThat 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 2200252OrderThat 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 2200253OrderThat 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 2200254OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the lamp post at Old Magoun’s Saloon in Magoun Square.Approved  Action details Not available
200255 2200255OrderThat 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 2200256OrderThat 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 2200257OrderThat 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 2200258OrderThat 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 2200259OrderThat the Director of SPCD install pigeon spikes underneath the Lowell Street bridge, above the Community Path Extension.Approved  Action details Not available
200260 2200260OrderThat 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 2200265OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree in the Florence Playground near 14 Pinckney Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200266 2200266OrderThat 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 2200267OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services investigate a business at 11 Wheatland Street and take appropriate action.Approved  Action details Not available
200341 3200341CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Officer Michael Capasso to the position of Police Sergeant.Approved  Action details Not available
200342 3200342CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Officer Kevin Shackleford to the position of Police Sergeant.Approved  Action details Not available
200355 3200355Officer's CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200339 3200339Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3200354Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/22/15.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200348 3200348Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting that this Board meet In Executive Session to discuss pending litigation in Mondol v Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
200349 3200349Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting that this Board meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation in Pishev v Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
200351 3200351Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Pishev v Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
200326 3200326Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3200317Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3200322Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3200347Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting that this Board meet in Executive Session to discuss Police and Fire collective bargaining issues.Approved  Action details Not available
200327 3200327Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3200329Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3200352OrdinanceAssistant 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 3200350Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Mondol v Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
200350 4200350Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Mondol v Somerville.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200413 4200413Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4200412Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4200352OrdinanceAssistant 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 4200322Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4200210Mayor's RequestChief 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