Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/13/2014 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 (251) 251 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 251. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 251. 198026 1 198026 Public Event Public Event Permit, High School Revolutionary War Re-enactment, HS Concourse, Nov 12, 1:15-2:45PM. Approved   Action details Not available 198027 1 198027 Public Event Public Event Permit, LIFT Boston Holiday Tree Distribution,366 Somerville Ave. Parking Lot, Dec 6, 10AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 198028 1 198028 License Sign/Awning Permit, Gardini Law Office, 24 Dane St., 1 blade sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198034 1 198034 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 198035 1 198035 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 266 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 198036 1 198036 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198037 1 198037 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 198038 1 198038 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 198039 1 198039 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 198040 1 198040 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 198041 1 198041 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, BBS Services, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 198042 1 198042 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, UMP Corp./United Motors, 188 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 198043 1 198043 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 198044 1 198044 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. Approved   Action details Not available 198045 1 198045 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 198046 1 198046 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 198047 1 198047 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 198048 1 198048 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 198049 1 198049 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 198050 1 198050 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 198051 1 198051 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 198052 1 198052 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 197947 1 197947 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197948 1 197948 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 9, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197953 1 197953 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 197952 1 197952 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric for 36 feet of conduit installed in Cedar Street from a pole near 154 Cedar Street to a point of pickup at the Bike Path. Approved   Action details Not available 198022 1 198022 Communication Chief Information Officer responding to #197797 re: a smartphone app for city work orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198053 1 198053 Public Communication PERAC submitting the required FY 2016 retirement system appropriation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197993 1 197993 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 27, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197998 1 197998 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 28, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197986 1 197986 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 28, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197992 1 197992 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on October 30, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197991 1 197991 Committee Report Report of the Flood Forum Special Committee meeting on October 30, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197995 1 197995 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 3, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197994 1 197994 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 10, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197987 1 197987 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 12, 2014. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 197985 1 197985 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on November 13, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 198033 1 198033 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 198032 1 198032 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq. Auto, 1284 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 198031 1 198031 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 198030 1 198030 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 198029 1 198029 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 198054 2 198054 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk on Pinckney Place. Approved   Action details Not available 198055 2 198055 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol in the Stop and Shop parking lot during the evening hours. Approved   Action details Not available 198056 2 198056 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic, and cite speeding operators, on Franklin Street going towards Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 198057 2 198057 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a new street sign on Michigan Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 198058 2 198058 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) explain what steps have been taken to deal with the overflowing trash barrel at 14-16 Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198059 2 198059 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198060 2 198060 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the street sign at Hillside Circle. Approved   Action details Not available 198061 2 198061 Communication Reporting on the Governor's Local Government Advisory Commission meeting of November 12, 2014. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198072 2 198072 Officer's Communication Economic Development Director providing this Board with an update on the implementation of the Union Square Revitalization Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197988 2 197988 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to reschedule the community meetings currently set for November 19 and 20. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197989 2 197989 Resolution That the Administration hold off from advertising the proposed community meetings on #196116, re: commercial and residential property tax valuations, and immediately direct the Communication Department to cease advertising as well. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197990 2 197990 Order That the Director of Finance create a database to track developers’ contributions to stabilization funds and how those funds are utilized. Approved   Action details Not available 198075 2 198075 Order That the Director of the Office of Prevention update this Board's Youth Services Committee of the department's plan to address youth health matters of concern. Approved   Action details Not available 198076 2 198076 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install the large caution signs with solar-powered flashing lights at both approaches to the Lowell Street bridge to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cars. Approved   Action details Not available 198077 2 198077 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) consider installing ADA ramps and a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Highland Road and Boston Avenue, and report to the Ward 5 Alderman on the feasibility and timeline. Approved   Action details Not available 198078 2 198078 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider improving the safety of the intersection of Highland Road and Boston Avenue and report any possible improvements to the Ward 5 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 197999 2 197999 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking produce a comprehensive plan for speed bumps in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 198074 2 198074 Resolution That this Board stands opposed to any cut in FY15 local aid, and urges the State Delegation to oppose any such cut as well. Approved   Action details Not available 198016 2 198016 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Kenneth Edwards as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198017 2 198017 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ronald DiGiorgio as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198018 2 198018 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Constable Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198019 2 198019 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Rocco Marciello as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198020 2 198020 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Pasquale DeFeo, Jr. as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 197957 2 197957 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Committee on Public Health and Safety on the streetlamp repair contractor and the repairs of streetlamps. Approved   Action details Not available 197958 2 197958 Order That the Chief of Police monitor the intersection of Atherton and Harvard Streets for one way violators. Approved   Action details Not available 197959 2 197959 Order That the Chief of Police monitor the speed of vehicles on School Street, between Broadway and Medford Street, especially near school crossings, Approved   Action details Not available 197978 2 197978 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Chief Fire Engineer inspect 28 Whitman Street for an upholstered couch on the front porch and issue citations as necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 197979 2 197979 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Chief Fire Engineer inspect 53 Packard Avenue for three upholstered couches on the front porch and issue citations as necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 197980 2 197980 Order That the Director of Personnel update this Board on implementation of the domestic violence leave policy mandated by Chapter 260 of the Acts of 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197981 2 197981 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works determine if it is feasible to place a bump out at the corner of Bonner and Columbus Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 197982 2 197982 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at the Corner of Columbus Avenue and Walnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197983 2 197983 Order That the Director of SPCD determine if Central Hill Playground is on a renovation list for the coming fiscal year and inform the Ward 3 Alderman of future plans for the park. Approved   Action details Not available 197984 2 197984 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken and upraised sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manner to Citizens Bank. Approved   Action details Not available 197955 2 197955 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct NStar to repair their non-operational floodlights on either side of the Willow Avenue transfer station. Approved   Action details Not available 197956 2 197956 Order That the Chief of Police appear before the Public Health and Safety Committee to report on the current and future progress of the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 197952 2 197952 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric for 36 feet of conduit installed in Cedar Street from a pole near 154 Cedar Street to a point of pickup at the Bike Path. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197949 2 197949 Citation Commending those Somervillians who have honorably defended our nation with their dedicated military service in the post-9/11 era. Approved   Action details Not available 197970 2 197970 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the pop-up caution signs that have disappeared from the crosswalk at Morrison Avenue and Highland Road. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 197971 2 197971 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 84 Albion Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197972 2 197972 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works complete all work before the winter in the Magoun Square neighborhood on the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin at Berwick and Hinckley Streets and also at Fennell and Hinckley Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197973 2 197973 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking analyze the traffic signals in Magoun Square and report to the Ward 5 Alderman whether any changes can be made to facilitate traffic flow, especially cars backed up on Medford Street during the evening rush hour. Approved   Action details Not available 197974 2 197974 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the contractor to repair the already-cracked new sidewalk in front of 88 Albion Street and at other locations on Albion Street between Lowell and Central Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197975 2 197975 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board the possibility of providing administrative support and funding for a business and community association such as a Main Streets initiative for both the Magoun Square and Winter Hill business districts. Approved   Action details Not available 197976 2 197976 Order That the Director of Capital Projects present to this Board, no later than January 22, 2015, a 5- and 10-year plan for the use, development and sale of City buildings. Approved   Action details Not available 197977 2 197977 Order That the Director of the Office of Sustainability implement a plan to prohibit all departments, commissions and other bodies from distributing single-serve bottles of water at meetings, events, and other functions. Approved   Action details Not available 197954 2 197954 Resolution That the Mayor and this Board convey their deepest condolences to Mrs. Angela Menino and family on the loss of her husband, City of Boston Mayor Tom Menino. Approved   Action details Not available 197996 2 197996 Resolution That the Administration work with Congressman Capuano's Office on a program to monitor air traffic noise over Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 197997 2 197997 Order That the Clerk of Committees invite representatives from MassPort and the FAA to attend a future meeting to discuss air traffic noise over Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 197960 2 197960 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate 50 Tufts Street for possible ordinance violations. Approved   Action details Not available 197961 2 197961 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify NStar to provide justification for its proposal to cut down a tree on Gilman Terrace to make room for its wires. Approved   Action details Not available 197962 2 197962 Resolution That the Administration and NSTAR provide this Board with an update regarding the numerous blackouts in East Somerville and the surrounding neighborhoods. Approved   Action details Not available 197963 2 197963 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking take notice of the bus stop in front of 240 Pearl Street for illegally parked cars. Approved   Action details Not available 197964 2 197964 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inventory all businesses on Columbia Street to determine proper licensing and adherence to licensing requirements, and report his findings to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 197965 2 197965 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking make recommendations to deal with speeding vehicles on Hammond and Elliot streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197966 2 197966 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a regular maintenance schedule for Perry Park to include proper functioning of lights, trimming of trees and attention to foliage. Approved   Action details Not available 197967 2 197967 Order The Chief of Police provide a directed patrol to monitor activity in Perry Park during late evening and early morning hours. Approved   Action details Not available 197968 2 197968 Order That the manager of Royal Hospitality Services appear before this Board to address issues related to their hours of operation and neighborhood disturbances cause by truck activity. Approved   Action details Not available 197969 2 197969 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at the corner of Prospect Street and Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 198014 2 198014 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel Willinger as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 198015 2 198015 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 197950 2 197950 Citation Commending Police Officers Guerdy Legros and Timothy Nostrand, who were recently awarded the Alexander McQuestion Award, presented by American Legion Post 19 to the Police Officer of the Year. Approved   Action details Not available 197951 2 197951 Citation Commending Fire Captain William Fitzpatrick and Firefighter John FItzgerald, who were recently awarded the Thomas Chetham Award, presented by American Legion Post 19 to the Firefighter of the Year. Approved   Action details Not available 197915 3 197915 Public Communication FAA Regional Director Corbett submitting comments re: #197474, a resolution to limit airplane noise over Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 197916 3 197916 Public Communication US Representative Capuano submitting comments re: #197474, a resolution to limit airplane noise over Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 198024 3 198024 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 10/9/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197894 3 197894 Order That this Board adopts a new Rule to establish an annual caucus on the Tuesday preceding Thanksgiving to express a preference for President and Vice President for the upcoming year. Approved   Action details Not available 197895 3 197895 Communication Acting as President, reminding Committee Chairs to keep in mind the provisions of Rule 28. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198073 3 198073 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor submitting the acceptance of the 4th paragraph of Mass. General Law Chapter 59, Section 5C, re: cooperative corporations' real estate taxes. Approved   Action details Not available 198023 3 198023 Communication Finance Director responding to #197850 re: grants and donations that require this Board's approval. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198025 3 198025 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/23/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198002 3 198002 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paul Savage to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198003 3 198003 Communication Requesting the appointment of Douglas Henry to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198004 3 198004 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Layton To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198005 3 198005 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Galvin To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198006 3 198006 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jason Vroom To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198007 3 198007 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ryan Layton To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198008 3 198008 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert Whelan To The Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198009 3 198009 Communication Requesting the appointment of Raymond Busi to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198010 3 198010 Communication Requesting the appointment of Stephen Cafferky to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198011 3 198011 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph Laudano to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198012 3 198012 Communication Requesting the appointment of Hallam Massiah to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198013 3 198013 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tommaso Saporito to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198000 3 198000 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to the Trash Ordinance in Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198064 4 198064 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer within the Water Enterprise Fund of $60,000 for an increased scope and time extension for full replacement of the water main at Beacon St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198062 4 198062 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,012,171.75 for the cost of DPW equipment and Departmental vehicles and authorization to borrow $1,012,171.75 in a bond to meet the appropriation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198063 4 198063 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to fund enhanced youth services programming. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198021 4 198021 Officer's Communication City Assessor requesting a Property Tax Classification Public Hearing before this Board at its November 25, 2014, regular meeting, to consider and adopt the tax levy percentages for FY 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198070 4 198070 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a reimbursement of $3,770.61 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for 2014 Riverfest event expenses. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198069 4 198069 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division for the Police Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement initiative. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198066 4 198066 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $23,895 from the Office of Justice Programs FY15 Byrne JAG Grant for Police Department programming. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198068 4 198068 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $9,990 from The State Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Dept., for underage alcohol enforcement. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198071 4 198071 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $2,000 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for child passenger safety equipment. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197931 4 197931 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Major to the position of District Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 197932 4 197932 Communication Requesting the appointment of Mark Matthews to the position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 197933 4 197933 Communication Requesting the appointment of Josue Velney to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 197934 4 197934 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paul Sullivan to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 198065 4 198065 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $39,946 from the MA Department of Agriculture for the Health & Human Services Department's Shape Up Program to expand the food production/distribution triangle. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198067 4 198067 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $10,000 from CHNA 17, for the Health & Human Services Dept.'s SCAP Youth Leadership Program to increase youth engagement in social marketing prevention strategies. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198073 4 198073 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor submitting the acceptance of the 4th paragraph of Mass. General Law Chapter 59, Section 5C, re: cooperative corporations' real estate taxes. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197878 4 197878 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) confirm with the Ward 7 Alderman a date for the next meeting to discuss an RFP for the reuse of the Powderhouse Community School. Work completed   Action details Not available 197879 4 197879 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking arrange with the Ward 7 Alderman a community meeting to discuss traffic concerns for Teele Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 197885 4 197885 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board on the Green Line extension project, particularly regarding the recently announced delay in completion dates and the funding for the project. Work completed   Action details Not available 197875 4 197875 Order That the City Solicitor examine the possibility of banning online apartment rentals, as there are apartments being rented in violation of a zoning code permitting no more than four non-related residents living together at once. Work completed   Action details Not available 198001 4 198001 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $3,000 grant from the Somerville Health Foundation, for the Council on Aging's "fit for life" program at the Cross Street Center. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197921 4 197921 Resolution That the Administration include as part of the Union Square traffic and infrastructure redesign, the stretch of Washington Street from Union Square to Beacon Street and the stretch of Somerville Avenue from Prospect Street to the McGrath Highway. Work completed   Action details Not available 197923 4 197923 Resolution That the Administration provide approximately $1,500 in funding to repair the obelisk in the historic Milk Row Cemetery. Work completed   Action details Not available 197930 4 197930 Communication Requesting the appointment of Wallace Forrest to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 197800 4 197800 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO LEFT TURN sign on the corner of Broadway and Clarendon Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 197780 4 197780 Order That the City Solicitor review the attached 311 data as it relates to airplane noise pollution and report to this Board on a recommended course of action. Work completed   Action details Not available 197796 4 197796 Order That the Director or Traffic and parking review the timing of traffic lights at Shore Drive and Mystic Avenue, consider reinstating two lanes on Shore Drive, and consider other improvements, all to improve traffic flow at this intersection. Work completed   Action details Not available 196223 4 196223 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking inform this Board whether the city is able to reduce the speed limit on side streets below 30 mph. Work completed   Action details Not available 196228 4 196228 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol on Greenville Street, at McGrath Highway, to ensure drivers are adhering to the NO RIGHT TURN restriction during the posted hours. Work completed   Action details Not available 196229 4 196229 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine if it is feasible to install a raised crosswalk at Monroe Street and Prospect Hill Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 196230 4 196230 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign at Columbus Avenue (eastbound on Warren Avenue). Work completed   Action details Not available 196286 4 196286 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Director of SPCD develop a plan to install traffic calming measures on both sides of the Lowell Street bridge following the serious accident on February 6, and that the Director of Traffic and Parking present this plan to this Board at its next regular meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 196300 4 196300 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking suggest changes to ease traffic traveling through Union Square onto Webster Avenue weekdays between 7:30 and 9 AM. Work completed   Action details Not available 196316 4 196316 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a bump out on the corner of Prospect Hill Road and Boston Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 196321 4 196321 Resolution That the Director of Traffic and Parking explore changing the snow emergency parking policy to alternate parking during snow emergencies each year between the even and odd sides of the streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 196354 4 196354 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking inform this Board about issuing parking permits for religious facilities, including the number per facility, their cost, and their duration. Work completed   Action details Not available 196415 4 196415 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the 15 MINUTE PARKING postings citywide, especially at 514 Medford Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 196412 4 196412 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking restrict traffic from Dane Street onto Village Street tor residents only, 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM. Work completed   Action details Not available 196413 4 196413 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking post NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER signs at the corner of Somerville Avenue and Properzi Way, to allow for cars turning onto Properzi Way. Work completed   Action details Not available 196446 4 196446 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a temporary speed bump on Jaques Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 196974 4 196974 Order That the Director of Finance provide the Board of Aldermen's Finance Committee with a breakdown of expenditures under the first DIF bond tronch and the background regarding the authorization for such money to be used to purchase real estate from Federal Realty Investment Trust to layout highways and sidewalks. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197024 4 197024 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking look into enhancing safety on the Lowell Street bridge by placing a NO PARKING sign at the curb cut on the east side of Lowell Street, immediately north of Vernon Street (in front of 279-281 Lowell Street) and inform the Ward 5 Alderman and this Board of her recommendation. Work completed   Action details Not available 197058 4 197058 Communication DIF Governing Board conveying that it ordered the Director of Finance to provide this Board's Finance Committee with a breakdown of expenditures under the first DIF bond tranche and the background regarding the authorization for such money to be used to purchase real estate from FRIT to lay out highways and sidewalks. Work completed   Action details Not available 197221 4 197221 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking allow resident permit parking at the Washington Street parking lot across from the Argenziano School after 7 PM weekdays, all day Saturdays, and all day during the Summer. Work completed   Action details Not available 197251 4 197251 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking contact the Ward One Alderman to arrange a community meeting to discuss traffic issues along Mt. Vernon Street and Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 197261 4 197261 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and Parking install temporary speed bumps and a pedestrian walkway with STOP signs on New Washington Street behind the Cobble Hill Apartments near the dog park. Work completed   Action details Not available 197275 4 197275 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer analyze the intersection of Glenwood Road and Medford Street and report to the Ward 5 Alderman on options to make exiting from Glenwood Road onto Medford Street less dangerous. Work completed   Action details Not available 197276 4 197276 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer consider traffic calming options for Trull Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 197366 4 197366 Order That the Chief of Police determine if 16-wheel vehicles are allowed to drive down Tufts Street at odd hours of the night and if they are allowed to park there. Work completed   Action details Not available 197375 4 197375 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a traffic light at the intersection of Tufts Street and Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 197382 4 197382 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the STOP sign at the corner of Chandler Street and Park Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 197400 4 197400 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a CHILDREN PLAYING sign on the east side of Trull Street, between Vernon Street and Medford Street, as close to 31-33 Trull Street as possible. Work completed   Action details Not available 197404 4 197404 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a NO PARKING IN BUS STOP sign at the bus stop on Elm Street in front of Dunkin Donuts, and that the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce this restriction. Work completed   Action details Not available 197431 4 197431 Order That the Director of SPCD, the Chief Assessor and the Director of Finance provide this Board with a 5 year revenue projection, to include real estate taxes by building type and specific projections for Assembly Square, Assembly Square (expanded), Union Square, East Somerville, Central Somerville, and West Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 197468 4 197468 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking inspect the “state” streets for vehicles parked at metered spots, causing numerous streets to have blind exits onto Broadway, and report the findings to the Ward One Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 197497 4 197497 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking petition the Traffic Commission to create a NO PARKING zone at 278 Lowell Street to keep the intersection there clear. Work completed   Action details Not available 197499 4 197499 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider reducing the speed limit to 25 MPH on Porter Street between Summer and Elm Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 197648 4 197648 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove one, or more, of the NO U TURN signs on the newly constructed lower Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 197690 4 197690 Mayor's Request That the City accepts the 4th paragraph of MGL c59 s5C with respect to the property tax residential exemption for cooperative corporations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197696 4 197696 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking amend the city's parking regulations to address the problem of the "warehousing" of vehicles that abuse the 48 hour parking rule. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197697 4 197697 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking revise the resident parking sticker regulations for campers. Work completed   Action details Not available 197698 4 197698 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking limit cut through traffic on Dane, Village and Skehen Streets by installing signage prohibiting turns onto Village and Skehen Streets from Dane Street 6-10 AM and installing a STOP sign at Dane and Village Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 197857 5 197857 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking submitting responses to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 197712 5 197712 Order That the Water Superintendent report to this Board on participation in the newly enacted Water Infrastructure legislation signed by the Governor on August 6, 2014. Work completed   Action details Not available 197755 5 197755 Communication Chief Fire Engineer responding to #197483 re: 29 Dickinson St. Work completed   Action details Not available 197649 5 197649 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clear sewer drains of leaves and other debris on Cedar Street between Highland Avenue and Summer Street, and on surrounding streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 197656 5 197656 Order That the Director of SPCD develop a plan for a substantial increase in low and moderate income affordable housing, given the affordable housing crisis and the need to increase the SomerVision target of 1,200 units over the next 20 years, and present the plan, in writing, to this Board before the end of 2014. Work completed   Action details Not available 197657 5 197657 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works prevent storm drain backups on Richdale Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 197661 5 197661 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer determine if there are infrastructure problems on Richdale Avenue that contributed to the severe flooding during the last two storms. Work completed   Action details Not available 197530 5 197530 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of James McCallum to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Approved   Action details Not available 197471 5 197471 Order That the City Engineer, the Director of SPCD, and the Superintendent of ISD advise this Board of their plan to manage and eliminate flooding on streets, in houses and in businesses throughout the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 197539 5 197539 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 197538 5 197538 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 197315 5 197315 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 197242 5 197242 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available