Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/22/2016 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 (171) 171 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 File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 202125 1 202125 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 14, 2016. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 202121 1 202121 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 15, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202120 1 202120 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 19, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202124 1 202124 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 20, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202119 1 202119 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 21, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202127 1 202127 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 21, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202097 1 202097 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202098 1 202098 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 25, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202137 1 202137 Public Event Public Event Permit, Highland Rd Block Party, from Kidder Ave to Morrison Ave, Sep 25, 2-8PM (raindate Oct 1). Approved   Action details Not available 202138 1 202138 Public Event Public Event Permit, Sprout Somerville STEAM Celebration, Seven Hills Park and Meacham Rd from Buena Vista Rd to Dover St, Oct 3, 4-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202139 1 202139 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Dance Party, 138 South St, Oct 8, 3PM-Midnite (raindate Oct 9). Approved   Action details Not available 202140 1 202140 Public Event Public Event Permit, Landers Street Birthday Block Party, Oct 10, 1:30-5:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202141 1 202141 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lungevity Foundation Walk-a-thon, Assembly Row and Mystic River area, Nov 5, 89AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202142 1 202142 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Event Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk, Davis Sq and area streets, Dec 18, 7AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202143 1 202143 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Masterson Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 202144 1 202144 License Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 202145 1 202145 License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, Next Wave/Full Circle School, Foss Park area. Approved   Action details Not available 202166 1 202166 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets Brazil Day 5K Road Race, East Branch Library and area streets, Sep 25, 8AM-1:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202166 2 202166 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets Brazil Day 5K Road Race, East Branch Library and area streets, Sep 25, 8AM-1:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202159 2 202159 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services contact the condo associations and residents at 97, 94 and 96 Prospect Street regarding trash pickups prior to 6 AM. Approved   Action details Not available 202160 2 202160 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works adjust if possible the LED street light facing 13 Laurel Street as it is aggravating the residents there. Approved   Action details Not available 202161 2 202161 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect with the Ward 2 Alderman the 300 block of Beacon Street, to determine the source(s) of increased rodent activity. Approved   Action details Not available 202162 2 202162 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services advise this Board of any potential public health concerns raised by a recent report that one out of eight samples of Somerville tap water showed small amounts of Chromium-6, and detail any more recent test results. Approved   Action details Not available 202163 2 202163 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services order the business at 121 Washington Street to put their trash out on the Washington Street side of the building. Approved   Action details Not available 202157 2 202157 Order That the Water Superintendent provide this Board with a report of the number of commercial customers that are being charged the residential rate, prior to this Board's next meeting on October 13, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202158 2 202158 Order That the Water Superintendent inform this Board about the State Law regarding 4 to 1 infiltration in-flow for water and sewer charges for large developments, and that the water and sewer fees for Assembly Row, Maxwell Green, and other large scale developments be provided as well. Approved   Action details Not available 202164 2 202164 Order That the Director of Finance review with this Board a residential and commercial real estate tax bill, clearly identifying all additional fees that taxpayers are paying (e.g. CPA charge). Approved   Action details Not available 202165 2 202165 Order That the Director of Finance discuss review with this Board a water/sewer bill for all rate payers (tiered), clearly identifying all additional fees that rate payers are paying (e.g. base monthly charge). Approved   Action details Not available 202145 2 202145 License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, Next Wave/Full Circle School, Foss Park area. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202144 2 202144 License Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202143 2 202143 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Masterson Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202142 2 202142 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Event Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk, Davis Sq and area streets, Dec 18, 7AM-1PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202147 2 202147 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works plant a tree at 26 Montrose Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202148 2 202148 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Administration discuss pre-planning and planning processes and requirements for private developers and city infrastructure projects, identifying differences and similarities. Approved   Action details Not available 202149 2 202149 Resolution That the Administration discuss requiring adding the word "Somerville" to buildings in the Assembly Square area, to enhance office and commercial marketing efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 202150 2 202150 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic speeds on Cameron Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202151 2 202151 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the sewer at 24 Endicott Avenue to mitigate rodent activity. Approved   Action details Not available 202146 2 202146 Citation Commending the Somerville Little League 10 Year Old All Star Team, who won the 2016 Jimmy Fund Tournament Championship. Approved   Action details Not available 202141 2 202141 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lungevity Foundation Walk-a-thon, Assembly Row and Mystic River area, Nov 5, 89AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202140 2 202140 Public Event Public Event Permit, Landers Street Birthday Block Party, Oct 10, 1:30-5:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202139 2 202139 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Dance Party, 138 South St, Oct 8, 3PM-Midnite (raindate Oct 9). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202138 2 202138 Public Event Public Event Permit, Sprout Somerville STEAM Celebration, Seven Hills Park and Meacham Rd from Buena Vista Rd to Dover St, Oct 3, 4-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202137 2 202137 Public Event Public Event Permit, Highland Rd Block Party, from Kidder Ave to Morrison Ave, Sep 25, 2-8PM (raindate Oct 1). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202135 2 202135 Officer's Communication Acting Water Superintendent responding to #202008 re: emergency water and sewer repairs in FY14-FY16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202126 2 202126 Order That the Chief of Police assign a crossing guard to the Prospect Hill Academy Charter School location on Franklin Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202099 2 202099 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signage at all traffic light intersections for enforcement of bicycling regulations. Approved   Action details Not available 202104 2 202104 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of Engineering report to this Board on the timeframe for re-striping crosswalks that are erased due to repaving or construction. Approved   Action details Not available 202101 2 202101 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking assess Sartwell Avenue for immediate traffic calming measures and report to the Ward 5 Alderman by the end of September. Approved   Action details Not available 202102 2 202102 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Director of SomerStat or a representative of the Administration, report to this Board on the time frame for responses to the dozens of traffic calming petitions that have been submitted by residents over the past year. Approved   Action details Not available 202103 2 202103 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider increasing the fine for blocking a driveway from $30 to $100. Approved   Action details Not available 202100 2 202100 Order That the Director of Personnel and the Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion present a plan to this Board to fill the many vacancies on city boards, with an outreach plan to encourage applications by immigrants and people of color. Approved   Action details Not available 202106 2 202106 Order That the Director of Engineering add Burnside Avenue to the 5-year paving plan. Approved   Action details Not available 202105 2 202105 Resolution That the Administration develop a process for interim crosswalk painting and/or other measures to protect pedestrians when road work or other conditions prevent the immediate re-striping of road markings. Approved   Action details Not available 202107 2 202107 Order That the Director of Engineering install a "bump out" at the terminus of the crosswalk on Elm Street west of Willow Avenue opposite Beech Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202108 2 202108 Resolution That the Administration work with the City of Cambridge to improve pedestrian safety at the intersections of Elm Street with Beech Street and Willow Avenue, including consideration of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon. Approved   Action details Not available 202109 2 202109 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police increase enforcement of the NO IDLING ordinance, particularly around school drop-off and pick-up times. Approved   Action details Not available 202110 2 202110 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint the NO SIDEWALK CYCLING decals on the sidewalks in the business districts and post larger signage in both English and Spanish. Approved   Action details Not available 202111 2 202111 Order That the Director of SPCD implement a bicyclist and pedestrian safety education campaign. (3rd request) Approved   Action details Not available 202113 2 202113 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services appear before this Board to discuss progress in the city's race dialogs. Approved   Action details Not available 202114 2 202114 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide a response to requests for traffic calming measures on Knowlton Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202115 2 202115 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the broken handicap access street curb on the Glen Street side of the East Somerville Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 202116 2 202116 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the future of Veterans Memorial Park. Approved   Action details Not available 202117 2 202117 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 28 Illinois Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202118 2 202118 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the trash barrel in front of Santander Bank on Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202112 2 202112 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-pave Trull Lane. Approved   Action details Not available 202080 2 202080 Officer's Communication Acting Water Superintendent submitting a Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds Financial Analysis and a Water & Sewer Rate Study. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202122 2 202122 Resolution That the Administration present its recommendations and a draft ordinance for the proposed Rental Registration Program (#199934) to the Committee on Legislative Matters at its meeting on October 20, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202123 2 202123 Resolution That the Administration consider a Home Rule Petition to provide relief from water and sewer charges and rates to property owners who occupy their homes, by shifting the excess cost to non-owner-occupied property owners. Approved   Action details Not available 202134 3 202134 Communication Requesting the appointment of Candace Cooper to the position of Director of Personnel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202026 3 202026 Order That the Water Superintendent report to this Board on the imposition or suspension of water and sewer base charges for customers. Approved   Action details Not available 202013 3 202013 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 31 feet of conduit in Morrison Avenue, from Pole 238/28 to a point of pickup at the rear of 10 Winslow Avenue. (Interim approval issued 8/29/16) Approved   Action details Not available 202136 3 202136 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202156 3 202156 Communication Acting Director of Personnel responding to #201896 re: status of City vacancies. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202152 4 202152 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 90, Section 17C, to reduce the prima facie speed limit in the City to 25 MPH. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202153 4 202153 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $94,000 in a bond for additional design services for the West Branch Library Renovation Project. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202132 4 202132 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $12,500 grant from MA Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for technical assistance in net metering agreements. Approved   Action details Not available 202013 4 202013 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 31 feet of conduit in Morrison Avenue, from Pole 238/28 to a point of pickup at the rear of 10 Winslow Avenue. (Interim approval issued 8/29/16) Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201790 4 201790 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services dispatch NIT personnel to investigate 87 Lowell Street for building code violations. Work completed   Action details Not available 201789 4 201789 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services direct NIT personnel to immediately investigate the property at 40 Columbus Avenue for health and building code violations. Work completed   Action details Not available 201475 4 201475 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board his assessment of whether Stop Work Order fines and penalties are sufficient to deter developers from working without permits, and provide a detailed list of all Stop Work orders issued since May, 2015. Work completed   Action details Not available 199725 4 199725 Mayor's Communication Updating this Board on the shortfall in Green Line Extension funding. Work completed   Action details Not available 202007 4 202007 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before this Board's Committee on Housing and Community Development to apprise this Board of the disposition of the Homans Building and any related rights-of-way involved with the Green Line Extension. Work completed   Action details Not available 202154 4 202154 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $140,000 in the Law Department, from the Judgments/Settlements Account to the Legal Services Account, for rendered and anticipated outside counsel services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202130 4 202130 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Department, for 911 support. Approved   Action details Not available 202133 4 202133 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $100 donation from the USAlliance Federal Credit Union for the city's Haiti and Brazil Hit the 'Ville Festival. Approved   Action details Not available 202096 4 202096 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief of Police report to this Board whether their departments bring claims against, or cite, motorists who damage city trees. Work completed   Action details Not available 202128 4 202128 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance and appropriation of an additional $80,000 from US2 Associates into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202131 4 202131 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $58,573 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services. Approved   Action details Not available 201308 4 201308 Order That the Chief of Police extend school crossing guard services from 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM. Work completed   Action details Not available 201498 4 201498 Order That the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officer enforce the leash law on the Community Path and around Lexington Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 201508 4 201508 Order That the Director of SPCD communicate with state authorities the need for sound proof windows at 240 Pearl Street, which were previously promised as part of the Green Line Extension. Work completed   Action details Not available 201565 4 201565 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to provide evidence of the City's runner-friendly activities to the Road Runners Club of America in order to be designated a Runner Friendly Community. Work completed   Action details Not available 201698 4 201698 Order That the Director of Capital Projects update this Board on the West Branch Library and on any other capital projects that may be of concern to this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 201897 4 201897 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Fire Engineer report to this Board on plans to deal with gas leaks and explain why utilities are not required to repair Level 3 leaks. Work completed   Action details Not available 201988 4 201988 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 33-35 Barton Street weekly for continual overgrowth onto the public sidewalk. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 202008 4 202008 Order That the Director of Finance and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer provide this Board with the total costs associated with emergency water and sewer repairs for FY14, FY15 and FY16 by this Board's September 13 regular meeting. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 201868 4 201868 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Board at its September 13 regular meeting to discuss the new base water charge, the reasons for its adoption, and why the Board was not informed of it during the budget meetings. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 201902 5 201902 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board on its powers to call property owners and especially developers before this Board to discuss building code violations, stop work orders, dangerous practices, and repeated violations of the City’s laws and regulations. Work completed   Action details Not available 201937 5 201937 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel in the matter of Lopez v. City of Somerville et al. Approved   Action details Not available 200695 5 200695 Order That the Director of Capital Projects and the Disability Coordinator appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Works to discuss ADA issues and construction defects at the East Somerville Community School. Work completed   Action details Not available 202131 5 202131 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $58,573 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202129 5 202129 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $80,000 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202133 5 202133 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $100 donation from the USAlliance Federal Credit Union for the city's Haiti and Brazil Hit the 'Ville Festival. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202130 5 202130 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Department, for 911 support. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202132 5 202132 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $12,500 grant from MA Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for technical assistance in net metering agreements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202155 5 202155 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $55,577 from the Salary Contingency Account to the SPCD Transportation and Infrastructure Personal Services Salaries Account to fund a Senior Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201928 6 201928 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $20,004 from the Office of Justice Programs (2015) Byrne JAG Grant for Police Department mental health programs. Approved   Action details Not available 202076 6 202076 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $34,200 from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's Local Cultural Council grant program. Approved   Action details Not available 202077 6 202077 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $6,500 from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's general operational support. Approved   Action details Not available 201925 6 201925 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $87,831 from the MA Office of Elder Affairs for Council on Aging staffing, transportation and services for elder residents. Approved   Action details Not available 200587 6 200587 Public Communication Ben Asack submitting comments re: establishing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Work completed   Action details Not available 201641 6 201641 Mayor's Request City Assessor presenting for approval a proposed Solar PILOT Agreement for a solar electric generating facility at the Partner's Health Care site. Approved   Action details Not available 201375 6 201375 Public Communication District Attorney responding to #196432 re: the investigation of the murder of Deanna Cremin. Work completed   Action details Not available 201813 6 201813 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $9,248 from FEMA for the Fire Department's purchase of new highrise firefighting equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 201926 6 201926 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $37,315 from the Department of Mental Health, for the Police Department's Jail Diversion Program. Approved   Action details Not available 201812 6 201812 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $248,922 from the MA Department of Energy Resources, for the Office of Sustainability and Environment's installation of energy efficient indoor lighting. Approved   Action details Not available 201929 6 201929 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $12,581.25 grant from the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative, for the Police Department's Shannon Grant for youth violence prevention. Approved   Action details Not available 201924 6 201924 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $89,000 grant from the MA DMH Police Based Jail Diversion Program for the Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team Training. Approved   Action details Not available 201930 6 201930 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $8,676 grant from the DPH First Responder Naloxone (Narcan) Grant Program for the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 201931 6 201931 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of 30 concrete planters from Ames Business Park, for the Arts Council's ArtFarm site. Approved   Action details Not available 201923 6 201923 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior fiscal year invoices in the Department of Public Works totaling $33,283.92. Approved   Action details Not available 202075 6 202075 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY17 funds totaling $221.88 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 201937 6 201937 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel in the matter of Lopez v. City of Somerville et al. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201998 6 201998 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance and appropriation of an additional deposit of $49,750 from US2 into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Account. Approved   Action details Not available 201915 6 201915 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Big Belly trash and recycling units. Approved   Action details Not available 201917 6 201917 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of decorative benches and barrels. Approved   Action details Not available 201999 6 201999 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $49,750 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 201919 6 201919 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $45,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase and installation of a Plymal Vent System for DPW Mechanic's Fleet Maintenance Garage. Approved   Action details Not available 201921 6 201921 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the renovation of the DPW's Fleet Maintenance Garage. Approved   Action details Not available 202000 6 202000 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $1,566.61 using available funds in the City Clerk's Office's Office Supplies Account to pay WB Mason for office supplies purchased in FY16. Approved   Action details Not available 201918 6 201918 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $47,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for a five-year Elgin Sweeper lease for the DPW. Approved   Action details Not available 201922 6 201922 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $150,565 from certain Police Department Salary and Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to certain DPW Highway Accounts to fund mechanic salaries and maintenance costs now managed within the Fleet Department. Approved   Action details Not available 201920 6 201920 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $14,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the renovation of the call center facility. Approved   Action details Not available 201927 6 201927 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $29,685 grant from the MA Urban Area Security Initiative for Critical Infrastructure Investment Area for target hardening at City Hall. Approved   Action details Not available 202001 6 202001 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $4,560.09 from the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, for the City's target hardening project. Approved   Action details Not available 201928 7 201928 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $20,004 from the Office of Justice Programs (2015) Byrne JAG Grant for Police Department mental health programs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202001 7 202001 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $4,560.09 from the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, for the City's target hardening project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201927 7 201927 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $29,685 grant from the MA Urban Area Security Initiative for Critical Infrastructure Investment Area for target hardening at City Hall. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201920 7 201920 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $14,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the renovation of the call center facility. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201922 7 201922 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $150,565 from certain Police Department Salary and Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to certain DPW Highway Accounts to fund mechanic salaries and maintenance costs now managed within the Fleet Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201918 7 201918 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $47,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for a five-year Elgin Sweeper lease for the DPW. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202000 7 202000 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $1,566.61 using available funds in the City Clerk's Office's Office Supplies Account to pay WB Mason for office supplies purchased in FY16. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201921 7 201921 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the renovation of the DPW's Fleet Maintenance Garage. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201919 7 201919 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $45,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase and installation of a Plymal Vent System for DPW Mechanic's Fleet Maintenance Garage. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201999 7 201999 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $49,750 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201916 7 201916 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Tree Planting. Approved   Action details Not available 201917 7 201917 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of decorative benches and barrels. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201915 7 201915 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Big Belly trash and recycling units. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201998 7 201998 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance and appropriation of an additional deposit of $49,750 from US2 into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Account. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202075 7 202075 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY17 funds totaling $221.88 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201923 7 201923 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior fiscal year invoices in the Department of Public Works totaling $33,283.92. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201931 7 201931 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of 30 concrete planters from Ames Business Park, for the Arts Council's ArtFarm site. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201930 7 201930 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $8,676 grant from the DPH First Responder Naloxone (Narcan) Grant Program for the Police Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201924 7 201924 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $89,000 grant from the MA DMH Police Based Jail Diversion Program for the Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team Training. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201929 7 201929 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $12,581.25 grant from the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative, for the Police Department's Shannon Grant for youth violence prevention. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201812 7 201812 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $248,922 from the MA Department of Energy Resources, for the Office of Sustainability and Environment's installation of energy efficient indoor lighting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201926 7 201926 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $37,315 from the Department of Mental Health, for the Police Department's Jail Diversion Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201813 7 201813 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $9,248 from FEMA for the Fire Department's purchase of new highrise firefighting equipment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201532 7 201532 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of the 197 Washington Street Stabilization Fund and the acceptance of a mitigation payment to the Fund of $8,322 from A&M Realty Trust for striping and sidewalk improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 201641 7 201641 Mayor's Request City Assessor presenting for approval a proposed Solar PILOT Agreement for a solar electric generating facility at the Partner's Health Care site. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200521 7 200521 Order That the City Solicitor brief Housing Department staff and Condominium Review Board members to ensure they are implementing the Condominium Conversion Ordinance to the fullest extent possible, and report back to this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 201198 7 201198 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 3/24/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202077 7 202077 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $6,500 from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's general operational support. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201338 7 201338 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to rescind the acceptance of a mitigation payment of $47,770 from Berkeley Investments Inc. (#199464), and authorize the refund of that amount to that entity. Approved   Action details Not available 202076 7 202076 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $34,200 from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's Local Cultural Council grant program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201925 7 201925 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $87,831 from the MA Office of Elder Affairs for Council on Aging staffing, transportation and services for elder residents. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201338 8 201338 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to rescind the acceptance of a mitigation payment of $47,770 from Berkeley Investments Inc. (#199464), and authorize the refund of that amount to that entity. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201532 8 201532 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of the 197 Washington Street Stabilization Fund and the acceptance of a mitigation payment to the Fund of $8,322 from A&M Realty Trust for striping and sidewalk improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201916 8 201916 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Tree Planting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199724 12 199724 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss concerns regarding #198703 and #199522 for public safety at Assembly Row and citywide. Work completed   Action details Not available 196366 15 196366 Order That the Director of SPCD submit a plan to create “Middle Class” housing. Work completed   Action details Not available