Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 8/25/2016 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 (205) 205 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 205. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 205. 201912 1 201912 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on August 23, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201862 1 201862 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201863 1 201863 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 23, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201865 1 201865 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 6 feet of conduit in Wheatland Street, from Pole 141/9 to a point of pickup at 74 Wheatland Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201866 1 201866 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 38 feet of conduit in Loring Street, from Pole 214/1 to a point of pickup on Loring Street at 483 Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201867 1 201867 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 18 feet of conduit in Cedar Street, from Manhole 14362 to a point of pickup at 290 Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201940 1 201940 Public Event Public Event Permit, Starlab Studios Music and Arts Festival, 10 Poplar St, Sep 2 10AM-10PM, Sep 3 10AM-11PM, Sep 4 10AM-5PM (raindate Sep 9-11). Approved   Action details Not available 201941 1 201941 Public Event Public Event Permit, FRIT Riverfest, Assembly Row area, Sep 10, 8AM-10PM (raindate Sep 11). Approved   Action details Not available 201942 1 201942 Public Event Public Event Permit, Irving Street Block Party, Sep 10, 11AM-7PM (raindate Sep 11). Approved   Action details Not available 201943 1 201943 Public Event Public Event Permit, Fairfax Street Block Party, Sep 10, 11AM-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201944 1 201944 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oxford Street Block Party, School St to Trull Ln, Sep 10, 1-9PM (raindate Sep 11). Approved   Action details Not available 201945 1 201945 Public Event Public Event Permit, Walker Street Block Party, Sep 10, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 11). Approved   Action details Not available 201946 1 201946 Public Event Public Event Permit, Kingston Street Block Party, 35-48 Kingston St, Sep 10, 4-10PM (raindate Sep 17). Approved   Action details Not available 201947 1 201947 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl, 14-192 Broadway, Sep 13, 4-9:30PM (raindate Sep 14). Approved   Action details Not available 201948 1 201948 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq, Sep 17, 1-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201949 1 201949 Public Event Public Event Permit, Hudson St Block Party, Waldo St to Central St, Sep 24, 1:30-8PM (raindate Sep 25). Approved   Action details Not available 201950 1 201950 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council MUM Dance Party, 10 Poplar St, Sep 24, 5PM-2AM. Approved   Action details Not available 201951 1 201951 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ossipee Rd Block Party, Packard Ave to Curtis St, Sep 25, 3:30-6:30PM (raindate Sep 24). Approved   Action details Not available 201952 1 201952 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Agricultural Festival, 10 Poplar St, Oct 1, 9AM-11PM (raindate Oct 2). Approved   Action details Not available 201953 1 201953 Public Event Public Event Permit, Thorpe St Block Party, Oct 1, 11:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 2). Approved   Action details Not available 201954 1 201954 Public Event Public Event Permit, Honk! Festival, Hodgkins Park Oct 7 4-9PM, Davis Sq Oct 8 10AM-10PM, Davis Sq to Beech St Oct 9 9AM-2PM, 10 Poplar St Oct 8-9 6PM-2AM. Approved   Action details Not available 201955 1 201955 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerStreets Monster Mashed Up, Somerville Ave from Warren Ave to Lowell St, Oct 23, Noon-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201956 1 201956 License Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services, 495 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 201957 1 201957 License Sign/Awning Permit, Column Health, 401 Highland Ave, Sign and Awning. Approved   Action details Not available 201958 1 201958 License Sign/Awning Permit, Extra Space Storage, 460 Somerville Ave, 5 Signs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201960 1 201960 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201961 1 201961 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 201962 1 201962 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201963 1 201963 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201964 1 201964 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201965 1 201965 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 201966 1 201966 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 201967 1 201967 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 201968 1 201968 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 201969 1 201969 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 201970 1 201970 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 201971 1 201971 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201972 1 201972 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 201973 1 201973 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 201974 1 201974 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 201975 1 201975 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201976 1 201976 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201977 1 201977 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 201978 1 201978 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201979 1 201979 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 201980 1 201980 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 201981 1 201981 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 201982 1 201982 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201983 1 201983 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 201984 1 201984 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 201985 1 201985 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 201959 1 201959 License New Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Professors Row, 21 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 201986 1 201986 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202005 1 202005 License Renewing Garage License, Junior Auto Body, 486 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 202005 2 202005 License Renewing Garage License, Junior Auto Body, 486 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201986 2 201986 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202009 2 202009 Communication Conveying the Department of Public Works’ response to questions about landscaping at the Healey School. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202008 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 202006 2 202006 Order That the City Solicitor determine if the recently imposed $60 (per billing cycle) water bill fee was properly levied with respect to Ordinance 11-125 and its mandated timelines. Approved   Action details Not available 202007 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 201959 2 201959 License New Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Professors Row, 21 residents. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201913 2 201913 Resolution That the Administration meet with Alderman Heuston and other Aldermen as necessary to prepare recommendations re: #199934 before the Legislative Matters Committee’s next meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 201997 2 201997 Order That the City Solicitor draft language to amend Ordinances 11-51 and 11-71 to require that all new building construction provide utilities that are underground. Approved   Action details Not available 201985 2 201985 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201984 2 201984 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201996 2 201996 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk at 239-241 Holland Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201995 2 201995 Order That the Director of Communication post the annual road race calendar on the city website. Approved   Action details Not available 201994 2 201994 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic on Elmwood Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201993 2 201993 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking stripe street arrows for Teele Square, in all directions, and on Broadway, at the intersection of Broadway and Route 16. Approved   Action details Not available 201992 2 201992 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works regularly empty the trash bin at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, across from 17 Raymond Avenue, and check for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 201991 2 201991 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services regularly bait the sewer at 66 Newbury Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201990 2 201990 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees with dead branches at Veterans Park on North Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201989 2 201989 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking determine if the substantial increase in truck traffic on Powderhouse Boulevard is violating any ordinances restricting such traffic, and that the Traffic Engineer and Director of Capital Projects discuss with this Board's Committee on Traffic and Parking the reconstruction of the street and the installation of traffic calming measures. Approved   Action details Not available 201988 2 201988 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 33-35 Barton Street weekly for continual overgrowth onto the public sidewalk. Approved   Action details Not available 201987 2 201987 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 26 Conwell Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201983 2 201983 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201982 2 201982 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201981 2 201981 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201980 2 201980 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201979 2 201979 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201978 2 201978 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201977 2 201977 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201976 2 201976 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201975 2 201975 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201974 2 201974 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201973 2 201973 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201972 2 201972 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201971 2 201971 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201970 2 201970 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201969 2 201969 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201968 2 201968 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201967 2 201967 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201966 2 201966 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201965 2 201965 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201964 2 201964 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201963 2 201963 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201962 2 201962 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201961 2 201961 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201960 2 201960 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201957 2 201957 License Sign/Awning Permit, Column Health, 401 Highland Ave, Sign and Awning. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201956 2 201956 License Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services, 495 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201955 2 201955 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerStreets Monster Mashed Up, Somerville Ave from Warren Ave to Lowell St, Oct 23, Noon-7PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201954 2 201954 Public Event Public Event Permit, Honk! Festival, Hodgkins Park Oct 7 4-9PM, Davis Sq Oct 8 10AM-10PM, Davis Sq to Beech St Oct 9 9AM-2PM, 10 Poplar St Oct 8-9 6PM-2AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201953 2 201953 Public Event Public Event Permit, Thorpe St Block Party, Oct 1, 11:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 2). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201952 2 201952 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Agricultural Festival, 10 Poplar St, Oct 1, 9AM-11PM (raindate Oct 2). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201951 2 201951 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ossipee Rd Block Party, Packard Ave to Curtis St, Sep 25, 3:30-6:30PM (raindate Sep 24). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201950 2 201950 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council MUM Dance Party, 10 Poplar St, Sep 24, 5PM-2AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201949 2 201949 Public Event Public Event Permit, Hudson St Block Party, Waldo St to Central St, Sep 24, 1:30-8PM (raindate Sep 25). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201948 2 201948 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq, Sep 17, 1-7PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201947 2 201947 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl, 14-192 Broadway, Sep 13, 4-9:30PM (raindate Sep 14). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201946 2 201946 Public Event Public Event Permit, Kingston Street Block Party, 35-48 Kingston St, Sep 10, 4-10PM (raindate Sep 17). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201945 2 201945 Public Event Public Event Permit, Walker Street Block Party, Sep 10, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 11). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201944 2 201944 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oxford Street Block Party, School St to Trull Ln, Sep 10, 1-9PM (raindate Sep 11). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201943 2 201943 Public Event Public Event Permit, Fairfax Street Block Party, Sep 10, 11AM-7PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201942 2 201942 Public Event Public Event Permit, Irving Street Block Party, Sep 10, 11AM-7PM (raindate Sep 11). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201941 2 201941 Public Event Public Event Permit, FRIT Riverfest, Assembly Row area, Sep 10, 8AM-10PM (raindate Sep 11). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201940 2 201940 Public Event Public Event Permit, Starlab Studios Music and Arts Festival, 10 Poplar St, Sep 2 10AM-10PM, Sep 3 10AM-11PM, Sep 4 10AM-5PM (raindate Sep 9-11). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201867 2 201867 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 18 feet of conduit in Cedar Street, from Manhole 14362 to a point of pickup at 290 Highland Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201866 2 201866 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 38 feet of conduit in Loring Street, from Pole 214/1 to a point of pickup on Loring Street at 483 Somerville Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201865 2 201865 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 6 feet of conduit in Wheatland Street, from Pole 141/9 to a point of pickup at 74 Wheatland Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201864 2 201864 Citation Commending the Somerville City Club on the happy occasion of its 50th anniversary. Approved   Action details Not available 201911 2 201911 Communication In his capacity as President, Appointing Gerald McCue to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board, replacing Phil Ercolini, who has resigned. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201868 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 201869 2 201869 Ordinance Amending Ordinance 11-125 to include notification to this Board with respect to water rates. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201889 2 201889 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 15-17-19 Henderson Street for all code violations and unauthorized removals of stop work orders and unsafe building notices, and report back to this Board on recommended actions to ensure the public's health and safety. Approved   Action details Not available 201890 2 201890 Order That the City Solicitor research the potential illegality of the Condominium Conversion Ordinance and provide a written opinion to this Board’s Committee on Legislative Matters at the earliest opportunity. Approved   Action details Not available 201891 2 201891 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the shade trees on the corner of Central and Albion Streets so they don't block the light from the streetlamps. Approved   Action details Not available 201896 2 201896 Order That the Director of Personnel provide an updated report of any and all positions filled and/or vacated since the FY17 budget discussions. Approved   Action details Not available 201898 2 201898 Communication Reporting on the SHS Building Committee meetings held during the summer months. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201895 2 201895 Order That the Water Superintendent or other responsible individual cease all mailings of water and sewer bills until discussion is held with this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 201897 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 201899 2 201899 Resolution That this Board calls upon developers that receive any form of public financial support to use responsible prevailing-wage contractors that provide health insurance, worker’s compensation, retirement benefits, and apprenticeship training to build their projects. Approved   Action details Not available 201892 2 201892 Resolution That the Administration and the Director of Capital Projects reactivate the West Branch Library renovations project ASAP to inform the community of the latest information available, including informational meetings and the likelihood of the start of renovations. Approved   Action details Not available 201894 2 201894 Resolution That the Administration immediately suspend the $60 per billing cycle base charge added to water/sewer bills until all interested parties are formally advised of the need for such a charge, including community meetings and/or public hearings. Approved   Action details Not available 201893 2 201893 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove improperly posted flyers, notices and postings on all city-owned light poles and traffic signals and, where possible, notify offenders of possible fines for future violations. Approved   Action details Not available 201900 2 201900 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board by its September 22 regular meeting on plans to implement new legislation to reduce speed limits on local streets to 25 mph in “thickly settled areas” and 20 mph in “designated safety zones.” Approved   Action details Not available 201901 2 201901 Order That the City Solicitor and Director of SPCD develop with this Board a revised Condominium Conversion Ordinance to remove the illegal sections in the current ordinance, and provide maximum protections to prevent the displacement of tenants or ease their transition. Approved   Action details Not available 201902 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 201903 2 201903 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board about plans to re-landscape any school properties, since both the Kennedy and Healey School yards were re-landscaped this summer without public notice. Approved   Action details Not available 201904 2 201904 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on keeping city trees alive by watering them during this and future droughts. Approved   Action details Not available 201905 2 201905 Order That this Board, with the City Solicitor, develop an ordinance for trees on city-owned property that extends to them the requirements for public notices and hearings currently in place for all “public shade trees.” Approved   Action details Not available 201888 2 201888 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce all parking regulations in East Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 201906 2 201906 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the contractor who recently did work on Porter Street to repair and resurface the sink hole that is beginning to develop on Summer and Porter Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201907 2 201907 Order That the city’s arborist determine the vitality of the tree across from 67 Craigie Street and report back to the Ward 3 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 201908 2 201908 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels from Properzi Manner to Bow Street as they have become a public safety hazard. Approved   Action details Not available 201909 2 201909 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the two trees in front and on the side of 71-73 Bailey Road. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 201910 2 201910 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light in front of 93 Flint Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201870 2 201870 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works explain why the trees at the Healy School where removed and what trees are going in their place. Approved   Action details Not available 201871 2 201871 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 22 Wigglesworth Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201872 2 201872 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on construction for McGrath Highway and the bridge on Medford and Gilman Streets with an expected timeline of completion. Approved   Action details Not available 201873 2 201873 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the street light on the corner of Franklin and Pearl Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201874 2 201874 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Oliver and Cross Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201875 2 201875 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the slanted electrical pole on the corner of Oliver and Cross Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201876 2 201876 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the dead trees on the corner of Franklin and Flint Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201877 2 201877 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire in front of 26 Crescent Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201878 2 201878 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the collapsing garage on the corner of Pearl and Cross Streets for violations. Approved   Action details Not available 201879 2 201879 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait Cross Street, Gilman Street, Chester Avenue and Cross Street Place for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 201880 2 201880 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic on New Washington Street weekdays 5-6 PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201881 2 201881 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint a crosswalk on New Washington Street behind Cobble Hill. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 201882 2 201882 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a SLOW sign on New Washington Street by Cobble Hill. Approved   Action details Not available 201883 2 201883 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign on the corner of Franklin and Pearl Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201884 2 201884 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing Webster Avenue sign at Franklin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201885 2 201885 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place SLOW - CHILDREN and DEAD END signs prominently at the beginning of Knowlton Street by Tufts Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201886 2 201886 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint a crosswalk on Everett Avenue and Cross Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201887 2 201887 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking fix the falling sign at Cross and Pinckney Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201938 3 201938 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 5/26/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202004 3 202004 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 6/9/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201934 3 201934 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Lapiana to the position of Animal Control Officer in the Police Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201939 3 201939 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 6/23/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201932 3 201932 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of the 2016 Update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201937 3 201937 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel in the matter of Lopez v. City of Somerville et al. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201935 3 201935 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Somerville Police Officer Neil Collins as a Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202003 3 202003 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #201689 re: legal avenues available to recover losses due to leaks in the natural gas infrastructure. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201933 3 201933 Communication Requesting approval of an exemption for Annie Schapira, a municipal employee, under MGL c268A s20(b). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202002 3 202002 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinance 9-116(3) regulating noise disturbances during construction, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 8/23/16. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 202010 3 202010 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201936 3 201936 Mayor's Communication Requesting to appear before this Board to provide an update regarding the Wynn casino project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202002 4 202002 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinance 9-116(3) regulating noise disturbances during construction, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 8/23/16. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201918 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201914 4 201914 Ordinance Requesting approval of an ordinance establishing a senior citizen water/sewer rate discount program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201935 4 201935 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Somerville Police Officer Neil Collins as a Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201998 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201999 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201923 4 201923 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior fiscal year invoices in the Department of Public Works totaling $33,283.92. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201922 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201919 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201921 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201920 4 201920 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $14,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the renovation of the call center facility. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202000 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201928 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202001 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201927 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201925 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201931 4 201931 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of 30 concrete planters from Ames Business Park, for the Arts Council's ArtFarm site. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201926 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201929 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201924 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201930 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201915 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201917 4 201917 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of decorative benches and barrels. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available