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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
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201912 1201912Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on August 23, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201862 1201862Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201863 1201863MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 23, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201865 1201865Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1201866Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1201867Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1201940Public EventPublic 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 1201941Public EventPublic Event Permit, FRIT Riverfest, Assembly Row area, Sep 10, 8AM-10PM (raindate Sep 11).Approved  Action details Not available
201942 1201942Public EventPublic Event Permit, Irving Street Block Party, Sep 10, 11AM-7PM (raindate Sep 11).Approved  Action details Not available
201943 1201943Public EventPublic Event Permit, Fairfax Street Block Party, Sep 10, 11AM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201944 1201944Public EventPublic Event Permit, Oxford Street Block Party, School St to Trull Ln, Sep 10, 1-9PM (raindate Sep 11).Approved  Action details Not available
201945 1201945Public EventPublic Event Permit, Walker Street Block Party, Sep 10, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 11).Approved  Action details Not available
201946 1201946Public EventPublic Event Permit, Kingston Street Block Party, 35-48 Kingston St, Sep 10, 4-10PM (raindate Sep 17).Approved  Action details Not available
201947 1201947Public EventPublic 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 1201948Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq, Sep 17, 1-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201949 1201949Public EventPublic 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 1201950Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council MUM Dance Party, 10 Poplar St, Sep 24, 5PM-2AM.Approved  Action details Not available
201951 1201951Public EventPublic 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 1201952Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Agricultural Festival, 10 Poplar St, Oct 1, 9AM-11PM (raindate Oct 2).Approved  Action details Not available
201953 1201953Public EventPublic Event Permit, Thorpe St Block Party, Oct 1, 11:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 2).Approved  Action details Not available
201954 1201954Public EventPublic 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 1201955Public EventPublic Event Permit, SomerStreets Monster Mashed Up, Somerville Ave from Warren Ave to Lowell St, Oct 23, Noon-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201956 1201956LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services, 495 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
201957 1201957LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Column Health, 401 Highland Ave, Sign and Awning.Approved  Action details Not available
201958 1201958LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Extra Space Storage, 460 Somerville Ave, 5 Signs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201960 1201960LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201961 1201961LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
201962 1201962LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201963 1201963LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201964 1201964LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201965 1201965LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd.Approved  Action details Not available
201966 1201966LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
201967 1201967LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
201968 1201968LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
201969 1201969LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
201970 1201970LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
201971 1201971LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201972 1201972LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
201973 1201973LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
201974 1201974LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
201975 1201975LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201976 1201976LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201977 1201977LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
201978 1201978LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201979 1201979LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd.Approved  Action details Not available
201980 1201980LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
201981 1201981LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
201982 1201982LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201983 1201983LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
201984 1201984LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
201985 1201985LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
201959 1201959LicenseNew Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Professors Row, 21 residents.Approved  Action details Not available
201986 1201986LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
202005 1202005LicenseRenewing Garage License, Junior Auto Body, 486 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
202005 2202005LicenseRenewing Garage License, Junior Auto Body, 486 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201986 2201986LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202009 2202009CommunicationConveying the Department of Public Works’ response to questions about landscaping at the Healey School.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202008 2202008OrderThat 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 2202006OrderThat 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 2202007OrderThat 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 2201959LicenseNew Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Professors Row, 21 residents.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201913 2201913ResolutionThat 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 2201997OrderThat 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 2201985LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201984 2201984LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201996 2201996OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk at 239-241 Holland Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201995 2201995OrderThat the Director of Communication post the annual road race calendar on the city website.Approved  Action details Not available
201994 2201994OrderThat the Chief of Police monitor traffic on Elmwood Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201993 2201993OrderThat 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 2201992OrderThat 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 2201991OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services regularly bait the sewer at 66 Newbury Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201990 2201990OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees with dead branches at Veterans Park on North Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201989 2201989OrderThat 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 2201988OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 33-35 Barton Street weekly for continual overgrowth onto the public sidewalk.Approved  Action details Not available
201987 2201987OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 26 Conwell Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201983 2201983LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201982 2201982LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201981 2201981LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201980 2201980LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201979 2201979LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201978 2201978LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201977 2201977LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201976 2201976LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201975 2201975LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201974 2201974LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201973 2201973LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201972 2201972LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201971 2201971LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201970 2201970LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201969 2201969LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201968 2201968LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201967 2201967LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201966 2201966LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201965 2201965LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201964 2201964LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201963 2201963LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201962 2201962LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201961 2201961LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201960 2201960LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201957 2201957LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Column Health, 401 Highland Ave, Sign and Awning.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201956 2201956LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services, 495 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201955 2201955Public EventPublic 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 2201954Public EventPublic 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 2201953Public EventPublic Event Permit, Thorpe St Block Party, Oct 1, 11:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 2).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201952 2201952Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Agricultural Festival, 10 Poplar St, Oct 1, 9AM-11PM (raindate Oct 2).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201951 2201951Public EventPublic 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 2201950Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council MUM Dance Party, 10 Poplar St, Sep 24, 5PM-2AM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201949 2201949Public EventPublic 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 2201948Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq, Sep 17, 1-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201947 2201947Public EventPublic 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 2201946Public EventPublic Event Permit, Kingston Street Block Party, 35-48 Kingston St, Sep 10, 4-10PM (raindate Sep 17).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201945 2201945Public EventPublic Event Permit, Walker Street Block Party, Sep 10, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 11).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201944 2201944Public EventPublic 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 2201943Public EventPublic Event Permit, Fairfax Street Block Party, Sep 10, 11AM-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201942 2201942Public EventPublic Event Permit, Irving Street Block Party, Sep 10, 11AM-7PM (raindate Sep 11).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201941 2201941Public EventPublic Event Permit, FRIT Riverfest, Assembly Row area, Sep 10, 8AM-10PM (raindate Sep 11).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201940 2201940Public EventPublic 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 2201867Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2201866Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2201865Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2201864CitationCommending the Somerville City Club on the happy occasion of its 50th anniversary.Approved  Action details Not available
201911 2201911CommunicationIn 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 2201868OrderThat 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 2201869OrdinanceAmending Ordinance 11-125 to include notification to this Board with respect to water rates.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201889 2201889OrderThat 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 2201890OrderThat 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 2201891OrderThat 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 2201896OrderThat 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 2201898CommunicationReporting on the SHS Building Committee meetings held during the summer months.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201895 2201895OrderThat 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 2201897OrderThat 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 2201899ResolutionThat 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 2201892ResolutionThat 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 2201894ResolutionThat 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 2201893OrderThat 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 2201900OrderThat 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 2201901OrderThat 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 2201902OrderThat 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 2201903OrderThat 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 2201904OrderThat 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 2201905OrderThat 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 2201888OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce all parking regulations in East Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
201906 2201906OrderThat 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 2201907OrderThat 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 2201908OrderThat 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 2201909OrderThat 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 2201910OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light in front of 93 Flint Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201870 2201870OrderThat 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 2201871OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 22 Wigglesworth Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201872 2201872OrderThat 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 2201873OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fix the street light on the corner of Franklin and Pearl Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
201874 2201874OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Oliver and Cross Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
201875 2201875OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the slanted electrical pole on the corner of Oliver and Cross Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
201876 2201876OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the dead trees on the corner of Franklin and Flint Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
201877 2201877OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire in front of 26 Crescent Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201878 2201878OrderThat 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 2201879OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait Cross Street, Gilman Street, Chester Avenue and Cross Street Place for rodents.Approved  Action details Not available
201880 2201880OrderThat the Chief of Police monitor traffic on New Washington Street weekdays 5-6 PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201881 2201881OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking paint a crosswalk on New Washington Street behind Cobble Hill. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
201882 2201882OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a SLOW sign on New Washington Street by Cobble Hill.Approved  Action details Not available
201883 2201883OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign on the corner of Franklin and Pearl Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
201884 2201884OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing Webster Avenue sign at Franklin Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201885 2201885OrderThat 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 2201886OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking paint a crosswalk on Everett Avenue and Cross Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201887 2201887OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking fix the falling sign at Cross and Pinckney Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
201938 3201938CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 5/26/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202004 3202004CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 6/9/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201934 3201934CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Lapiana to the position of Animal Control Officer in the Police Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201939 3201939CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 6/23/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201932 3201932Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of the 2016 Update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201937 3201937Mayor's RequestCity 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 3201935CommunicationRequesting the appointment of retired Somerville Police Officer Neil Collins as a Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
202003 3202003Officer's CommunicationAssistant 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 3201933CommunicationRequesting approval of an exemption for Annie Schapira, a municipal employee, under MGL c268A s20(b).Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202002 3202002OrdinanceAssistant 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 3202010CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201936 3201936Mayor's CommunicationRequesting to appear before this Board to provide an update regarding the Wynn casino project.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202002 4202002OrdinanceAssistant 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 4201918Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201914OrdinanceRequesting approval of an ordinance establishing a senior citizen water/sewer rate discount program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201935 4201935CommunicationRequesting the appointment of retired Somerville Police Officer Neil Collins as a Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201998 4201998Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201999Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201923Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201922Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201919Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201921Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201920Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202000Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201928Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202001Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201927Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201925Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201931Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201926Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201929Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201924Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201930Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201915Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4201917Mayor's RequestRequesting 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