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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/26/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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198666 1198666Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 25, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
198662 1198662Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 24, 2015, as a Committee of the Whole.Approved  Action details Not available
198665 1198665Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 26, 2015, as a Committee of the Whole.Approved  Action details Not available
198663 1198663Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 19, 2015, as a Committee of the Whole.Approved  Action details Not available
198695 1198695Public CommunicationNancy Donahue submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198696 1198696Public CommunicationKImberly Rego submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198697 1198697Public CommunicationBill Valletta submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198636 1198636Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198637 1198637MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 26, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
198694 1198694Public CommunicationRep. Provost submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198698 1198698Public CommunicationCecil Cummings submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198692 1198692LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Blue Shirt Cafe, 424 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
198678 1198678Public EventPublic Event Permit, Assembly Row Spring Bunny Hop, Artisan Way, Mar 28, 8:30AM-1PM (raindate Mar 29).Approved  Action details Not available
198679 1198679Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tufts Cycling Team Bike Race, Tufts campus area, Mar 29, 6:30AM-6:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198680 1198680Public EventPublic Event Permit, St. Benedict Good Friday Passion Re-enactment, St. Benedict area, Apr 3, 5-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198681 1198681Public EventPublic Event Permit, Connexion Easter Egg Hunt, Chuckie Harris Park, Apr 4, Noon-4PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198682 1198682Public EventPublic Event Permit, Mayor's Spring Clean Up, Boat House and citywide, Apr 25, 9AM-3PM (raindate Apr 26).Approved  Action details Not available
198683 1198683Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Homeless Coalition Street Store, Davis Sq 7 Hills Park, Apr 26, 10:30AM-3:30PM (raindate May 3).Approved  Action details Not available
198684 1198684WithdrawnWithdrawn.Approved  Action details Not available
198685 1198685Public EventPublic Event Permit, Union Sq Farmers Market, Saturdays May 16-Nov 21, 7AM-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198686 1198686Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 16, Noon-6PM (raindate May 17).Approved  Action details Not available
198687 1198687Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, HS Concourse and area, May 17, Noon-4:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198688 1198688Public EventPublic Event Permit, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Herbet St Lot, Wednesdays May 20-Nov 25, 9:30AM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198689 1198689Public EventPublic Event Permit, Lake St Block Party, Jun 6, 9AM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198690 1198690Public EventPublic Event Permit, Assembly Farmers Market, Sundays Jun 7-Oct 25, 8:30AM-3:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198691 1198691Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Foundation for Animals Dog Fest, Trum Field, Sep 13, 7AM-5:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198693 1198693LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Brooklyn Boulders, 12A Tyler St., Opening until 2AM on selected dates.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198706 1198706Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Homeless Coalition 5K Road Race, Ceremony, and Banner, Davis Sq area, Oct 3, 6:30AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
198715 1198715Public CommunicationEllin Reisner submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198709 2198709OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Berkeley Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198711 2198711OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Washington Street from Beacon Street to Webster Avenue, and on Properzi Way from Beacon Street to Village Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198707 2198707OrderThat the Director of SPCD consider a 2nd written comment period for the new zoning proposal to allow for additional citizen input.Approved  Action details Not available
198710 2198710OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address a potential sink hole at 44-46 Park Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198704 2198704OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) advise by zoning district (i.e. NR, UR, 3MU) the increase in housing density (e.g. RA & RB change into NR), what is the increase in housing units in the proposed new zoning districts.Approved  Action details Not available
198667 2198667OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) perform weekly inspections of the Rent-a-Center store on Broadway for trash and other violations.Approved  Action details Not available
198668 2198668OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) perform weekly inspections of Walnut Street between Medford and Pearl Streets for any signs of a chemical spill.Approved  Action details Not available
198705 2198705CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of William Roche as Director of Personnel.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198700 2198700OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install two new trash receptacles in front of 122 and 128 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
198701 2198701OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that street cleaning is being performed on Glen Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198702 2198702ResolutionThat the State Delegation secure the funding and achieve the installation of sound proof barriers along I-93, which would curb fine particle pollution.Approved  Action details Not available
198703 2198703OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer report to this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety on present and future fire station locations as well as other matters before the Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198699 2198699ResolutionThat Katherine Cremin appear before this Board to provide an update on the Deanna Cremin case.Approved  Action details Not available
198642 2198642OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) discuss with this Board by April 15 a requirement for Institutional Master Plans as part of the proposed zoning ordinance.Approved  Action details Not available
198643 2198643OrderThat the Director of Recreation and the Finance Director update this Board and its Committee on Youth Services about any outstanding invoices for the Veterans Rink in FY14 and FY15.Approved  Action details Not available
198664 2198664OrderThat the City Clerk inform the Chamber of Commerce, Union Square Main Streets and East Somerville Main Streets of the proposed plastic bag ordinance (#198251).Approved  Action details Not available
198676 2198676CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of the appointment of Jamie Lefkowitz to the Conservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198675 2198675CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Ed Bean to the position of City Auditor.Approved  Action details Not available
198660 2198660CommunicationConveying a Boston University Student Project relative to Logan Airport and community impacts.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198661 2198661CommunicationConveying a report of the first meeting of the SHS Construction Building Committee.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198638 2198638OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) inform this Board in writing by March 30 of the number of additional dwelling units allowed under the proposed zoning ordinance.Approved  Action details Not available
198639 2198639OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) submit a plan by March 30 that identifies how the proposed zoning ordinance will affect the zoning of city owned buildings.Approved  Action details Not available
198640 2198640OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) submit by March 30 an implementation plan for how the new proposed zoning ordinance relates to water and sewer, other infrastructure changes, police and fire personnel capacity, and public safety buildings.Approved  Action details Not available
198641 2198641OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor advise this Board in writing by March 30 whether the proposed zoning ordinance complies with state law regarding the co-habitation of 4 unrelated adults and how much authority a municipality has in this regard.Approved  Action details Not available
198645 2198645OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Hudson Street behind the Armory parking lot eastward to 46 Hudson Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198646 2198646WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
198647 2198647OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on the east side of Lowell Street between Hudson Street and Albion Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198644 2198644OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Ward 5 Alderman on repairs to prevent tripping at the following crosswalks: Linden Avenue on the south side of Summer Street; Aberdeen Road by Highland Avenue; and Hall Street by Cherry Street. (3rd request)Approved  Action details Not available
198648 2198648OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes at the Ward 3 locations describe within.Approved  Action details Not available
198650 2198650OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking determine if there is an adequate sight line for motorists turning left onto Central Street from Oxford Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198649 2198649OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Porter Street, between Summer Street and Highland Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
198651 2198651OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the street sign at Winslow and College Avenues, including the Gordon Norman Square sign.Approved  Action details Not available
198652 2198652OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sunken manhole cover at Winslow Avenue and Grove Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198653 2198653OrderThat the Director of SPCD report in writing to this Board and to the residents of Cobble Hill, prior to this Board's next meeting, on the demolition and construction at 90 Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
198654 2198654OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean and remove trash along lower Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
198655 2198655OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk sign at the corner of Cross Street and Auburn Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
198656 2198656OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform businesses of their responsibility to clean in front of their properties.Approved  Action details Not available
198657 2198657OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the traffic signs on the corners of Gilman Terrace/Pearl Street and Pennsylvania/Indiana Avenues.Approved  Action details Not available
198658 2198658OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on Washington Street near Cataldo Ambulance.Approved  Action details Not available
198659 2198659OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the area surrounding 94 Broadway for rodents.Approved  Action details Not available
198533 2198533LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Instacar, 38 Medford St.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
198539 3198539Public CommunicationJohn Bunzick submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198540 3198540Public CommunicationRob Cheyne submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198601 3198601CommunicationRetirement Board notifying this Board of its intention to vote at a regular meeting on a Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees for 2015.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198677 3198677Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 2/26/15.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198462 3198462Public CommunicationLinda Siraco submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198463 3198463Public CommunicationKate Wheeler and David Guss submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198464 3198464Public CommunicationRob Cheyne submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198465 3198465Public CommunicationKaren Molloy submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198466 3198466Public CommunicationJennifer Grande submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198467 3198467Public CommunicationMark Gallagher submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198468 3198468Public CommunicationMaJa Kietzke submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198535 3198535Public CommunicationKirsten Wesselhoeft submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198536 3198536Public CommunicationErica Voolich submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198537 3198537Public CommunicationKevin Oliver submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198538 3198538Public CommunicationFred Berman and Lori Segall submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198555 3198555Public CommunicationJoe Lynch submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198556 3198556Public CommunicationElizabeth Levy submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198557 3198557Public CommunicationAllison Stieber submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198612 3198612Public CommunicationMary Mangan submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198613 3198613Public CommunicationBrendan Kearney submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198614 3198614Public CommunicationLeonard Tower submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198708 3198708OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting amendments to Ordinances 12-8(a) and 1-11(b) re: snow removal, per the 3/26/15 Legislative Matters Committee meeting.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
198675 3198675CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Ed Bean to the position of City Auditor.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198674 4198674Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to declare as surplus 3 vehicles in the Fire Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198669 4198669Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the 2015-2016 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198708 4198708OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting amendments to Ordinances 12-8(a) and 1-11(b) re: snow removal, per the 3/26/15 Legislative Matters Committee meeting.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198670 4198670Mayor's RequestRequesting to pay outstanding FY14 invoices totalling $9,438.42 in the Traffic and Parking Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198673 4198673Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a donation of $75,000 from Tufts University for educational, recreational, or cultural purposes.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198672 4198672Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create a Tufts University Consolidated Gift Account.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198671 4198671Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a reimbursement of $169,736 from MassDOT for the Public Works Department through the Winter Rapid Recovery Road Program, for repairs to roads due to winter damage.Approved  Action details Not available
198354 4198354OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide the cost break down of last week’s snow removal and de-icing and discuss the procedures for determining when to initiate snow removal and de-icing.Work completed  Action details Not available
198383 4198383OrderThat the Director of SPCD dispatch the NIT team to inspect 135 Lowell Street for building, health and/or zoning code violations.Work completed  Action details Not available
198579 4198579OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the Rent a Center store on Broadway for trash and other violations.Work completed  Action details Not available
198580 4198580OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer explain public safety efforts in Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
198582 4198582OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect Walnut Street between Medford and Pearl Streets for possible chemical spills.Work completed  Action details Not available
198713 4198713CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendation re: #198275, a proposed zoning amendment to require certain findings by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals before granting Special Permits.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198714 4198714CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendation re: #198276, a proposed zoning amendment to limit the gross floor area increase to 15% for 1 and 2 family dwelling conversions requiring a Special Permit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198712 4198712CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #198429, requesting adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197846 5197846LicenseNew Mobile Food Vendor, Wizard Catering.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
198671 5198671Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a reimbursement of $169,736 from MassDOT for the Public Works Department through the Winter Rapid Recovery Road Program, for repairs to roads due to winter damage.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198624 6198624Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $45,373 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve for the rehabilitation of eight school garden classrooms per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198625 6198625Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $45,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve for the Healey School to Mystic project per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198621 6198621Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $85,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve for design services for the rehabilitation of Prospect Hill Park per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
197846 6197846LicenseNew Mobile Food Vendor, Wizard Catering.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197962 6197962ResolutionThat the Administration and NSTAR provide this Board with an update regarding the numerous blackouts in East Somerville and the surrounding neighborhoods.Work completed  Action details Not available
198326 6198326Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $8,400 from the Department of Environmental Protection for recycling.Approved  Action details Not available
198520 6198520Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend a lease with Zipcar through 12/31/15 for 7 spaces in municipal lots.Approved  Action details Not available
198594 6198594Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totalling $9,688.26 with FY15 funds in the Dept. of Public Works.Approved  Action details Not available
198629 6198629Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $100,575 from the Capital Stabilization Fund, to allow the Public Works Dept. to purchase trash and recycling barrels as well as benches.Approved  Action details Not available
198615 6198615Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $258,669 in unused bond funds to renovate the Kennedy School Playground.Approved  Action details Not available
198595 6198595Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $460,000 from the MA Cultural Facilities Fund for the Arts Council's ARTFarm development.Approved  Action details Not available
198634 6198634Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the attached 2015 local election calendar.Approved  Action details Not available
198616 6198616Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $500,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve for the rehabilitation of Prospect Hill Tower per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198620 6198620Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $168,161 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve for the rehabilitation of the Somerville Museum and the preservation of its collections per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198628 6198628Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $7,500 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve for the preservation of the American Tube Works Complex through National Register of Historic Places Nomination per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198623 6198623Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $48,360 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve for the rehabilitation of Milk Row Cemetery per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198619 6198619Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $200,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve and Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for design services for the rehabilitation of City Hall per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198627 6198627Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $43,000 from Undesignated CPA Fund Balance to preserve a portion of the City’s permanent archives collections per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198626 6198626Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $44,982 from Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for the preservation and rehabilitation of the stained glassed window at First Congregational Church of Somerville UCC per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198618 6198618Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $243,000 from Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for the rehabilitation of the historic windows at the Mystic Water Works per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198617 6198617Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $450,945 from Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for the preservation and rehabilitation of Temple B’nai Brith per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198622 6198622Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $52,090 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve for the design of the rehabilitation of the Community Growing Center per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
198622 7198622Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $52,090 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve for the design of the rehabilitation of the Community Growing Center per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198617 7198617Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $450,945 from Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for the preservation and rehabilitation of Temple B’nai Brith per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198618 7198618Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $243,000 from Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for the rehabilitation of the historic windows at the Mystic Water Works per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198626 7198626Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $44,982 from Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for the preservation and rehabilitation of the stained glassed window at First Congregational Church of Somerville UCC per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198627 7198627Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $43,000 from Undesignated CPA Fund Balance to preserve a portion of the City’s permanent archives collections per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198619 7198619Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $200,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve and Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for design services for the rehabilitation of City Hall per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198623 7198623Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $48,360 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve for the rehabilitation of Milk Row Cemetery per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198628 7198628Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $7,500 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve for the preservation of the American Tube Works Complex through National Register of Historic Places Nomination per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198620 7198620Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $168,161 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve for the rehabilitation of the Somerville Museum and the preservation of its collections per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198616 7198616Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $500,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve for the rehabilitation of Prospect Hill Tower per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198634 7198634Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the attached 2015 local election calendar.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198595 7198595Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $460,000 from the MA Cultural Facilities Fund for the Arts Council's ARTFarm development.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198615 7198615Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $258,669 in unused bond funds to renovate the Kennedy School Playground.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198629 7198629Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $100,575 from the Capital Stabilization Fund, to allow the Public Works Dept. to purchase trash and recycling barrels as well as benches.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198594 7198594Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totalling $9,688.26 with FY15 funds in the Dept. of Public Works.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198415 7198415Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an intradepartmental transfer of $17,500 in the Health and Human Services Dept., from the Personal Services Account to the Professional and Technical Services Account, to cover Shape Up Somerville's contract with the Head to Fitness Program Coordinator through FY15.Approved  Action details Not available
198520 7198520Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend a lease with Zipcar through 12/31/15 for 7 spaces in municipal lots.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198326 7198326Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $8,400 from the Department of Environmental Protection for recycling.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198256 7198256Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/13/14.Work completed  Action details Not available
198228 7198228Mayor's RequestAuthorization to borrow $300,000 and appropriate that amount in a bond for resignalization and an upgrade to the Powderhouse Square Rotary.Approved  Action details Not available
198621 7198621Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $85,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve for design services for the rehabilitation of Prospect Hill Park per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198625 7198625Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $45,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve for the Healey School to Mystic project per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198624 7198624Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $45,373 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve for the rehabilitation of eight school garden classrooms per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198641 8198641OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor advise this Board in writing by March 30 whether the proposed zoning ordinance complies with state law regarding the co-habitation of 4 unrelated adults and how much authority a municipality has in this regard.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
198228 8198228Mayor's RequestAuthorization to borrow $300,000 and appropriate that amount in a bond for resignalization and an upgrade to the Powderhouse Square Rotary.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198415 8198415Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an intradepartmental transfer of $17,500 in the Health and Human Services Dept., from the Personal Services Account to the Professional and Technical Services Account, to cover Shape Up Somerville's contract with the Head to Fitness Program Coordinator through FY15.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198318 10198318OrderThat this Board discuss an amendment to the Snow Ordinance as it relates to the time frame for clearing sidewalks following a storm.Placed on file  Action details Not available
194939 12194939ResolutionThat this Board requests that the Cambridge Health Alliance cease, or shelve, its proposed consolidation plan until they convene stakeholders to discuss how best to meet the challenges of an ever changing health care landscape, while meeting the needs of our community.Work completed  Action details Not available