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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/11/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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200712 1200712Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 2, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200713 1200713Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on February 2, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200716 1200716Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting on February 3, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200710 1200710Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on February 9, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200711 1200711Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 10, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200708 1200708Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on February 10, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200696 1200696Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200697 1200697MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting, January 4, 2016, and the Regular Meeting, January 14, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200739 1200739Public CommunicationPatricia Wild submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200740 1200740Public CommunicationDavid and Leah Ekbladh submitting comments re: #200639, a raised crosswalk at the West Somerville Neighborhood School.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200741 1200741Public CommunicationDan Rosan submitting comments re: #200639, a raised crosswalk at the West Somerville Neighborhood School.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200742 1200742Public CommunicationMark Jewell submitting comments re: #200639, a raised crosswalk at the West Somerville Neighborhood School.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200736 1200736LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion 66 from Somerville Taxi Inc. to LTK Inc.Approved  Action details Not available
200743 1200743Public CommunicationLaura Beretsky submitting comments re: #200639, a raised crosswalk at the West Somerville Neighborhood School.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200744 1200744Public CommunicationColeen Cunningham submitting comments re: #200639, a raised crosswalk at the West Somerville Neighborhood School.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200738 1200738LicenseNew Pool Table License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave, 2 pool tables.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200737 1200737LicenseNew Automatic Amusement Devices License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave, 2 devices.Approved  Action details Not available
200723 1200723Public EventPublic Event Permit, St Benedict Parish Passion Procession, Arlington St area, Mar 25, Noon-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
200729 1200729Public EventPublic Event Permit, St Benedict Parish Marion Procession, Arlington St area, May 8, 10:30AM-Noon.Approved  Action details Not available
200731 1200731Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Squeezebox Slam, Seven Hills Park, Jun 12, 10AM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
200732 1200732Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Festival, Nathan Tufts Park, Jun 18, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jun 19).Approved  Action details Not available
200734 1200734Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Mayor's Fireworks, Trum Field area, Jun 30, 1-10:30PM (raindate Jul 7).Approved  Action details Not available
200733 1200733Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Family Fun Day, Trum Field, Jun 25, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jun 26).Approved  Action details Not available
200730 1200730Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Porchfest, citywide, May 21, Noon-6PM (raindate May 22).Approved  Action details Not available
200726 1200726Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Mayor's Spring Clean-up, citywide and Mystic Boathouse, Apr 30, 9AM-3PM (raindate May 1).Approved  Action details Not available
200735 1200735Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq, Jul 15 Noon-10PM, Jul 16 8AM-8PM (raindate Jul 17).Approved  Action details Not available
200725 1200725Public EventPublic Event Permit, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq area, Apr 27-May 4, 6PM-Midnite.Approved  Action details Not available
200727 1200727Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Walk/Run, Tufts area, Apr 30, 9AM-3PM (raindate May 1).Approved  Action details Not available
200721 1200721Public EventPublic Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 11-12, 8:30AM-4PM.Approved  Action details Not available
200728 1200728Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tuftonia's Day, Tufts Campus, May 2, 7AM-11:30PM (raindate May 3).Approved  Action details Not available
200762 1200762Public CommunicationLeiran Biton submitting comments re: #200639, a raised crosswalk at the West Somerville Neighborhood School.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200722 1200722WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
200724 1200724Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Birdhouse Project, Community Path, Apr 16, 9AM-3PM (raindate Apr 17).Approved  Action details Not available
200761 1200761Public Communication24 residents submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200768 1200768Public CommunicationSomerville Chamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200764 2200764OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the broken crosswalk signal at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and School Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200765 2200765OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inform the Beacon Street Star Market of the city's regulations for cleaning and removing snow from commercial parking lots, including the restrictions on hours and the impacts of noise on the surrounding residential area.Approved  Action details Not available
200767 2200767OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the TOW ZONE sign on Broadway, near Rent-A-Center, and hold Rent-A-Center responsible for the cost of the repair.Approved  Action details Not available
200763 2200763OrderThat the City Solicitor apprise this Board of the votes that will be required to develop and construct a new or renovated High School.Approved  Action details Not available
200709 2200709ResolutionThat the Administration provide this Board's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments with a diversity breakdown of all boards and commissions and a plan to fill vacancies.Approved  Action details Not available
200766 2200766OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes at the following locations: Lowell Street, east side at 235, 231 and between 207 and Albion Street; Highland Avenue, south side, two potholes at Porter Street, two potholes at Eastman Road.Approved  Action details Not available
200724 2200724Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Birdhouse Project, Community Path, Apr 16, 9AM-3PM (raindate Apr 17).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200749 2200749OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the differences between the Stretch Energy Code and the International Energy Conservation Code 2012, and which Code the City is applying.Approved  Action details Not available
200750 2200750OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a written breakdown of all special permit and variance applications for the last 3 years, broken out by building type, application type, and purpose.Approved  Action details Not available
200751 2200751OrderThat the Chief Assessor provide this Board with the final breakdown of residential exemptions for the current fiscal year, by property type, with comparisons to prior fiscal years.Approved  Action details Not available
200752 2200752ResolutionThat the Administration provide assistance, including financial where appropriate, to resident homeowners whose property is damaged from the roots of trees planted by the City.Approved  Action details Not available
200728 2200728Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tuftonia's Day, Tufts Campus, May 2, 7AM-11:30PM (raindate May 3).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200721 2200721Public EventPublic Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 11-12, 8:30AM-4PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200727 2200727Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Walk/Run, Tufts area, Apr 30, 9AM-3PM (raindate May 1).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200745 2200745OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services enforce the snow shoveling ordinance on absentee landlords in East Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
200746 2200746OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a SLOW sign on the Cross Street bridge.Approved  Action details Not available
200747 2200747OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works consider using pet safe salt on city walkways.Approved  Action details Not available
200748 2200748OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the icing on Assembly Row sidewalks.Approved  Action details Not available
200725 2200725Public EventPublic Event Permit, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq area, Apr 27-May 4, 6PM-Midnite.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200735 2200735Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq, Jul 15 Noon-10PM, Jul 16 8AM-8PM (raindate Jul 17).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200726 2200726Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Mayor's Spring Clean-up, citywide and Mystic Boathouse, Apr 30, 9AM-3PM (raindate May 1).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200730 2200730Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Porchfest, citywide, May 21, Noon-6PM (raindate May 22).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200733 2200733Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Family Fun Day, Trum Field, Jun 25, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jun 26).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200734 2200734Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Mayor's Fireworks, Trum Field area, Jun 30, 1-10:30PM (raindate Jul 7).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200732 2200732Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Festival, Nathan Tufts Park, Jun 18, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jun 19).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200731 2200731Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Squeezebox Slam, Seven Hills Park, Jun 12, 10AM-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200729 2200729Public EventPublic Event Permit, St Benedict Parish Marion Procession, Arlington St area, May 8, 10:30AM-Noon.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200723 2200723Public EventPublic Event Permit, St Benedict Parish Passion Procession, Arlington St area, Mar 25, Noon-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200737 2200737LicenseNew Automatic Amusement Devices License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave, 2 devices.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200714 2200714OrderThat the City Solicitor petition the courts to allow the city onto properties requiring remedial action when there is an emergency public health issue.Approved  Action details Not available
200715 2200715OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services conduct a walk-through of Bonair Street, McArthur Street and Autumn Avenue and order new barrels for those who need them.Approved  Action details Not available
200736 2200736LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion 66 from Somerville Taxi Inc. to LTK Inc.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200698 2200698CitationCommending Lt. James Nolan on the happy occasion of hire retirement from the Fire Department after 36 years of distinguished service.Approved  Action details Not available
200720 2200720Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond.Approved  Action details Not available
200705 2200705OrderThat the Director of SPCD add 112 Belmont Street to the tree planting list.Approved  Action details Not available
200706 2200706OrderThat the Chief of Police conduct directed patrols on Craigie Street on weekday mornings to check for speeding motorists.Approved  Action details Not available
200707 2200707OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 Alderman on renovating the tot lot at Central Hill park.Approved  Action details Not available
200699 2200699CommunicationReporting on the February 3 and February 10 meetings of the High School Building Committee.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200700 2200700OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the plan and timeline for implementing the recommendations in the recent report of the Sustainable Neighborhoods Working Group.Approved  Action details Not available
200701 2200701OrderThat the City Solicitor update this Board on the lawsuits against the Wynn casino in Everett now that Boston has dropped its opposition to the casino.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
200702 2200702OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking fix the flashing speed indicator at the Lowell Street bridge on the east side of the street.Approved  Action details Not available
200703 2200703OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the 3 missing yellow bollards on the east side of the Lowell Street bridge at the Community Path Extension ramp.Approved  Action details Not available
200704 2200704OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clear the huge pile of snow on the sidewalk at the Warwick Street elbow, and, if appropriate, instruct the manager of Maxwell’s Green not to pile snow on the sidewalk.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
200759 3200759Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 1/14/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200719 3200719Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to submit a Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the Winter Hill Community School.Approved  Action details Not available
200720 3200720Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200756 3200756CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Paula Machado to the Board of Health.Approved  Action details Not available
200757 3200757CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Dr. Brian Green to the Board of Health.Approved  Action details Not available
200758 3200758CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Babette Mello to the Board of Health.Approved  Action details Not available
200717 3200717Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to update the Board on the city's litigation related to the Wynn casino.Approved  Action details Not available
200718 3200718WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
200760 3200760Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 1/28/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200426 3200426Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) to install 93 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue from Manhole #8639 to private property at 508-510 Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
200564 3200564LicenseNew Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave, 0 cars inside, 10 outside.Approved  Action details Not available
200564 4200564LicenseNew Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave, 0 cars inside, 10 outside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200602 4200602CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of Charles Quigley as City Engineer.Approved  Action details Not available
200426 4200426Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) to install 93 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue from Manhole #8639 to private property at 508-510 Somerville Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200452 4200452OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 61 Prospect Street to determine the proper number of vehicles for the lot.Work completed  Action details Not available
200453 4200453OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking report any violations pertaining to the business at 61 Prospect Street to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.Work completed  Action details Not available
200439 4200439OrderThat the Mayor’s Aide and/or the Director of Sustainability and the Environment update this Board on addressing the litter from Globe Direct circulars.Work completed  Action details Not available
200531 4200531OrderThat the Director of the Recreation report to this Board on the use of city playing fields by non-Somerville leagues, including the residency of their participants.Work completed  Action details Not available
200605 4200605CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of Goran Smiljic as Superintendent of Inspectional Services.Approved  Action details Not available
200612 4200612CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services.Approved  Action details Not available
200754 4200754Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $100,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to fund enhanced youth services/youth development programming.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200626 4200626OrderThat the Land Use Committee discuss recent benefit agreements with marijuana dispensaries in Shrewsbury, Brockton and Taunton.Work completed  Action details Not available
200635 4200635OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inform this Board of rodent baiting services purchased and delivered for the development at 197 Washington Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
200636 4200636OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services describe before this Board the enforcement of rodent baiting requirements during demolition and construction, and the availability of such information to the public.Work completed  Action details Not available
200606 4200606CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of Doug Kress as Director of the Board of Health.Approved  Action details Not available
198974 4198974ResolutionThat the Administration and the Director of Personnel provide this Board with the ethnic and racial breakdown of the city's workforce and its boards and commissions.Work completed  Action details Not available
199517 4199517ResolutionThat the Veterans Service Department remain autonomous and separate from the Health and Human Services Department.Work completed  Action details Not available
200032 4200032OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board about Eversource's pruning of trees and vegetation near power lines, and whether there will be oversight of such work by city staff.Work completed  Action details Not available
200040 4200040OrderThat the Director of the Office of Sustainability and the Environment and the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Board, curbside gardens or bioswales, to reduce the amount of impervious surfaces, improve the environment, and beautify our streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
200043 4200043OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services bait around 240 Pearl street for rodents.Work completed  Action details Not available
200045 4200045OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) plant trees at 9-11 Indiana Avenue, along Kensington Avenue and on the corner of Tufts and Cross Streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
200055 4200055OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services update this Board on the rodent control measures recently undertaken on Winter Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
200180 4200180OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services work with the residents in Kensington Street to alleviate their rodent problems.Work completed  Action details Not available
200245 4200245OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services update this Board on the rodent birth control program.Work completed  Action details Not available
200298 4200298OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works explain why 12 foot high tree stumps remain after trees have been cut.Work completed  Action details Not available
200268 4200268OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services review the attached articles on rodent control in Canada and New Zealand and report back to this board if similar measure could be utilized here.Work completed  Action details Not available
200269 4200269OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board, whether the current rodent bait is a Warfarin product and if not, whether Warfarin might be more successful,Work completed  Action details Not available
200270 4200270OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services conduct a follow-up meeting regarding the MacArthur Street rodent infestation.Work completed  Action details Not available
200408 4200408LicenseNew Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St., 0 cars in, 22 out, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-3PM.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
199883 4199883OrderThat the City Clerk request of Representative Tim Toomey that the state address the rodent issue behind 11 Austin Street and I-93.Work completed  Action details Not available
199884 4199884OrderThat the Director of Communications notify the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, within 30 days, of the plan to utilize Connect CTY and other means of communication to remind residents of the importance of rodent prevention, as directed in #199680.Work completed  Action details Not available
200415 4200415Public CommunicationMA Office of Consumer Affairs submitting Lemon Law Sticker Audit results for American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave.Work completed  Action details Not available
200438 4200438OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address rodent problems on Wigglesworth Street, Cross Street Place, and Everett Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
200755 4200755Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $90,000 from the DPW Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the DPW Lights and Lines Overtime Account to balance the account.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200753 4200753Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $175,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department Legal Services Account to fund the hire of previously approved outside legal counsel.Approved  Action details Not available
200758 4200758CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Babette Mello to the Board of Health.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200757 4200757CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Dr. Brian Green to the Board of Health.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200756 4200756CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Paula Machado to the Board of Health.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200719 4200719Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to submit a Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the Winter Hill Community School.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200669 5200669CommunicationRequesting the appointment Robert Hartsgrove to the position of Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
200753 5200753Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $175,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department Legal Services Account to fund the hire of previously approved outside legal counsel.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200408 5200408LicenseNew Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St., 0 cars in, 22 out, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-3PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200300 5200300OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works advise this Board of the minimum ADA requirements for hard surfaces at publicly accessible open space.Work completed  Action details Not available
199168 5199168Officer's CommunicationPersonnel Director responding to #198974, to provide an ethnic and racial breakdown of the city's workforce and its boards and commissions.Work completed  Action details Not available
199266 5199266ResolutionThat the Administration consider holding a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.Work completed  Action details Not available
199342 5199342OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the corner of Everett Avenue and Cross Street for rodents and bait accordingly.Work completed  Action details Not available
199367 5199367OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the sewers on Grand View Avenue for rodents.Work completed  Action details Not available
199368 5199368OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the area on McGrath Highway behind 3 Chester Avenue for rodent activity, issue fines as indicated, and direct the property owner to clean and bait the area.Work completed  Action details Not available
199422 5199422OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the parking and trash area that opens onto Lowell Street, behind Modelo Bakery and White Sport Pizza in Magoun Square for signs of rodent activity and take appropriate action.Work completed  Action details Not available
199670 5199670OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the businesses along East Broadway for rodent issues.Work completed  Action details Not available
199674 5199674OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address rodent complaints along Kensington and Pennsylvania Avenues, and Dell, Ellsworth, Cutter, and Medford Streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
199687 5199687OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the Healy School for trash and rodents and bait/set traps as necessary.Work completed  Action details Not available
199689 5199689OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 41 Marshall Street for overgrowth and rodents and take all appropriate actions.Work completed  Action details Not available
199715 5199715OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on why the city is not using its authority to request a recycling plan for apartment buildings, which has resulted in some apartment dwellers not being able to participate in recycling.Work completed  Action details Not available
199680 5199680OrderThat the Director of Communications use the city’s Connect CTY system to remind residents of the importance of rodent prevention.Work completed  Action details Not available
199682 5199682OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services update this Board on rodent control measures at construction sites.Work completed  Action details Not available
199684 5199684OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services consider using rodent birth control on MacArthur Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
199796 5199796OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services perform the actions listed within to combat the rodent problem in the city.Work completed  Action details Not available
200606 5200606CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of Doug Kress as Director of the Board of Health.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200664 5200664CommunicationRequesting the appointment Roger Desrochers to the position of Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
200663 5200663CommunicationRequesting the appointment David Ruff to the position of Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
200665 5200665CommunicationRequesting the appointment Michael Marra to the position of Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
200666 5200666CommunicationRequesting the appointment Gurpreet Singh to the position of Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
200667 5200667CommunicationRequesting the appointment Daniel Haley to the position of Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
200668 5200668CommunicationRequesting the appointment Michael Carroll to the position of Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
200612 5200612CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200662 5200662CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Police Officer Michael Holland to the rank of Sergeant.Approved  Action details Not available
200605 5200605CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of Goran Smiljic as Superintendent of Inspectional Services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200559 5200559CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 12/10/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
200556 5200556CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Raymond Busi to the position of Permanent Firefighter, effective March 6, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200602 5200602CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of Charles Quigley as City Engineer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200556 6200556CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Raymond Busi to the position of Permanent Firefighter, effective March 6, 2016.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200662 6200662CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Police Officer Michael Holland to the rank of Sergeant.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200668 6200668CommunicationRequesting the appointment Michael Carroll to the position of Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200667 6200667CommunicationRequesting the appointment Daniel Haley to the position of Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200666 6200666CommunicationRequesting the appointment Gurpreet Singh to the position of Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200665 6200665CommunicationRequesting the appointment Michael Marra to the position of Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200663 6200663CommunicationRequesting the appointment David Ruff to the position of Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200664 6200664CommunicationRequesting the appointment Roger Desrochers to the position of Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
195831 6195831ResolutionThat the Dedication Committee name the corner of Tremont Street and Webster Avenue in memory of Vietnam War veteran Arthur J. Downey.Work completed  Action details Not available
198190 6198190OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the property and field around 11 Austin Street for rodents.Work completed  Action details Not available
198374 6198374OrderThat the Director of SPCD communicate with the appropriate state agency to address the rodent issues on, and the underutilization of, the land behind 11 Austin Street and I-93.Work completed  Action details Not available
200455 6200455Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department Legal Services Account to fund the hire of previously approved outside legal counsel.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200669 6200669CommunicationRequesting the appointment Robert Hartsgrove to the position of Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200001 7200001CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #199554, an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 7.15, Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199712 7199712OrderThat the Mayor’s Aide and/or the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on progress in addressing the litter from Globe Direct circulars, and whether Cambridge’s agreement with Globe Direct is being implemented here.Work completed  Action details Not available
199554 8199554Officer's CommunicationRequesting an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 7.15 Re: Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities.Placed on file  Action details Not available