Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/22/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (281) 281 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 281. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 281. 200157 1 200157 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 14, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200158 1 200158 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 15, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200163 1 200163 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 20, 2015. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 200159 1 200159 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 21, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200127 1 200127 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200128 1 200128 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 24, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200132 1 200132 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 103 feet of conduit in Assembly Sq Drive from Manhole #26212 to the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. Approved   Action details Not available 200129 1 200129 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, with Verizon, to install new joint-owned Pole #36/3 in Bonner Avenue, 40 feet south of Columbus Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200130 1 200130 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, with Verizon, to install new joint-owned Pole #316/7 1/2 in South Street, then install 17 feet of conduit from that pole to 47 Hunting Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200131 1 200131 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 274 feet of conduit in Assembly Sq Drive, then Mystic Avenue, from Manhole #29178 to a point of pickup in Mystic Avenue at the Charlestown border. Approved   Action details Not available 200133 1 200133 Grant of Location Submitted by Partners Healthcare Corp to install 133 feet of conduit from an existing telephone manhole on Grand Union Blvd to a proposed manhole on the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. Approved   Action details Not available 200173 1 200173 Public Event Public Event Permit, Sion Seven Day Adventist Church Acoustic Concert, Davis Sq Statue Park, Oct 25, 3:30-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 200174 1 200174 License Sign/Awning Permit, Community Laundry, 211 Pearl St, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 200175 1 200175 License New Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St, mechanical repairs, 6 autos inside, 4 outside, M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa 7AM-5:30PM, Su Closed. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200176 1 200176 Public Communication MA DOT Highway Administrator responding to #199846 re: a pedestrian crossing at Chester Avenue and McGrath Highway. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200177 1 200177 Public Communication 195 registered voters submitting a petition for a public hearing on economic inequality, pursuant to Section 8 of the City Charter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200193 1 200193 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Nelm Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 200194 1 200194 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Fall 2015 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200134 1 200134 Grant of Location Submitted by Federal Realty Investment Trust to 153 feet of conduit from an existing telephone manhole on Grand Union Blvd to a proposed manhole on the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. Approved   Action details Not available 200195 1 200195 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Fall 2015 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200197 1 200197 Public Communication Speedway LLC requesting that the Committee on Licenses and Permits reconvene to consider Speedway's Extended Operating Hours application. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200196 2 200196 Order That the Chief Assessor provide this Board with a breakdown of the residential exemption for 1, 2, 3 and 4 family homes, and the number owned by residents, and that this be provided annually going forward. Approved   Action details Not available 200134 2 200134 Grant of Location Submitted by Federal Realty Investment Trust to 153 feet of conduit from an existing telephone manhole on Grand Union Blvd to a proposed manhole on the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200160 2 200160 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment inquire of the EPA regarding the monitoring wells on private properties near the Speedway gas station at 709 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 200161 2 200161 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services insure that Intellident, at 471 Somerville Avenue, is vacated within one week. Approved   Action details Not available 200162 2 200162 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services routinely inspect Mr. B's, 142 Cross Street, to ensure that the business is not open for on-premises dining after midnight. Approved   Action details Not available 200191 2 200191 Communication Requesting the appointment of Anthony Crutchfield as a Special Police Officer for the Housing Authority Police. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200187 2 200187 Order That the Director of SPCD install a U-shaped bicycle parking post on the sidewalk at 278 Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200178 2 200178 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works work with MA DOT to fix the stop light at Mt. Vernon Street and Broadway that is backing up traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 200179 2 200179 Resolution That the Administration consider placing signs on handicapped parking poles prohibiting bikes from being locked on those poles. Approved   Action details Not available 200180 2 200180 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services work with the residents in Kensington Street to alleviate their rodent problems. Approved   Action details Not available 200181 2 200181 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking communicate to MA DOT the need for painted lanes and signs to slow traffic along I-93 and Mystic Avenue along the underpass by Stop and Shop. Approved   Action details Not available 200182 2 200182 Resolution That the Administration consider implementing the Racism Assessment Tools offered by Race Forward, that were implemented in Seattle to gauge municipal bias. Approved   Action details Not available 200183 2 200183 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works paint the inside of bike lanes on Broadway green. Approved   Action details Not available 200133 2 200133 Grant of Location Submitted by Partners Healthcare Corp to install 133 feet of conduit from an existing telephone manhole on Grand Union Blvd to a proposed manhole on the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200131 2 200131 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 274 feet of conduit in Assembly Sq Drive, then Mystic Avenue, from Manhole #29178 to a point of pickup in Mystic Avenue at the Charlestown border. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200130 2 200130 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, with Verizon, to install new joint-owned Pole #316/7 1/2 in South Street, then install 17 feet of conduit from that pole to 47 Hunting Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200129 2 200129 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, with Verizon, to install new joint-owned Pole #36/3 in Bonner Avenue, 40 feet south of Columbus Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200132 2 200132 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 103 feet of conduit in Assembly Sq Drive from Manhole #26212 to the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200184 2 200184 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with a written update on the first report of the University Accountability Ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 200185 2 200185 Order That the Arborist inspect the health of the trees at the locations described within. Approved   Action details Not available 200186 2 200186 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 7 Alderman on the start date of the bike path project behind the Tannery Brook Condominiums. Approved   Action details Not available 200135 2 200135 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board about communicating with Federal Realty Investment Trust regarding #199601, a request that FRIT provide the wages, hours and residency of everyone employed at the parcel 6 site, pursuant to the attached letter from Rand Wilson. Approved   Action details Not available 200136 2 200136 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the broken pedestrian warning signal for the exit from the Magoun Square CVS onto Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200137 2 200137 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Ward 5 Alderman with the locations in Ward 5 on the tree planting list. Approved   Action details Not available 200138 2 200138 Order That the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 20 Albion Street to replace the one slated to be cut down. Approved   Action details Not available 200139 2 200139 Resolution That the Administration appear before this Board on October 22, 2015, to explain the rationale for scheduling meetings from 1 to 8 PM for the public benefits process in Union Square in November and January. Approved   Action details Not available 200140 2 200140 Order That the Chief of Police, the Chief Fire Engineer and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider a "Don't Block the Box" program at key intersections that impede the flow of traffic and present a public safety hazard, and report back to this Board in writing within 30 days. Approved   Action details Not available 200141 2 200141 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install additional trash receptacles on Elm Street from the Goodwill store to Au Bon Pain and on Highland Avenue from Cutter Avenue to College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200142 2 200142 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels at 56 Boston Street and 36 Greenville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200143 2 200143 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD commission the arborist and tree warden to inspect the trees on Greenville Avenue, from Munroe Street to Boston Street, to determine their vitality and report back to the Ward 3 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 200144 2 200144 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 36 Greenville Avenue, as it is entangled with the utility wires. Approved   Action details Not available 200145 2 200145 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the grass at Prospect Hill and Dickerman Park. Approved   Action details Not available 200146 2 200146 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD review the traffic problems in East Somerville and develop a traffic improvement plan. Approved   Action details Not available 200147 2 200147 Order That the city's arborist inspect the recently planted trees on East Broadway to determine their viability. Approved   Action details Not available 200148 2 200148 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install trash receptacles on Broadway, between Austin Street and Mt. Pleasant Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200149 2 200149 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works plant grass in front of the East Branch Library. Approved   Action details Not available 200150 2 200150 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lights on Broadway, from Fellsway West to Grant Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200151 2 200151 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lights at 10 Wheatland Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200152 2 200152 Order That the appropriate city department work with business owners to encourage residents not to litter. Approved   Action details Not available 200153 2 200153 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works NOT paint the double yellow line on Kidder Avenue when the road is repaved and instead, add a clearly marked bike lane. Approved   Action details Not available 200154 2 200154 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 44 Kidder Avenue so that there isn't a steep drop from the residential walk. Approved   Action details Not available 200155 2 200155 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services determine the source of fumes at Morrison Avenue and Clifton Street that are bothering local residents. Approved   Action details Not available 200156 2 200156 Order That the Director of SPCD make a timeline available to the public for breaking ground on the new infrastructure project in Davis Square. Approved   Action details Not available 200101 3 200101 License Amending Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St, seeking to remain open to 4AM, 7 days/week. Not approved   Action details Not available 200192 3 200192 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/24/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200171 3 200171 Officer's Communication City Solicitor responding to #200048 re: compensating property owners for damages incurred by city plows. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200172 3 200172 Officer's Communication City Solicitor Responding to #200075 re: Ordinances and Traffic Regulations regarding bicycles. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200009 3 200009 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy, Operating 24/7. Not approved   Action details Not available 200008 3 200008 License Transferring Flammables License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 200023 3 200023 License New Garage License, Intellident, 471 Somerville Ave, 5 autos inside, 6 outside, auto body work only, M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa-Su by appointment only. Not approved   Action details Not available 197737 3 197737 Public Communication NStar Electric responding to #197625 re: planning for the redevelopment of Union Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 197737 4 197737 Public Communication NStar Electric responding to #197625 re: planning for the redevelopment of Union Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 197723 4 197723 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of any public process that must be followed to cut down a tree of significant size. Work completed   Action details Not available 197659 4 197659 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact Mass Highway to request that they cut back the overgrowth on the right-hand side of the Broadway - Somerville exit ramp off of Route 93. Work completed   Action details Not available 197651 4 197651 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulb in the street light on Woodbine Street that is second closest to Junction Park. (3rd Request) Work completed   Action details Not available 197722 4 197722 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify immediate abutters in advance when a tree of a certain minimum size is cut down near their residence. Work completed   Action details Not available 197387 4 197387 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the utility maintaining the transfer station on Willow Avenue and Whipple Street to cut back the overgrown weeds. Work completed   Action details Not available 197395 4 197395 Resolution That the Administration add Hall Street, Cherry Street, and Josephine Avenue between Kidder and Morrison Avenues to the street repaving list and report to the Ward 5 Alderman when they are likely to be repaved. Work completed   Action details Not available 197495 4 197495 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 5 Alderman with the timeline for repaving Linden Avenue and Porter Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 197482 4 197482 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works confer with SPCD on the proper maintenance of Quincy Park, and clear the Park of overgrowth. Work completed   Action details Not available 197643 4 197643 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works request that the state clean the space under I-93 in the Ten Hills area and in Ward One, and remove all vehicles and stored items. Work completed   Action details Not available 197650 4 197650 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulbs in the three street lights in Junction Park nearest to Woodbine Street and Centre Street that have been out for many months. (3rd Request) Work completed   Action details Not available 196946 4 196946 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that there are enough trash receptacles along the Assembly Square waterway, adding additional barrels where needed. Work completed   Action details Not available 196888 4 196888 Order That the Director of SPCD publicize the Davis Square Streetscapes construction timeline. Work completed   Action details Not available 197266 4 197266 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works add Meacham Road and Cottage Avenue to this year’s street paving list. Work completed   Action details Not available 197793 4 197793 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin work at Berwick and Hinckley Streets is completed before winter. Work completed   Action details Not available 197873 4 197873 Order That the Director of SPCD and the DPW Commissioner update this Board on the lower Broadway construction, including e a timeline for completion, updates on any problems and explanations of tree selections and trash barrel distributions. Work completed   Action details Not available 197892 4 197892 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel in front of 7 Belmont Place. (Second request) Work completed   Action details Not available 197883 4 197883 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the developers of 143 and 181 Cedar Street to repair the sidewalks in front of their properties. Work completed   Action details Not available 197972 4 197972 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works complete all work before the winter in the Magoun Square neighborhood on the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin at Berwick and Hinckley Streets and also at Fennell and Hinckley Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 197984 4 197984 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken and upraised sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manner to Citizens Bank. Work completed   Action details Not available 198092 4 198092 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board with a list of sidewalks that will be redone with new ADA accessibility under the $2,700,000 bonding recently approved. Work completed   Action details Not available 198156 4 198156 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works attach an explanatory tag to bicycles that are suspected of being abandoned to provide due notice to owners of impending removal. Work completed   Action details Not available 198110 4 198110 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the street light that was removed 4 years ago at 72 Curtis Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 198195 4 198195 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works communicate with state snow removal agencies to ensure that state properties, such as Foss Park and Sullivan Square, are having snow removed in an expedient manner. Work completed   Action details Not available 198280 4 198280 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works schedule another yard waste pickup this month, and report to this Board whether yard waste pickupsc can be extended through December in the future. Work completed   Action details Not available 198215 4 198215 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works advise the Ward 7 Alderman on eliminating water pooling at 128 Powderhouse Blvd., caused by the new raised intersection at Powderhouse Blvd. and Packard Ave. Work completed   Action details Not available 198315 4 198315 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamps at the locations described within. Work completed   Action details Not available 198316 4 198316 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange for the ash trees on Chapel Street, and citywide, if necessary, be treated to prevent the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. Work completed   Action details Not available 198352 4 198352 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp in front of 58 Dartmouth Street. (2nd Request) Work completed   Action details Not available 198381 4 198381 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works note the lack of repairs to the city's streetlamps, as previously noted at this Board's last meeting, and attend the next meeting of the this Board’s Public Utilities and Works Committee with the streetlamp maintenance vendor. Work completed   Action details Not available 198442 4 198442 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works look into the deployment of plow arm extensions, which can be lowered to clear driveways that have had snow plowed into them, and report to this Board about their potential use here. Work completed   Action details Not available 198575 4 198575 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility company regarding low hanging wires at the corner of Columbus and Bonner Avenues. Work completed   Action details Not available 198351 4 198351 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street light at Harvard and Monmouth Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 198729 4 198729 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manor to Citizen’s Bank. Work completed   Action details Not available 198944 4 198944 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the stairs and surrounding area from Mystic Housing to the Healey School. Work completed   Action details Not available 199245 4 199245 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Board with the street paving plan for the upcoming season. Work completed   Action details Not available 199913 4 199913 License New Garage License, ABJ Auto Repair, 91 Marshall St, 6 cars inside, 25 outside. Approved   Action details Not available 199950 4 199950 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation) update the Ward 5 Alderman on the planned reconstruction of Cedar Street between Broadway and Highland Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 199953 4 199953 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the curbs and install sidewalk ramps at the intersection of Clyde and Warwick Streets, by Maxwell’s Green. Work completed   Action details Not available 199960 4 199960 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install new benches in the park area of Bryant Manor. Work completed   Action details Not available 199961 4 199961 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works dispose of the trash in barrels on Cross Street East, by the Stop and Shop. Work completed   Action details Not available 200034 4 200034 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the three (of six) bollards that have come unglued on the Lowell Street bridge sidewalk at the end of the Community Path Extension ramp. Work completed   Action details Not available 200035 4 200035 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the curb at the Warwick Street elbow by the Community Path Extension ramp (as promised as part of the Maxwell’s Green development), and provide the public a chance to comment on the proposed design. Work completed   Action details Not available 200036 4 200036 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on plans to repave the Community Path between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, and fix the damaged section near Willow Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 200051 4 200051 Order That Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken utility light at 1036 Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 199129 4 199129 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works or the City Solicitor report to this Board on making the Albion Street sidewalk contractor repair the sidewalks there or refund the city, and that the Commissioner repair those sidewalks. Work completed   Action details Not available 199289 4 199289 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 2 Alderman with an explanation regarding a patched section of roadway on Hammond Street, which was recently paved. Work completed   Action details Not available 199353 4 199353 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the Sacramento Street pedestrian underpass, set a regular cleaning schedule, and communicate that schedule to the Ward 2 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 199499 4 199499 Resolution That the Administration begin charging rent, or additional charges, to the owner of 240 Elm Street for every day his scaffolding remains on the public way. Work completed   Action details Not available 199516 4 199516 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board monthly on the Beacon Street reconstruction project. Work completed   Action details Not available 199699 4 199699 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works examine 88 Pearson Road for connection to the city sewer system, including replacement of any pipes, and provide appropriate assistance to the homeowner. Work completed   Action details Not available 199843 4 199843 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the cement curbs and the bench in Kelley Park that were put in the skate board area without authorization from the city. (Photos attached) Work completed   Action details Not available 199856 4 199856 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) update this Board on the Beacon Street reconstruction project and work with the Ward 2 Alderman on a Community meeting to update the public. Work completed   Action details Not available 199860 4 199860 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the plan for fall plantings and flowers for Union Square and Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 199862 4 199862 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works maintain and make needed repairs to all of the tree wells and traffic islands along Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 199867 4 199867 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board how the city addresses the increase in trash during late August and early September due to the influx of students. Work completed   Action details Not available 199872 4 199872 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works modify the sidewalk at 69 Pearl Street to make it ADA accessible. Work completed   Action details Not available 199877 4 199877 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the sidewalk at 43 Cross Street is ADA compliant. Work completed   Action details Not available 200164 4 200164 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $11,000 in the Health and Human Services Department, from its Personal Services Account to its Professional and Technical Services Account, to pay for summer school contracted nursing services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200170 4 200170 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $ $4,048.60 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for the Shape Up Somerville Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200165 4 200165 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay an FY15 Dell Marketing invoice of $81,312.50 from the Information Technology Department's FY16 budget, for Exchange online licensing. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200166 4 200166 Mayor's Request Requesting approval pay an FY15 invoice totaling $4,995 from the Information Technology Department's FY16 budget, for the Recreation Department's online registration system. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200117 4 200117 Officer's Communication Police Department responding to #199414 re: needed-assistance calls to tax-exempt properties. Work completed   Action details Not available 200049 4 200049 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the safety of the tilting telephone pole at Clarendon and Weston Avenues. Work completed   Action details Not available 200168 4 200168 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $225.79 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for a copy machine rental. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200189 4 200189 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $215.70 using FY16 Information Technology Department funds, to pay for a copier lease. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200188 4 200188 Mayor's Request Requesting approval pay a FY15 invoice of $221.19 using FY16 Information Technology Department funds, for a leased copier. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200169 4 200169 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $183.52 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for a copy machine rental. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200167 4 200167 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $1,613.03 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for the leasing of eight printers. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200049 5 200049 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the safety of the tilting telephone pole at Clarendon and Weston Avenues. Work completed   Action details Not available 199877 5 199877 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the sidewalk at 43 Cross Street is ADA compliant. Work completed   Action details Not available 199872 5 199872 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works modify the sidewalk at 69 Pearl Street to make it ADA accessible. Work completed   Action details Not available 199867 5 199867 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board how the city addresses the increase in trash during late August and early September due to the influx of students. Work completed   Action details Not available 199862 5 199862 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works maintain and make needed repairs to all of the tree wells and traffic islands along Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 199860 5 199860 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the plan for fall plantings and flowers for Union Square and Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 199856 5 199856 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) update this Board on the Beacon Street reconstruction project and work with the Ward 2 Alderman on a Community meeting to update the public. Work completed   Action details Not available 199843 5 199843 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the cement curbs and the bench in Kelley Park that were put in the skate board area without authorization from the city. (Photos attached) Work completed   Action details Not available 199699 5 199699 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works examine 88 Pearson Road for connection to the city sewer system, including replacement of any pipes, and provide appropriate assistance to the homeowner. Work completed   Action details Not available 199516 5 199516 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board monthly on the Beacon Street reconstruction project. Work completed   Action details Not available 199750 5 199750 Communication Chief Fire Engineer responding to #199414 re: needed-assistance calls to tax-exempt facilities. Work completed   Action details Not available 199499 5 199499 Resolution That the Administration begin charging rent, or additional charges, to the owner of 240 Elm Street for every day his scaffolding remains on the public way. Work completed   Action details Not available 199414 5 199414 Resolution That the Administration, with the Fire and Police Departments, compile a report, by July 31, 2015, of "needed assistance" calls made by each tax-exempt facility over the past 2 years. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 199564 5 199564 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/28/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 199353 5 199353 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the Sacramento Street pedestrian underpass, set a regular cleaning schedule, and communicate that schedule to the Ward 2 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 199361 5 199361 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/14/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 199289 5 199289 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 2 Alderman with an explanation regarding a patched section of roadway on Hammond Street, which was recently paved. Work completed   Action details Not available 199129 5 199129 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works or the City Solicitor report to this Board on making the Albion Street sidewalk contractor repair the sidewalks there or refund the city, and that the Commissioner repair those sidewalks. Work completed   Action details Not available 200051 5 200051 Order That Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken utility light at 1036 Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 200036 5 200036 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on plans to repave the Community Path between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, and fix the damaged section near Willow Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 200035 5 200035 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the curb at the Warwick Street elbow by the Community Path Extension ramp (as promised as part of the Maxwell’s Green development), and provide the public a chance to comment on the proposed design. Work completed   Action details Not available 200034 5 200034 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the three (of six) bollards that have come unglued on the Lowell Street bridge sidewalk at the end of the Community Path Extension ramp. Work completed   Action details Not available 199961 5 199961 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works dispose of the trash in barrels on Cross Street East, by the Stop and Shop. Work completed   Action details Not available 199960 5 199960 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install new benches in the park area of Bryant Manor. Work completed   Action details Not available 199953 5 199953 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the curbs and install sidewalk ramps at the intersection of Clyde and Warwick Streets, by Maxwell’s Green. Work completed   Action details Not available 199950 5 199950 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation) update the Ward 5 Alderman on the planned reconstruction of Cedar Street between Broadway and Highland Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 200087 5 200087 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/10/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 199245 5 199245 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Board with the street paving plan for the upcoming season. Work completed   Action details Not available 199360 5 199360 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/23/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 198944 5 198944 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the stairs and surrounding area from Mystic Housing to the Healey School. Work completed   Action details Not available 199359 5 199359 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/9/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 198729 5 198729 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manor to Citizen’s Bank. Work completed   Action details Not available 198351 5 198351 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street light at Harvard and Monmouth Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 198575 5 198575 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility company regarding low hanging wires at the corner of Columbus and Bonner Avenues. Work completed   Action details Not available 198778 5 198778 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 3/12/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 198442 5 198442 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works look into the deployment of plow arm extensions, which can be lowered to clear driveways that have had snow plowed into them, and report to this Board about their potential use here. Work completed   Action details Not available 198602 5 198602 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 2/12/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 198381 5 198381 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works note the lack of repairs to the city's streetlamps, as previously noted at this Board's last meeting, and attend the next meeting of the this Board’s Public Utilities and Works Committee with the streetlamp maintenance vendor. Work completed   Action details Not available 198399 5 198399 Mayor's Communication Requesting to appear before this Board to discuss the City's economic outlook and planning. Work completed   Action details Not available 198420 5 198420 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 1/8/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 198352 5 198352 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp in front of 58 Dartmouth Street. (2nd Request) Work completed   Action details Not available 198316 5 198316 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange for the ash trees on Chapel Street, and citywide, if necessary, be treated to prevent the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. Work completed   Action details Not available 198315 5 198315 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamps at the locations described within. Work completed   Action details Not available 198215 5 198215 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works advise the Ward 7 Alderman on eliminating water pooling at 128 Powderhouse Blvd., caused by the new raised intersection at Powderhouse Blvd. and Packard Ave. Work completed   Action details Not available 198280 5 198280 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works schedule another yard waste pickup this month, and report to this Board whether yard waste pickupsc can be extended through December in the future. Work completed   Action details Not available 198421 5 198421 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/25/14. Work completed   Action details Not available 198195 5 198195 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works communicate with state snow removal agencies to ensure that state properties, such as Foss Park and Sullivan Square, are having snow removed in an expedient manner. Work completed   Action details Not available 198110 5 198110 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the street light that was removed 4 years ago at 72 Curtis Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 198156 5 198156 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works attach an explanatory tag to bicycles that are suspected of being abandoned to provide due notice to owners of impending removal. Work completed   Action details Not available 198256 5 198256 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/13/14. Work completed   Action details Not available 198092 5 198092 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board with a list of sidewalks that will be redone with new ADA accessibility under the $2,700,000 bonding recently approved. Work completed   Action details Not available 197984 5 197984 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken and upraised sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manner to Citizens Bank. Work completed   Action details Not available 197972 5 197972 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works complete all work before the winter in the Magoun Square neighborhood on the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin at Berwick and Hinckley Streets and also at Fennell and Hinckley Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 197883 5 197883 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the developers of 143 and 181 Cedar Street to repair the sidewalks in front of their properties. Work completed   Action details Not available 197892 5 197892 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel in front of 7 Belmont Place. (Second request) Work completed   Action details Not available 198025 5 198025 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/23/14. Work completed   Action details Not available 197873 5 197873 Order That the Director of SPCD and the DPW Commissioner update this Board on the lower Broadway construction, including e a timeline for completion, updates on any problems and explanations of tree selections and trash barrel distributions. Work completed   Action details Not available 197905 5 197905 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/9/14. Work completed   Action details Not available 197793 5 197793 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin work at Berwick and Hinckley Streets is completed before winter. Work completed   Action details Not available