Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 8/24/2017 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 (334) 334 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 334. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 334. 204091 1 204091 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204090 1 204090 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 204089 1 204089 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204088 1 204088 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204087 1 204087 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204086 1 204086 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 204085 1 204085 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 204084 1 204084 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 204083 1 204083 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 204082 1 204082 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 204081 1 204081 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 204080 1 204080 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204079 1 204079 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 204078 1 204078 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 204077 1 204077 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 204075 1 204075 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204074 1 204074 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 204073 1 204073 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204072 1 204072 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 204071 1 204071 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 204070 1 204070 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 204069 1 204069 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204068 1 204068 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 204067 1 204067 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 204066 1 204066 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 204065 1 204065 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204064 1 204064 Withdrawn Not used. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 204063 1 204063 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204062 1 204062 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 204061 1 204061 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 204060 1 204060 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 204059 1 204059 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 204058 1 204058 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 204057 1 204057 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204056 1 204056 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 204055 1 204055 License Renewing Lodging House License, Theta Delta Chi, 123 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204054 1 204054 License Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204053 1 204053 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 204052 1 204052 License Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 204092 1 204092 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #65,69,80. Approved   Action details Not available 204093 1 204093 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bye Bye Cab, Med #86. Approved   Action details Not available 204094 1 204094 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #14,16,44,47,57,58,63,81,84,85. Approved   Action details Not available 204095 1 204095 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation, Med #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46. Approved   Action details Not available 204096 1 204096 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62. Approved   Action details Not available 204097 1 204097 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87,90. Approved   Action details Not available 204098 1 204098 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48. Approved   Action details Not available 204099 1 204099 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc, Med #19. Approved   Action details Not available 204100 1 204100 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60. Approved   Action details Not available 204101 1 204101 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville, Med #27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68. Approved   Action details Not available 204102 1 204102 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab, Med #82. Approved   Action details Not available 204103 1 204103 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74. Approved   Action details Not available 204104 1 204104 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #21,22,23,24,25,26,79,91. Approved   Action details Not available 204105 1 204105 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK, Med #66. Approved   Action details Not available 204106 1 204106 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Madkep Transportation, Med #64. Approved   Action details Not available 204107 1 204107 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael Cab, Med #88. Approved   Action details Not available 204108 1 204108 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med #28,30,31,32,39,40,41,42,43. Approved   Action details Not available 204109 1 204109 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, ODJ Taxi, Med #1. Approved   Action details Not available 204110 1 204110 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89. Approved   Action details Not available 204111 1 204111 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17. Approved   Action details Not available 204112 1 204112 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70. Approved   Action details Not available 204113 1 204113 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,52,77,93. Approved   Action details Not available 204114 1 204114 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silva Cab, Med #83. Approved   Action details Not available 204115 1 204115 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45. Approved   Action details Not available 204116 1 204116 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #71. Approved   Action details Not available 204117 1 204117 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Talkd Transportation, Med #55. Approved   Action details Not available 204118 1 204118 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, TR Cab, Med #2. Approved   Action details Not available 204030 1 204030 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Ignite Global Food and Fire Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Aug 19, 2-11:30PM (raindate Aug 20). Approved   Action details Not available 204031 1 204031 Public Event Public Event Permit, Thrift Story Item & Story Collection, Statue Park, Aug 26-27, 10:45AM-2:15PM (raindate Sep 2-3). Approved   Action details Not available 204032 1 204032 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lowden Ave Block Party, from Foskett St to Kidder Ave, Aug 26, 1:30-8PM (raindate Aug 27). Approved   Action details Not available 204033 1 204033 Public Event Public Event Permit, FRIT Riverfest, Assembly Row, Sep 8 12-9PM, Sep 9 9AM-10PM, Sep 10 9AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204034 1 204034 Public Event Public Event Permit, Fairfax St Block Party, Sep 9, 11AM-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204035 1 204035 Public Event Public Event Permit, Community Preservation Act Walking Tour Celebration, East and Central Somerville, Sep 9, 1-5PM (raindate Sep 10). Approved   Action details Not available 204036 1 204036 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Fixer Fair, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 9, 1:30-8PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 204037 1 204037 Public Event Public Event Permit, Mystic Block Party, Moreland St from Main St to Mystic Ave, Sep 9, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 10). Approved   Action details Not available 204038 1 204038 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 10, 8AM-7PM (raindate Sep 17). Approved   Action details Not available 204039 1 204039 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ossipee Rd Block Party, from Curtis St to Packard Ave, Sep 10, 3:30-6:30PM (raindate Sep 17). Approved   Action details Not available 204040 1 204040 Public Event Public Event Permit, BFresh Meet and Greet, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Sep 14, 3-9PM (raindate Sep 21). Laid on the table   Action details Not available 204041 1 204041 Public Event Public Event Permit, Gibbens St Block Party, Sep 15, 3-9PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 204042 1 204042 Public Event Public Event Permit, Garden Club Plant Sale, Statue Park, Sep 16, 7AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204043 1 204043 Public Event Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill Park Picnic, Munroe St from Greenville St through Prospect Hill Ave, Sep 16, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 17). Approved   Action details Not available 204044 1 204044 Public Event Public Event Permit, Chandler St Block Party, from Park to Chapel Sts, Sep 16, 2:30-7PM (raindate Sep 17). Approved   Action details Not available 204045 1 204045 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomerStreets Strike Up the Band, Highland Ave from Lowell to School Sts, Sep 17, 12-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204138 1 204138 Public Event Public Event Permit, Belmont St Block Party, from Spring Hill Terrace to Highland Ave, Sep 17, 12Noon-6:45PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204046 1 204046 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Fluff Festival, Union Sq and Somerville Ave from Bow St to Prospect St, Sep 23, 12-9PM (raindate Sep 24). Approved   Action details Not available 204047 1 204047 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston Fuzztival 2017, 10 Poplar St ArtFarm, Sep 30, 10AM-11PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204048 1 204048 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Oct 1, 12-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204049 1 204049 Public Event Public Event Permit, Women's Commission Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence, Statue Park, Oct 4, 2-8:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204050 1 204050 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lazo and Redd Rehearsal Dinner Block Party, Central Rd dead end, Oct 6, 5-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204051 1 204051 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomerStreets Monster Mashed Up, Somerville Ave from Hawkins to Spring Sts, Oct 22, 12-8PM (raindate Oct 29). Approved   Action details Not available 204007 1 204007 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on August 24, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203955 1 203955 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203956 1 203956 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 22, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 204028 1 204028 Officer's Communication Police Detective reporting on an incident in support of possible revocation of the Used Car Dealer License issued to American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204121 1 204121 Public Communication DCR Commissioner responding to #203388 re: plans for Draw 7 Park. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203959 1 203959 Grant of Location Submitted by Action Environmental Solutions to install 2 groundwater monitoring wells near 2 Alpine St. Approved   Action details Not available 203960 1 203960 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install a manhole and 3 feet of conduit in Webster Ave to a point of pickup at the rear of 70 Prospect St. (Interim approval on 7/19) Approved   Action details Not available 203961 1 203961 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 60 feet of conduit in Warwick St from a point of pickup at 20 Warwick St to a point of pickup at 12 Warwick St. Approved   Action details Not available 203962 1 203962 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Day St from Pole 96/5 to a point of pickup at 37 Day St. (Interim approval on 8/10) Approved   Action details Not available 203963 1 203963 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 131 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from Manhole 8646 to a point of pickup at 337 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204029 1 204029 Public Event Public Event Permit, City Vigil for Charlottesville, Statue Park, Aug 16, 5-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204120 1 204120 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #90 to WWJKK Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 204119 1 204119 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #52 to Jolina Taxi. Approved   Action details Not available 204142 1 204142 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. Approved   Action details Not available 204143 1 204143 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, My Cab, Med #61. Approved   Action details Not available 204144 1 204144 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Raymy Inc, Med #59. Approved   Action details Not available 204145 1 204145 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18. Approved   Action details Not available 204146 1 204146 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. Approved   Action details Not available 204154 1 204154 License New Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation, 98 Professors Row, 27 residents. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204159 1 204159 Officer's Communication Property owner of 125 Lowell Somerville LLC submitting a proposed zoning map amendment for certain parcels on Lowell Street, Belmont Street, Summer Street, and Highland Avenue. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 204147 1 204147 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bibi's Cab, Med #20. Approved   Action details Not available 204140 1 204140 License New Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavation. Approved   Action details Not available 204141 1 204141 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Derenzo. Approved   Action details Not available 204148 1 204148 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 204149 1 204149 License Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204150 1 204150 License Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. Approved   Action details Not available 204151 1 204151 License Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. Approved   Action details Not available 204152 1 204152 License Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St. Approved   Action details Not available 204153 1 204153 License Sign/Awning Permit, Carmel Patisserie, 235A Elm St, 2 signs. Approved   Action details Not available 204155 1 204155 License New Outdoor Seating License, NU Cafe and Juice Bar, 195 Washington St, 2 tables, 4 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 204156 1 204156 License New Outdoor Seating License, Manoa Poke Shop, 296 Beacon St, 1 table, 2 chairs, 1 A-frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 204139 1 204139 Public Event Public Event Permit, CJD Foundation Strides 5K Walk, Community Path from Seven Hills Park to Cambridge, Oct 14, 7:30AM-1PM (raindate Oct 28). Approved   Action details Not available 204157 1 204157 License New Extended Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Sat until 1AM for all services, Fri-Sat until 2AM for take out and delivery service only. Approved   Action details Not available 204158 1 204158 License New Extended Hours License, Red House, 24 Union Sq, opening Sun-Thu until 1:30AM for all services, Fri-Sat until 2AM for take out and delivery service only. Approved   Action details Not available 204158 2 204158 License New Extended Hours License, Red House, 24 Union Sq, opening Sun-Thu until 1:30AM for all services, Fri-Sat until 2AM for take out and delivery service only. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204162 2 204162 Resolution Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session with the Administration to receive updates on all ongoing contract negotiations. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 204160 2 204160 Resolution That the Mayor provide to this Board, by October 26, 2017, the analysis he referenced in a communication on June 28, 2017 regarding the costs and uses of Dilboy Field by city nonprofit sports programs. Approved   Action details Not available 204157 2 204157 License New Extended Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Sat until 1AM for all services, Fri-Sat until 2AM for take out and delivery service only. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204139 2 204139 Public Event Public Event Permit, CJD Foundation Strides 5K Walk, Community Path from Seven Hills Park to Cambridge, Oct 14, 7:30AM-1PM (raindate Oct 28). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204156 2 204156 License New Outdoor Seating License, Manoa Poke Shop, 296 Beacon St, 1 table, 2 chairs, 1 A-frame sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204155 2 204155 License New Outdoor Seating License, NU Cafe and Juice Bar, 195 Washington St, 2 tables, 4 chairs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204153 2 204153 License Sign/Awning Permit, Carmel Patisserie, 235A Elm St, 2 signs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204152 2 204152 License Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204151 2 204151 License Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204150 2 204150 License Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204149 2 204149 License Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204148 2 204148 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204141 2 204141 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Derenzo. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204140 2 204140 License New Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204147 2 204147 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bibi's Cab, Med #20. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204161 2 204161 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the faded “No Parking Anytime” sign above the “No Parking Loading Zone” sign on the east side of Lowell Street, north of Albion Street. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 204127 2 204127 Resolution That the Traffic Commission create a requirement to notify abutters of pending agenda items which may impact their streets. Approved   Action details Not available 204126 2 204126 Order That the Director of the Traffic and Parking erect signs at strategic points of entry to the City which state: “Entering a bike community, be aware of cyclists and bike lanes." Approved   Action details Not available 204128 2 204128 Resolution That the Administration convene a meeting to discuss airplane noise, similar to a meeting being held in Cambridge, and include congressional representatives, the state delegation, elected city officials and city staff. Approved   Action details Not available 204146 2 204146 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204145 2 204145 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204144 2 204144 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Raymy Inc, Med #59. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204143 2 204143 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, My Cab, Med #61. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204142 2 204142 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204119 2 204119 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #52 to Jolina Taxi. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204120 2 204120 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #90 to WWJKK Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204122 2 204122 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees and replace the plantings at Concord Square. Approved   Action details Not available 204123 2 204123 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the intersection of Dimick and Marion Streets for addition STOP signs. Approved   Action details Not available 204124 2 204124 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking establish a loading zone at 223 Somerville Avenue and extend the hours of the loading zone at 220 Somerville Avenue from 6PM to 8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204125 2 204125 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the zoning of Boynton Yards. Approved   Action details Not available 204029 2 204029 Public Event Public Event Permit, City Vigil for Charlottesville, Statue Park, Aug 16, 5-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203963 2 203963 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 131 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from Manhole 8646 to a point of pickup at 337 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204003 2 204003 Communication That this Board reappoints John Long to the position of City Clerk for a three-year term. Approved   Action details Not available 203962 2 203962 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Day St from Pole 96/5 to a point of pickup at 37 Day St. (Interim approval on 8/10) Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203961 2 203961 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 60 feet of conduit in Warwick St from a point of pickup at 20 Warwick St to a point of pickup at 12 Warwick St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203960 2 203960 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install a manhole and 3 feet of conduit in Webster Ave to a point of pickup at the rear of 70 Prospect St. (Interim approval on 7/19) Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203959 2 203959 Grant of Location Submitted by Action Environmental Solutions to install 2 groundwater monitoring wells near 2 Alpine St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203957 2 203957 Citation Commending the Somerville Youth Softball Tsunami, for finishing as 2017 MiddleEssex Softball League champions in the 12B Division. Approved   Action details Not available 203958 2 203958 Citation Commending the Knight Moves Cafe on the happy occasion of its one-year anniversary of bringing game play to Teele Square. Approved   Action details Not available 204024 2 204024 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of a member of this Board or a designee to the Clean and Open Elections Task Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203977 2 203977 Resolution In support of bills in the State House and Senate protecting consumers from paying for lost or unaccounted for gas. Approved   Action details Not available 203978 2 203978 Zoning Ordinance That this Board consider amending Zoning Ordinance 16.10.2, which allows Planned Unit Developments to apply for waivers from new zoning regulations, to specifically exclude waivers from inclusionary affordable housing requirements, and that the City Solicitor provide an opinion to this Board on the legality of this amendment by September 14, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203979 2 203979 Resolution That the Mayor consider allocating sufficient funding to plant trees in all the locations for which a tree has been requested as of August 24, 2017, clearing out the backlog of tree-planting requests. Approved   Action details Not available 203980 2 203980 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board why even the top priority recommendations of the Sustainable Neighborhoods Working Group have not yet been implemented after almost two years, and consider hiring additional staff to effectively address the affordable housing emergency. Approved   Action details Not available 203981 2 203981 Order That the Director of SPCD develop a Memorial Bench Program for public parks, the Community Path and other public property, and report back to this Board by October 12, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203982 2 203982 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board in writing no later than August 31, 2017 on a timeline for a revised demolition review ordinance following the three community meetings this spring. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 203983 2 203983 Resolution That the Mayor report to this Board by August 31, 2017 on ways to improve the poor communications from Eversource to residents around gas meter replacement, street construction, and other utility work. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 203984 2 203984 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board in writing no later than September 14, 2017 on a timeline to establish the Somerville Municipal Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund and a Jobs Linkage Fee for new commercial development. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 203985 2 203985 Resolution That this Board opposes the requested electricity rate increase by Eversource and supports Representative Denise Provost’s letter of August 3, 2017, and directs the City Clerk to convey this opposition in writing by August 31, 2017 to the MA DPU. Approved   Action details Not available 203987 2 203987 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead trees at 10 Winslow Avenue, 57 and 119 College Avenue and 20 Grove Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203988 2 203988 Order That the Mayor’s Legislative Liaison and appropriate city staff attend a meeting of this Board’s Public Health and Public Safety Committee to review Airbnb matters before the Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 203989 2 203989 Resolution That the Chairman of the MBTA arrange for the cleaning and landscaping of the bus way from Grove Street to the Davis T-stop at College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 203990 2 203990 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the overgrown shrubs and weeds from the wall surrounding the Powderhouse Tower. Approved   Action details Not available 203991 2 203991 Order That the City Arborist inspect the trees at 240 Pearl Street and take appropriate actions. Approved   Action details Not available 203967 2 203967 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain, in writing, by September 14, 2017 why residential parking permits are not issued with a renewal date of one year from the last day of the month in which it was purchased, as state inspection stickers are. Approved   Action details Not available 203992 2 203992 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole at 22 Franklin Avenue and remove the excess concrete on the street. Approved   Action details Not available 203993 2 203993 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO PARKING sign between 129 and 133 Cross Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203994 2 203994 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead trees at the Capuano School on Franklin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203995 2 203995 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a guardrail at the end of Knowlton Street to prevent damage to the Capuano School's fence, and trim the weeds there as well. Approved   Action details Not available 203996 2 203996 Order That the Director of SPCD develop a comprehensive plan to redevelop Cross Street, including lighting, vegetation and traffic calming. Approved   Action details Not available 203997 2 203997 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking ticket cars without permits on Alston Street after 5PM during the work week. Approved   Action details Not available 203998 2 203998 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place a dog waste receptacle at the public garden on Oliver Street by the Capuano School. Approved   Action details Not available 203999 2 203999 Order That the Chief of Police monitor the corner of Myrtle and Washington Streets for cars entering Myrtle Street illegally. Approved   Action details Not available 204000 2 204000 Order That the Chief of Police monitor Tufts Street 5-8PM for speeding vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 204001 2 204001 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 19 Tufts Street. Approved   Action details Not available 204002 2 204002 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking designate a Neighborways on Lake Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203986 2 203986 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board on additional steps it will take to deal with the rat problem, including regular communications to residents about proper trash disposal and not leaving food in parks and yards. Approved   Action details Not available 204051 2 204051 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomerStreets Monster Mashed Up, Somerville Ave from Hawkins to Spring Sts, Oct 22, 12-8PM (raindate Oct 29). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204050 2 204050 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lazo and Redd Rehearsal Dinner Block Party, Central Rd dead end, Oct 6, 5-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204049 2 204049 Public Event Public Event Permit, Women's Commission Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence, Statue Park, Oct 4, 2-8:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204004 2 204004 Communication In his capacity as President, appointing Ald. Niedergang to the Municipal Building Master Plan Working Group. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204005 2 204005 Communication In his capacity as President, appointing himself, Ald. Ballantyne, Wig Zamore, and William Shelton to the Minimum Mixed Use Ratio Working Group. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204006 2 204006 Communication In his capacity as President, appointing Ald. Heuston to the Clean and Open Elections Task Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203969 2 203969 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking actively enforce traffic regulations on Highland Avenue and Hamlet Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203970 2 203970 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the city's new policies for utility companies to remove double poles and address low hanging wires. Approved   Action details Not available 203971 2 203971 Order That the Chief of Police conduct traffic enforcement at various times on Walnut Avenue between Boston Street and Highland Avenue, on Hamlet Street, and at the corner of Summer and Lowell Streets. Approved   Action details Not available