Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 8/27/2015 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 (229) 229 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 229. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 229. 199644 1 199644 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199645 1 199645 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 25, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199647 1 199647 Grant of Location Submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks for 65 feet of conduit in Medford St from Manhole #15216 to 265 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 199648 1 199648 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast for 40 feet of conduit in Windsor Place from Pole #439/1 to 600 Windsor Pl. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 199649 1 199649 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install a new manhole in Broadway near 151 Boston Ave, as well as 795 feet of conduit in Broadway in the vicinity of the Ball Square Broadway Bridge in support of the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 199753 1 199753 Public Event Public Event Permit, Willoughby Neighborway Pilot Project, Willoughby St, Aug 8, 7AM-6PM (raindate Aug 9). Approved   Action details Not available 199754 1 199754 Public Event Public Event Permit, Tiny Tots Theater Table, Davis Sq Statue Park, Aug 8, 9:30AM-2:30PM (raindate Aug 15). Approved   Action details Not available 199755 1 199755 Public Event Public Event Permit, WGBH Educational Foundation Video Shoot, citywide, Aug 15-16, 22-23, 1-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199756 1 199756 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Ignite Food and Fire Festival, Union Sq, Aug 15, 4-11:30PM (raindate Aug 16). Approved   Action details Not available 199757 1 199757 Public Event Public Event Permit, School St Block Party, from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Aug 22, Noon-8PM (raindate Aug 23). Approved   Action details Not available 199758 1 199758 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Memphis Soul 5K Road Race, Davis Sq to Cedar to North back to Davis with afterparty in the Grove St lot, Aug 23, 7AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199759 1 199759 Public Event Public Event Permit, West St Block Party, Aug 29, 10AM-6PM (raindates Aug 30 and Sep 12). Approved   Action details Not available 199760 1 199760 Public Event Public Event Permit, Fremont St Block Party, from #74 to #88, Aug 30, 10AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199761 1 199761 Public Event Public Event Permit, Fremont Ave Block Party, end of Ave at Lincoln Park, Aug 30, 11AM-8:30PM (raindate 9-6). Approved   Action details Not available 199762 1 199762 Public Event Public Event Permit, RCN Marketing Table, Davis Sq Statue Park, Aug 31 2-4PM, Sep 1 4:30-6:30PM, Sep 3 Noon-2PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199763 1 199763 Public Event Public Event Permit, Fairfax St Block Party, Sep 12, 10AM-7PM (raindate Sep 13). Approved   Action details Not available 199764 1 199764 Public Event Public Event Permit, Democratic City Committee Picnic, Powderhouse Park, Sep 12, 11AM-4PM (raindate Sep 13). Approved   Action details Not available 199765 1 199765 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 12, 1-8PM (raindate Sep 19). Approved   Action details Not available 199766 1 199766 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oxford St Block Party, from School St to Trull Lane, Sep 12, 1-9PM (raindate Sep 13). Approved   Action details Not available 199767 1 199767 Public Event Public Event Permit, Kingston St/Campbell Park Block Party, from Cambridge line to 25 Kingston St and 24 Campbell Park, Sep 12, 3-10PM (raindate Sep 13). Approved   Action details Not available 199769 1 199769 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 13, 9AM-6PM (raindate Sep 27). Approved   Action details Not available 199770 1 199770 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Pity Party, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 17, 4-9PM (raindate Sep 18). Approved   Action details Not available 199771 1 199771 Public Event Public Event Permit, Community Credit Union Marketing event, Cutter Sq Parking Lot, Sep 19, 10AM-3:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199772 1 199772 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council MUM Dance and Art Exhibit, ARTfarm, Sep 19, 4PM-1AM. Approved   Action details Not available 199768 1 199768 Public Event Public Event Permit, Glenwood Rd Block Party, from Medford to Vernon Sts, Sep 20, 11AM-8PM (raindate Sep 19-the raindate precedes the event date). Approved   Action details Not available 199773 1 199773 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Goat Con, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 24, 4-10PM (raindate Oct 1). Approved   Action details Not available 199774 1 199774 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets "This Is East" film premiere, Chuckie Harris Park, Sep 24, 5-10PM (raindate Sep 25). Approved   Action details Not available 199775 1 199775 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Haiti and Brazil Hit the Ville, Union Sq Plaza, Oct 4, 10:30AM-8:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199776 1 199776 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Fixer Fair, Union Sq Plaza, Oct 24, 1-8PM (raindate Oct 25). Approved   Action details Not available 199791 1 199791 Public Communication 671 Somerville petitioners communicating their support for keeping natural grass at Lincoln Park, not artificial turf. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199793 1 199793 Public Communication MA DPU Chairman responding to #199589 re: addressing deceptive sales practices used by some electricity companies. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199794 1 199794 Public Communication Joe Centrella requesting to appear before this Board regarding the Garage License issued to Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199789 1 199789 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy, no cars inside, 25 outside, open M-F 9AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-3PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199790 1 199790 License New Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy, 4 cars inside, none outside, open M-F 9AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-3PM for mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, and storing vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199777 1 199777 License New Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. Approved   Action details Not available 199779 1 199779 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 199781 1 199781 License Renewing Garage License, 120 Beacon St LLP, 120 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 199782 1 199782 License Renewing Flammables License, 120 Beacon St LLP, 120 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 199780 1 199780 License Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 199783 1 199783 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199784 1 199784 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 199785 1 199785 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199786 1 199786 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199787 1 199787 License Renewing Lodging House License, Theta Delta Chi, 123 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199838 1 199838 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199807 1 199807 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199788 1 199788 License Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199808 1 199808 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199809 1 199809 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199810 1 199810 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 199811 1 199811 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 199812 1 199812 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 199813 1 199813 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 199814 1 199814 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 199815 1 199815 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 199816 1 199816 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 199817 1 199817 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 199818 1 199818 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 199819 1 199819 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199820 1 199820 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199821 1 199821 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199822 1 199822 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199823 1 199823 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 199824 1 199824 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199825 1 199825 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199826 1 199826 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 199827 1 199827 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 199828 1 199828 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199829 1 199829 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199830 1 199830 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199831 1 199831 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 199832 1 199832 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 199833 1 199833 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 199834 1 199834 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 199835 1 199835 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199836 1 199836 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199837 1 199837 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199839 1 199839 License Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199804 1 199804 Public Event Public Event Permit, FRIT Riverfest, Assembly Row, Sep 12, 8AM-10PM (raindate Sep 13). Approved   Action details Not available 199792 1 199792 Public Communication Lynn Weissman submitting comments re: grass fields at Lincoln Park. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199725 1 199725 Mayor's Communication Updating this Board on the shortfall in Green Line Extension funding. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199650 1 199650 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource for 81 feet of conduit in Washington St from Pole 358/29 to 197 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 199651 1 199651 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource and Verizon to install a joint-owned pole on Allen St, about 10 feet north of Charlestown St in support of the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 199652 1 199652 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource for 216 feet of conduit in Lowell St, running northerly from Maxwell's Green in support of the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 199653 1 199653 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource for 36 feet of conduit in Warwick St from Pole 357/3 to 20 Warwick St. Approved   Action details Not available 199654 1 199654 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource for 11 feet of conduit in Tower St from Manhole #14352 to Manhole #14373; 66 feet of conduit from Pole 26/0 in Beech St to Manhole #8636 in Somerville Ave; 140 feet of conduit from Pole 79/10 in Benton Rd to Manhole #14344 in Highland Ave; 95 feet of conduit in Belmont St from Pole 27/20 to Manhole #14348; and 6 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from Manhole #20639 to Manhole #8634, all in support of the Green Line Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 199719 1 199719 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board, on August 6, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199718 1 199718 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on August 12, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199720 1 199720 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on August 20, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199722 1 199722 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on August 24, 2015. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 199778 1 199778 License New Drainlayer License, Apcon Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 199805 1 199805 License New Drainlayer License, Keash Excavating. Approved   Action details Not available 199806 1 199806 License New Drainlayer License, Zoppo Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 199796 2 199796 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services perform the actions listed within to combat the rodent problem in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 199797 2 199797 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the loose, uneven and missing sidewalk bricks in Davis Square. Approved   Action details Not available 199798 2 199798 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the crosswalk signal at True Grounds on Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199799 2 199799 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree located across from 10 Bromfield Road for disease and take appropriate action. Approved   Action details Not available 199800 2 199800 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at and adjacent to 71-73 Bailey Road. Approved   Action details Not available 199801 2 199801 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees on Pearl Street, from 240 Pearl Street to Walnut Street, so the street lights illuminate the road. Approved   Action details Not available 199802 2 199802 Order That the Director of Traffic & Parking enforce parking regulations around 240 Pearl Street, including the bus stop and fire hydrants, and explore traffic calming measures to deter speeding. Approved   Action details Not available 199803 2 199803 Order That this Board discharge #199610, requesting approval to apply for a PARC Grant of $400,000 for Hoyt-Sullivan Playground, from the Finance Committee for this Board's immediate consideration. Approved   Action details Not available 199721 2 199721 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services and the Director of Engineering appear before the Legislative Matters Committee, at its next meeting, to discuss the failure of paving contractors to register with the city. Approved   Action details Not available 199723 2 199723 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Police Department to develop a bicycle safety campaign. Approved   Action details Not available 199724 2 199724 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss concerns regarding #198703 and #199522 for public safety at Assembly Row and citywide. Approved   Action details Not available 199654 2 199654 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource for 11 feet of conduit in Tower St from Manhole #14352 to Manhole #14373; 66 feet of conduit from Pole 26/0 in Beech St to Manhole #8636 in Somerville Ave; 140 feet of conduit from Pole 79/10 in Benton Rd to Manhole #14344 in Highland Ave; 95 feet of conduit in Belmont St from Pole 27/20 to Manhole #14348; and 6 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from Manhole #20639 to Manhole #8634, all in support of the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199653 2 199653 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource for 36 feet of conduit in Warwick St from Pole 357/3 to 20 Warwick St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199652 2 199652 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource for 216 feet of conduit in Lowell St, running northerly from Maxwell's Green in support of the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199651 2 199651 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource and Verizon to install a joint-owned pole on Allen St, about 10 feet north of Charlestown St in support of the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199650 2 199650 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource for 81 feet of conduit in Washington St from Pole 358/29 to 197 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199709 2 199709 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the large wooden block suspended in the power lines at 52 Albion Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199710 2 199710 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works check the health of the red maple tree at 20 Albion Street and remove the high weeds there. Approved   Action details Not available 199711 2 199711 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing pop-up pedestrian safety stand at Lowell and Albion Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199712 2 199712 Order That 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. Approved   Action details Not available 199713 2 199713 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Board on the condition of all athletic playing fields, especially Lincoln Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199714 2 199714 Order That the Director of Recreation report to this Board on the use of athletic fields by non-Somerville groups, and whether Somerville youth organizations’ access is restricted by those outside groups. Approved   Action details Not available 199715 2 199715 Order That 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. Approved   Action details Not available 199716 2 199716 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install several U-shaped bicycle parking posts in the sidewalk at the Armory and along Highland Avenue between the Armory and Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199717 2 199717 Order That the Director of Personnel inform this Board whether the new sick-leave law approved by voters last November applies to all City employees, and if not, who is excluded, and whether there are plans to address this exclusion. Approved   Action details Not available 199698 2 199698 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the 2 sidewalk panels on Craigie Street, before the entrance to the Dante Club driveway. Approved   Action details Not available 199679 2 199679 Resolution That this Board supports Somerville Overcoming Addiction's 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil, on September 15 at 7 PM at the High School Atrium. Approved   Action details Not available 199680 2 199680 Order That the Director of Communications use the city’s Connect CTY system to remind residents of the importance of rodent prevention. Approved   Action details Not available 199681 2 199681 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the litter and overgrowth along Broadway and East Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 199682 2 199682 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services update this Board on rodent control measures at construction sites. Approved   Action details Not available 199683 2 199683 Order That the Director of SomerStat consider other options for measuring rodent control efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 199684 2 199684 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services consider using rodent birth control on MacArthur Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199685 2 199685 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint a crosswalk at Lincoln and Perkins Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199686 2 199686 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the overgrowth on Lincoln Street and Lincoln Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199655 2 199655 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services consider for Somerville, the 'Daily Table' model of affordable food, as is in place in Dorchester and Cambridge. Approved   Action details Not available 199656 2 199656 Order That the Director of Personnel provide this Board with an updated report of employee vacancies, including updates to the vacancies listed in the June report. Approved   Action details Not available 199657 2 199657 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services and the Director of Traffic and Parking coordinate permits for storage pods and project dumpsters, to avoid multiple bulk items on city streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199658 2 199658 Resolution That the Administration update this Board at its next meeting on discussions with DCR about Draw 7 and Foss Parks, and the auxiliary fields at Dilboy Stadium. Approved   Action details Not available 199659 2 199659 Order That the City Solicitor appear before this Board to address the concerns of SCATV and the city's contract with Comcast. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 199660 2 199660 Order That the city's arborist render an opinion regarding pedestrian safety relative to the tree roots 10 Eliot Street and report back to this Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 199664 2 199664 Order That this Board discharge #198203 from the Youth Services Committee and refer it to the newly created Open Space, Environment and Energy Special Committee for appropriate action. Approved   Action details Not available 199661 2 199661 Order That the Women's Commission teen PeaceKeepers Program update this Board on its objectives. Approved   Action details Not available 199665 2 199665 Order That the Director of Recreation and Youth appear before the Youth Services Committee to discuss changes to youth football and baseball programs. Approved   Action details Not available 199666 2 199666 Order That the City Arborist inspect the trees on Gilman Terrace for vitality and take appropriate action. Approved   Action details Not available 199667 2 199667 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean, cut the grass and maintain the public garden at Chuckie Harris Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199668 2 199668 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider putting a crosswalk at the corner of Cross Street and Everett Avenue, across from the East Somerville Community School entrance. Approved   Action details Not available 199669 2 199669 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the hot top sidewalk in front of 3-5 Kensington Avenue with concrete. Approved   Action details Not available 199670 2 199670 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the businesses along East Broadway for rodent issues. Approved   Action details Not available 199671 2 199671 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the weeds and clean the streets at the intersections along East Broadway and the state streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199672 2 199672 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the trash from the dog park behind Cobble Hill. Approved   Action details Not available 199673 2 199673 Order That the Chief of Police take notice of speeding traffic along New Washington Street during high traffic hours. Approved   Action details Not available 199674 2 199674 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address rodent complaints along Kensington and Pennsylvania Avenues, and Dell, Ellsworth, Cutter, and Medford Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199675 2 199675 Order That the City Arborist trim the tree in front of 8 Ellsworth Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199676 2 199676 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address the overgrowth and lack of proper trash disposal at 6 Ellsworth Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199677 2 199677 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider changing the stop light on Myrtle and Washington Street to a blinking STOP sign. Approved   Action details Not available 199678 2 199678 Resolution That the Administration provide financial assistance to residents to combat rodent problems on MacArthur Street and all of East Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 199662 2 199662 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a crosswalk at 64 College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199663 2 199663 Resolution That the Administration share with this Board at its next meeting, its plan for Snow Emergency parking next winter. Approved   Action details Not available 199687 2 199687 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the Healy School for trash and rodents and bait/set traps as necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 199688 2 199688 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services and the Chief of Police monitor the Healy School for trash dumping. Approved   Action details Not available 199689 2 199689 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 41 Marshall Street for overgrowth and rodents and take all appropriate actions. Approved   Action details Not available 199690 2 199690 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police inspect, monitor and develop a plan to control the speed of traffic on Medford Street, between Central and School Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199691 2 199691 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking inspect the corners of James and Marshall Streets, at their intersection with Pearl Street, and suggest a plan to increase visibility for motorists who are turning onto Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199692 2 199692 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a DO NOT ENTER sign on the corner of Marshall Street, at Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199693 2 199693 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at the intersection of Thurston and Fenwick Streets and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199694 2 199694 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the seats on the swings at Central Hill Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199695 2 199695 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the grass at Dickerman Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199696 2 199696 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 Alderman on plans for renovating Central Hill Park. Approved   Action details Not available 199697 2 199697 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols on Greenville Street from 7 to 9 AM and 4 to 6 PM, to ensure that motorists aren't illegally cutting through Prospect Hill. Approved   Action details Not available 199699 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 199700 2 199700 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider installing a temporary speed bump on Governor Winthrop Road near Grimmons Park to protect children from speeding vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 199701 2 199701 Resolution That Somerville enter into a Sister City ("Twinning") relationship with the Town of Westport, Ireland and the Mayo County Council. Approved   Action details Not available 199702 2 199702 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the rock out-cropping behind the Powderhouse Park Fieldhouse for loose rocks and stones, and prevent future stone and rockslides. Approved   Action details Not available 199703 2 199703 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in front of 169 and 173 Morrison Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199704 2 199704 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the deteriorating sidewalk slabs in front of 379 Alewife Brook Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 199705 2 199705 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the deteriorating sidewalk/driveway concrete slabs at the corner of Woods Ave and 379 Alewife Brook Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 199706 2 199706 Order That the Director of the Council of Aging appear before this Board to outline the proposed uses of the newly purchased city bus. Approved   Action details Not available 199707 2 199707 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 7 Alderman on a plan to clear up the confusing signage at Capen Street, 405 Alewife Brook Parkway and Capen Court. Approved   Action details Not available 199795 2 199795 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken pedestrian signal at Powderhouse Boulevard and Curtis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199708 2 199708 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint the street arrow markings on Broadway at Route 16. Approved   Action details Not available 199750 2 199750 Communication Chief Fire Engineer responding to #199414 re: needed-assistance calls to tax-exempt facilities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199649 2 199649 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install a new manhole in Broadway near 151 Boston Ave, as well as 795 feet of conduit in Broadway in the vicinity of the Ball Square Broadway Bridge in support of the Green Line Extension. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199647 2 199647 Grant of Location Submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks for 65 feet of conduit in Medford St from Manhole #15216 to 265 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199646 2 199646 Communication That this Board appoints Clerk of Committees Rositha Durham as Clerk of this Board pro tem for the duration of this meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 198203 3 198203 Resolution That the Administration report its Action Plan in response to the recommendation of the Fields Task Force. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199751 3 199751 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/25/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199752 3 199752 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #199586 re: "No Idling" signage at schools. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199749 3 199749 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance relating to the appointment of Constables (see #198252) as approved at the 8/12/15 meeting of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 199728 3 199728 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of this board, pursuant to Ordinance 2-121, to retain the services of outside Workers' Compensation legal counsel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199733 4 199733 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $17,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for structural repairs to the Chuckie Harris Park slide equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 199749 4 199749 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance relating to the appointment of Constables (see #198252) as approved at the 8/12/15 meeting of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199739 4 199739 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $87,831 from the MA Office of Elder Affairs for Council on Aging staffing, transportation and services for elder residents. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199741 4 199741 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $40,000 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for the Police Department's Bicycle-Pedestrian Traffic Enforcement Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199740 4 199740 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $80,000 grant from the MA DMH Police Based Jail Diversion Program for Police Department Crisis Intervention Team Training. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199748 4 199748 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $1,500 grant from the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative, for the Police Department's Shannon Grant for youth violence prevention. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199747 4 199747 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $1,700 from the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, for the Somerville Police Department's target hardening project. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199549 4 199549 Order That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Impact Team to 22 Richdale Avenue for code violations and report back to the Ward 3 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 199738 4 199738 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $100,000 from the MA Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative for a regional underage drinking prevention effort. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199744 4 199744 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $15,603.29 from the MA Department of Public Health Region 4b for emergency preparedness activities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199745 4 199745 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $9,990 from CHNA17 for the Health and Human Services Department, for mental health and wellbeing training. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199746 4 199746 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,000 from CHNA17 for the Health and Human Services Department, for capacity building. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199737 4 199737 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY16 funds to pay a FY15 invoice of $391. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199734 4 199734 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Department to use FY16 funds to pay a FY15 invoice of $3,587. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199736 4 199736 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Department to use FY16 funds to pay a FY15 invoice of $800. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199735 4 199735 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Department to use FY16 funds to pay FY15 invoices totaling $1,280. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199743 4 199743 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $20,328 from the Office of Justice Programs FY16 Byrne Grant, for the Police Department's Active Shooter Response Training in schools. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199742 4 199742 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $37,315 from the Department of Mental Health, for the Police Department's Jail Diversion Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available