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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/27/2017 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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203292 1203292Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 26, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
203253 1203253Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203254 1203254MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 23, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
203355 1203355Public CommunicationDistrict Attorney responding to #196432 re: the investigation of the murder of Deanna Cremin.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203255 1203255Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 83 feet of conduit in Capen Court, from Pole 455/6 to a point of pickup at 149 Capen Street.Approved  Action details Not available
203256 1203256Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 36 feet of conduit in Woodbine Street, from Pole 632/3 to a point of pickup at 22 Woodbine Street.Approved  Action details Not available
203305 1203305Public EventPublic Event Permit, Celebration for Rosalie and Edison, 5 Tennyson St, May 6, 2-5:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
203306 1203306Public EventPublic Event Permit, Josephine Ave Porchfest Block Party, From Kidder Ave to Broadway, May 13, Noon-7PM (raindate May 14).Approved  Action details Not available
203307 1203307Public EventPublic Event Permit, Brain Arts Organization Fresh Air Benefit Festival, ArtFarm at 10 Poplar St, May 19-20, 3PM-1AM.Approved  Action details Not available
203308 1203308Public EventPublic Event Permit, Lupus Research Alliance Walk With Us, Assembly Row-Mystic River area, June 3, 6AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
203309 1203309Public EventPublic Event Permit, Harrison St Block Party, between Ivaloo and Kent Sts, Jun 4, 2-7PM (raindate Jun 11).Approved  Action details Not available
203310 1203310Public EventPublic Event Permit, Olive Sq Block Party, Olive Sq and Lake St between Olive Sq's ends, Jun 4, 3-8PM (raindate Jun 11).Approved  Action details Not available
203311 1203311Public EventPublic Event Permit, Redbones Bike Party, Chester St from Elm to Herbert Sts, Jun 5, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 12).Approved  Action details Not available
203312 1203312Public EventPublic Event Permit, Electric Ave Block Party, between Packard Ave and Mason St, Aug 12, 11AM-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
203313 1203313Public EventPublic Event Permit, Thorpe St Block Party, Aug 19, 11:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Aug 26).Approved  Action details Not available
203314 1203314Public EventPublic Event Permit, Collier Kickball Extravaganza, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Sep 30, 8AM-6PM (raindate Oct 1, for Trum Field A and Franey Rd only).Approved  Action details Not available
203315 1203315Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Homeless Coalition 5K Race, Davis Sq area, Oct 7, 6AM-12:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
203316 1203316LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso.Approved  Action details Not available
203317 1203317LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony.Approved  Action details Not available
203318 1203318LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.Approved  Action details Not available
203319 1203319LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Celiberti Realty.Approved  Action details Not available
203320 1203320LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, FE French Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
203321 1203321LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons.Approved  Action details Not available
203322 1203322LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca.Approved  Action details Not available
203323 1203323LicenseRenewing Garage License, Reilly's Garage, 61 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
203324 1203324LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
203325 1203325LicenseRenewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.Approved  Action details Not available
203326 1203326LicenseRenewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
203327 1203327LicenseRenewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 64 Webster Ave.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203328 1203328LicenseRenewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
203329 1203329LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Approved  Action details Not available
203330 1203330LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St.Approved  Action details Not available
203331 1203331LicenseRenewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
203332 1203332LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
203333 1203333LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
203334 1203334LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way.Approved  Action details Not available
203335 1203335LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Shield, 620 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
203336 1203336LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Approved  Action details Not available
203337 1203337LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
203338 1203338LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, KMart, 77 Middlesex Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
203339 1203339LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Red House Restaurant, 24 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
203340 1203340LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, La Posada Restaurant, 505 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
203341 1203341LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
203342 1203342LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
203343 1203343LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
203291 1203291Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 20, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
203290 1203290Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 24, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
203289 1203289Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 25, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
203344 1203344LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
203374 1203374LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
203346 1203346LicenseRenewing Hawker and Peddler License, Chiki Galvez.Approved  Action details Not available
203347 1203347LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Blue Shirt Cafe, 424 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
203348 1203348LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
203349 1203349LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Tapatio Mexican Grill, 82 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
203350 1203350LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
203351 1203351LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Square Pizza, 63 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
203354 1203354LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Amsterdam Falafelshop, 248 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
203352 1203352LicenseNew Billiards and Bowling License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway, 3 pool tables.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203353 1203353LicenseSign/Awning Permit, FLOAT Boston, 515 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
203345 1203345LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
203258 2203258OrderThat the City Solicitor consult with the Attorney General on recreational marijuana and prepare a draft ordinance.Approved  Action details Not available
203353 2203353LicenseSign/Awning Permit, FLOAT Boston, 515 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203354 2203354LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Amsterdam Falafelshop, 248 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203356 2203356OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint the SIDEWALK – NO CYCLING decals in the Union Square Central Business District.Approved  Action details Not available
203359 2203359OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation share outreach strategy and methods, by gender, for youths under 18 years of age.Approved  Action details Not available
203370 2203370OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the burnt out light bulbs in the decorative street lights in Teele Square.Approved  Action details Not available
203344 2203344LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203351 2203351LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Square Pizza, 63 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203350 2203350LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203349 2203349LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Tapatio Mexican Grill, 82 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203348 2203348LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203347 2203347LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Blue Shirt Cafe, 424 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203346 2203346LicenseRenewing Hawker and Peddler License, Chiki Galvez.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203374 2203374LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203331 2203331LicenseRenewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203345 2203345LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203288 2203288OrderThat the Director of Finance provide this Board with the total amount of meals tax received in each of the last five fiscal years and, to the extent possible, those receipts broken out by business district.Approved  Action details Not available
203275 2203275OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Board on plans developed in 2013-2015 to redevelop the outdoor space at the Brown School, and work with the Superintendent of Schools, the Brown School Council and PTA, neighbors, and other stakeholders to improve the space.Approved  Action details Not available
203276 2203276OrderThat the appropriate department heads work with the Ward 5 Alderman to schedule a community meeting on the planned reconstruction of Cedar Street.Approved  Action details Not available
203278 2203278OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamps on the community path, between Cedar and Lowell Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
203273 2203273OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 59 and 61 Boston Street.Approved  Action details Not available
203269 2203269OrderThat the Director of SPCD consider planting new trees at 18 Richdale Avenue, 46 Greenville Street and 112 Belmont Street.Approved  Action details Not available
203279 2203279OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the large sink hole on Medford Street under the Bumpus bridge.Approved  Action details Not available
203287 2203287OrderThat the Chief Assessor provide this Board with the numbers of sales of one, two and three family homes, with the number of residential exemptions claimed by the purchasers of those homes for the latest fiscal year.Approved  Action details Not available
203308 2203308Public EventPublic Event Permit, Lupus Research Alliance Walk With Us, Assembly Row-Mystic River area, June 3, 6AM-1PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203357 2203357ResolutionThat the Bicycle Advisory Committee make its posters and materials on bicycle safety multi-lingual.Approved  Action details Not available
203358 2203358OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation provide the number of youths under 18 served by gender and program, for FY16 and FY17 year to date.Approved  Action details Not available
203321 2203321LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203360 2203360ResolutionThat the Administration discuss with the Commissioner of Public Works efforts to de-pave city-owned schools.Approved  Action details Not available
203361 2203361ResolutionThat the Administration, the City Solicitor and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer respond to a letter dated November 16, 2016 disputing St. James’s Episcopal Church's water and sewer bills.Approved  Action details Not available
203362 2203362OrderThat the Director of Capital Projects discuss with this Board’s Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, using water from the storm water tanks at Nunziato Field to water the field and the Growing Center gardens.Approved  Action details Not available
203363 2203363ResolutionThat the Administration advise why speed dampening options were denied for Fairfax Street.Approved  Action details Not available
203364 2203364OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parks and Open Space consider planting the following list of shrubbery and ground cover at Lincoln Park to meet the goals of sustainability and biodiversity.Approved  Action details Not available
203365 2203365OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring native tree and plantings for all open space, to meet the goals of sustainability and biodiversity.Approved  Action details Not available
203369 2203369OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, the need for additional AEDs in our community.Approved  Action details Not available
203371 2203371OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing restricted turn sign at Endicott Avenue and Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
203373 2203373CommunicationIn his capacity as President, conveying SCATV's request to briefly tape this Board immediately after its May 11, 2017 meeting, as part of the city's 175th Birthday Celebration.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203372 2203372OrderThat the Directors of SPCD and Traffic and Parking place appropriate signs and signals for safety zones in Ward 2, especially around the Argenziano School.Approved  Action details Not available
203343 2203343LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203342 2203342LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203341 2203341LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203340 2203340LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, La Posada Restaurant, 505 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203339 2203339LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Red House Restaurant, 24 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203338 2203338LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, KMart, 77 Middlesex Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203337 2203337LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203336 2203336LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203335 2203335LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Shield, 620 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203334 2203334LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203333 2203333LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203332 2203332LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203330 2203330LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203329 2203329LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203328 2203328LicenseRenewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203326 2203326LicenseRenewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203325 2203325LicenseRenewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203324 2203324LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203323 2203323LicenseRenewing Garage License, Reilly's Garage, 61 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203322 2203322LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203320 2203320LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, FE French Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203319 2203319LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Celiberti Realty.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203318 2203318LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203317 2203317LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203316 2203316LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203315 2203315Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Homeless Coalition 5K Race, Davis Sq area, Oct 7, 6AM-12:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203314 2203314Public EventPublic Event Permit, Collier Kickball Extravaganza, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Sep 30, 8AM-6PM (raindate Oct 1, for Trum Field A and Franey Rd only).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203313 2203313Public EventPublic Event Permit, Thorpe St Block Party, Aug 19, 11:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Aug 26).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203312 2203312Public EventPublic Event Permit, Electric Ave Block Party, between Packard Ave and Mason St, Aug 12, 11AM-6PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203311 2203311Public EventPublic Event Permit, Redbones Bike Party, Chester St from Elm to Herbert Sts, Jun 5, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 12).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203310 2203310Public EventPublic Event Permit, Olive Sq Block Party, Olive Sq and Lake St between Olive Sq's ends, Jun 4, 3-8PM (raindate Jun 11).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203309 2203309Public EventPublic Event Permit, Harrison St Block Party, between Ivaloo and Kent Sts, Jun 4, 2-7PM (raindate Jun 11).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203307 2203307Public EventPublic Event Permit, Brain Arts Organization Fresh Air Benefit Festival, ArtFarm at 10 Poplar St, May 19-20, 3PM-1AM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203306 2203306Public EventPublic Event Permit, Josephine Ave Porchfest Block Party, From Kidder Ave to Broadway, May 13, Noon-7PM (raindate May 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203305 2203305Public EventPublic Event Permit, Celebration for Rosalie and Edison, 5 Tennyson St, May 6, 2-5:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203256 2203256Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 36 feet of conduit in Woodbine Street, from Pole 632/3 to a point of pickup at 22 Woodbine Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203255 2203255Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 83 feet of conduit in Capen Court, from Pole 455/6 to a point of pickup at 149 Capen Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203280 2203280OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO LEFT TURN sign at the corner of Webster Avenue and Newton Street.Approved  Action details Not available
203281 2203281OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO PARKING FROM HERE TO CORNER signage on Summer Street, at the intersection of Greene Street, to create an adequate line of sight when turning from Greene Street.Approved  Action details Not available
203282 2203282OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the Union Square businesses sign behind the SCAT building and install a "Welcome to Union Square" sign there as well.Approved  Action details Not available
203283 2203283OrderThat the City Engineer and the Commissioner of Public Works address the inaccessible crosswalk at Newton and Clark Streets and sidewalks along Clark Street, and provide the Ward 2 Alderman with potential remediation solutions.Approved  Action details Not available
203284 2203284OrderThat the City Engineer contact the Ward 2 Alderman about improper drainage on Wyatt Circle.Approved  Action details Not available
203285 2203285OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services issue citations at 32 Webster Avenue for code violations, and direct the owner to clean and repair the property.Approved  Action details Not available
203274 2203274OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing a raised crosswalk at the intersection of Summer and Lowell Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
203286 2203286OrderThat the Chief Assessor provide this Board with the numbers of residential exemptions issued this year for one, two and three family homes, along with the total numbers of such homes, and compare these numbers with prior years.Approved  Action details Not available
203267 2203267OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works ascertain the number of gas leaks in the city, keep data on all reported leaks, and develop a plan with Eversource and National Grid to eliminate the leaks.Approved  Action details Not available
203271 2203271OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Porter Street, from Summer Street to Highland Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
203272 2203272OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Munroe Street, from Walnut Street to Boston Street.Approved  Action details Not available
203268 2203268OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment work with the city's arborist to compile data on trees that die as a result of gas leaks.Approved  Action details Not available
203270 2203270ResolutionThat the Administration inform this Board of an action plan for the parking lot at the Cummings School, as parked vehicles obstruct the basketball court.Approved  Action details Not available
203293 2203293Mayor's CommunicationPresenting Somerville's water and sewer infrastructure needs and the strategies to meet those needs.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203277 2203277OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the chain link fence at the east end of Junction Park, adjacent to the Cambridge Health Alliance parking lot.Approved  Action details Not available
203257 2203257CommunicationReporting on the SHS Building Committee’s meeting of April 24, 2017.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203262 2203262OrderThat the Director of SPCD consider using the empty plot of land next to the gas station on McGrath Highway and Pearl Street, by Aldrich Street, for green space.Approved  Action details Not available
203263 2203263OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect potential rodent burrows under I-93, by Lombardi Way.Approved  Action details Not available
203264 2203264OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect Pennsylvania Avenue for signs of rodent activity and bait accordingly.Approved  Action details Not available
203265 2203265OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the plastic bag from the tree at 36 Pennsylvania Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
203266 2203266OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the basketball backboard at the Capuano School outdoor park.Approved  Action details Not available
203259 2203259OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services provide a list of all fines issued to the Cobble Hill Plaza since January 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
203260 2203260OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services continue to fine the owner(s) of the abandoned Cobble Hill Plaza for neglecting the property.Approved  Action details Not available
203261 2203261OrderThat the Director of SPCD begin the process of seizing the abandoned Cobble Hill Plaza by eminent domain with the intention of building a land trust and open space at the site.Approved  Action details Not available
203296 3203296CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Seamus Lynch to the position of Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
203303 3203303Mayor's RequestAsst. City Solicitor responding to #202923 with a draft Home Rule Petition to eliminate the political party requirement for members of the Licensing Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203301 3203301CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Conor Krupke to the Human Rights Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203367 3203367OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #201905 with an Ordinance to extend the requirements for public notices and public hearings for public shade trees to other trees on city-owned property.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
203304 3203304OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #199934 with a draft ordinance to require owners of rental properties to post relevant contact information, pursuant the Legislative Matters Committee's meeting on 4/20/17.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
203298 3203298CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Edna DaCosta to the Police Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203297 3203297CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Ashley McLain to the Police Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203299 3203299CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Robert Ciccia to the Board of Health.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203295 3203295CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Justin Buswell to the position of Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
203302 3203302CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Nadir Ait-Laoussine to the Human Rights Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202876 4202876OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Board on plans to utilize the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell's Green, and whether they can be used for improvements at Cedar Street, Murdock Street, and the “Patch” neighborhood west of Maxwell’s Green.Work completed  Action details Not available
203367 4203367OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #201905 with an Ordinance to extend the requirements for public notices and public hearings for public shade trees to other trees on city-owned property.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203368 4203368Officer's CommunicationSRA Special Counsel conveying a revised Master Land Disposition Agreement.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203366 4203366Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an appropriation of $66,054 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to purchase two electric vehicles.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203296 4203296CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Seamus Lynch to the position of Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203069 4203069OrderThat the Director of Capital Projects update this Board on the West Branch Library renovation plans and timeline, including possible dates for the next community meeting.Work completed  Action details Not available
203300 4203300CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Aladdine Joroff to the Conservation Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203295 4203295CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Justin Buswell to the position of Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203053 4203053OrderThat the Director of Finance provide this Board’s Finance Committee with updates regarding the city’s debt.Work completed  Action details Not available
203304 4203304OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #199934 with a draft ordinance to require owners of rental properties to post relevant contact information, pursuant the Legislative Matters Committee's meeting on 4/20/17.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202620 5202620OrderThat the Director of SPCD, Director of Engineering, Commissioner of Public Works, ADA Coordinator, and Mayor’s Office work with the Ward 5 Alderman to convene a community meeting in February to discuss improvements in the streetscape on Murdock Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
203294 5203294Mayor's RequestRequesting approval, under the new Municipal Modernization Act, for certain language pertaining to all past and future bond premiums, as required by Bond Counsel.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
203232 5203232Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of an easement over Block 11 at Assembly Square.Approved  Action details Not available
203232 6203232Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of an easement over Block 11 at Assembly Square.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202977 6202977Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $41,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to conduct a Police Department Headquarters Feasibility Study.Approved  Action details Not available
203091 6203091Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the 2017-2018 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming and the revised Community Participation Plan.Approved  Action details Not available
201527 6201527Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of certain Assembly Row streets as Public Ways, including Grand Union Boulevard and portions of Great River Road, Artisan Way, Canal Street, and Foley Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201527 7201527Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of certain Assembly Row streets as Public Ways, including Grand Union Boulevard and portions of Great River Road, Artisan Way, Canal Street, and Foley Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203089 7203089Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $33,176 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreation Land Reserve to the Friends of the Community Growing Center for the rehabilitation of the Community Growing Center.Approved  Action details Not available
202886 7202886Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to increase the expenditure cap of the Planning and Zoning Notice Revolving Fund from $28,000 to $35,000 for FY17.Approved  Action details Not available
202457 7202457OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #201905 with a draft ordinance to extend protections for trees on city-owned property.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202977 7202977Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $41,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to conduct a Police Department Headquarters Feasibility Study.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203091 7203091Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the 2017-2018 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming and the revised Community Participation Plan.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203090 7203090Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $6,300 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Reserve to the city's Planning Division for the restoration of grave markers in the Milk Row Cemetery.Approved  Action details Not available
203088 7203088Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $41,863 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreation Land Reserve to the Mystic River Watershed Association for landscape design for the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse Park.Approved  Action details Not available
203087 7203087Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $203,378 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Reserve to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development for Phase IB of the rehabilitation of the Grace Baptist Church.Approved  Action details Not available
203088 8203088Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $41,863 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreation Land Reserve to the Mystic River Watershed Association for landscape design for the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse Park.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203089 8203089Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $33,176 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreation Land Reserve to the Friends of the Community Growing Center for the rehabilitation of the Community Growing Center.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203087 8203087Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $203,378 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Reserve to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development for Phase IB of the rehabilitation of the Grace Baptist Church.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200413 8200413Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of the fee interest in Parcel 34B, including portions of Great River Road, Assembly Row, Canal Street, and Foley Street, and all of Artisan Way.Approved  Action details Not available
203090 8203090Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $6,300 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Reserve to the city's Planning Division for the restoration of grave markers in the Milk Row Cemetery.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available