Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (203) 203 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 203. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 203. 203292 1 203292 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 26, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203253 1 203253 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203254 1 203254 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 23, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203355 1 203355 Public Communication District Attorney responding to #196432 re: the investigation of the murder of Deanna Cremin. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203255 1 203255 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 203256 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 203305 Public Event Public Event Permit, Celebration for Rosalie and Edison, 5 Tennyson St, May 6, 2-5:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203306 1 203306 Public Event Public 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 1 203307 Public Event Public 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 1 203308 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lupus Research Alliance Walk With Us, Assembly Row-Mystic River area, June 3, 6AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203311 1 203311 Public Event Public 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 1 203312 Public Event Public Event Permit, Electric Ave Block Party, between Packard Ave and Mason St, Aug 12, 11AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203313 1 203313 Public Event Public Event Permit, Thorpe St Block Party, Aug 19, 11:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Aug 26). Approved   Action details Not available 203314 1 203314 Public Event Public 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 1 203315 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Homeless Coalition 5K Race, Davis Sq area, Oct 7, 6AM-12:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203316 1 203316 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso. Approved   Action details Not available 203317 1 203317 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony. Approved   Action details Not available 203318 1 203318 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. Approved   Action details Not available 203319 1 203319 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Celiberti Realty. Approved   Action details Not available 203320 1 203320 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, FE French Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 203321 1 203321 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. Approved   Action details Not available 203324 1 203324 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 203325 1 203325 License Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 203326 1 203326 License Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 203327 1 203327 License Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 64 Webster Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203328 1 203328 License Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 203329 1 203329 License Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 203330 1 203330 License Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St. Approved   Action details Not available 203331 1 203331 License Renewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 203333 1 203333 License Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 203334 1 203334 License Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way. Approved   Action details Not available 203335 1 203335 License Renewing Flammables License, Shield, 620 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 203336 1 203336 License Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 203337 1 203337 License Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 203338 1 203338 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, KMart, 77 Middlesex Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 203339 1 203339 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Red House Restaurant, 24 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 203340 1 203340 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, La Posada Restaurant, 505 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 203341 1 203341 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 203342 1 203342 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 203343 1 203343 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 203344 1 203344 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 203345 1 203345 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 203346 1 203346 License Renewing Hawker and Peddler License, Chiki Galvez. Approved   Action details Not available 203347 1 203347 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Blue Shirt Cafe, 424 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 203348 1 203348 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 203289 1 203289 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 25, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203309 1 203309 Public Event Public Event Permit, Harrison St Block Party, between Ivaloo and Kent Sts, Jun 4, 2-7PM (raindate Jun 11). Approved   Action details Not available 203310 1 203310 Public Event Public 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 203322 1 203322 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca. Approved   Action details Not available 203323 1 203323 License Renewing Garage License, Reilly's Garage, 61 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 203332 1 203332 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 203291 1 203291 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 20, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203290 1 203290 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 24, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203349 1 203349 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tapatio Mexican Grill, 82 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 203350 1 203350 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 203351 1 203351 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Square Pizza, 63 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 203352 1 203352 License New Billiards and Bowling License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway, 3 pool tables. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203353 1 203353 License Sign/Awning Permit, FLOAT Boston, 515 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 203354 1 203354 License Sign/Awning Permit, Amsterdam Falafelshop, 248 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 203374 1 203374 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 203374 2 203374 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203364 2 203364 Order That 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 203369 2 203369 Order That 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 203370 2 203370 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the burnt out light bulbs in the decorative street lights in Teele Square. Approved   Action details Not available 203371 2 203371 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing restricted turn sign at Endicott Avenue and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 203373 2 203373 Communication In 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 2 203372 Order That 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 203354 2 203354 License Sign/Awning Permit, Amsterdam Falafelshop, 248 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203356 2 203356 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint the SIDEWALK – NO CYCLING decals in the Union Square Central Business District. Approved   Action details Not available 203357 2 203357 Resolution That the Bicycle Advisory Committee make its posters and materials on bicycle safety multi-lingual. Approved   Action details Not available 203358 2 203358 Order That 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 203365 2 203365 Order That 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 203363 2 203363 Resolution That the Administration advise why speed dampening options were denied for Fairfax Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203362 2 203362 Order That 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 203361 2 203361 Resolution That 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 203360 2 203360 Resolution That the Administration discuss with the Commissioner of Public Works efforts to de-pave city-owned schools. Approved   Action details Not available 203359 2 203359 Order That 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 203308 2 203308 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lupus Research Alliance Walk With Us, Assembly Row-Mystic River area, June 3, 6AM-1PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203353 2 203353 License Sign/Awning Permit, FLOAT Boston, 515 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203351 2 203351 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Square Pizza, 63 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203350 2 203350 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203349 2 203349 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tapatio Mexican Grill, 82 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203348 2 203348 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203331 2 203331 License Renewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203322 2 203322 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203321 2 203321 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203309 2 203309 Public Event Public Event Permit, Harrison St Block Party, between Ivaloo and Kent Sts, Jun 4, 2-7PM (raindate Jun 11). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203275 2 203275 Order That 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 203287 2 203287 Order That 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 203288 2 203288 Order That 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 203332 2 203332 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203347 2 203347 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Blue Shirt Cafe, 424 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203346 2 203346 License Renewing Hawker and Peddler License, Chiki Galvez. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203345 2 203345 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203344 2 203344 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203343 2 203343 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203342 2 203342 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203341 2 203341 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203340 2 203340 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, La Posada Restaurant, 505 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203339 2 203339 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Red House Restaurant, 24 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203338 2 203338 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, KMart, 77 Middlesex Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203337 2 203337 License Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203336 2 203336 License Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203335 2 203335 License Renewing Flammables License, Shield, 620 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203334 2 203334 License Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203333 2 203333 License Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203323 2 203323 License Renewing Garage License, Reilly's Garage, 61 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203330 2 203330 License Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203329 2 203329 License Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203328 2 203328 License Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203326 2 203326 License Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203325 2 203325 License Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203324 2 203324 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203320 2 203320 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, FE French Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203319 2 203319 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Celiberti Realty. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203318 2 203318 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203317 2 203317 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203316 2 203316 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203315 2 203315 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Homeless Coalition 5K Race, Davis Sq area, Oct 7, 6AM-12:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203314 2 203314 Public Event Public 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 2 203313 Public Event Public Event Permit, Thorpe St Block Party, Aug 19, 11:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Aug 26). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203312 2 203312 Public Event Public Event Permit, Electric Ave Block Party, between Packard Ave and Mason St, Aug 12, 11AM-6PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203311 2 203311 Public Event Public 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 2 203310 Public Event Public 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 203307 2 203307 Public Event Public 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 2 203306 Public Event Public 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 2 203305 Public Event Public Event Permit, Celebration for Rosalie and Edison, 5 Tennyson St, May 6, 2-5:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203256 2 203256 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 203255 Grant of Location Submitted 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 203267 2 203267 Order That 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 2 203271 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Porter Street, from Summer Street to Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 203272 2 203272 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Munroe Street, from Walnut Street to Boston Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203268 2 203268 Order That 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 2 203270 Resolution That 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 2 203293 Mayor's Communication Presenting Somerville's water and sewer infrastructure needs and the strategies to meet those needs. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203277 2 203277 Order That 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 203276 2 203276 Order That 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 2 203278 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamps on the community path, between Cedar and Lowell Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 203273 2 203273 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 59 and 61 Boston Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203269 2 203269 Order That 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 2 203279 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the large sink hole on Medford Street under the Bumpus bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 203280 2 203280 Order That 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 2 203281 Order That 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 2 203282 Order That 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 2 203283 Order That 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 2 203284 Order That the City Engineer contact the Ward 2 Alderman about improper drainage on Wyatt Circle. Approved   Action details Not available 203285 2 203285 Order That 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 2 203274 Order That 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 2 203286 Order That 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 203258 2 203258 Order That the City Solicitor consult with the Attorney General on recreational marijuana and prepare a draft ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 203257 2 203257 Communication Reporting on the SHS Building Committee’s meeting of April 24, 2017. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203262 2 203262 Order That 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 2 203263 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect potential rodent burrows under I-93, by Lombardi Way. Approved   Action details Not available 203264 2 203264 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect Pennsylvania Avenue for signs of rodent activity and bait accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 203265 2 203265 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the plastic bag from the tree at 36 Pennsylvania Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 203266 2 203266 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the basketball backboard at the Capuano School outdoor park. Approved   Action details Not available 203259 2 203259 Order That 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 2 203260 Order That 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 2 203261 Order That 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 203295 3 203295 Communication Requesting the appointment of Justin Buswell to the position of Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 203296 3 203296 Communication Requesting the appointment of Seamus Lynch to the position of Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 203303 3 203303 Mayor's Request Asst. 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 3 203301 Communication Requesting the appointment of Conor Krupke to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203302 3 203302 Communication Requesting the appointment of Nadir Ait-Laoussine to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203299 3 203299 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert Ciccia to the Board of Health. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203297 3 203297 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ashley McLain to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203298 3 203298 Communication Requesting the appointment of Edna DaCosta to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203304 3 203304 Ordinance Assistant 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 203367 3 203367 Ordinance Assistant 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 203368 4 203368 Officer's Communication SRA Special Counsel conveying a revised Master Land Disposition Agreement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203366 4 203366 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an appropriation of $66,054 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to purchase two electric vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203367 4 203367 Ordinance Assistant 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 203304 4 203304 Ordinance Assistant 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 202876 4 202876 Order That 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 203296 4 203296 Communication Requesting the appointment of Seamus Lynch to the position of Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203069 4 203069 Order That 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 203295 4 203295 Communication Requesting the appointment of Justin Buswell to the position of Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203300 4 203300 Communication Requesting the appointment of Aladdine Joroff to the Conservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203053 4 203053 Order That the Director of Finance provide this Board’s Finance Committee with updates regarding the city’s debt. Work completed   Action details Not available 203294 5 203294 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 202620 5 202620 Order That 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 203232 5 203232 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of an easement over Block 11 at Assembly Square. Approved   Action details Not available 203091 6 203091 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 203232 6 203232 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of an easement over Block 11 at Assembly Square. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202977 6 202977 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $41,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to conduct a Police Department Headquarters Feasibility Study. Approved   Action details Not available 201527 6 201527 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 201527 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 203089 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 202977 7 202977 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $41,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to conduct a Police Department Headquarters Feasibility Study. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203088 7 203088 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 202457 7 202457 Ordinance Assistant 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 202886 7 202886 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 203091 7 203091 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 203090 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 203087 7 203087 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 203088 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 203087 8 203087 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 203090 8 203090 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 202886 8 202886 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to increase the expenditure cap of the Planning and Zoning Notice Revolving Fund from $28,000 to $35,000 for FY17. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200413 8 200413 Mayor's Request Requesting 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