Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/9/2014 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 (166) 166 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 File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 197759 1 197759 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197760 1 197760 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 11, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197815 1 197815 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 24, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197817 1 197817 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 2, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197809 1 197809 Committee Report Report of the Flood Forum Special Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 7, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197811 1 197811 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 7, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197813 1 197813 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 8, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197808 1 197808 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 8, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197807 1 197807 Committee Report Report of the Environment and Energy Special Committee, meeting on October 8, 2014. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197810 1 197810 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 8, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197840 1 197840 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Race of Ireland, Davis Sq area, Mar 15, 2015, 6AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197839 1 197839 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Jingle Bell Run, Davis Sq area, Dec 14, 6AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197838 1 197838 Public Event Public Event Permit, Taza Chocolate Day of the Dead Celebration, Windsor Place, Nov 1, 9AM-7PM (raindate Nov 2). Approved   Action details Not available 197837 1 197837 Public Event Public Event Permit, School Street Block Party, School St between Summer St and Preston Rd, Oct 5, 1-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197763 1 197763 Grant of Location Submitted by LIghtower Fiber Networks, for 20 feet of conduit in Park Street from a manhole to 24 Park Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197846 1 197846 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Wizard Catering. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197845 1 197845 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Hess, 709 McGrath, operating 24/7. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197842 1 197842 License New Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway, 2 tables, 4 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 197843 1 197843 License New Outdoor Seating License, Tapatio Mexican Grill, 82A Broadway, 2 tables, 8 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 197841 1 197841 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 197844 1 197844 License Sign/Awning Permit, Community Credit Union, 377 Summer St., 3 signs. Approved   Action details Not available 197764 1 197764 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast, for 75 feet of conduit in Third Avenue from a manhole to an existing pole, and for 42 feet of conduit in Inner Belt Road from a manhole to another pole. Approved   Action details Not available 197762 1 197762 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric, for 173 feet of conduit in Lowell Street from a pole to 235 Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197762 2 197762 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric, for 173 feet of conduit in Lowell Street from a pole to 235 Lowell Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197764 2 197764 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast, for 75 feet of conduit in Third Avenue from a manhole to an existing pole, and for 42 feet of conduit in Inner Belt Road from a manhole to another pole. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197855 2 197855 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Frenchy Bonnet as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197812 2 197812 Order That the City Clerk and/or the City Solicitor explore the option of charging an application fee for public events, considering profit vs. non-profit. Approved   Action details Not available 197814 2 197814 Order That the City Clerk schedule a Show Cause hearing during the month of November for the Committee on Licenses and Permits to determine why the Garage License for Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Parkway, should not be suspended or revoked. Approved   Action details Not available 197847 2 197847 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking advise when the signs limiting entrance and exit from the 118 Holland Street driveway will be installed. Approved   Action details Not available 197853 2 197853 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Juliana Pereira as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197854 2 197854 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Oscar Perez as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197763 2 197763 Grant of Location Submitted by LIghtower Fiber Networks, for 20 feet of conduit in Park Street from a manhole to 24 Park Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197794 2 197794 Order That the City Solicitor report to this Board whether it may enact an ordinance that would prohibit elected officials from employment or contracting with the City for a specific period of time following the termination of their service. Approved   Action details Not available 197795 2 197795 Order That this Board explore an ordinance to allow restaurants with outdoor seating the option to be dog friendly. Approved   Action details Not available 197806 2 197806 Communication Acting as President, Directing all Committee Chairs to contact the Administration to determine which items currently in their committees, if any, the Administration prefers be acted on before the end of the calendar year. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197761 2 197761 Citation Commending Edward Ciampa for the decades of tireless service he has provided this city. Approved   Action details Not available 197829 2 197829 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Daniel Eden as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197830 2 197830 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Jean Alex Narcisse as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197831 2 197831 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Henseley Elysee as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197832 2 197832 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Lohan Moreira as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197783 2 197783 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) contact the owner of 7 Craigie Terrace about the overgrowth on the property. Approved   Action details Not available 197784 2 197784 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the sewers at the bottom of Craigie Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197785 2 197785 Ordinance Proposing an Anti-Nepotism Ordinance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197787 2 197787 Order That the Director of SPCD apprise this Board of the Memorandum of Understanding being negotiated with the MA DOT for the city-owned parcels of land in Gilman Square. Approved   Action details Not available 197786 2 197786 Resolution Requesting that DCR remove ragweed from the shoreline of Mystic River. Approved   Action details Not available 197788 2 197788 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the pop-up caution sign that has disappeared from the crosswalk at Central and Albion Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197789 2 197789 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulb in the only streetlight on the south side of Junction Park. Approved   Action details Not available 197790 2 197790 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulb in the streetlight on Woodbine Street that is second closest to Junction Park. (4th request) Approved   Action details Not available 197791 2 197791 Resolution That the Administration and the City Engineer organize with the Ward 5 Alderman a meeting with the developer of 35R Lexington Avenue and the neighbors, to discuss new drainage issues that arose over the summer. Approved   Action details Not available 197792 2 197792 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider improving the intersection at Highland Road and Boston Avenue by moving the STOP sign 10 feet back and installing a pedestrian crosswalk, and report to the Ward 5 Alderman on the prospects and timeline for each. Approved   Action details Not available 197793 2 197793 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin work at Berwick and Hinckley Streets is completed before winter. Approved   Action details Not available 197796 2 197796 Order That the Director or Traffic and parking review the timing of traffic lights at Shore Drive and Mystic Avenue, consider reinstating two lanes on Shore Drive, and consider other improvements, all to improve traffic flow at this intersection. Approved   Action details Not available 197797 2 197797 Order That the Director of Information Technology develop a smart phone application to provide information on city services. Approved   Action details Not available 197798 2 197798 Order That the Director of SPCD explain the reason for the delay in completing the North Street Veterans Playground. Approved   Action details Not available 197799 2 197799 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the NO LEFT TURN sign at the corner of Cameron Avenue and Mead Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197800 2 197800 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO LEFT TURN sign on the corner of Broadway and Clarendon Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197801 2 197801 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the flickering street light across from 11 and 13 Hardan Road. Approved   Action details Not available 197802 2 197802 Order That the Director of SPCD replace the trees that were cut down at 47 and 75 Gordon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197803 2 197803 Order That the Chief of Police take steps to prevent the blocking of the box at Central and Medford Streets during the morning and afternoon rush hours. Approved   Action details Not available 197804 2 197804 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the community path from Cedar Street to the Cambridge line, including removing overgrown shrubs and weeds. Approved   Action details Not available 197805 2 197805 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the traffic STOP requirement at Pearl and Myrtle Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197765 2 197765 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works deliver 6 trash receptacles to 75-77 Mount Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197766 2 197766 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works explore ways to prevent soccer balls from entering the Capuano School tot lot, hitting children in the play area. Approved   Action details Not available 197767 2 197767 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate the constant odor of gas at 59 Mount Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197768 2 197768 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility companies to remove the double poles at the corner of Wheeler and Mount Vernon Streets and Perkins and Mount Vernon Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197769 2 197769 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 17 and 19 Mount Pleasant Street for signs of rodent activity. Approved   Action details Not available 197770 2 197770 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depression in the roadway just before 22 Mount Pleasant Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197771 2 197771 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 19 Lincoln Street for overgrown grass and signs of rodent activity. Approved   Action details Not available 197772 2 197772 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a temporary speed bump along Fellsway West, by the Century Bank and the nearby school. Approved   Action details Not available 197773 2 197773 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works devise a strategy to address instances of low hanging utility/cable wires throughout Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 197774 2 197774 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 26 Kensington Street for code violations. Approved   Action details Not available 197775 2 197775 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect and bait Kensington Street for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 197776 2 197776 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the street lights in the vicinity of Mount Vernon Street and Broadway are operating at full capacity. Approved   Action details Not available 197777 2 197777 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) ensure the Hess Gas station is abiding by the city’s trash and litter policies. Approved   Action details Not available 197778 2 197778 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the roadway underneath McGrath Highway, on Washington Street, to ensure that it is up to par. Approved   Action details Not available 197779 2 197779 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) or the Commissioner of Public Works explain the excessive, repeated construction at 184 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197780 2 197780 Order That the City Solicitor review the attached 311 data as it relates to airplane noise pollution and report to this Board on a recommended course of action. Approved   Action details Not available 197781 2 197781 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works add more lighting and electrical outlets to the Atrium for Election Day to ensure there is sufficient lighting for the two precincts that will be voting there. Approved   Action details Not available 197782 2 197782 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 197848 2 197848 Order That the Director of SPCD, the City Engineer, the Director of Finance, the Chief Assessor and the Director of Sustainability research incentives to encourage property owners to install permeable surfaces instead of blacktop, to reduce storm water run-off and the urban heat island effect. Approved   Action details Not available 197849 2 197849 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning and ISD) report to this Board on enforcement of the pervious surfaces ordinances, and consider providing incentives to property owners to reduce the amount of concrete and asphalt and replace it with pervious surfaces. Approved   Action details Not available 197850 2 197850 Order That the Director of Finance and/or the City Treasurer report to this Board on what categories of grants, gifts, payments, donations, etc. and by what type of entities need to be formally accepted by a vote of this Board and which do not require official acceptance. Approved   Action details Not available 197851 2 197851 Order That the Administration develop a comprehensive de-paving plan for city properties, especially school playgrounds, to alleviate flooding by reducing the 73% of Somerville that is covered by concrete, asphalt or other impervious surfaces. Approved   Action details Not available 197860 2 197860 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 83 Ossipee Road for having upholstered furniture on the front porch. Approved   Action details Not available 197861 2 197861 Order That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD (ISD) update this Board on the court filing for 75-77 Gordon Street (as requested in July), pertaining to operating a business and storing construction materials at the site. Approved   Action details Not available 197862 2 197862 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) update this Board on the construction start date at 77-83 North Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197816 2 197816 Resolution That the Administration provide the previously requested information relative to airline traffic noise, ASAP. Approved   Action details Not available 197823 3 197823 Communication Requesting the appointment of Lt. James Stanford to the position of Police Captain. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197630 3 197630 Public Event Public Event Permit, CBS Radio-Comcast Fall Rush Table, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Aug 30 4-7PM, Aug 31 12:30-3:30 PM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197857 3 197857 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking submitting responses to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197834 3 197834 Communication Chief Fire Engineer responding to #197662 re: removing double pole at 33 Columbus Avenue. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197734 3 197734 Public Event Public Event Permit, Wolf Blitzer Band Concert, Perry Park, Oct 18, 2-9:30PM (raindate Oct 19). Approved as amended   Action details Not available 197836 3 197836 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/11/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197442 3 197442 Public Event Public Event Permit, Team Chase Autism 5k Road Race, East End Grill and area streets, Oct 12, 8AM-2PM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197445 3 197445 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave., 3 autos outside. Approved   Action details Not available 197556 3 197556 License New Outdoor Seating License, Reliable Market, 45 Union Sq., 1 A-frame sign. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197604 3 197604 Public Communication MassPort responding to #197268 re: airplane overflight noise. Work completed   Action details Not available 197558 3 197558 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave., 38 autos outside, Su 10-5PM, Mo-Th 8-8PM, Fr 8-7PM, Sa 8-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197559 3 197559 License New Garage License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave., 2 autos inside, Su 10-5PM, Mo-Th 8-8PM, Fr 8-7PM, Sa 8-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197552 3 197552 Public Event Public Event Permit, 5Point Film Festival, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Nov 5-6, 3-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197825 3 197825 Communication Requesting the appointment of Officer Michael Kennelly to the position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197824 3 197824 Communication Requesting the appointment of Lt. Bernard Cotter to the position of Police Captain. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197835 3 197835 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #197668 re: 75-77 Gordon Street. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197827 3 197827 Communication Requesting the appointment of Officer Michael Kiely to the position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197826 3 197826 Communication Requesting the appointment of Officer Christopher Ward to the position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197858 3 197858 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/23/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197859 4 197859 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $40,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for architectural, design and engineering services for the Kennedy School Playground renovations. Approved   Action details Not available 197818 4 197818 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay FY2014 invoices totalling $8,542 from FY2015 Personnel Dept. Ordinary Maintenance funds. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197821 4 197821 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay FY2014 invoices totalling $380 from FY2015 Personnel Dept. Ordinary Maintenance funds for North Shore Psychiatric Services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197819 4 197819 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay FY2014 invoices totalling $1,575 From FY2015 Personnel Dept. Ordinary Maintenance funds for NWI Investigative Services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197642 4 197642 Order That the Chief of Police appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss enforcement of Ordinance 9-97. Nuisance Control, especially for students hosting loud parties and creating noise disturbances. Work completed   Action details Not available 197820 4 197820 Mayor's Request Requesting the expenditure of FY15 funds totaling $961.05 to pay prior year invoices in the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197828 4 197828 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197822 4 197822 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $4,137.46 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for Fire Department overtime expenses incurred for the Riverfest Fireworks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197833 4 197833 Officer's Communication City Assessor responding to #197431 re: revenue projections. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197852 4 197852 Mayor's Request Requesting an Order of Taking of real estate property at 515 Somerville Avenue to provide for the relocation of the Fire Department from its current facility in Union Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197856 4 197856 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations with respect to #196899, amending Zoning Ordinance Sections 1.2, 5.1.2, & 5.1.4 to address affordable housing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197342 4 197342 Public Event Public Event Permit, SVG Films filmshoot, Lincoln Park, Jul 17-18, 9AM-6PM (raindate Jul 25-26). Placed on file   Action details Not available 197463 4 197463 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 50 Oliver Street for reports of an illegal basement apartment and a broken water main. Work completed   Action details Not available 197467 4 197467 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the sewer at McGrath Highway and Cross Street and take corrective action to prevent it from flooding when it rains. Work completed   Action details Not available 197483 4 197483 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Chief Fire Engineer inspect 29 Dickinson Street for deterioration, safety and security, and contact the owner regarding actions they must take to remediate the building. Work completed   Action details Not available 197484 4 197484 Order That the City Solicitor inform this Board or City and State requirements for property owners with condemned or fire-damaged buildings, including time frames to secure the buildings and obligations to maintain them. Work completed   Action details Not available 197458 4 197458 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 21 Michigan Avenue to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances relative to its rental by the day. Work completed   Action details Not available 197536 4 197536 Communication Deputy Director of Communications responding to #196760 re: updating this Board with respect to the public event review process. Work completed   Action details Not available 197537 4 197537 Communication City Clerk responding to #196800 re: fees for public events charged by other communities. Work completed   Action details Not available 197628 4 197628 Resolution That the Administration inform the various constituencies surrounding the McGrath Highway overpass about the ongoing work there. Work completed   Action details Not available 197268 5 197268 Order That the City Clerk request of MassPort an explanation for the increase of air traffic noise recently in West Somerville, and that the Director of Communications add to the website information about the most effective method to complain about such noise. Work completed   Action details Not available 197435 5 197435 Order That the Director of Communications place a link on the City's web site to allow residents to complain about noise from Logan Airport flights as had been done in the past and also notify residents via social media about that link. Work completed   Action details Not available 196373 5 196373 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the MBTA to shovel the sidewalk at the bus turn-around by Clarendon Hill Towers. Work completed   Action details Not available 196374 5 196374 Resolution That the Administration contact the owner of 1060 Broadway and inquire about the reuse of the property. Work completed   Action details Not available 196456 5 196456 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the MBTA to repair the broken street lamps at the Davis Sq. Busway. Work completed   Action details Not available 196458 5 196458 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lamps at Davis Square Plaza. Work completed   Action details Not available 196433 5 196433 Order That the Chief of Police explain the reasoning for not towing vehicles obstructing a city fire hydrant. Work completed   Action details Not available 197032 5 197032 Resolution That this Board urges the Cambridge Health Alliance to reverse its decision to consolidate its Psychiatric Emergency Room with its general Emergency Room. Work completed   Action details Not available 197132 5 197132 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the NO BIKING ON SIDEWALK ordinance citywide, especially in business districts, and attend the next Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to discuss bicycle safety education and enforcement. Work completed   Action details Not available 197144 5 197144 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate and remedy the low pressure of the water fountains at the ESCS and the strange taste of the water from the school's second floor faucets. Work completed   Action details Not available 197859 5 197859 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $40,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for architectural, design and engineering services for the Kennedy School Playground renovations. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197222 6 197222 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the fire damaged property at 27 Dickinson Street for violations and hazards which negatively impact the neighborhood, and direct the owners to make all required changes. Work completed   Action details Not available 197253 6 197253 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/12/14. Work completed   Action details Not available 196890 6 196890 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before this Board to provide an update on complaints, fines and resolutions associated with 100 The Fellsway. Work completed   Action details Not available 196758 6 196758 Order That the Director of Personnel appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to report on the process for, and status of, the search for a new Police Chief. Work completed   Action details Not available 196789 6 196789 Resolution That the Administration appoint a point person to provide an explanation, cost analysis, and recommendation to this Board about whether an application for a public event permit should be approved, unless the application is by the City or is for a block party or other localized event on a residential street. Work completed   Action details Not available 196800 6 196800 Order That the City Clerk determine the amount of public event fees charged by other communities. Work completed   Action details Not available 197680 6 197680 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,800 from the Mass Cultural Council, for the Arts Council's general operational support. Approved   Action details Not available 197679 6 197679 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $18,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, for the Arts Council to conduct a city wide dance series in 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 197608 6 197608 Mayor's Request Requesting permission to enter into a 5 year contract for AED medical supervision, training, and support. Approved   Action details Not available 197678 6 197678 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $31,670 from the Mass Cultural Council, for the Arts Council's LCC grant program. Approved   Action details Not available 197731 6 197731 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a gift of up to $2,435.71 from the Boston 4 Celebrations Foundation to reimburse the Police Department for assistance to the Foundation. Approved   Action details Not available 197676 6 197676 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $62,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for Kenney Park improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 197676 7 197676 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $62,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for Kenney Park improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197677 7 197677 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $39,400 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Capuano Field lighting. Approved   Action details Not available 197731 7 197731 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a gift of up to $2,435.71 from the Boston 4 Celebrations Foundation to reimburse the Police Department for assistance to the Foundation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197678 7 197678 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $31,670 from the Mass Cultural Council, for the Arts Council's LCC grant program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197608 7 197608 Mayor's Request Requesting permission to enter into a 5 year contract for AED medical supervision, training, and support. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197516 7 197516 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the second amendment to the Assembly Row Economic Development Proposal as it pertains to I-Cubed financing for Assembly Row infrastructure. Approved   Action details Not available 197679 7 197679 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $18,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, for the Arts Council to conduct a city wide dance series in 2015. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197680 7 197680 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,800 from the Mass Cultural Council, for the Arts Council's general operational support. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 196613 7 196613 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted March 27, 2014. Work completed   Action details Not available 196740 8 196740 Communication Deputy Director of Communications responding to #196239, conveying a calendar of FY14 public events and providing information about the public event review process. Work completed   Action details Not available 196958 8 196958 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted April 24, 2014. Work completed   Action details Not available 194984 8 194984 Order That the Committee on Public Health and Safety request that the Executive Director of the Cambridge Health Alliance appear to explain, at a public hearing, its recent proposal to reduce funding for services to Somerville’s youth community. Work completed   Action details Not available 197517 8 197517 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $253,620 in unused bond funds for renovations and safety improvements at the Kennedy School Playground. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197677 8 197677 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $39,400 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Capuano Field lighting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 196164 9 196164 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $490,000, and authorization to borrow $490,000 in a bond, for a new HR and Payroll system. Approved   Action details Not available 197684 10 197684 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/28/14. Work completed   Action details Not available 194296 11 194296 Resolution That this Board requests that the Mayor consider implementing a Community Emergency Response Team, a volunteer citizen support group which is part of FEMA, to assist response efforts during emergencies. Work completed   Action details Not available