Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/25/2017 7:30 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 (151) 151 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 203517 1 203517 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 17, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203519 1 203519 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 22, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203518 1 203518 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 24, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203483 1 203483 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203484 1 203484 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 27, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 203555 1 203555 Public Communication The Chamber of Commerce, Union Square Main Streets, and Somerville Local First submitting comments re: the Union Sq proposed zoning, the US2 Covenant, and the Community Benefits Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203556 1 203556 Public Communication The Maurice and Jane Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice submitting comments re: #203098, the Community Benefits Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203557 1 203557 Public Communication Somerville Garden Club submitting comments re: development at the West Branch Library. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203530 1 203530 Public Event Public Event Permit, Community Preservation Committee Community Path Ribbon Cutting, Community Path at Lexington Park, May 25, 7:45-9AM. Approved   Action details Not available 203531 1 203531 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Cactushead Puppets performance, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 2, 5:30-8:30PM (raindate Jun 9). Approved   Action details Not available 203532 1 203532 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Good Hearted Entertainment performance, Glen Park, Jun 5, 4-7PM (raindate Jun 6). Approved   Action details Not available 203533 1 203533 Public Event Public Event Permit, Greene St Block Party, Greene St dead end, Jun 9, 4PM-12Midnite (raindate Jun 23). Approved   Action details Not available 203534 1 203534 Public Event Public Event Permit, Waldo-Marion Neighborhood Neighborways Block Party, Dimick St from Calvin St to Marion Ave, Jun 11, 8AM-12Noon (raindate Jun 18). Approved   Action details Not available 203535 1 203535 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Short Films, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 16, 7:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 23). Approved   Action details Not available 203536 1 203536 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston Sikh Sangat Society Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 17, 8AM-7PM (raindate Jun 24). Approved   Action details Not available 203537 1 203537 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundworks Somerville Summah Solstice, 138 South St, Jun 17, 12Noon-12:30AM (raindate Jun 18). Approved   Action details Not available 203538 1 203538 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 203539 1 203539 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus Classes, Perry Park, Jun 27, Jul 11, 18, 25, 4PM-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203540 1 203540 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Tanglewood Marionettes performance, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 28, 4-7PM (raindate Jun 30). Approved   Action details Not available 203541 1 203541 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus Classes, Powderhouse Park, Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27, 4PM-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203542 1 203542 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerMovie Fest, Seven Hills Park-Jul 6, Jul 13, Aug 24; Assembly Row Sylvester Park-Jul 20; Powderhouse Park-Jul 27; Nunziato Field-Aug 3; ESCS Field-Aug 10; Mystic Housing Development-Aug 17; all 6:30-10:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203543 1 203543 Public Event Public Event Permit, Portuguese American Civic League Holy Ghost Feast, Springfield St, Jul 7 6PM-12Midnite, Jul 8 7PM-Midnite, Jul 9, 9AM-10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 203544 1 203544 Public Event Public Event Permit, Teen Empowerment Summer Block Party, Cross St East, Jul 20, 3-8:30PM (raindate Jul 21). Approved   Action details Not available 203545 1 203545 License Renewing Garage License, Jim's Heavy Duty Service, 40 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 203546 1 203546 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 203547 1 203547 License Renewing Garage License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 203548 1 203548 License Renewing Flammables License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 203549 1 203549 License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, Somerville Flea, Buena Vista Parking Lot. Approved   Action details Not available 203550 1 203550 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 203551 1 203551 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 203552 1 203552 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 203553 1 203553 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 203554 1 203554 License New Transient Vendor License, Restoration Hardware, 133 Middlesex Ave, Fri-Sun May 26-Jul 2, May 29, Jul 3-4. Approved   Action details Not available 203577 1 203577 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Big Belly Deli, 513 Medford St, remaining open Mon-Sat to 2 AM for seating, take-out and delivery. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203576 1 203576 License New Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St, 4 tables, 8 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 203575 1 203575 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St. Approved   Action details Not available 203575 2 203575 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203576 2 203576 License New Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St, 4 tables, 8 seats. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203578 2 203578 Order That the Director of SPCD work with MA DOT to place a DO NOT BLOCK THE INTERSECTION sign and related street markings at the intersection of Linwood Street and McGrath Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 203579 2 203579 Order That the Director of SPCD plant 2 trees on the corner of Columbus and Prospect Hill Avenues. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 203580 2 203580 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 47 Columbus Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 203554 2 203554 License New Transient Vendor License, Restoration Hardware, 133 Middlesex Ave, Fri-Sun May 26-Jul 2, May 29, Jul 3-4. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203558 2 203558 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at 6 and 8 Greenville Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203559 2 203559 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Board’s Special Committee Open Space, Environment and Energy regarding Community Choice Aggregation. Approved   Action details Not available 203560 2 203560 Order That the Director of SPCD replace the 2 trees that were removed in 2016 at Rudy’s Restaurant in Teele Square. Approved   Action details Not available 203561 2 203561 Order That the Director of SPCD replace the trees along Powder House Blvd. from Dow Street to Alewife Brook Pkwy. to restore the tree canopy. Approved   Action details Not available 203562 2 203562 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes down the center of Ossipee Road from Curtis Street to Packard Avenue, and on Packard Avenue from Ossipee Road to Powder House Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 203563 2 203563 Order That the Director of SPCD provide bi-annual progress reports on Assembly Square, Gilman Square, Lowell Street, Winter Hill, and future planned neighborhoods as they are completed. Approved   Action details Not available 203564 2 203564 Order That the Director of SPCD incorporate into the initial notice to abutters of development projects, that they may submit their e-mail address to the Planning Department for updates as the designs or plan change. Approved   Action details Not available 203553 2 203553 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203552 2 203552 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203551 2 203551 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203550 2 203550 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203549 2 203549 License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, Somerville Flea, Buena Vista Parking Lot. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203548 2 203548 License Renewing Flammables License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203547 2 203547 License Renewing Garage License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203546 2 203546 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203545 2 203545 License Renewing Garage License, Jim's Heavy Duty Service, 40 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203544 2 203544 Public Event Public Event Permit, Teen Empowerment Summer Block Party, Cross St East, Jul 20, 3-8:30PM (raindate Jul 21). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203543 2 203543 Public Event Public Event Permit, Portuguese American Civic League Holy Ghost Feast, Springfield St, Jul 7 6PM-12Midnite, Jul 8 7PM-Midnite, Jul 9, 9AM-10PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203542 2 203542 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerMovie Fest, Seven Hills Park-Jul 6, Jul 13, Aug 24; Assembly Row Sylvester Park-Jul 20; Powderhouse Park-Jul 27; Nunziato Field-Aug 3; ESCS Field-Aug 10; Mystic Housing Development-Aug 17; all 6:30-10:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203541 2 203541 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus Classes, Powderhouse Park, Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27, 4PM-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203540 2 203540 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Tanglewood Marionettes performance, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 28, 4-7PM (raindate Jun 30). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203539 2 203539 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus Classes, Perry Park, Jun 27, Jul 11, 18, 25, 4PM-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203537 2 203537 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundworks Somerville Summah Solstice, 138 South St, Jun 17, 12Noon-12:30AM (raindate Jun 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203536 2 203536 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston Sikh Sangat Society Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 17, 8AM-7PM (raindate Jun 24). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203535 2 203535 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Short Films, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 16, 7:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 23). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203534 2 203534 Public Event Public Event Permit, Waldo-Marion Neighborhood Neighborways Block Party, Dimick St from Calvin St to Marion Ave, Jun 11, 8AM-12Noon (raindate Jun 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203533 2 203533 Public Event Public Event Permit, Greene St Block Party, Greene St dead end, Jun 9, 4PM-12Midnite (raindate Jun 23). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203532 2 203532 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Good Hearted Entertainment performance, Glen Park, Jun 5, 4-7PM (raindate Jun 6). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203531 2 203531 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Cactushead Puppets performance, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 2, 5:30-8:30PM (raindate Jun 9). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203530 2 203530 Public Event Public Event Permit, Community Preservation Committee Community Path Ribbon Cutting, Community Path at Lexington Park, May 25, 7:45-9AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203485 2 203485 Citation Commending the Somerville Youth Hockey Pee Wee A Team for winning the 2017 Valley League Championship. Approved   Action details Not available 203516 2 203516 Order That #202853, the Union Square zoning proposal, be discharged from the Land Use Committee pursuant to Rule 47, for consideration at this Board's May 25 meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 203528 2 203528 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD conveying the phasing provisions of the Master Land Disposition Agreement between the Redevelopment Authority and Union Square Station Associates. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203486 2 203486 Resolution Supporting legislative efforts at the State House to reform the use of solitary confinement. Approved   Action details Not available 203493 2 203493 Order That the City Arborist evaluate the vitality of the trees at 70 Craigie Street, 64 Craigie Street, and the intersection of Prospect Hill Avenue and Munroe Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203494 2 203494 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 66 Putnam Street. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 203495 2 203495 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on Porter and Munroe Streets, and on Summer Street between Craigie and Porter Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 203496 2 203496 Order That the Director of Engineering determine why the repaving job on Pitman Street between Belmont and Spring Streets is in its present condition, and why sink holes are now causing issues on the street. Approved   Action details Not available 203497 2 203497 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services provide a rundown of all rodent control efforts throughout Ward 1 and a plan for rodent control for the summer. Approved   Action details Not available 203508 2 203508 Order That the Director of Constituent Services provide the residents of Ward 1 with information regarding rodent control. Approved   Action details Not available 203498 2 203498 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a SLOW – SENIORS sign in front of the Cobble HIll apartments on Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203499 2 203499 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a STOP sign by Aggies, on Franklin and Pearl Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 203500 2 203500 Order That the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 6 Austin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203501 2 203501 Order That the Director of SPCD plant trees at the end of Knowlton Street by the Capuano field. (3rd request) Approved   Action details Not available 203502 2 203502 Order That the Chief of Police take appropriate action against speeding motorcycles at the corner of Cross Street and McGrath Highway around 7:30 PM on weekdays. Approved   Action details Not available 203503 2 203503 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works paint the entrance sign to East Somerville Approved   Action details Not available 203504 2 203504 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the improperly covered patch of turf field at the Capuano School. Approved   Action details Not available 203505 2 203505 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at 75 Myrtle Street so the street may be properly illuminated. Approved   Action details Not available 203506 2 203506 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works make sure the water fountain and sprinkler services are working at Deanna Cremin Park. Approved   Action details Not available 203507 2 203507 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide shaded areas for public pools including Foss Park and Dilboy. Approved   Action details Not available 203487 2 203487 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional services bait all public facilities along Merriam Street, including sewers and the Public Safety Building, cite all private properties on the street where conditions exist to attract rodents, and distribute informational door knockers to those properties with evidence of rodent activity. Approved   Action details Not available 203488 2 203488 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider changing Merriam Street to a one way street, from Charlestown Street to Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 203492 2 203492 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services direct the owner of 147 Beacon Street to clear the debris and overgrowth from the rear of the property. Approved   Action details Not available 203489 2 203489 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 20 and 22 Durham Street for all code violations, including an abandoned vehicle, extensive overgrowth, a decayed building facade, and uninhabited units, and advise, with the City Solicitor, the potential of whether the city can force the owner to fix the property, and whether the city should begin the process of having a receiver appointed for the property. Approved   Action details Not available 203490 2 203490 Order The Director of Traffic and Parking place a second DO NOT ENTER sign at the corner of Bolton and Oak Streets, and a one way arrow sign on top of the DO NOT ENTER signs. Approved   Action details Not available 203491 2 203491 Resolution That the Administration facilitate the replacement of the wooden slats that provide the pedestrian foundation on the Webster Avenue Bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 203509 2 203509 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing Pedestrian Impact Recovery System in the crosswalk at Morrison Avenue and Highland Road. Approved   Action details Not available 203510 2 203510 Order That the Director of Engineering install the four curb cuts near Maxwell’s Green that the city has committed to installing, and notify the Ward 5 Alderman of the timeline for their installation. Approved   Action details Not available 203511 2 203511 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 5 Alderman on the Murdock Street neighbors’ request for four no parking spots on Murdock Street at Cedar Street. Approved   Action details Not available 203512 2 203512 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the condition of 17 Ashland Street, and advise, with the City Solicitor, whether the city can force the owner to fix the property, and whether the city should begin the process of having a receiver appointed for the property. Approved   Action details Not available 203513 2 203513 Resolution Opposing the Keystone XL Pipeline, and restricting engagement with the financial institutions supporting the pipeline. Approved   Action details Not available 203514 2 203514 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the overgrowth from the rock outcrop behind the field house at Powderhouse Park, extending to the pedestrian walkway. Approved   Action details Not available 203515 2 203515 Resolution Supporting the local efforts of MOTHERS OUT FRONT on the dangers of climate change and natural gas leaks. Approved   Action details Not available 203520 2 203520 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Bicycle Committee and the Police Department to utilize social media to develop a video to enhance bicycle safety measures. Approved   Action details Not available 203526 3 203526 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #203482 re: 32 Webster Avenue. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203525 3 203525 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor conveying the letter mailed to the Lottery Commission pursuant to #202722 and #203017 re: starting the process to revoke the Lottery Commission License at Winter Hill Market. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203527 3 203527 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #203248 re: issues with the Chicken & Rice Guys food trucks. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203529 3 203529 Officer's Communication Director of Personnel submitting the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board's wage study recommendations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203571 3 203571 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $10,000 from Wynn for the Memorial on the Mystic Fireworks celebration on May 29, 2017. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203572 3 203572 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $5,000 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for the Memorial on the Mystic Fireworks celebration on May 29, 2017. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203529 4 203529 Officer's Communication Director of Personnel submitting the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board's wage study recommendations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203574 4 203574 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jordan A. Smith to the Design Review Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203570 4 203570 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer within the Law Office of $25,000 from the Salaries Account and $20,000 from the Judgments and Settlements Account, all to the Legal Services Account, to pay anticipated outside legal services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203566 4 203566 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,968,259 in a bond for accelerated repair of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School, external windows, doors and roofing system. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203567 4 203567 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,700,000 in a bond for street resurfacing, sidewalk improvements and ADA ramps and improvements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203522 4 203522 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $35,000 from various Workers Comp Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Workers Comp Salaries Account to cover salaries. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203573 4 203573 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Alexandra Kleyman to the Design Review Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 203523 4 203523 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $31,576.76 in the Election Department, from the Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to the Equipment Account, for modems and ancillary items. Approved   Action details Not available 202974 4 202974 Order That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide this Board with a fields maintenance plan, and comment on the current condition of the East Somerville Community School artificial turf field. Work completed   Action details Not available 202991 4 202991 Order That Directors of SPCD and Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the current policy, or plans, to include bicycle safety education materials in parking permit renewal mailings, and involve this Board and the Bicycle Committee to develop or expand such a program. Work completed   Action details Not available 203259 4 203259 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services provide a list of all fines issued to the Cobble Hill Plaza since January 2016. Work completed   Action details Not available 203285 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 203362 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 203364 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 203382 4 203382 Order That the City Arborist advise the Ward 3 Alderman of the condition of the tree on Belmont Street adjacent to Bailey Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 203388 4 203388 Resolution Expressing to Governor Baker, our State Delegation, and DCR this Board's concern about the possible renovation of Draw 7 Park as a concert venue, due to the resulting traffic and air pollution, and its preference for a high-quality soccer and athletic field there instead. Work completed   Action details Not available 203451 4 203451 Order That the City Engineer discuss with this Board’s Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, requiring new building projects to have storm water tanks on site or underground. Work completed   Action details Not available 203524 4 203524 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 5,000 grant with no new match required, from Project Bread to the Health and Human Services Department for the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Farmers Market. Approved   Action details Not available 203524 5 203524 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 5,000 grant with no new match required, from Project Bread to the Health and Human Services Department for the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Farmers Market. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203413 5 203413 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/27/17. Work completed   Action details Not available 203020 5 203020 Mayor's Request Asst. City Solicitor responding to #202913 with a draft Home Rule Petition to increase the maximum age of Special Police Officers to 68 years old. Approved   Action details Not available 203523 5 203523 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $31,576.76 in the Election Department, from the Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to the Equipment Account, for modems and ancillary items. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203521 5 203521 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 12 month lease of the East Somerville Police Substation and office space at 83 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203573 5 203573 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Alexandra Kleyman to the Design Review Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203568 5 203568 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $144,050 from the Parks Stabilization Fund to conduct geotechnical engineering at Healey and Conway Parks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203569 5 203569 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $80,000 from the Free Cash Account to the SPCD Economic Development Account-Special Items for a deposit on the purchase of 45 College Avenue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 203461 6 203461 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter a 10-year contract with MA DOT for road reconstruction, to reimburse a portion of the city's road reconstruction projects. Approved   Action details Not available 203020 6 203020 Mayor's Request Asst. City Solicitor responding to #202913 with a draft Home Rule Petition to increase the maximum age of Special Police Officers to 68 years old. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203294 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 200428 6 200428 Grant of Location Submitted by Envirotrac for Speedway LLC, to advance 3 soil borings in the sidewalk at 24 and 26-28 Kensington Avenue, and install monitoring wells in 2 of those borings. Work completed   Action details Not available 202018 6 202018 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment report to this Board, and to the School Committee, on the use and necessity of pesticides in city-owned or city-maintained properties, and report on how organic maintenance would compare to current practices. Work completed   Action details Not available 202782 6 202782 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services and the Chief Fire Engineer report to this Board on the cause of the fire at 8-10 Appleton Street, including whether the AirBnB rental there was in compliance with city and state laws, and whether it played any role in the cause of the fire. Work completed   Action details Not available 203453 6 203453 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the CPA Fund open space and recreation land and undesignated reserve budgets to the Parks and Open Space Division for the construction of the Winter Hill Schoolyard. Approved   Action details Not available 203453 7 203453 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the CPA Fund open space and recreation land and undesignated reserve budgets to the Parks and Open Space Division for the construction of the Winter Hill Schoolyard. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200428 7 200428 Grant of Location Submitted by Envirotrac for Speedway LLC, to advance 3 soil borings in the sidewalk at 24 and 26-28 Kensington Avenue, and install monitoring wells in 2 of those borings. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203294 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203461 7 203461 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter a 10-year contract with MA DOT for road reconstruction, to reimburse a portion of the city's road reconstruction projects. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201794 9 201794 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on measures to design streets and bike lanes, and educate drivers and bicyclists, to increase safety with respect to the door-opening zone for parked cars. Work completed   Action details Not available 202853 12 202853 Officer's Communication Requesting an updated amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create new CCD-55 and CCD-45 Commercial subdistricts, a new Coordinated Development Special Permit, a new Union Square Overlay District, and related changes to Article 5 and the Zoning Map. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available