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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/22/2013 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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195470 1195470Public CommunicationCarla DeLellis submitting comments re: #195198 and #195222, two mobile food vendor applications for Davis Sq.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195469 1195469Public CommunicationRepresentative Provost responding to #195274 and #193966 re: graffiti under the Lowell St. Bridge.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195471 1195471Public CommunicationMelissa Taves submitting a comment on Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195472 1195472Public Communication21 residents submitting a comment on 217 School St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195368 1195368Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on July 17, 2013.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195369 1195369Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on July 18, 2013 in Joint Session with the Planning Board.Approved  Action details Not available
195370 1195370Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on July 18, 2013.Approved  Action details Not available
195371 1195371Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on August 22, 2013.Approved  Action details Not available
195312 1195312Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195313 1195313MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 20, 2013, and the Regular Meeting, June 26, 2013.Approved  Action details Not available
195491 1195491Public CommunicationRepresentative Provost submitting comments re: #193288, a Resolution opposing the shipment of ethanol by train through the city.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195490 2195490LicenseNew Livery License, Luxor Car Services, 29 Bailey Rd., 1 vehicle.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195494 2195494OrderThat the DPW Commissioner add Adrian Street to the street re-paving list.Approved  Action details Not available
195495 2195495OrderThat the Director of SPCD inform this Board of the jurisdiction the City has over Clear Channel billboards, including contracts the City is party to, and ways the City can reduce the negative impact of they have on residents' quality of life.Approved  Action details Not available
195496 2195496OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 35 Adrian street for safety and code violations and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman.Approved  Action details Not available
195497 2195497OrderThat the City Clerk provide a list of all noncriminal violations and their dispositions issued in ward 3 from August 1 to August 23, 2013 for all trash or overgrowth violations.Approved  Action details Not available
195372 2195372OrderThat the City Engineer report back in writing to the Committee on Public Utilities and Works and to the Ward 2 Alderman, regarding #194351, adding Beacon Terrace to the 2013 re-paving list.Approved  Action details Not available
195315 2195315CitationCommending Gerald Jennings, who is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service as the Mayor of Albany, New York, a fellow All-America City in 2009.Approved  Action details Not available
195314 2195314CitationCommending Esma Goodridge, on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday.Approved  Action details Not available
195316 2195316Grant of LocationGrant of Location submitted by IES Inc., for 3 monitoring wells near 587-593 Somerville Ave.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195317 2195317Grant of LocationGrant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks, for 154 feet of conduit in Mystic Ave., from a manhole to 5 Middlesex Ave.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
195318 2195318Grant of LocationGrant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks, for 250 feet of conduit in Broadway, from a manhole to 1020 Broadway.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
195319 2195319Grant of LocationGrant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks, for 155 feet of conduit in Broadway, from a manhole to 366 Broadway.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
195455 2195455LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
195445 2195445LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd.Approved  Action details Not available
195444 2195444LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd.Approved  Action details Not available
195443 2195443LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195442 2195442LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195419 2195419Public EventPublic Event Permit, Autism Speaks 5K Road Race, 118 Broadway and area streets, Nov 10, 8AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195403 2195403Public EventPublic Event Permit, MA Organization for Addiction Recovery Motorcycle Ride, High School Concourse, Aug 24, 9AM-Noon (raindate Aug 25).Approved  Action details Not available
195407 2195407Public EventPublic Event Permit, Alpine St. Block Party, Sep 7, 4-10PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195405 2195405Public EventPublic Event Permit, Berkeley St. Block Party, Sep 1, 2-10PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195414 2195414Public EventPublic Event Permit, Highland Rd. Block Party, Sep 15, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 29).Approved  Action details Not available
195415 2195415Public EventPublic Event Permit, Ossipee Rd. Block Party, Sep 21, 3:30-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195416 2195416Public EventPublic Event Permit, Prospect Hill Block Party, Prospect Hill and Park, Sep 21, 4-8PM (raindate Sep 22, 3-7PM).Approved  Action details Not available
195401 2195401Public EventPublic Event Permit, Maum World Tour Event Table, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Aug 23-28, 8AM-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195463 2195463LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2 2009-2013, John's Auto Sales, 266 Beacon St.Approved  Action details Not available
195412 2195412Public EventPublic Event Permit, Brian Higgins Road Race, 682 Broadway and area roads, Sep 15, 9AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195203 2195203Public CommunicationEric Hook submitting comments re: #195095, a zoning ordinance amendment re: medical marijuana treatment facilities.Work completed  Action details Not available
195474 2195474OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect Merriam Street and Charlestown Street for increased rodent infestation and take all necessary actions.Approved  Action details Not available
195493 2195493OrderThat all City Departments responding to this Board's Orders, Resolutions and Communications, do so in writing.Approved  Action details Not available
195489 2195489LicenseNew Garage License, Inman Motors Sales, 463 McGrath Hwy., 3 autos inside.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195487 2195487LicenseRenewing Garage License, Faulkner Brothers, 13 Alpine St.Approved  Action details Not available
195486 2195486LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Faulkner Brothers, 13 Alpine St.Approved  Action details Not available
195483 2195483Public EventPublic Event Permit, Campbell Park/Kingston St. Block Party, Sep 14, 3-10PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195484 2195484Public EventPublic Event Permit, Bull McCabe's Outdoor Music Fest, 366A Somerville Ave., Sep 28, 2-10PM (raindate Sep 29).Approved  Action details Not available
195485 2195485LicenseNew Drain Layer, Cataldo Landscape and Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
195488 2195488LicenseRenewing Garage License, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 37 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195339 2195339OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Parks and Open Space) plant a tree in front of 35 Linden Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
195329 2195329OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer inspect the corner of Woodbine and Centre Streets and offer recommendations to make that turn safer.Approved  Action details Not available
195330 2195330OrderThat the Chief of Police order directed patrols to Junction Park, via Centre and Woodbine Streets, and report actions to the Ward 5 Alderman.Approved  Action details Not available
195331 2195331OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the developers of 42 Clyde Street to install a proper sidewalk, and update the Ward 5 Alderman.Approved  Action details Not available
195332 2195332OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works attend the next meeting of the Public Utilities and Works Committee to discuss better ways of identifying and citing owners of loose trash.Approved  Action details Not available
195334 2195334OrderThat the Chief of Police enforce the DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION restriction at Broadway and Hinckley Street and report actions to the Ward 5 Alderman.Approved  Action details Not available
195335 2195335OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer inspect signage at the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley Street and recommend improvements to alert drivers not to block the intersection.Approved  Action details Not available
195333 2195333OrderThat the City Engineer attend the next meeting of the Public Utilities and Works Committee to provide an update and timeline on the Hinckley Street and Albion Street construction projects.Approved  Action details Not available
195336 2195336OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Hinckley and Albion Streets for rodents, as construction has increased sightings.Approved  Action details Not available
195337 2195337OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking consider implementing a 15 minute parking spot in front of 514 Medford Street to accommodate new businesses there.Approved  Action details Not available
195338 2195338OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works direct NSTAR to remove the utility pole at 7 Henderson Street.Approved  Action details Not available
195450 2195450LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195448 2195448LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
195447 2195447LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
195446 2195446LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
195436 2195436LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
195435 2195435LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
195434 2195434LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
195433 2195433LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
195452 2195452LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
195451 2195451LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
195449 2195449LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
195461 2195461LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
195460 2195460LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
195453 2195453LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195454 2195454LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195432 2195432LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
195456 2195456LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195457 2195457LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195459 2195459LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195458 2195458LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195462 2195462LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
195439 2195439LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
195441 2195441LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
195438 2195438LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
195440 2195440LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
195437 2195437LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
195340 2195340OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove and replace the tree in front of 525 Medford Street.Approved  Action details Not available
195341 2195341OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the NO LEFT TURN sign (into the municipal lot) on Broadway with a larger one.Approved  Action details Not available
195342 2195342OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 2 Alderman with a timetable and list of streets scheduled for street re-paving in Ward 2 this season.Approved  Action details Not available
195343 2195343OrderThat the Chief of Police provide information, tools and support for residents who are interested in creating a Neighborhood Watch Program in their areas and work with the Ward 2 Alderman to convene an initial meeting whereby residents can learn how to organize such an initiative.Approved  Action details Not available
195344 2195344OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide an update regarding the removal of debris from the Calvin Street properties that were demolished due to fire.Approved  Action details Not available
195345 2195345OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works add the Somerville Avenue Extension to the street sweeping schedule.Approved  Action details Not available
195346 2195346OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works sweep Dane Avenue after significant rain events.Approved  Action details Not available
195347 2195347ResolutionThat the Administration consider implementing a pilot Parlket in the Brickbottom area of Ward 2.Approved  Action details Not available
195348 2195348OrderThat the City arborist inspect the tree in front of 142-144 Pearl Street for disease and take appropriate action.Approved  Action details Not available
195349 2195349OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform the Ward 1 Alderman of proactive rodent control measures being implemented. (2nd request.)Approved  Action details Not available
195350 2195350OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) present this Board with a comprehensive plan for rodent control that is inclusive of all facets of preventive measures. (2nd request.)Approved  Action details Not available
195351 2195351OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait sewers on the entire length of Franklin Street.Approved  Action details Not available
195352 2195352OrderThat the Director of Communications bring the city's Construction Updates web page up to date.Approved  Action details Not available
195353 2195353OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the bench adjacent to 6 Cutter Street.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195354 2195354OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the sewer in front of 6 Cutter Street.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195355 2195355OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 15 Kensington Avenue and determine why a pipe coming from the basement is draining onto the sidewalk and street.Approved  Action details Not available
195357 2195357OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 21 Belmont Street, at the corner of Belmont Square.Approved  Action details Not available
195358 2195358OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works extend the curb cut at 21 Cambria Street.Approved  Action details Not available
195359 2195359OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the raised sidewalk on Oxford Street, at the corner of Central Street. (2nd request.)Approved  Action details Not available
195360 2195360OrderThat the Director of SPCD remove the bike rack at the corner of Highland Avenue and Crocker Street and either find an alternative site or replace it with a smaller rack.Approved  Action details Not available
195361 2195361OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inform the MBTA to clean the property at the corner of School and Avon Streets and place it on a regular maintenance schedule.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
195362 2195362ResolutionThat the Administration name the baseball diamond, and install a commemorative plaque, at Foss Park or Draw Seven Park in memory of former Alderman and State Representative Joseph Mackey.Approved  Action details Not available
195363 2195363OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Parks and Open Space) plant a tree at 56 Columbus Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
195364 2195364OrderThat the Chief of Police conduct directed patrols, within a twenty-four hour span, in the neighborhood of Belmont Street, Belmont Square, Belmont Terrace, Spring Street and Cypress Street.Approved  Action details Not available
195321 2195321OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install an audio tone device for the pedestrian walk signal at Highland and College Avenues for the benefit of visually impaired individuals utilizing that crosswalk.Approved  Action details Not available
195322 2195322OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint the crosswalk at Broadway and Bay State Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
195323 2195323OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the damaged emergency access gate in front of 48 Grove Street.Approved  Action details Not available
195324 2195324OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the damaged sidewalk panels outside Ciampa Manor near the corner of Winslow Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
195325 2195325OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the cracked sidewalk plate in front of 32 Winslow Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
195326 2195326OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim all the trees on both sides of Winslow Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
195327 2195327OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk plates and brickwork at Bay State Avenue and Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
195328 2195328OrderThat the Director of SPCD request the Neighborhood Impact Team to investigate 11 Pearson Road for all building, fire and zoning code infractions, including the possible use of the basement as a living area.Approved  Action details Not available
195365 2195365OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the three street lights in front of 240 Pearl Street. (3rd request)Approved  Action details Not available
195366 2195366OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install a decorative wrought iron barrel in front of 240 Pearl Street, between the bus shelter and flower pot.Approved  Action details Not available
195367 2195367ResolutionThat Cavalia's marketing/promotion materials refer to the show's location as Somerville, not Boston, and that all future entertainment licensees use Somerville in their marketing campaigns.Approved  Action details Not available
195356 2195356OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the 2 hour parking restriction at 187 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
195473 2195473OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait sewers in the vicinity of Auburn and Cross Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
195428 2195428LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Kickass Cupcakes and the Dairy Bar, 378 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195420 2195420LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Gallup Landscape Co.Approved  Action details Not available
195466 2195466LicenseSign/Awning Permit, A4 Pizza, 445 Somerville Ave., 1 sign.Approved  Action details Not available
195467 2195467LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Some 'Ting Nice Caribbean Restaurant, 561 McGrath Hwy., 2 signs.Approved  Action details Not available
195468 2195468LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Somerville Museum, 1 Westwood Rd., projecting cornice.Approved  Action details Not available
195421 2195421LicenseRenewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 64 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195422 2195422LicenseRenewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195423 2195423LicenseRenewing Garage License, Auto Mechanic Souza, 308 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
195424 2195424LicenseRenewing Garage License, International Auto Repair, 508 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195425 2195425LicenseRenewing Garage License, John's Auto Sales, 266 Beacon.Approved  Action details Not available
195426 2195426LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Henry, 38-44 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
195427 2195427LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Henry, 38-44 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
195465 2195465LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2, Inman Motors Sales, 463 McGrth Hwy., 30 autos outside, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-5PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195464 2195464LicenseAmending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St., adding hours Sun 11AM-4PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195398 2195398Public EventPublic Event Permit, Howe St. Block Party, Jul 20, 8AM-10PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195399 2195399Public EventPublic Event Permit, Open Air Circus, Conway Park, Aug 1-5.Approved  Action details Not available
195408 2195408Public EventPublic Event Permit, East Broadway Foodie Crawl, 0-200 Broadway, Sep 10, 3-10:30PM (raindate Sep 11).Approved  Action details Not available
195411 2195411Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Dog Festival, Trum Field, Sep 15, 6AM-5PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195410 2195410Public EventPublic Event Permit, Grove St. Block Party, Sep 14, 3-10PM (raindate Sep 21).Approved  Action details Not available
195404 2195404Public EventPublic Event Permit, Memphis Soul 5K Road Race and BBQ, Aug 25, 8AM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195402 2195402Public EventPublic Event Permit, Gibbens St. Block Party, Aug 23, 5:30-10PM (raindate Sep 22).Approved  Action details Not available
195409 2195409Public EventPublic Event Permit, Mudflat Pottery Sidewalk Sale, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 14, 8AM-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195400 2195400Public EventPublic Event Permit, SomerStreets Series, Alewife Bk. Pkwy. On Aug 18, Holland St. On Sep 8, 10AM-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195406 2195406Public EventPublic Event Permit, Oak St. Block Party, Sep 7, 2-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195417 2195417Public EventPublic Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave., Sep 22, 2-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
195418 2195418Public EventPublic Event Permit, Reunion Church of Somerville Picnic, Hodgkins Park, Sep 29, 11AM-4PM (raindate Oct 6).Approved  Action details Not available
195431 2195431LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
195430 2195430LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195429 2195429LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
195413 2195413Public EventPublic Event Permit, Fairmount Ave. Block Party, Sep 15, 1:20-6:30PM (raindate Sep 22).Approved  Action details Not available
195320 2195320OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the uplifted sidewalk plates in front of 39 Electric Avenue, ASAP, as they present a safety hazard.Approved  Action details Not available
195397 3195397CommunicationDirector of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195143 3195143Public CommunicationTim Talun submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed Zoning Amendment for Prospect Hill.Work completed  Action details Not available
195141 3195141Public CommunicationLynn Laur submitting comments re: #194513, a proposed Zoning Amendment amending the linkage fees.Work completed  Action details Not available
195142 3195142Public CommunicationUnion Square Main Streets submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed Zoning Amendment for Prospect Hill.Work completed  Action details Not available
194324 3194324Public CommunicationJobs for Somerville submitting a petition and comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
194326 3194326Public CommunicationDavid Dahlbacka submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
194327 3194327Public CommunicationWig Zamore submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
194328 3194328Public CommunicationKaren Molloy submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
194391 3194391Public CommunicationLynn Weissman submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
194657 3194657Public CommunicationNaomi Slagowski submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
194753 3194753Public CommunicationKaren Molloy submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
194325 3194325Public CommunicationEllen Reisner submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
195022 3195022Public CommunicationDavid and Renee Scott submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed Zoning Amendment on Medford St.Work completed  Action details Not available
195023 3195023Public CommunicationRay Warburton submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed Zoning Amendment for Prospect Hill.Work completed  Action details Not available
195394 3195394CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Sean Collier to the Police Department.Approved  Action details Not available
195396 3195396Mayor's CommunicationProviding an update to this Board regarding the proposed Everett casino.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195395 3195395CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Humphrey Moynihan to the Board of Assessors.Approved  Action details Not available
195479 3195479CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Emmanuel Andrade to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.Approved  Action details Not available
195478 3195478CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Rose Durham to the Recreation and Youth Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
195480 3195480CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #194338, a proposed zoning ordinance amending Sections 2.2 and 7.11.9.2 to separate supermarkets from the general retail and department store use.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195481 3195481CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195219, an ordinance amending the zoning map to change the zoning district of 9 Medford Street from Business-A to TOD-100.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195482 3195482CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195095 an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add Section 7.15 titled Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195498 3195498Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening.Placed on file  Action details Not available
195492 4195492Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an amended Home Rule petition directing the Retirement Board to retire Police Officer Mario Oliveira.Approved  Action details Not available
195390 4195390Mayor's RequestRequesting the Acceptance of a Grant Totaling $29,642.00 from FEMA, For The Fire Dept.'s Fire Prevention and Safety Program.Approved  Action details Not available
195374 4195374Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for ADA Accessibility - Curb Ramps improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195373 4195373Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $900,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to implement a comprehensive wayfinding plan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195375 4195375Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for Kenney Park Improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195376 4195376Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for Tree Planting.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195477 4195477OrdinanceRequesting approval of amendments to Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances to establish a Mandatory Recycling Ordinance.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195385 4195385Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Dept., for State 911 Department Support.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195387 4195387Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a $65,810 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195383 4195383Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay two Treasury invoices from FY13 for a total of $221 using FY14 appropriations.Approved  Action details Not available
195032 4195032OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 2 and 3 Aldermen on street cleaning and trash barrel maintenance for Union Square, and whether more barrels would improve conditions.Work completed  Action details Not available
194324 4194324Public CommunicationJobs for Somerville submitting a petition and comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
195475 4195475Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,307,650 in a bond for the Fire Dept.'s purchase of Fire Apparatus.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195377 4195377Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $296,000 from the Trash Transfer Stabilization Fund for demolition, site improvements, security and maintenance of the Municipal Waste Transfer Facility.Approved  Action details Not available
195386 4195386Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a gift of $186,583.56 from the Boston Office of Emergency Management as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative for a Dispatch Console and related equipment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195391 4195391Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a gift of $13,711.78 From Tufts University, to reimburse the Police Department's overtime account.Approved  Action details Not available
195392 4195392Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a $3,000 grant from the Somerville Housing Authority to support the Arts Council's Mystic Mural program.Approved  Action details Not available
195476 4195476Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $1,338,333 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for public street improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
195388 4195388Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a $46,080 grant from Metro North Regional Employment Board for the Recreation and Youth Department for Groundworks and Mystic Learning Center youth employment opportunities.Approved  Action details Not available
195393 4195393Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a gift of 15 laptop computers from the Boston Office of Emergency Management for the Emergency Operations Center.Approved  Action details Not available
195382 4195382Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $176 in the Information Technology Dept.Approved  Action details Not available
195381 4195381Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $672 in the Information Technology Dept.Approved  Action details Not available
195380 4195380Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay various Department of Public Works Prior Fiscal Year Invoices totalling $24,926.92.Approved  Action details Not available
195148 5195148Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders from this meeting.Work completed  Action details Not available