Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/14/2017 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (181) 181 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 202849 1 202849 Public Communication Jeremy Spindler submitting comments re: Somerville's status as a Sanctuary City. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202812 1 202812 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 1, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202805 1 202805 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 2, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202813 1 202813 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 2, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202807 1 202807 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 6, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202806 1 202806 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 8, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202808 1 202808 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 7, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202809 1 202809 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 8, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202770 1 202770 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202771 1 202771 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of January 9, 2017, and the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202822 1 202822 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor submitting information related to #202042, a Hudson St public event for a neighborway street mural painting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202772 1 202772 Grant of Location Submitted by the Herb Chambers Companies to install two conduits from the rear of 259 McGrath Highway to 161 Linwood Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202826 1 202826 Public Event Public Event Permit, OneSomerville Sanctuary City Rally, High School Concourse, Feb 4, 9AM-1:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202827 1 202827 Public Event Public Event Permit, Global Embassy of Activists for Peace Mass General Blood Drive, 404 Broadway, Feb 11, 9AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202828 1 202828 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Maple Syrup Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 3-4, 8AM-3PM (raindate Mar 10-11). Approved   Action details Not available 202829 1 202829 Public Event Public Event Permit, St Benedict Good Friday Passion procession, Arlington St and area streets, Apr 14, Noon-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202830 1 202830 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Mayor's Spring Clean-up, Citywide and Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, Apr 22, 8AM-3PM (raindate Apr 29). Approved   Action details Not available 202831 1 202831 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Tiny Great Outdoors Festival, Apr 23, 10AM-3PM (raindate Apr 30). Approved   Action details Not available 202832 1 202832 Public Event Public Event Permit, Birdhouse Project 2017, Community Path, Apr 29, 8AM-5PM (raindate Apr 30). Approved   Action details Not available 202833 1 202833 Public Event Public Event Permit, Dysautomonia International POTS 5K Race and Walk, Mystic River Reservation area, May 6, 8AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202834 1 202834 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 13, 11AM-7PM (raindate May 14). Approved   Action details Not available 202835 1 202835 Public Event Public Event Permit, St Benedict Marion Procession, Arlington St and area streets, May 14, 11AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 202836 1 202836 Public Event Public Event Permit, Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, High School Concourse and area streets, May 21, Noon-4:30PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202837 1 202837 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomerPride, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 3, 4-9:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202838 1 202838 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets, Foss Park Parking Lot, Jun 3 & 17, 5:30-10:30PM (raindates Jun 4 & 18). Approved   Action details Not available 202839 1 202839 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Mystic River Reservation, Fellsway (1 lane), and Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, Jun 4, 7AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202840 1 202840 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomerStreets East Broadway, McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 4, Noon-8PM (raindate Jun 11). Approved   Action details Not available 202841 1 202841 Public Event Public Event Permit, Chamber of Commerce-Somerville Home Taste of Somerville, Powderhouse Park, Jun 14, 7AM-Midnight (raindates Jun 21, 28). Approved   Action details Not available 202842 1 202842 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Festival, Powderhouse Park, Jun 17, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jun 18). Approved   Action details Not available 202843 1 202843 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Make Music Day, Seven Hills Park, Jun 21, 4-10PM (raindate Jun 23). Approved   Action details Not available 202844 1 202844 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Family Fun Day, Trum Field, Jun 24, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jun 25). Approved   Action details Not available 202845 1 202845 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Fireworks, Trum Field and Broadway from Medford St to Cedar St, Jun 29, Noon-11PM (raindate Jul 6). Approved   Action details Not available 202848 1 202848 Public Event Public Event Permit, Road Runners Race to the Row, Assembly Sq area, Aug 20, 7AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202846 1 202846 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Nepali Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Jul 9, 10AM-8PM (raindate Jul 16). Approved   Action details Not available 202847 1 202847 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq area, Jul 14 Noon-11PM & Jul 15 8AM-8PM (raindates Jul 15 & 16). Approved   Action details Not available 202858 1 202858 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 202855 1 202855 Public Event Public Event Permit, Taza Chocolate Cinco de Mayo Block Party, Windsor Pl from Windsor to Columbia Sts, May 6, 9AM-6PM (raindate May 7). Approved   Action details Not available 202859 1 202859 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row. Approved   Action details Not available 202857 1 202857 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Dog Festival, Trum Field, Sep 10, 6AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202856 1 202856 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council How to Fix the World Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 18, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jul 8). Approved   Action details Not available 202856 2 202856 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council How to Fix the World Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 18, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jul 8). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202857 2 202857 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Dog Festival, Trum Field, Sep 10, 6AM-5PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202859 2 202859 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202855 2 202855 Public Event Public Event Permit, Taza Chocolate Cinco de Mayo Block Party, Windsor Pl from Windsor to Columbia Sts, May 6, 9AM-6PM (raindate May 7). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202860 2 202860 Order That the Chief of Police send a directed patrol to monitor Mount Vernon Street for wrong-way traffic 5-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202861 2 202861 Order That the Chief of Police monitor lower Broadway regularly for illegal u-turns. Approved   Action details Not available 202862 2 202862 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain its policy of reporting back to citizens who submit traffic calming petitions. Approved   Action details Not available 202865 2 202865 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services take steps to revoke all licenses held by the Winter Hill Market at 269 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202864 2 202864 Zoning Ordinance Proposing an updated Article 16B in the city's Zoning Ordinances, with attendant Zoning Map changes, to establish a minimum mixed use ratio in designated areas. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202858 2 202858 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202851 2 202851 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board why snow plows can't go slower to avoid throwing snow over the curb and onto sidewalks. Approved   Action details Not available 202863 2 202863 Resolution That the Administration explain to this Board why it is recommending to the Traffic Commission 20 mph speed zones only in designated locations, and consider recommending instead a 20 mph speed limit citywide (except for state roads). Approved   Action details Not available 202852 2 202852 Zoning Ordinance Requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance map to rezone Emerson Street and a portion of Everett Street to Residence B. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202847 2 202847 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq area, Jul 14 Noon-11PM & Jul 15 8AM-8PM (raindates Jul 15 & 16). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202846 2 202846 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Nepali Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Jul 9, 10AM-8PM (raindate Jul 16). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202848 2 202848 Public Event Public Event Permit, Road Runners Race to the Row, Assembly Sq area, Aug 20, 7AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202803 2 202803 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing bricks in Davis Square at the end of Highland Avenue near Mike's Pizza. Approved   Action details Not available 202804 2 202804 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the area around 117 Liberty Avenue for rodent activity. Approved   Action details Not available 202801 2 202801 Resolution That the Administration advise this Board on the proposed state regulation of AirBnB properties, and options the city might have for taxation and regulation. Approved   Action details Not available 202802 2 202802 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the proposed development at the MBTA shaft site on Summer Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202824 2 202824 Officer's Communication Chief of Police conveying the annual report required by Ordinance 2-6, the Trust Act. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202810 2 202810 Order That the Traffic and Parking Engineer and the Director of Transportation and Infrastructure inspect 39 Webster Avenue to determine if the driveway there is legal, and report back to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Approved   Action details Not available 202811 2 202811 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 47 Webster Avenue with the property owner to determine the number of businesses operating there, and report back to the Licenses and Permits Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 202794 2 202794 Order That the Chief of Police update this Board on using city kennels to house stray animals, and plans to use commercial kennels outside the city instead. Approved   Action details Not available 202850 2 202850 Order That the Director of Personnel update this Board with all positions filled or vacated since the FY17 budget discussions. Approved   Action details Not available 202845 2 202845 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Fireworks, Trum Field and Broadway from Medford St to Cedar St, Jun 29, Noon-11PM (raindate Jul 6). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202844 2 202844 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Family Fun Day, Trum Field, Jun 24, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jun 25). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202843 2 202843 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Make Music Day, Seven Hills Park, Jun 21, 4-10PM (raindate Jun 23). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202842 2 202842 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Festival, Powderhouse Park, Jun 17, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jun 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202841 2 202841 Public Event Public Event Permit, Chamber of Commerce-Somerville Home Taste of Somerville, Powderhouse Park, Jun 14, 7AM-Midnight (raindates Jun 21, 28). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202840 2 202840 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomerStreets East Broadway, McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 4, Noon-8PM (raindate Jun 11). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202839 2 202839 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Mystic River Reservation, Fellsway (1 lane), and Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, Jun 4, 7AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202838 2 202838 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Dancing in the Streets, Foss Park Parking Lot, Jun 3 & 17, 5:30-10:30PM (raindates Jun 4 & 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202837 2 202837 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomerPride, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 3, 4-9:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202835 2 202835 Public Event Public Event Permit, St Benedict Marion Procession, Arlington St and area streets, May 14, 11AM-Noon. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202834 2 202834 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 13, 11AM-7PM (raindate May 14). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202833 2 202833 Public Event Public Event Permit, Dysautomonia International POTS 5K Race and Walk, Mystic River Reservation area, May 6, 8AM-1PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202832 2 202832 Public Event Public Event Permit, Birdhouse Project 2017, Community Path, Apr 29, 8AM-5PM (raindate Apr 30). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202831 2 202831 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Tiny Great Outdoors Festival, Apr 23, 10AM-3PM (raindate Apr 30). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202830 2 202830 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Mayor's Spring Clean-up, Citywide and Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, Apr 22, 8AM-3PM (raindate Apr 29). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202829 2 202829 Public Event Public Event Permit, St Benedict Good Friday Passion procession, Arlington St and area streets, Apr 14, Noon-6PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202828 2 202828 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Maple Syrup Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 3-4, 8AM-3PM (raindate Mar 10-11). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202827 2 202827 Public Event Public Event Permit, Global Embassy of Activists for Peace Mass General Blood Drive, 404 Broadway, Feb 11, 9AM-4PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202826 2 202826 Public Event Public Event Permit, OneSomerville Sanctuary City Rally, High School Concourse, Feb 4, 9AM-1:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202772 2 202772 Grant of Location Submitted by the Herb Chambers Companies to install two conduits from the rear of 259 McGrath Highway to 161 Linwood Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202823 2 202823 Officer's Communication Licensing Commission responding to #202721 re: revoking licenses for Winter Hill Market, 269 Broadway. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202796 2 202796 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Service inspect Hathorn Street for rodents and bait accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 202797 2 202797 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint the crosswalk at Mount Vernon Street and Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202798 2 202798 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint the bike lanes on Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202799 2 202799 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing warning signs at the entrance of East Broadway, at McGrath Highway, to let drivers know the street will merge to one lane. Approved   Action details Not available 202800 2 202800 Order That the Chief of Police enforce all traffic regulations on Broadway, Myrtle Street and Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202795 2 202795 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform contractors of the importance of communicating with neighbors about construction and parking changes. Approved   Action details Not available 202775 2 202775 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking conduct a speed study on Dane Street and Concord Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202773 2 202773 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Beacon Street reconstruction project with a timeline and significant design changes. Approved   Action details Not available 202774 2 202774 Order That the Director of SPCD request information from MA DOT about the jersey barriers and asphalt triangle at McGrath Highway, approaching the overpass, and request that the space be converted to permeable green space if there are no further changes planned for the intersection. Approved   Action details Not available 202776 2 202776 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services, with the assistance of other departments as necessary, forward to this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety a list of AirBnB-type lodging facilities in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 202777 2 202777 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lamps in Davis Square Plaza. Approved   Action details Not available 202778 2 202778 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pothole on the corner of Craigie and Summer Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 202779 2 202779 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panel across from 37 Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202780 2 202780 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manner to the Citizens Bank. Approved   Action details Not available 202781 2 202781 Order That the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor consider limiting vehicle parking stickers for properties that request parking relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals or Planning Board, and opine on the Traffic and Parking Department's authority to limit parking stickers in such developments. Approved   Action details Not available 202782 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 202784 2 202784 Resolution That the Administration develop a policy for temporary crosswalk painting or other measures to protect pedestrians when road work or other conditions prevent the immediate re-striping of road markings. Approved   Action details Not available 202783 2 202783 Order That the Director of Engineering report to this Board on the policy and timeline for repainting crosswalks that are erased due to repaving or construction. Approved   Action details Not available 202787 2 202787 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider amending Article 14 of the City Traffic Regulations to provide a simplified means for residents and Aldermen to request, and for the Commission to approve, the placement of speed bumps on residential streets. Approved   Action details Not available 202785 2 202785 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider purchasing 70 temporary speed bumps to be deployed beginning in April, or as soon as possible, on residential streets that have requested traffic calming measures. Approved   Action details Not available 202786 2 202786 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider purchasing 21 flashing speed monitoring sign boards to deploy on streets where residents are concerned about speeding. Approved   Action details Not available 202788 2 202788 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202789 2 202789 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202791 2 202791 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install reflective material on the STOP sign post at Governor Winthrop and Ten Hills Roads. Approved   Action details Not available 202790 2 202790 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking assign a Parking Control Officer at the charter school on Franklin Street during release time. Approved   Action details Not available 202792 2 202792 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing cross walk sign on Broadway at the East Branch Library. Approved   Action details Not available 202793 2 202793 Order That the Chief of Police update this Board on the condition of the city's animal control kennel. Approved   Action details Not available 202752 3 202752 License Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 202751 3 202751 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 202236 3 202236 Public Communication Lisandra Ayala submitting comments on the dangerous intersection at Routes 93 and 28. Work completed   Action details Not available 202493 3 202493 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202815 3 202815 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $38,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202708 3 202708 License Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Gary and Arlene Collins dba Auto Brokers Company, 182 Washington St., 0 autos inside, 26 outside. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 202825 3 202825 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to items approved at the 1/26/17 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202817 4 202817 Communication Requesting the appointment of Richard Johnson to the Veterans Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202818 4 202818 Communication Requesting the appointment of Elizabeth Minahan to the Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202819 4 202819 Communication Requesting the appointment of Kevin Dickinson to the Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202820 4 202820 Communication Requesting the appointment of Norbert D'Amato to the Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202821 4 202821 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ricardo Maldonado to the Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202708 4 202708 License Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Gary and Arlene Collins dba Auto Brokers Company, 182 Washington St., 0 autos inside, 26 outside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202294 4 202294 Officer's Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202384 4 202384 Officer's Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to Board Orders submitted 10/13/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 199845 4 199845 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking notify MASS DOT about the malfunctioning traffic signal at McGrath Highway and Medford Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 201711 4 201711 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Spring Street and Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 201755 4 201755 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place signage at the intersection of Hawkins Street and Somerville Avenue to stop vehicles from entering Somerville Avenue and traveling the wrong way. Work completed   Action details Not available 201791 4 201791 Order That the City Clerk notify Greentown Labs to appear before this Board to describe its selection of contractors and plans for local hiring in its upcoming construction project. Work completed   Action details Not available 202751 4 202751 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202667 4 202667 Communication Traffic and Parking responding to items approved at this Board's 11/22/16 meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 202752 4 202752 License Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202816 4 202816 Communication Requesting the appointment of Claudia DeAndrade to the Fair Housing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202726 4 202726 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board the City’s position on installing artificial turf fields with crumb rubber infill while the US EPA studies the potential health and environmental hazards of such infill, and explain why the City doesn't use organic infill. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 202764 4 202764 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss the Inman Square intersection redesign with the Administration, Cambridge transportation planners, and the MBTA business group, and assign planning staff to address Somerville's concerns at Cambridge planning meetings, and direct said staff to brief this Board and organize with the Ward 2 Alderman a neighborhood meeting to share findings. Approved   Action details Not available 202761 5 202761 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Richard Gilberti as a Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201840 5 201840 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Board on the potential harmful human health effects of the recently installed LED street lights. Work completed   Action details Not available 201938 5 201938 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 5/26/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202004 5 202004 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 6/9/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 201939 5 201939 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 6/23/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202226 5 202226 Officer's Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 7/14/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202250 5 202250 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 200355 5 200355 Officer's Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 200492 5 200492 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 10/22/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 200558 5 200558 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/24/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 200560 5 200560 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 11/24/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 200561 5 200561 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #200262 re: using mirrors to improve street sight lines. Work completed   Action details Not available 200759 5 200759 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 1/14/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 200749 5 200749 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the differences between the Stretch Energy Code and the International Energy Conservation Code 2012, and which Code the City is applying. Work completed   Action details Not available 200909 5 200909 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 2/11/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 200908 5 200908 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 1/28/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 200910 5 200910 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders 2/25/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202666 5 202666 Officer's Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to items approved at this Board's 11/10/16 meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 201197 5 201197 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 3/10/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 201446 5 201446 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 4/14/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 201572 5 201572 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to supplemental Board Orders submitted 5/12/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 201748 5 201748 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 4/28/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 201749 5 201749 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 5/12/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 202740 5 202740 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $2,335,038 from the Salary Contingency and Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Police Department Personal Services Accounts to fund retroactive and FY17 wage provisions of the JLMC Police Employees Association. Approved   Action details Not available 202814 5 202814 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $41,200 grant with no new match required, from Bunker Hill Community College to SPCD for WorkForce Development Training. Approved   Action details Not available 202814 6 202814 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $41,200 grant with no new match required, from Bunker Hill Community College to SPCD for WorkForce Development Training. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202853 6 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 202854 6 202854 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to adjust the definition of Net Floor Area, clarify affordable housing required in RA and RB districts, and confirm the process to approve subdivisions, lot splits, lot mergers and lot line adjustments. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202740 6 202740 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $2,335,038 from the Salary Contingency and Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Police Department Personal Services Accounts to fund retroactive and FY17 wage provisions of the JLMC Police Employees Association. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202741 6 202741 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for ADA accessibility building improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 202758 6 202758 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $36,730.52 using available funds within various Department of Public Works accounts. Approved   Action details Not available 200896 6 200896 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works request that the city's LED lighting contractor review the report by resident Luis Morales and provide their written comments. Work completed   Action details Not available 202761 6 202761 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Richard Gilberti as a Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202759 6 202759 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 12 month lease of the West Somerville Police Substation and office space at 1112-1114 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202742 6 202742 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $410,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for Phase 2 of the Building Assessment / Preventive Maintenance Plan / Master Plan Project. Approved   Action details Not available 202742 7 202742 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $410,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for Phase 2 of the Building Assessment / Preventive Maintenance Plan / Master Plan Project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202759 7 202759 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 12 month lease of the West Somerville Police Substation and office space at 1112-1114 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202757 7 202757 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $375,000 in a bond for the construction of a U8 Winter Hill Community School Soccer Field. Approved   Action details Not available 202758 7 202758 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $36,730.52 using available funds within various Department of Public Works accounts. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202741 7 202741 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for ADA accessibility building improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202864 7 202864 Zoning Ordinance Proposing an updated Article 16B in the city's Zoning Ordinances, with attendant Zoning Map changes, to establish a minimum mixed use ratio in designated areas. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202757 8 202757 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $375,000 in a bond for the construction of a U8 Winter Hill Community School Soccer Field. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 196437 11 196437 Order That the Director of SPCD (Economic Development) report on the development of and funding for the local hiring and workforce development First Source program, and report on the outcome of FRIT's recent job fairs for Assembly Square, including Somervillians getting jobs. Work completed   Action details Not available