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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/26/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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201519 1201519Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 17, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201514 1201514Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 17, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201513 1201513Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 18, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201518 1201518Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 18, 2016.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
201516 1201516Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 19, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201515 1201515Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 25, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201522 1201522Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 25, 2016.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
201512 1201512Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 26, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201491 1201491Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201492 1201492MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 28, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
201496 1201496Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install one new Pole 249/1 and one new Steel Stub Pole 249/1-S in the northeast side of Mystic Avenue, 105 feet southeast of Assembly Square Drive.Approved  Action details Not available
201495 1201495Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 40 feet of conduit in Warwick Street from Pole 357/4 to 26 Warwick Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201540 1201540Public EventPublic Event Permit, St Benedict Parish Corpus Cristi Procession, Arlington St area, May 29, 12:45-1:45PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201541 1201541Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Palooza Performances, Capuano School Playground on Jun 2, 20; Chuckie Harris Park on Jun 9, 14; 4:30-7:30PM (raindate next day).Approved  Action details Not available
201542 1201542Public EventPublic Event Permit, FRIT High Heel Dash, Assembly Row, Jun 8, 1-9PM (raindate Jun 29).Approved  Action details Not available
201543 1201543Public EventPublic Event Permit, Boston Sikh Sangat Society Shabeel Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 18, 8AM-8PM (raindate Jun 25).Approved  Action details Not available
201544 1201544Public EventPublic Event Permit, Wayside Youth and Family Services Free HIV Testing, Davis Sq Statue Park, Jun 25, 11AM-5PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201545 1201545Public EventPublic Event Permit, Oath Craft Pizza Music Fest, Seven Hills Park, Jun 25, 11AM-7PM (raindate Jul 9).Approved  Action details Not available
201545 1201545Public EventPublic Event Permit, Oath Craft Pizza Music Fest, Seven Hills Park, Jun 25, 11AM-7PM (raindate Jul 9).Approved  Action details Not available
201546 1201546Public EventPublic Event Permit, Electric Avenue Block Party, Packard Ave to Mason St, Jun 26, 11AM-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201547 1201547Public EventPublic Event Permit, Portuguese American Civic League Holy Ghost Feast, Springfield St, Jul 8 6PM-12AM, Jul 9 7PM-Midnite, Jul 10 9AM-10PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201548 1201548Public EventPublic Event Permit, Blue Point Brewing Company Boatyard Bash, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Aug 27, 7AM-10PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201549 1201549Public EventPublic Event Permit, Ryan Harrington Foundation Corn Toss Tournament, Trum Field, Sep 10, 8AM-6PM (raindate Sep 11).Approved  Action details Not available
201550 1201550Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Foundation for Dogs Dog Fest, Trum Field, Sep 11, 6AM-5PM.Approved  Action details Not available
201551 1201551LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6.Approved  Action details Not available
201552 1201552LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc, Med #19.Approved  Action details Not available
201553 1201553LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Victory Cab, Med #56.Approved  Action details Not available
201554 1201554LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, My Cab, Med #61.Approved  Action details Not available
201555 1201555LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75.Approved  Action details Not available
201556 1201556LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #28,30,31,32 from Stone Transportation to Mount Pleasant Taxi.Approved  Action details Not available
201557 1201557LicenseTransferring Flammables License, PMG Northeast LLC, 212 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
201558 1201558LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
201559 1201559LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow 'N' Joy, 626C Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201560 1201560LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mass Auto Brokers, 631 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201561 1201561LicenseRenewing 2015 Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mass Auto Brokers, 631 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201562 1201562LicenseRenewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Moe's BBQ Trolley.Approved  Action details Not available
201563 1201563LicenseRenewing 2015 Mobile Food Vendor License, Moe's BBQ Trolley.Approved  Action details Not available
201564 1201564LicenseNew Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave, for mechanical repairs, 10 autos inside, 2 outside.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201581 1201581LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #33,34,35,36,37,38 from Somerville Yellow Cab to Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
201580 1201580LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #27,67,68 from Loch Ness Taxi to Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
201579 1201579LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #53,54 from Sullivan Square Taxi to Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
201578 1201578LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Approved  Action details Not available
201577 1201577LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Approved  Action details Not available
201576 1201576LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24 College Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
201575 1201575LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Aguacate Verde, 13 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
201574 1201574LicenseNew Used Car Dealer License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave, 35 cars outside, none inside.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201587 1201587LicenseNew Mobile Food Vendor, Clover Fast Food, operating at Davis Sq Thu-Fri 4-10PM (Tufts and Union Sq locations Approved via #201213).Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201586 2201586OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works consider creating shade at Grimmons Park and designing future parks with appropriate shade as well.Approved  Action details Not available
201582 2201582OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD provide to this Board responses to constituent concerns regarding the Emerald Ash Borer prevention program.Approved  Action details Not available
201583 2201583OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD explain to this Board how notice and hearing provisions of the Tree Ordinance and state law are being implemented.Approved  Action details Not available
201584 2201584OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD trim the trees around Nathan Tufts Park near Powder House Terrace.Approved  Action details Not available
201585 2201585OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 50 Hall Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201566 2201566ResolutionThat the Administration not cut down any trees prior to meeting with this Board’s Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy to discuss the issue.Approved  Action details Not available
201567 2201567OrderThat the Arborist check the health of the tree at 143 Powerhouse Blvd.Approved  Action details Not available
201575 2201575LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Aguacate Verde, 13 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201576 2201576LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24 College Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201577 2201577LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201578 2201578LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201579 2201579LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #53,54 from Sullivan Square Taxi to Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201580 2201580LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #27,67,68 from Loch Ness Taxi to Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201581 2201581LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #33,34,35,36,37,38 from Somerville Yellow Cab to Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201563 2201563LicenseRenewing 2015 Mobile Food Vendor License, Moe's BBQ Trolley.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201562 2201562LicenseRenewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Moe's BBQ Trolley.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201561 2201561LicenseRenewing 2015 Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mass Auto Brokers, 631 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201560 2201560LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mass Auto Brokers, 631 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201559 2201559LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow 'N' Joy, 626C Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201558 2201558LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201557 2201557LicenseTransferring Flammables License, PMG Northeast LLC, 212 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201556 2201556LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #28,30,31,32 from Stone Transportation to Mount Pleasant Taxi.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201555 2201555LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201554 2201554LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, My Cab, Med #61.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201553 2201553LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Victory Cab, Med #56.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201552 2201552LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc, Med #19.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201551 2201551LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201550 2201550Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Foundation for Dogs Dog Fest, Trum Field, Sep 11, 6AM-5PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201549 2201549Public EventPublic Event Permit, Ryan Harrington Foundation Corn Toss Tournament, Trum Field, Sep 10, 8AM-6PM (raindate Sep 11).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201547 2201547Public EventPublic Event Permit, Portuguese American Civic League Holy Ghost Feast, Springfield St, Jul 8 6PM-12AM, Jul 9 7PM-Midnite, Jul 10 9AM-10PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201546 2201546Public EventPublic Event Permit, Electric Avenue Block Party, Packard Ave to Mason St, Jun 26, 11AM-6PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201545 2201545Public EventPublic Event Permit, Oath Craft Pizza Music Fest, Seven Hills Park, Jun 25, 11AM-7PM (raindate Jul 9).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201544 2201544Public EventPublic Event Permit, Wayside Youth and Family Services Free HIV Testing, Davis Sq Statue Park, Jun 25, 11AM-5PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201543 2201543Public EventPublic Event Permit, Boston Sikh Sangat Society Shabeel Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 18, 8AM-8PM (raindate Jun 25).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201542 2201542Public EventPublic Event Permit, FRIT High Heel Dash, Assembly Row, Jun 8, 1-9PM (raindate Jun 29).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201541 2201541Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Puppet Palooza Performances, Capuano School Playground on Jun 2, 20; Chuckie Harris Park on Jun 9, 14; 4:30-7:30PM (raindate next day).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201540 2201540Public EventPublic Event Permit, St Benedict Parish Corpus Cristi Procession, Arlington St area, May 29, 12:45-1:45PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201495 2201495Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 40 feet of conduit in Warwick Street from Pole 357/4 to 26 Warwick Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201496 2201496Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install one new Pole 249/1 and one new Steel Stub Pole 249/1-S in the northeast side of Mystic Avenue, 105 feet southeast of Assembly Square Drive.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201493 2201493CitationCommending World War II Veterans James Legee, Anthony Matarazzo, Francis Rego, Vito Vaccaro, and David Vellela, the Grand Marshals of the 2016 Memorial Day Parade.Approved  Action details Not available
201494 2201494CitationCommending American Legion Post 19's Honor Guard, which has performed with distinction at innumerable city events.Approved  Action details Not available
201565 2201565ResolutionThat the Administration work with this Board to provide evidence of the City's runner-friendly activities to the Road Runners Club of America in order to be designated a Runner Friendly Community.Approved  Action details Not available
201520 2201520OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the Rent-a Center property on a bi-weekly basis to ensure that there is nothing left outside the building.Approved  Action details Not available
201511 2201511CommunicationReport of the High School Building Committee meeting of May 23, 2016.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201521 2201521ResolutionThat the Administration appoint a resident to the Logan Airport 33L Municipal Working Group.Approved  Action details Not available
201517 2201517OrdinanceThat Ordinance 1-11(b) be amended to provide the issuance of a warning for the first offense of Ordinance 9-56, Vegetation and Wood on Private Property.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
201497 2201497OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the Traffic Calming Neighborhood Action Program, explain why it has taken over 8 months for petitions to be considered, and clarify when the 25 petitions submitted are likely to receive a response.Approved  Action details Not available
201498 2201498OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officer enforce the leash law on the Community Path and around Lexington Park.Approved  Action details Not available
201499 2201499OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the Community Path between Cedar and Lowell Streets, and consider erecting a barrier to prevent erosion from the hill alongside the path.Approved  Action details Not available
201500 2201500ResolutionThat the Administration and City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to allow a transfer fee on all real estate transactions, the proceeds of which would be used for affordable housing and perhaps the City’s potential financial commitment to the Green Line Extension.Approved  Action details Not available
201501 2201501OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on the south side of the Community Path just to the west of the Lowell Street bridge.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
201502 2201502OrderThat the Director of SPCD install pigeon spikes underneath the Lowell Street bridge, above the Community Path extension (5th request), and that the City Clerk request the assistance of the State Delegation in this matter.Approved  Action details Not available
201503 2201503OrderThat the Chief of Police implement speeding enforcement on Highland Road between Morrison and Kidder Avenues.Approved  Action details Not available
201504 2201504OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works consider installing an additional street lamp near 27, 31 and 33 Winslow Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201505 2201505OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights by Chuckie Harris Park.Approved  Action details Not available
201506 2201506OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic issues at the corner of Bonair and Edmands Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
201507 2201507OrderThat the City Solicitor provide an opinion on the jurisdiction of Pinckney Place and whether the city is responsible for its maintenance.Approved  Action details Not available
201508 2201508OrderThat the Director of SPCD communicate with state authorities the need for sound proof windows at 240 Pearl Street, which were previously promised as part of the Green Line Extension.Approved  Action details Not available
201509 2201509OrderThat the Chief of Police enforce all traffic regulations at 240 Pearl Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201510 2201510OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking request that MA DOT address traffic hazards at the intersection of McGrath Highway and Mystic Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
201527 3201527Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of certain Assembly Row streets as Public Ways, including Grand Union Boulevard and portions of Great River Road, Artisan Way, Canal Street, and Foley Street.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201517 3201517OrdinanceThat Ordinance 1-11(b) be amended to provide the issuance of a warning for the first offense of Ordinance 9-56, Vegetation and Wood on Private Property.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201572 3201572Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to supplemental Board Orders submitted 5/12/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201538 3201538Mayor's RequestAssistant City Solicitor submitting a revised Powder House Land Disposition Agreement, as recommended by the Finance Committee at its May 18, 2016, meeting.Approved  Action details Not available
201373 3201373LicenseNew Hawker Peddler License, Francisca Morales dba Chiki Galvez.Approved  Action details Not available
201457 3201457LicenseNew Garage License, Paul Carneiro dba Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave, autobody work and spray painting, 10 cars inside, 5 outside.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
201571 3201571Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/12/16.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200993 3200993LicenseNew Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St, 8 autos inside, 0 outside.Approved  Action details Not available
201267 3201267Public CommunicationGreen Cab requesting approval of an ordinance to require that taxicabs accept credit cards for fare payment, that taxicabs be also licensed as livery vehicles, and that street hails and taxi stands be permitted only for taxis.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201213 3201213LicenseNew Mobile Food Vendor, Clover Fast Food, operating at the Tufts campus Mon-Wed 4-8PM, Davis Sq Thu-Fri 4-10PM, and Union Sq Sat 4-10PM.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
201293 3201293LicenseNew Garage License, Autobody Squad, 47 Webster Ave, Autobody work, washing vehicles and storing vehicles, 8 autos inside, 3 outside.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
201292 3201292LicenseNew Garage License, Autobody Squad, 45 Webster Ave, Mechanical repairs, autobody work, spray painting, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 6 autos inside, 2 outside.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
201294 3201294LicenseNew Garage License, Broadway Motorcars, 161 Broadway, vehicle storage, mechanical repairs, washing vehicles for 33 autos inside.Approved  Action details Not available
201523 3201523Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Water and Sewer Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201524 3201524Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Capital Planning and Engineering Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201525 3201525Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Parks and Recreation Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201526 3201526Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Fleet Division in the Department of Public Works.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201573 3201573Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201568 3201568OrdinanceRequesting the acceptance of the non-union phase-1 salary recommendations of the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201294 4201294LicenseNew Garage License, Broadway Motorcars, 161 Broadway, vehicle storage, mechanical repairs, washing vehicles for 33 autos inside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201301 4201301OrderThat the attached article regarding flight paths be referred to this Board's Committee on Public Health and Public Safety.Work completed  Action details Not available
201213 4201213LicenseNew Mobile Food Vendor, Clover Fast Food, operating at the Tufts campus Mon-Wed 4-8PM, Davis Sq Thu-Fri 4-10PM, and Union Sq Sat 4-10PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201141 4201141OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the abandoned businesses at the Cobble Hill Center for violations and fine accordingly.Work completed  Action details Not available
201143 4201143OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police regularly inspect 161 Broadway for double parked vehicles and other traffic violations.Work completed  Action details Not available
201131 4201131OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address the overflowing trash and abandoned couches in the driveway behind Rent-a-Center on Broadway.Work completed  Action details Not available
200993 4200993LicenseNew Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St, 8 autos inside, 0 outside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201457 4201457LicenseNew Garage License, Paul Carneiro dba Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave, autobody work and spray painting, 10 cars inside, 5 outside.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201433 4201433Mayor's CommunicationRequesting to appear before this Board to provide an update on the Green Line Extension.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201534 4201534Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension of a contract with Carrico Illustration to June 1, 2017, for Somerville by Design planning work.Approved  Action details Not available
201535 4201535Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension of a contract with Nelson Nygaard to June 1, 2017, for Somerville by Design planning work.Approved  Action details Not available
201536 4201536Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension of a contract with Toole Design Group to June 1, 2017, for Somerville by Design planning work.Approved  Action details Not available
201537 4201537Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension of a contract with Urban Advantage to June 1, 2017, for Somerville by Design planning work.Approved  Action details Not available
201373 4201373LicenseNew Hawker Peddler License, Francisca Morales dba Chiki Galvez.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201323 4201323OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the Verizon building on Central Street and Willoughby Avenue for unknown fluid leaks in the rear, possible contamination at the transformer, and discharging water from an under-driveway pipe, and report to this Board on actions taken.Work completed  Action details Not available
201528 4201528Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $75,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreational Land Reserve for design services for the rehabilitation of the Somerville Community Path per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201538 4201538Mayor's RequestAssistant City Solicitor submitting a revised Powder House Land Disposition Agreement, as recommended by the Finance Committee at its May 18, 2016, meeting.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201539 4201539Officer's CommunicationPurchasing Director responding to #201490 re: current Verizon contracts.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201570 4201570Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior fiscal year invoices in the DPW totaling $3,702.75 for Sterling Movers.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201533 4201533Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to transfer $45,000 from the DPW Sanitation Account to the DPW Highway Account for the rising cost of parts and accessories for the aging DPW vehicle fleet.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201569 4201569Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior fiscal year invoices in the DPW totalling $105,567 for Simplex Grinnell.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201532 5201532Mayor's RequestRequesting the creation of the 197 Washington Street Stabilization Fund and the acceptance of a mitigation payment to the Fund of $8,322 from A&M Realty Trust for striping and sidewalk improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201530 5201530Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance and appropriation of an additional $40,000 from US2 Associates into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201531 5201531Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $40,000 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
201537 5201537Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension of a contract with Urban Advantage to June 1, 2017, for Somerville by Design planning work.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201536 5201536Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension of a contract with Toole Design Group to June 1, 2017, for Somerville by Design planning work.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201535 5201535Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension of a contract with Nelson Nygaard to June 1, 2017, for Somerville by Design planning work.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201534 5201534Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension of a contract with Carrico Illustration to June 1, 2017, for Somerville by Design planning work.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201529 5201529Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $40,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Debt Service Interest on Notes-BAN Account to fully fund it for FY16.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199919 5199919OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the ticketing of homeowners for overhanging tree branches per Ordinance 12-14, and that this Board consider amending that Ordinance to clarify its intent.Work completed  Action details Not available
201032 5201032CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Astha Adhikary to the Human Rights Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
201191 5201191CommunicationRequesting the appointment of retired Lieutenant Daniel Hyde as a Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
201283 5201283CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Peter J. Grantisas to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
201282 5201282CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Sergey Vasilyev to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
201284 5201284CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Harold W. Curtis, Jr. to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
201285 5201285CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Wayne F. Gabaree to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
201286 5201286CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Anthony A. Crutchfield to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
201287 5201287CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Sean M. Browne to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
201288 5201288CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Jose Colon to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
201289 5201289CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Michael J. de Bethencourt to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
201289 6201289CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Michael J. de Bethencourt to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201288 6201288CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Jose Colon to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201343 6201343Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a 10-month time-only extension of a contract with WSP/Parsons Brinkerhoff, to 3/31/17, for Union Square design work.Approved  Action details Not available
201341 6201341Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $7,237 from the MA Department of Fire Services, for the Fire Department's school education program.Approved  Action details Not available
201342 6201342Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,315 from the MA Department of Fire Services for the Fire Department's senior citizens education program.Approved  Action details Not available
201287 6201287CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Sean M. Browne to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201286 6201286CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Anthony A. Crutchfield to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201285 6201285CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Wayne F. Gabaree to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201284 6201284CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Harold W. Curtis, Jr. to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201283 6201283CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Peter J. Grantisas to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201191 6201191CommunicationRequesting the appointment of retired Lieutenant Daniel Hyde as a Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201382 6201382Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a $3,700 grant from the MA Council on Aging for the Council on Aging's health and wellness programs.Approved  Action details Not available
201032 6201032CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Astha Adhikary to the Human Rights Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201102 6201102CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Jose Filho to the Fair Housing Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
201101 6201101CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Helen Corrigan to the Fair Housing Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
201340 6201340Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $33,353 from the MA Emergency Management Agency to install a generator docking station at City Hall.Approved  Action details Not available
200454 6200454OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services ascertain the appropriate number of vehicles to be stored on the lot at 161 Broadway so as not to impair public safety.Work completed  Action details Not available
201169 6201169Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the former Powder House School Property Land Disposition Agreement.Placed on file  Action details Not available
201194 6201194CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Daniel LeBlanc to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201195 6201195CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Donna Haynes to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201100 6201100CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Daniel Maltzman to the Condominium Review Board.Approved  Action details Not available
201099 6201099CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Zachary Zasloff to the Condominium Review Board.Approved  Action details Not available
201192 6201192CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Mary Cassesso to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201193 6201193CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Andrea Shapiro to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
201446 6201446CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 4/14/16.Work completed  Action details Not available
201435 6201435Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $310,000 from the Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund for the replacement of Medford Street and Pearl Street sewers.Approved  Action details Not available
201436 6201436Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $140,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreational Land Reserve for repaving the Community Path per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
201443 6201443Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $2,000 from the Eastern Bank Foundation, for the Arts Council's Art in the Garden program.Approved  Action details Not available
201442 6201442Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a gift of $2,500 from Middlesex Federal for the Libraries' purchase of children's books.Approved  Action details Not available
201282 6201282CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Sergey Vasilyev to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201441 6201441Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,000 from the Housing Authority, for the Arts Council's Mystic Mural program.Approved  Action details Not available
201439 6201439Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $11,000 from the NEA for the Arts Council's support of dance in the community.Approved  Action details Not available
201439 7201439Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $11,000 from the NEA for the Arts Council's support of dance in the community.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201441 7201441Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,000 from the Housing Authority, for the Arts Council's Mystic Mural program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available