Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (228) 228 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 Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 228. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 228. 201519 1 201519 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 17, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201514 1 201514 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 17, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201513 1 201513 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 18, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201518 1 201518 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 18, 2016. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 201516 1 201516 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 19, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201515 1 201515 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 25, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201522 1 201522 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 25, 2016. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 201512 1 201512 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 26, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201491 1 201491 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201492 1 201492 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 28, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201496 1 201496 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 201495 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 201540 Public Event Public Event Permit, St Benedict Parish Corpus Cristi Procession, Arlington St area, May 29, 12:45-1:45PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201541 1 201541 Public Event Public 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 1 201542 Public Event Public Event Permit, FRIT High Heel Dash, Assembly Row, Jun 8, 1-9PM (raindate Jun 29). Approved   Action details Not available 201543 1 201543 Public Event Public 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 1 201544 Public Event Public Event Permit, Wayside Youth and Family Services Free HIV Testing, Davis Sq Statue Park, Jun 25, 11AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201545 1 201545 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oath Craft Pizza Music Fest, Seven Hills Park, Jun 25, 11AM-7PM (raindate Jul 9). Approved   Action details Not available 201545 1 201545 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oath Craft Pizza Music Fest, Seven Hills Park, Jun 25, 11AM-7PM (raindate Jul 9). Approved   Action details Not available 201546 1 201546 Public Event Public Event Permit, Electric Avenue Block Party, Packard Ave to Mason St, Jun 26, 11AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201547 1 201547 Public Event Public 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 1 201548 Public Event Public Event Permit, Blue Point Brewing Company Boatyard Bash, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Aug 27, 7AM-10PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201549 1 201549 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ryan Harrington Foundation Corn Toss Tournament, Trum Field, Sep 10, 8AM-6PM (raindate Sep 11). Approved   Action details Not available 201550 1 201550 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Foundation for Dogs Dog Fest, Trum Field, Sep 11, 6AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201551 1 201551 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. Approved   Action details Not available 201552 1 201552 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc, Med #19. Approved   Action details Not available 201553 1 201553 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Victory Cab, Med #56. Approved   Action details Not available 201554 1 201554 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, My Cab, Med #61. Approved   Action details Not available 201555 1 201555 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75. Approved   Action details Not available 201556 1 201556 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #28,30,31,32 from Stone Transportation to Mount Pleasant Taxi. Approved   Action details Not available 201557 1 201557 License Transferring Flammables License, PMG Northeast LLC, 212 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 201558 1 201558 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 201559 1 201559 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow 'N' Joy, 626C Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201560 1 201560 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mass Auto Brokers, 631 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201561 1 201561 License Renewing 2015 Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mass Auto Brokers, 631 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201562 1 201562 License Renewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Moe's BBQ Trolley. Approved   Action details Not available 201563 1 201563 License Renewing 2015 Mobile Food Vendor License, Moe's BBQ Trolley. Approved   Action details Not available 201564 1 201564 License New Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave, for mechanical repairs, 10 autos inside, 2 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201581 1 201581 License Transferring 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 1 201580 License Transferring 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 1 201579 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #53,54 from Sullivan Square Taxi to Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 201578 1 201578 License Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 201577 1 201577 License Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 201576 1 201576 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24 College Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201575 1 201575 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Aguacate Verde, 13 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 201574 1 201574 License New 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 1 201587 License New 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 2 201586 Order That 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 2 201582 Order That 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 2 201583 Order That 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 2 201584 Order That 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 2 201585 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 50 Hall Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201566 2 201566 Resolution That 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 2 201567 Order That the Arborist check the health of the tree at 143 Powerhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 201575 2 201575 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Aguacate Verde, 13 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201576 2 201576 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24 College Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201577 2 201577 License Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201578 2 201578 License Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201579 2 201579 License Transferring 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 2 201580 License Transferring 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 2 201581 License Transferring 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 2 201563 License Renewing 2015 Mobile Food Vendor License, Moe's BBQ Trolley. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201562 2 201562 License Renewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Moe's BBQ Trolley. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201561 2 201561 License Renewing 2015 Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mass Auto Brokers, 631 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201560 2 201560 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mass Auto Brokers, 631 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201559 2 201559 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow 'N' Joy, 626C Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201558 2 201558 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201557 2 201557 License Transferring Flammables License, PMG Northeast LLC, 212 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201556 2 201556 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #28,30,31,32 from Stone Transportation to Mount Pleasant Taxi. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201555 2 201555 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201554 2 201554 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, My Cab, Med #61. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201553 2 201553 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Victory Cab, Med #56. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201552 2 201552 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc, Med #19. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201551 2 201551 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201550 2 201550 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Foundation for Dogs Dog Fest, Trum Field, Sep 11, 6AM-5PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201549 2 201549 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ryan Harrington Foundation Corn Toss Tournament, Trum Field, Sep 10, 8AM-6PM (raindate Sep 11). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201547 2 201547 Public Event Public 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 2 201546 Public Event Public Event Permit, Electric Avenue Block Party, Packard Ave to Mason St, Jun 26, 11AM-6PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201545 2 201545 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oath Craft Pizza Music Fest, Seven Hills Park, Jun 25, 11AM-7PM (raindate Jul 9). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201544 2 201544 Public Event Public 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 2 201543 Public Event Public 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 2 201542 Public Event Public Event Permit, FRIT High Heel Dash, Assembly Row, Jun 8, 1-9PM (raindate Jun 29). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201541 2 201541 Public Event Public 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 2 201540 Public Event Public Event Permit, St Benedict Parish Corpus Cristi Procession, Arlington St area, May 29, 12:45-1:45PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201495 2 201495 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 201496 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 201493 Citation Commending 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 2 201494 Citation Commending American Legion Post 19's Honor Guard, which has performed with distinction at innumerable city events. Approved   Action details Not available 201565 2 201565 Resolution That 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 2 201520 Order That 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 2 201511 Communication Report of the High School Building Committee meeting of May 23, 2016. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201521 2 201521 Resolution That the Administration appoint a resident to the Logan Airport 33L Municipal Working Group. Approved   Action details Not available 201517 2 201517 Ordinance That 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 2 201497 Order That 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 2 201498 Order That 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 2 201499 Order That 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 2 201500 Resolution That 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 2 201501 Order That 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 2 201502 Order That 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 2 201503 Order That the Chief of Police implement speeding enforcement on Highland Road between Morrison and Kidder Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 201504 2 201504 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works consider installing an additional street lamp near 27, 31 and 33 Winslow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201505 2 201505 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights by Chuckie Harris Park. Approved   Action details Not available 201506 2 201506 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic issues at the corner of Bonair and Edmands Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201507 2 201507 Order That 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 2 201508 Order That 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 2 201509 Order That the Chief of Police enforce all traffic regulations at 240 Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201510 2 201510 Order That 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 3 201527 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 201517 Ordinance That 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 3 201572 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to supplemental Board Orders submitted 5/12/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201538 3 201538 Mayor's Request Assistant 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 3 201373 License New Hawker Peddler License, Francisca Morales dba Chiki Galvez. Approved   Action details Not available 201457 3 201457 License New 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 3 201571 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/12/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200993 3 200993 License New Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St, 8 autos inside, 0 outside. Approved   Action details Not available 201267 3 201267 Public Communication Green 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 3 201213 License New 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 3 201293 License New 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 3 201292 License New 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 3 201294 License New Garage License, Broadway Motorcars, 161 Broadway, vehicle storage, mechanical repairs, washing vehicles for 33 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 201523 3 201523 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Water and Sewer Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201524 3 201524 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Capital Planning and Engineering Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201525 3 201525 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Parks and Recreation Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201526 3 201526 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 201573 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201568 3 201568 Ordinance Requesting the acceptance of the non-union phase-1 salary recommendations of the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201294 4 201294 License New Garage License, Broadway Motorcars, 161 Broadway, vehicle storage, mechanical repairs, washing vehicles for 33 autos inside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201301 4 201301 Order That 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 4 201213 License New 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 4 201141 Order That 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 4 201143 Order That 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 4 201131 Order That 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 4 200993 License New Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St, 8 autos inside, 0 outside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201457 4 201457 License New 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 4 201433 Mayor's Communication Requesting to appear before this Board to provide an update on the Green Line Extension. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201534 4 201534 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201535 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201536 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201537 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201373 License New Hawker Peddler License, Francisca Morales dba Chiki Galvez. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201323 4 201323 Order That 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 4 201528 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201538 Mayor's Request Assistant 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 4 201539 Officer's Communication Purchasing Director responding to #201490 re: current Verizon contracts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201570 4 201570 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201533 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 201569 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior fiscal year invoices in the DPW totalling $105,567 for Simplex Grinnell. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201532 5 201532 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201530 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201531 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201537 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201536 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201535 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201534 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 201529 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 199919 Order That 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 5 201032 Communication Requesting the appointment of Astha Adhikary to the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 201191 5 201191 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Lieutenant Daniel Hyde as a Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201283 5 201283 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Peter J. Grantisas to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201282 5 201282 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Sergey Vasilyev to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201284 5 201284 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Harold W. Curtis, Jr. to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201285 5 201285 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Wayne F. Gabaree to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201286 5 201286 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Anthony A. Crutchfield to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201287 5 201287 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Sean M. Browne to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201288 5 201288 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Jose Colon to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201289 5 201289 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael J. de Bethencourt to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 201289 6 201289 Communication Requesting 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 6 201288 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Jose Colon to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201343 6 201343 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201341 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201342 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201287 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Sean M. Browne to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201286 6 201286 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Anthony A. Crutchfield to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201285 6 201285 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Wayne F. Gabaree to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201284 6 201284 Communication Requesting 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 6 201283 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Peter J. Grantisas to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201191 6 201191 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Lieutenant Daniel Hyde as a Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201382 6 201382 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201032 Communication Requesting the appointment of Astha Adhikary to the Human Rights Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201102 6 201102 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jose Filho to the Fair Housing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 201101 6 201101 Communication Requesting the appointment of Helen Corrigan to the Fair Housing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 201340 6 201340 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 200454 Order That 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 6 201169 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the former Powder House School Property Land Disposition Agreement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201194 6 201194 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel LeBlanc to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 201195 6 201195 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Donna Haynes to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 201100 6 201100 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel Maltzman to the Condominium Review Board. Approved   Action details Not available 201099 6 201099 Communication Requesting the appointment of Zachary Zasloff to the Condominium Review Board. Approved   Action details Not available 201192 6 201192 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Cassesso to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 201193 6 201193 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Andrea Shapiro to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 201446 6 201446 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 4/14/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 201435 6 201435 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201436 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201443 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201442 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201282 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Sergey Vasilyev to the position of Somerville Housing Authority Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201441 6 201441 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 201439 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 201439 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 201441 Mayor's Request Requesting 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