Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/10/2015 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 (190) 190 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 200448 1 200448 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on November 30, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200449 1 200449 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board, on December 9, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200446 1 200446 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 1, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200451 1 200451 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 2, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200447 1 200447 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 2, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200450 1 200450 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 3, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200428 1 200428 Grant of Location Submitted by Envirotrac for Speedway LLC, to advance 3 soil borings in the sidewalk at 24 and 26-28 Kensington Avenue, and install monitoring wells in 2 of those borings. Approved   Action details Not available 200459 1 200459 Public Event Public Event Permit, MOM's 5K Run for Cancer, Davis Sq area, May 8, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 200460 1 200460 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 200461 1 200461 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 200462 1 200462 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 200463 1 200463 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More, 109 Bailey Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 200464 1 200464 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 200465 1 200465 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 200466 1 200466 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 200467 1 200467 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, East End Grille, 118 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200468 1 200468 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 200469 1 200469 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taipei Tokyo, 7 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 200470 1 200470 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Tapatio Mexican Grill, 82 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200471 1 200471 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 200472 1 200472 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 200473 1 200473 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 200474 1 200474 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 200475 1 200475 License Renewing Garage License, M Korson and Company, 91 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 200476 1 200476 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 200477 1 200477 License Sign/Awning Permit, 393 Highland Ave, 1 sign, 1 projecting sign. Approved   Action details Not available 200478 1 200478 License Sign/Awning Permit, Esquina's Lanches, 508 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 200418 1 200418 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200419 1 200419 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 22, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200426 1 200426 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource (NStar Electric) to install 93 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue from Manhole #8639 to private property at 508-510 Somerville Avenue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200427 1 200427 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 6 feet of conduit in Properzi Way from Pole T12 to private property at 100 Properzi Way. Approved   Action details Not available 200502 1 200502 Public Communication Rep. Tim Toomey submitting comments re: #200177, economic inequality. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200482 2 200482 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 200427 2 200427 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 6 feet of conduit in Properzi Way from Pole T12 to private property at 100 Properzi Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200493 2 200493 Citation Commending Omar Boukili, for more than five years of dedicated service to this Board, this Mayor, and this City, as the Mayor's Aide and liaison to the Board. Approved   Action details Not available 200479 2 200479 Resolution That the MassPort Community Advisory Committee seek to address Logan Airport noise, pollution, and traffic issues by sponsoring a regional citizens' forum, an online runway database, and federal research. Approved   Action details Not available 200490 2 200490 Mayor's Request Retirement Board requesting approval to increase the cost of living adjustment maximum base amount for eligible retirees to $13,000. Approved   Action details Not available 200420 2 200420 Citation Commending Michael McGlynn, Mayor of Medford and Dean of MA Mayors, who is retiring after 28 years of dedicated public service. Approved   Action details Not available 200421 2 200421 Citation Commending Barbara Rubel, recently awarded the John Fitzgerald Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chamber of Commerce, for her many contributions to the City, both personally and professionally as Tufts' Director of Community Relations. Approved   Action details Not available 200480 2 200480 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works evaluate the tree at 23 Irvington Road, and if dead, remove it. Approved   Action details Not available 200481 2 200481 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Finance report all expenditures for Union Square since the passage of the Union Square Redevelopment Plan, identifying those excluded and included in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Master Developer. Approved   Action details Not available 200422 2 200422 Citation Commending Teen Empowerment, which has worked tirelessly for more than a decade to improve the lives of Somerville's young people. Approved   Action details Not available 200485 2 200485 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 200486 2 200486 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 200484 2 200484 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 200483 2 200483 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 200501 2 200501 Mayor's Communication Submitting an update on the residential food composting pilot project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200452 2 200452 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 61 Prospect Street to determine the proper number of vehicles for the lot. Approved   Action details Not available 200453 2 200453 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report any violations pertaining to the business at 61 Prospect Street to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Approved   Action details Not available 200454 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 200495 2 200495 Order That the Chief of Police assign a crossing guard at Franklin and Perkins Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 200496 2 200496 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at Arlington and Franklin Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 200497 2 200497 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the bus sign at Pearl and Cross Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 200494 2 200494 Resolution That this Board urges the enactment of four initiatives by the State Legislature, to reduce economic inequality in the Commonwealth. Approved   Action details Not available 200498 2 200498 Order That the City Clerk note on future Board agendas whenever proposed Grants of Location have been given interim approval as emergency orders. Approved   Action details Not available 200499 2 200499 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols on Greenville Street weekdays 7-9AM, to restrict access to abutters only. Approved   Action details Not available 200500 2 200500 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at the corner of Hillside Circle and Craigie Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200440 2 200440 Order That the Director of Constituent Services appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Works with a written report on streetlamp repairs citywide. Approved   Action details Not available 200442 2 200442 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the raised sidewalk at 86-88 Rogers Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200441 2 200441 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on the delay in the curbside composting pilot program. Approved   Action details Not available 200443 2 200443 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on Charles E. Ryan Road behind 13 Roberts Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200444 2 200444 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce traffic regulations at the corner of Wigglesworth and Otis Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 200445 2 200445 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light in front of 31 Bailey Road. Approved   Action details Not available 200439 2 200439 Order That the Mayor’s Aide and/or the Director of Sustainability and the Environment update this Board on addressing the litter from Globe Direct circulars. Approved   Action details Not available 200424 2 200424 Citation Commending Alderman William A. White, Jr., for his distinguished service as President of this Board in 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200423 2 200423 Citation Commending outgoing Alderman Rebekah L. Gewirtz for her outstanding service to the people of Ward Six and the entire City as Alderman, from 2006 to 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200425 2 200425 Citation Commending Alderman Katjana Ballantyne for her distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200431 2 200431 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to describe inspections for new residential units and whether they protect buyers from shoddy construction and poor soundproofing. Approved   Action details Not available 200432 2 200432 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works adjust the traffic lights on McGrath Highway and Washington Street by Cobble Hill, to ensure seniors can cross the street. Approved   Action details Not available 200433 2 200433 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NOT A THROUGH STREET sign at the entrance to Cobble Hill to prevent cut through traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 200434 2 200434 Order That the Director of SPCD place Wesley Street on the paved streets list. Approved   Action details Not available 200435 2 200435 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place plowed snow on the non-permit parking side of Dana Street to ensure residents have parking. Approved   Action details Not available 200436 2 200436 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Gilman Square building and when traffic issues will be alleviated there. Approved   Action details Not available 200437 2 200437 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing Florence Street sign by Symphony Park. Approved   Action details Not available 200438 2 200438 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address rodent problems on Wigglesworth Street, Cross Street Place, and Everett Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 200429 2 200429 Resolution Thanking the residents of Ward 6 for the privilege of serving as their Alderman for the past 10 years. Approved   Action details Not available 200430 2 200430 Resolution Thanking city officials and staff for their support, commitment to service, and wisdom during her tenure on this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 200177 2 200177 Public Communication 195 registered voters submitting a petition for a public hearing on economic inequality, pursuant to Section 8 of the City Charter. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200175 3 200175 License New Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St, mechanical repairs, 6 autos inside, 4 outside, M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa 7AM-5:30PM, Su Closed. Approved   Action details Not available 200491 3 200491 Officer's Communication Commissioner of Public Works responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200414 3 200414 Public Communication MA Office of Consumer Affairs submitting Lemon Law Sticker Audit results for CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St. Work completed   Action details Not available 200217 3 200217 Communication Reporting on the November 4, 2015 meeting of the High School Building Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200286 3 200286 Order Proposing an amendment to Rule 27 of this Board, to insure public access to documents submitted to this Board's committees. Approved   Action details Not available 200370 3 200370 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 200407 3 200407 License Amending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway, increasing cars outside to 6, adding hours Sun 10AM-4PM. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 200492 3 200492 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 10/22/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200487 3 200487 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Howland to the Library Board of Trustees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200488 3 200488 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Katherine Van Sleet to the Library Board of Trustees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200489 3 200489 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Akil Williams to the Library Board of Trustees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200483 3 200483 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200484 3 200484 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200486 3 200486 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200485 3 200485 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200458 3 200458 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Haynes v Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 200490 3 200490 Mayor's Request Retirement Board requesting approval to increase the cost of living adjustment maximum base amount for eligible retirees to $13,000. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200457 3 200457 Ordinance City Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinance 2-247 regarding the appointment of the Recreation and Youth Director, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 12/3/15. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 200482 3 200482 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200307 4 200307 Order That the City Solicitor prepare and forward to the Board of Aldermen and the Recreation Commission, an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to allow for Board of Aldermen approval of new hires for the position of Director of Recreation and Youth. Work completed   Action details Not available 200457 4 200457 Ordinance City Solicitor submitting an amendment to Ordinance 2-247 regarding the appointment of the Recreation and Youth Director, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 12/3/15. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200458 4 200458 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel for Haynes v Somerville. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200455 4 200455 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department Legal Services Account to fund the hire of previously approved outside legal counsel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200305 4 200305 Order That the Director of Recreation and Youth and the Mayor’s Aide appear at the next meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee to discuss the hiring for the position of Director of Recreation and Youth. Work completed   Action details Not available 198905 4 198905 Public Communication CPC-T Holdings LLC requesting that this Board discontinue Cross Street East from Pennsylvania Avenue to Mystic Avenue. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198353 5 198353 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works meet with this Board’s Committee on Energy and Environment to discuss the use of salt and salt substitutes during the winter. Work completed   Action details Not available 199696 5 199696 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 Alderman on plans for renovating Central Hill Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 200339 5 200339 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a House Doctor contract with CDR Maguire to complete the closeout of two city construction projects. Approved   Action details Not available 200327 5 200327 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $29,179 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Housing Division's Continuum of Care planning efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 200321 5 200321 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $24,970 in CPA funds for the Somerville Museum to use for the design, purchase, and installation of an elevator per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 200326 5 200326 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to pay a prior year invoice of $1,098.45 in the City Clerk's Office from Invoice Cloud, for online payment processing. Approved   Action details Not available 200329 5 200329 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $25,964 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Housing Division's Continuum of Care planning efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 200456 5 200456 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $82,574 from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development, for the Advanced Manufacturing Training Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200329 6 200329 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $25,964 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Housing Division's Continuum of Care planning efforts. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200412 6 200412 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,362 in Parking Meter Receipts to the School Department to establish a FIRST Robotics Team. Approved   Action details Not available 200416 6 200416 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a contract with Joel Russell Associates to December 31, 2016 for on call consulting for the zoning overhaul. Approved   Action details Not available 200417 6 200417 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a contract with Clarion Associates to December 31, 2016 for on call consulting for the zoning Overhaul. Approved   Action details Not available 200326 6 200326 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to pay a prior year invoice of $1,098.45 in the City Clerk's Office from Invoice Cloud, for online payment processing. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200321 6 200321 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $24,970 in CPA funds for the Somerville Museum to use for the design, purchase, and installation of an elevator per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200327 6 200327 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $29,179 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Housing Division's Continuum of Care planning efforts. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200320 6 200320 Mayor's Request Requesting to rescind $24,970 of $168,191 in CPA funds appropriated for the Somerville Museum to purchase a wheelchair lift per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 200324 6 200324 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $142,036 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to purchase 4 police vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 200339 6 200339 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a House Doctor contract with CDR Maguire to complete the closeout of two city construction projects. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200330 6 200330 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $12,000 grant from the MA Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division for the Police's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket Mobilization Program. Approved   Action details Not available 200333 6 200333 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $7,357 grant from the Metro North Regional Employment Board for the Health and Human Service Youth Works Program. Approved   Action details Not available 200328 6 200328 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $26,500 grant from the MA Department of Environmental Protection for the Public Works Department's Recycling Dividends Program. Approved   Action details Not available 200332 6 200332 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $9,990 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for Police Department underage alcohol enforcement. Approved   Action details Not available 200337 6 200337 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $2,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for child passenger safety equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 200335 6 200335 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,102 From The MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement initiative. Approved   Action details Not available 200164 6 200164 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $11,000 in the Health and Human Services Department, from its Personal Services Account to its Professional and Technical Services Account, to pay for summer school contracted nursing services. Approved   Action details Not available 200336 6 200336 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $4,828 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services for the Council on Aging for transportation services. Approved   Action details Not available 200334 6 200334 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $6,082 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services for the Council on Aging for health and wellness programs. Approved   Action details Not available 200189 6 200189 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $215.70 using FY16 Information Technology Department funds, to pay for a copier lease. Approved   Action details Not available 200188 6 200188 Mayor's Request Requesting approval pay a FY15 invoice of $221.19 using FY16 Information Technology Department funds, for a leased copier. Approved   Action details Not available 200169 6 200169 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $183.52 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for a copy machine rental. Approved   Action details Not available 200167 6 200167 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $1,613.03 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for the leasing of eight printers. Approved   Action details Not available 200009 6 200009 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy, Operating 24/7. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 200170 6 200170 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $ $4,048.60 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for the Shape Up Somerville Program. Approved   Action details Not available 200165 6 200165 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay an FY15 Dell Marketing invoice of $81,312.50 from the Information Technology Department's FY16 budget, for Exchange online licensing. Approved   Action details Not available 200166 6 200166 Mayor's Request Requesting approval pay an FY15 invoice totaling $4,995 from the Information Technology Department's FY16 budget, for the Recreation Department's online registration system. Approved   Action details Not available 200168 6 200168 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $225.79 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for a copy machine rental. Approved   Action details Not available 198414 6 198414 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Administrative Code pursuant to the City Charter. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199604 6 199604 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to discontinue the portion of Cross Street East between Pennsylvania and Mystic Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 199605 6 199605 Mayor's Request Requesting the partial release of the Open Space Covenant affecting property on Cross Street East. Approved   Action details Not available 199605 7 199605 Mayor's Request Requesting the partial release of the Open Space Covenant affecting property on Cross Street East. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199606 7 199606 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an Easement and Easement Releases over a former portion of Cross Street East. Approved   Action details Not available 199922 7 199922 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay an FY12 invoice of $45,000 in the DPW using FY16 appropriations. Approved   Action details Not available 199604 7 199604 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to discontinue the portion of Cross Street East between Pennsylvania and Mystic Avenues. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200168 7 200168 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $225.79 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for a copy machine rental. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200166 7 200166 Mayor's Request Requesting approval pay an FY15 invoice totaling $4,995 from the Information Technology Department's FY16 budget, for the Recreation Department's online registration system. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200165 7 200165 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay an FY15 Dell Marketing invoice of $81,312.50 from the Information Technology Department's FY16 budget, for Exchange online licensing. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200170 7 200170 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $ $4,048.60 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for the Shape Up Somerville Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200338 7 200338 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a contract with Zip Car through December 31, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 200076 7 200076 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay FY15 invoices from FY16 appropriations totaling $53,666.71 in the Department of Public Works. Approved   Action details Not available 200077 7 200077 Mayor's Request Requesting the payment of an FY15 collection invoice totalling $10,602.40 with FY16 funds in the Traffic and Parking Department. Approved   Action details Not available 200167 7 200167 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $1,613.03 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for the leasing of eight printers. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200169 7 200169 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $183.52 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for a copy machine rental. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200188 7 200188 Mayor's Request Requesting approval pay a FY15 invoice of $221.19 using FY16 Information Technology Department funds, for a leased copier. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200189 7 200189 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $215.70 using FY16 Information Technology Department funds, to pay for a copier lease. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200334 7 200334 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $6,082 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services for the Council on Aging for health and wellness programs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200336 7 200336 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $4,828 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services for the Council on Aging for transportation services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200164 7 200164 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $11,000 in the Health and Human Services Department, from its Personal Services Account to its Professional and Technical Services Account, to pay for summer school contracted nursing services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200335 7 200335 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,102 From The MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement initiative. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200331 7 200331 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $10,000 from the MA Historical Commission for historical planning and survey work in Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 200337 7 200337 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $2,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for child passenger safety equipment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200332 7 200332 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $9,990 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for Police Department underage alcohol enforcement. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200328 7 200328 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $26,500 grant from the MA Department of Environmental Protection for the Public Works Department's Recycling Dividends Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200333 7 200333 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $7,357 grant from the Metro North Regional Employment Board for the Health and Human Service Youth Works Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200330 7 200330 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $12,000 grant from the MA Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division for the Police's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket Mobilization Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200324 7 200324 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $142,036 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to purchase 4 police vehicles. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200323 7 200323 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $885,000 in a bond to pay final design costs for the West Branch Library Renovation Project. Approved   Action details Not available 200320 7 200320 Mayor's Request Requesting to rescind $24,970 of $168,191 in CPA funds appropriated for the Somerville Museum to purchase a wheelchair lift per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200417 7 200417 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a contract with Clarion Associates to December 31, 2016 for on call consulting for the zoning Overhaul. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200416 7 200416 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a contract with Joel Russell Associates to December 31, 2016 for on call consulting for the zoning overhaul. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200412 7 200412 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,362 in Parking Meter Receipts to the School Department to establish a FIRST Robotics Team. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200323 8 200323 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $885,000 in a bond to pay final design costs for the West Branch Library Renovation Project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200331 8 200331 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $10,000 from the MA Historical Commission for historical planning and survey work in Union Square. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200077 8 200077 Mayor's Request Requesting the payment of an FY15 collection invoice totalling $10,602.40 with FY16 funds in the Traffic and Parking Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200076 8 200076 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay FY15 invoices from FY16 appropriations totaling $53,666.71 in the Department of Public Works. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200338 8 200338 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend a contract with Zip Car through December 31, 2017. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199223 8 199223 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 199224 8 199224 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 199225 8 199225 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 147 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 199922 8 199922 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay an FY12 invoice of $45,000 in the DPW using FY16 appropriations. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199606 8 199606 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an Easement and Easement Releases over a former portion of Cross Street East. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199726 9 199726 Ordinance Requesting amendments to Ordinance 2-369 to align the threshold for written contracts with MA General Law. Approved   Action details Not available 199727 9 199727 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the City Charter to align with a related proposed revision to the City Ordinances and with MA General Law regarding written contracts. Approved   Action details Not available 199553 9 199553 Ordinance Requesting revisions to the City Charter and Ordinances to adjust the threshold for written contracts to align with MA General Law. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197626 9 197626 Order That the City Solicitor appear before this Board's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments to discuss the hiring of a Director of Recreation and Youth. Work completed   Action details Not available 199727 10 199727 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the City Charter to align with a related proposed revision to the City Ordinances and with MA General Law regarding written contracts. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199726 10 199726 Ordinance Requesting amendments to Ordinance 2-369 to align the threshold for written contracts with MA General Law. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200479 11 200479 Resolution That the MassPort Community Advisory Committee seek to address Logan Airport noise, pollution, and traffic issues by sponsoring a regional citizens' forum, an online runway database, and federal research. Kept in committee   Action details Not available