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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/28/2014 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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197509 1197509Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on July 14, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
197512 1197512Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on July 16, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
197511 1197511Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on July 22, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
197510 1197510Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on July 23, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
197452 1197452Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197453 1197453MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 26, 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
197600 1197600LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
197601 1197601LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, 123 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197565 1197565LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197602 1197602LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, 134 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
197566 1197566LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197567 1197567LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197568 1197568LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd.Approved  Action details Not available
197569 1197569LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd.Approved  Action details Not available
197570 1197570LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
197571 1197571LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
197572 1197572LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
197573 1197573LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
197574 1197574LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
197575 1197575LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
197576 1197576LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
197577 1197577LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197578 1197578LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197579 1197579LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197580 1197580LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197581 1197581LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
197582 1197582LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197583 1197583LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197584 1197584LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
197585 1197585LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
197586 1197586LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
197587 1197587LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
197588 1197588LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
197589 1197589LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
197590 1197590LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.Approved  Action details Not available
197591 1197591LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
197592 1197592LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
197593 1197593LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
197594 1197594LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
197595 1197595LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
197596 1197596LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197597 1197597LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197598 1197598LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
197599 1197599LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
197603 1197603LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation, 98 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
197454 1197454Grant of LocationSubmitted by NStar Electric, for 36 feet of conduit from Pole 169/4, across Lexington Ave to 35 and 35R Lexington Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
197455 1197455Grant of LocationSubmitted by NStar Electric, for 14 feet of conduit from Pole 24/52, across the sidewalk at Beacon St to 369-371 Beacon St.Approved  Action details Not available
197456 1197456Grant of LocationSubmitted by NStar Electric, for 53 feet of conduit from Pole 347/11, in Properzi Way to 92 Properzi Way.Approved  Action details Not available
197560 1197560LicenseRenewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace.Approved  Action details Not available
197561 1197561LicenseRenewing Garage License, U Call We Haul, 9R Sherman St.Approved  Action details Not available
197562 1197562LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Henry LLC, 38 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
197563 1197563LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Henry LLC, 38 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
197564 1197564LicenseRenewing Fortune Teller License, Astrology Studio, 278 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
197556 1197556LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Reliable Market, 45 Union Sq., 1 A-frame sign.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197553 1197553LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Brazil Express, 429 Somerville Ave., 1 sign.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197555 1197555LicenseNew Drainlayer License, Ferrante Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
197604 1197604Public CommunicationMassPort responding to #197268 re: airplane overflight noise.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197540 1197540Public EventPublic Event Permit, Gibbons St. Block Party, Aug 17, 3-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197541 1197541Public EventPublic Event Permit, US2 Union Square Kickoff, Union Sq. Plaza, Aug 19, 5:30-7:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197542 1197542Public EventPublic Event Permit, SomerViva/Arts Council Haitian/Brazilian Festival, Union Sq., Aug 24, 2-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197543 1197543Public EventPublic Event Permit, Fairfax St Block Party, Sep 6, 1-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197544 1197544Public EventPublic Event Permit, Boston Ave Block Party, Sep 7, 3-8PM (raindate Sep 14).Approved  Action details Not available
197545 1197545Public EventPublic Event Permit, Converse Skateable Element, Powderhouse School playground, Sep 13-Oct 13.Approved  Action details Not available
197546 1197546Public EventPublic Event Permit, Chandler St. Block Party, Sep 13, 3:30-7:30PM (raindate Sep 14).Approved  Action details Not available
197547 1197547Public EventPublic Event Permit, Ossipee Rd. Block Party, Sep 20, 3-6:30PM (raindate Sep 27).Approved  Action details Not available
197548 1197548Public EventPublic Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave adjacent to Church at 89 College Ave., Sep 21, 2-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197554 1197554WithdrawnNot used.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
197558 1197558LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave., 38 autos outside, Su 10-5PM, Mo-Th 8-8PM, Fr 8-7PM, Sa 8-5PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197557 1197557LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St., 40 autos outside.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197559 1197559LicenseNew Garage License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave., 2 autos inside, Su 10-5PM, Mo-Th 8-8PM, Fr 8-7PM, Sa 8-5PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197552 1197552Public EventPublic Event Permit, 5Point Film Festival, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Nov 5-6, 3-9PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197549 1197549Public EventPublic Event Permit, Union Sq Main Streets Pre-Fluff Field Games, Conway Park, Sep 26, 5-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197550 1197550Public EventPublic Event Permit, Olde Magoun Saloon Octoberfest, Magoun Sq Parking Lot, Sep 27-28, 8AM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197551 1197551Public EventPublic Event Permit, Redbones Octoberfest, Chester St, Sep 28, 7AM-6PM (raindate Oct 5).Approved  Action details Not available
197614 1197614Public EventPublic Event Permit, FRIT Riverfest, Assembly Row, Sep 13, 8AM-10PM (raindate Sep 14).Approved  Action details Not available
197615 1197615Public EventPublic Event Permit, Josephine Ave Block Party, Sep 13, 1-9PM (raindate Sep 14).Approved  Action details Not available
197616 1197616Public EventPublic Event Permit, Kingston St/Campbell Park Block Party, Sep 13, 2-10:30PM (raindate Sep 14).Approved  Action details Not available
197617 1197617Public EventPublic Event Permit, Spring Hill Terrace Block Party, Sep 13, 4:30-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197618 1197618Public EventPublic Event Permit, Highland Rd Block Party, Sep 14, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 28).Approved  Action details Not available
197619 1197619Public EventPublic Event Permit, Bicycle Committee Tour de Somerville, Citywide, Sep 20, 2:30-4:15PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197620 1197620Public EventPublic Event Permit, BA Events/Burren Memphis Soul 5K Road Race, Davis Sq area, Sep 21, 8-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197621 1197621Public EventPublic Event Permit, Bull McCabe Octoberfest, 366 Somerville Ave, Sep 27, 3-10PM (raindate Sep 28).Approved  Action details Not available
197623 1197623LicenseNew Drainlayer License, Anchor Excavating.Approved  Action details Not available
197622 1197622Public EventPublic Event Permit, Team Chase 5K Road Race, East Broadway area, Nov 9, 8AM-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
197629 1197629Public CommunicationRep. Toomey submitting comments re: Agenda #19, a resolution that September, 2014, be Recovery Month.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197631 1197631Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tufts Educational Day Care Center family celebration/reunion, Hodgkins-Curtin Park, Sep 11, 5-8PM (raindate Sep 18).Approved  Action details Not available
197630 1197630Public EventPublic Event Permit, CBS Radio-Comcast Fall Rush Table, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Aug 30 4-7PM, Aug 31 12:30-3:30 PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197508 2197508CommunicationThat this Board reappoints John Long to the position of City Clerk for a three-year term.Approved  Action details Not available
197631 2197631Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tufts Educational Day Care Center family celebration/reunion, Hodgkins-Curtin Park, Sep 11, 5-8PM (raindate Sep 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197622 2197622Public EventPublic Event Permit, Team Chase 5K Road Race, East Broadway area, Nov 9, 8AM-2PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197623 2197623LicenseNew Drainlayer License, Anchor Excavating.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197605 2197605CommunicationActing as President, Seeking input on the appropriate scheduling of the Regular Meeting currently scheduled for 7PM on September 11, in order to accommodate the city's 9/11 Vigil which occurs at 6PM that evening in Davis Sq.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197609 2197609Mayor's RequestRequesting the extension of a contract for architectural and engineering services with CDR Maguire to ensure the completion of repairs at the High School.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197627 2197627ResolutionThat the Administration add to the list of potential projects eligible for Community Preservation Act funds, items related to the maintenance and restoration of the Milk Row Cemetery.Approved  Action details Not available
197628 2197628ResolutionThat the Administration inform the various constituencies surrounding the McGrath Highway overpass about the ongoing work there.Approved  Action details Not available
197624 2197624OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to require backflow regulators in new construction.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197625 2197625ResolutionThat NStar Electric report to this Board on its preparations to insure sufficient power for the redevelopment of Union Square.Approved  Action details Not available
197626 2197626OrderThat the City Solicitor appear before this Board's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments to discuss the hiring of a Director of Recreation and Youth.Approved  Action details Not available
197621 2197621Public EventPublic Event Permit, Bull McCabe Octoberfest, 366 Somerville Ave, Sep 27, 3-10PM (raindate Sep 28).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197620 2197620Public EventPublic Event Permit, BA Events/Burren Memphis Soul 5K Road Race, Davis Sq area, Sep 21, 8-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197619 2197619Public EventPublic Event Permit, Bicycle Committee Tour de Somerville, Citywide, Sep 20, 2:30-4:15PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197618 2197618Public EventPublic Event Permit, Highland Rd Block Party, Sep 14, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 28).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197617 2197617Public EventPublic Event Permit, Spring Hill Terrace Block Party, Sep 13, 4:30-9PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197616 2197616Public EventPublic Event Permit, Kingston St/Campbell Park Block Party, Sep 13, 2-10:30PM (raindate Sep 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197615 2197615Public EventPublic Event Permit, Josephine Ave Block Party, Sep 13, 1-9PM (raindate Sep 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197614 2197614Public EventPublic Event Permit, FRIT Riverfest, Assembly Row, Sep 13, 8AM-10PM (raindate Sep 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197551 2197551Public EventPublic Event Permit, Redbones Octoberfest, Chester St, Sep 28, 7AM-6PM (raindate Oct 5).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197606 2197606ResolutionThat the Mayor update this Board regarding collective bargaining issues.Approved  Action details Not available
197536 2197536CommunicationDeputy Director of Communications responding to #196760 re: updating this Board with respect to the public event review process.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197537 2197537CommunicationCity Clerk responding to #196800 re: fees for public events charged by other communities.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197607 2197607OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken gates at the Walnut Street Park.Approved  Action details Not available
197550 2197550Public EventPublic Event Permit, Olde Magoun Saloon Octoberfest, Magoun Sq Parking Lot, Sep 27-28, 8AM-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197549 2197549Public EventPublic Event Permit, Union Sq Main Streets Pre-Fluff Field Games, Conway Park, Sep 26, 5-9PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197514 2197514Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a contract for five years with David Fallon for the Police Chief position in the Police Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197530 2197530CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of James McCallum to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197548 2197548Public EventPublic Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave adjacent to Church at 89 College Ave., Sep 21, 2-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197547 2197547Public EventPublic Event Permit, Ossipee Rd. Block Party, Sep 20, 3-6:30PM (raindate Sep 27).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197546 2197546Public EventPublic Event Permit, Chandler St. Block Party, Sep 13, 3:30-7:30PM (raindate Sep 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197545 2197545Public EventPublic Event Permit, Converse Skateable Element, Powderhouse School playground, Sep 13-Oct 13.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197544 2197544Public EventPublic Event Permit, Boston Ave Block Party, Sep 7, 3-8PM (raindate Sep 14).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197543 2197543Public EventPublic Event Permit, Fairfax St Block Party, Sep 6, 1-6PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197542 2197542Public EventPublic Event Permit, SomerViva/Arts Council Haitian/Brazilian Festival, Union Sq., Aug 24, 2-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197541 2197541Public EventPublic Event Permit, US2 Union Square Kickoff, Union Sq. Plaza, Aug 19, 5:30-7:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197540 2197540Public EventPublic Event Permit, Gibbons St. Block Party, Aug 17, 3-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197555 2197555LicenseNew Drainlayer License, Ferrante Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197564 2197564LicenseRenewing Fortune Teller License, Astrology Studio, 278 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197563 2197563LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Henry LLC, 38 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197562 2197562LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Henry LLC, 38 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197561 2197561LicenseRenewing Garage License, U Call We Haul, 9R Sherman St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197560 2197560LicenseRenewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197456 2197456Grant of LocationSubmitted by NStar Electric, for 53 feet of conduit from Pole 347/11, in Properzi Way to 92 Properzi Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197455 2197455Grant of LocationSubmitted by NStar Electric, for 14 feet of conduit from Pole 24/52, across the sidewalk at Beacon St to 369-371 Beacon St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197454 2197454Grant of LocationSubmitted by NStar Electric, for 36 feet of conduit from Pole 169/4, across Lexington Ave to 35 and 35R Lexington Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197463 2197463OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 50 Oliver Street for reports of an illegal basement apartment and a broken water main.Approved  Action details Not available
197464 2197464OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking monitor the area around 50 Oliver Street for non-permitted parking.Approved  Action details Not available
197465 2197465OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility company to realign the utility pole in front of 47 Oliver Street.Approved  Action details Not available
197462 2197462OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the area around 50 Oliver Street for signs of rodent activity and bait the area.Approved  Action details Not available
197466 2197466OrderThat the Chief of Police monitor the area around 55 Bonair Street for speeding vehicles coming from McGrath Highway and take the appropriate action.Approved  Action details Not available
197460 2197460OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the area around 55 Bonair Street for rodents.Approved  Action details Not available
197461 2197461OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Otis Street, by the Edgerly School.Approved  Action details Not available
197467 2197467OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the sewer at McGrath Highway and Cross Street and take corrective action to prevent it from flooding when it rains.Approved  Action details Not available
197468 2197468OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking inspect the “state” streets for vehicles parked at metered spots, causing numerous streets to have blind exits onto Broadway, and report the findings to the Ward One Alderman.Approved  Action details Not available
197457 2197457ResolutionSupporting Market Basket employees.Approved  Action details Not available
197471 2197471OrderThat the City Engineer, the Director of SPCD, and the Superintendent of ISD advise this Board of their plan to manage and eliminate flooding on streets, in houses and in businesses throughout the city.Approved  Action details Not available
197472 2197472OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works contact NStar about removing the double pole at 72 Curtis Street. (2nd request.)Approved  Action details Not available
197469 2197469OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring colleges having a presence in Somerville to provide a list of off-campus addresses where students are residing.Approved  Action details Not available
197470 2197470ResolutionSupporting Somerville Overcoming Addiction and other community groups by resolving that September, 2014, shall be Recovery Month in Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
197473 2197473OrdinanceProposing an amendment to the City's Ordinances to regulate University Accountability.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
197474 2197474ResolutionRegarding the impact of Logan Airport flight paths.Approved  Action details Not available
197475 2197475ResolutionThat the Administration discuss with DCR, an agreement by which the City takes joint control of the DCR park area from Shore Drive to the riverbank so the City can maintain that area for the benefit and protection of its residents.Approved  Action details Not available
197476 2197476OrderThat the City Clerk request from MassPort, a detailed report of complaints received relative to air traffic from April 2014 to the present day, and that the Director of Constituent Services (311) maintain a log of complaints from residents.Approved  Action details Not available
197477 2197477ResolutionThat the Administration explain its reasoning for not allowing residents to deny tree planting on or nearby their property.Approved  Action details Not available
197481 2197481CommunicationConveying a report on the selection of a Recreation Director.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197480 2197480OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the overgrowth near 101 Flint Street.Approved  Action details Not available
197478 2197478OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the SOCCER NOT PERMITTED ON FIELD sign from Trum Field.Approved  Action details Not available
197479 2197479OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board the current policy on the posting of paper advertisements (e.g. apartments, babysitting, etc.), and remove all such papers citywide.Approved  Action details Not available
197482 2197482OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works confer with SPCD on the proper maintenance of Quincy Park, and clear the Park of overgrowth.Approved  Action details Not available
197483 2197483OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Chief Fire Engineer inspect 29 Dickinson Street for deterioration, safety and security, and contact the owner regarding actions they must take to remediate the building.Approved  Action details Not available
197484 2197484OrderThat the City Solicitor inform this Board or City and State requirements for property owners with condemned or fire-damaged buildings, including time frames to secure the buildings and obligations to maintain them.Approved  Action details Not available
197485 2197485OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the saw horse signs at the corner of Lewis and Rose Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
197486 2197486OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) determine whether 453 Somerville Avenue is a commercial or residential establishment and whether the proper Certificate of Occupancy has been obtained, and report the findings to the Ward Two Alderman.Approved  Action details Not available
197487 2197487OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owners of 197 Washington Street and 237 Washington Street to clean and maintain their properties.Approved  Action details Not available
197488 2197488OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree at 244 Somerville Avenue to determine its condition.Approved  Action details Not available
197492 2197492OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulbs in the three streetlights in Junction Park nearest to Woodbine Street and Centre Street.Approved  Action details Not available
197493 2197493OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works check and replace the bulbs in the first two streetlights on Woodbine Street nearest to Junction Park.Approved  Action details Not available
197494 2197494OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair two potholes on the west side of Lowell Street, near the intersection with Woodbine Street.Approved  Action details Not available
197495 2197495OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 5 Alderman with the timeline for repaving Linden Avenue and Porter Street.Approved  Action details Not available
197496 2197496OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the pop-up caution signs that have disappeared from the crosswalks on Morrison Avenue at Highland Road and on Lowell Street at Albion Street.Approved  Action details Not available
197497 2197497OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking petition the Traffic Commission to create a NO PARKING zone at 278 Lowell Street to keep the intersection there clear.Approved  Action details Not available
197498 2197498OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repaint both crosswalks on Glenwood RoadApproved  Action details Not available
197499 2197499OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking consider reducing the speed limit to 25 MPH on Porter Street between Summer and Elm Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
197489 2197489OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board about how utilities inform residents about work on their streets, utility poles or power lines.Approved  Action details Not available
197500 2197500OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) monitor the 23-25 Highland Road area for continued rodent activity.Approved  Action details Not available
197490 2197490OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment appear before this Board’s Committee on Environment and Energy on his plans for the coming year.Approved  Action details Not available
197491 2197491ResolutionThat the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change appear before this Board’s Committee on Environment and Energy about their activities over the past year and their plans for the coming year.Approved  Action details Not available
197501 2197501OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 42 Spring Street.Approved  Action details Not available
197502 2197502OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility company to remove the leaning double pole at 33 Columbus Avenue immediately.Approved  Action details Not available
197503 2197503OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uprooted sidewalk panels at the corner of School and Madison Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
197504 2197504OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works direct the appropriate utility company to remove the double pole at 7 Belmont Place.Approved  Action details Not available
197507 2197507OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a temporary speed bump at the corner Sunnyside Avenue and Wigglesworth Street during the school year.Approved  Action details Not available
197505 2197505OrderThat the City Clerk request of DCR that the pedestrian bridge connecting Shore Drive to Assembly Square be illuminated.Approved  Action details Not available
197506 2197506OrderThat the City Clerk request of DCR that a sign be installed at Route 16 and Shore Drive, warning motorists of the recently installed raised crosswalk.Approved  Action details Not available
197603 2197603LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation, 98 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197599 2197599LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197598 2197598LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197597 2197597LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197596 2197596LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197595 2197595LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197594 2197594LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197593 2197593LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197592 2197592LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197591 2197591LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197590 2197590LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197589 2197589LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197588 2197588LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197587 2197587LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197586 2197586LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197585 2197585LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197584 2197584LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
197583 2197583LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available