Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 7/14/2011 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 (102) 102 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 191741 1 191741 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, July 13, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191739 1 191739 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, July 13, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191743 1 191743 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, July 14, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191721 1 191721 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191722 1 191722 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 9, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191723 2 191723 Citation Commending Kaleigh Kosta, a Brown School student, who remembered her Student Awareness Fire Education training and acted heroically to save her family when their home caught fire. Approved   Action details Not available 191724 2 191724 Citation Commending Frances Caruso on the happy occasion of her 90th birthday, and her lifetime of dedicated volunteer service to her community. Approved   Action details Not available 191757 2 191757 Public Event Public Event Permit, Open Air Circus Performances, Nunziato Field, Aug 5-7. Approved   Action details Not available 191758 2 191758 Public Event Public Event Permit, StarLab Fest-Yard Sale, BBQ, and Live Music, 32 Prospect St parking lot, Aug 6, Noon-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191759 2 191759 Public Event Public Event Permit, Derby St. Block Party, lower Derby St., Aug 13, 10-8PM (raindate Aug 21). Approved   Action details Not available 191736 2 191736 Resolution That this Board requests that the General Manager of the MBTA correct the timing of the street lamps on the bus way from Grove Street to College Avenue, and number the lamps to make problems easier to identify. Approved   Action details Not available 191760 2 191760 Public Event Public Event Permit, Memphis Soul 5K BBQ Run, 248 Elm St. and area streets, Aug 28, 11AM. Approved   Action details Not available 191737 2 191737 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the loose bricks on the sidewalk opposite the crosswalk at College and Highland Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 191738 2 191738 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 25 Warner Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191761 2 191761 Public Event Public Event Permit, Honk Festival, Davis Sq., Oct 1 10-9PM, Oct 2 12-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191762 2 191762 Public Event Public Event Permit, Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest, Elm St. from Day to Grove Sts, Chester St. from Elm to Herbert Sts., Oct 2, Noon-6PM (raindate Oct 16). Approved   Action details Not available 191763 2 191763 License Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Henry LLC, 38-44 Broadway, 6,256 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191764 2 191764 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Henry LLC, 20 Broadway, 4 autos in, 6 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191765 2 191765 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Transport Service, 495 Columbia St., 12 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191766 2 191766 License Renewing Garage License, Mike's Automotive Services, 298 Somerville Ave., 10 autos in, 10 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191767 2 191767 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St., 0 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 191768 2 191768 License Sign/Awning Permit, Maria Ferry Salon, 1152 Broadway, 1 blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 191733 2 191733 Order That the Director of Communications update this Board regarding the July 7 phone outage that affected the Fire Dept. and explain what steps have been taken to ensure it will not happen again. Approved   Action details Not available 191734 2 191734 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk at 14 Farragut Avenue. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191735 2 191735 Resolution That this Board requests that the Dedication Commission consider naming the corner of Teele and Curtis Streets in memory of United States Army PFC James F. Donovan. Approved   Action details Not available 191726 2 191726 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bike rack at the Broken Yolk on College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 191727 2 191727 Order That the Director of SPCD publicize the schedule for the Davis Square infrastructure improvement project and designate a staff person to coordinate with this Board, so that neighbors can be involved and informed of its progress. Approved   Action details Not available 191728 2 191728 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking confer with the Ward 6 Alderman to develop a traffic and parking improvement plan for the College Avenue area to alleviate the congestion experienced on Sundays. Approved   Action details Not available 191729 2 191729 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the newly poured cement of the ADA ramp on College Avenue, by the Davis Square MBTA station, for ruts or bumps that could be dangerous to pedestrians. Approved   Action details Not available 191730 2 191730 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works make a permanent repair to the pothole at 22 Park Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 191731 2 191731 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace or repair the trash bin on the corner of Holland and Wallace Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 191732 2 191732 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform business owners abutting Winter Street that trash must be placed on the street the day of pick up and not before. Approved   Action details Not available 191725 2 191725 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration report back to this Board the feasibility of upgrading Kenny Park on Grove Street in the next round of capital improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 191770 2 191770 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc, Med #19. Approved   Action details Not available 191771 2 191771 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Taxi, Med #66. Approved   Action details Not available 191772 2 191772 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92. Approved   Action details Not available 191769 2 191769 License Sign/Awning Permit, Metro PCS, 87 Broadway, 1 awning. Approved   Action details Not available 191774 2 191774 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalks at 32, 33, 33 and 41 Corinthian Road. Approved   Action details Not available 191775 2 191775 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol of Simpson Avenue at various times. Approved   Action details Not available 191740 2 191740 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Finance Committee with an update of the MaxPak project. Approved   Action details Not available 191777 2 191777 Public Event Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill Academy Canning Drive, Jul 28, 1-5PM, Aug 4, 2-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191776 2 191776 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerStreets "Seize the Summer" event, Highland Ave. from Walnut to Cedar Sts., Jul 24, 10AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191778 2 191778 Public Event Public Event Permit, Sikh Sangat Society Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq., Jul 30, 8AM-8PM (raindate Aug 6). Approved   Action details Not available 191780 2 191780 License Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave., 11 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191779 2 191779 License Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 64 Webster Ave., 25 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191782 2 191782 License New Outdoor Seating License, Victor's Meat and Deli, 710 Broadway, 3 tables, 9 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 191773 2 191773 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing Richardson Street sign. Approved   Action details Not available 191781 2 191781 License Renewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191742 2 191742 Order That the City Clerk investigate whether mobile food vendors are prohibited from operating at specific locations, and if so, to provide a list of locations to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Approved   Action details Not available 191789 2 191789 Public Event Public Event Permit, Metro Mayors Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament, Trum Field, Aug 6, 8-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191782 3 191782 License New Outdoor Seating License, Victor's Meat and Deli, 710 Broadway, 3 tables, 9 seats. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191769 3 191769 License Sign/Awning Permit, Metro PCS, 87 Broadway, 1 awning. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191744 3 191744 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to the Local Historic District Map to create 4 new Districts (Winter Hill, Hinckley-Magoun, College Ave. Corridor of Faith, and Teele Sq.) and add 17 properties to these Districts, and to add 1 property to an existing District (East Somerville) (Group E). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191754 3 191754 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Albert Darling as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191755 3 191755 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191756 3 191756 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191768 3 191768 License Sign/Awning Permit, Maria Ferry Salon, 1152 Broadway, 1 blade sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191746 4 191746 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $80,000 for the purchase of new radio equipment and authorization to borrow $80,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191747 4 191747 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 for roof repairs to the High School and authorization to borrow $150,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 191753 4 191753 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $140,494 grant from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters program, for the Fire Dept. to meet new FCC radio requirements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191752 4 191752 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $90.78 from the Information Technology Computer Supplies Acct. to the Information Technology Salaries Acct. to eliminate a deficit in the FY2011 operating budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191751 4 191751 Mayor's Request Requesting to transfer $143.73 from the Executive Administration Printing and Stationery Acct. to the Executive Administration Salaries Acct. to eliminate a deficit in the FY2011 operating budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191745 4 191745 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 for the reconstruction and streetscape of Lower Broadway and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191750 4 191750 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $40,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to renovate the High School Health Careers room. Approved   Action details Not available 191749 4 191749 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to renovate the High School weight room and training room. Approved   Action details Not available 191748 4 191748 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for various repairs to the High School. Approved   Action details Not available 191786 4 191786 Mayor's Request Requesting extension of a Contract with Howard/Stein-Hudson Inc., to August 30, 2012, to complete the Union Sq. roadway/streetscape improvement design plan. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191565 4 191565 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-stripe the intersection of Cutter Avenue and Summer Street, indicating a left turn only lane and a straight lane for Summer Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 191054 4 191054 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Commissioner of Public Works place proper signage on the appropriate poles at the bus stop on Webster Avenue adjacent to St. Joseph's Church and the Charter School, and recommend to the Ward 2 Alderman other signage there to comply with city regulations and provide for public safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 191514 4 191514 License New Hawker Peddler License, Bark 'N Bite, Food Vendor. Approved   Action details Not available 189723 4 189723 Order That the Director of Purchasing, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the City Solicitor Appear at the Next Meeting of the Finance Committee to Discuss the Kiosk Contracts. Work completed   Action details Not available 190146 4 190146 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Committee on Finance with a current copy of the amended MaxPak covenant. Work completed   Action details Not available 190700 4 190700 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide a mid-year report on the FY 2011 city budget, including an analysis of departmental spending, health insurance and overtime expenditures. Work completed   Action details Not available 191011 4 191011 Order That the City Treasurer inform this Board of residents’ complaints about the timeliness of their receipt of excise tax bills, and that if the responsibility for the bills' tardiness lies with the City, that the City make restitution to those residents facing fines because their excise tax bills were not received in a timely manner. Work completed   Action details Not available 191670 4 191670 Order That the City Clerk notify the following businesses to appear before this Board’s Committee on Licenses and Permits for a Public Hearing regarding the terms and conditions of their licenses: USave Rental - 70 Prospect Street, Webster Auto Sales - 61 Prospect Street, and McDonald's - Twin City Plaza. Work completed   Action details Not available 191673 4 191673 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the feasibility of a sticker or placard for non-commercial resident vehicles that a resident owner could obtain for legal street parking when they plan to be away from the city for more than 48 hours. Work completed   Action details Not available 191706 4 191706 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381-383 Washington St., 30 autos out, 22 in. Approved   Action details Not available 191707 4 191707 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St., 12 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191708 4 191708 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 139-147 Beacon St., 22 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191709 4 191709 License Renewing Garage License, International Auto Repair, 508 Somerville Ave., 8 autos out, 2 in. Approved   Action details Not available 191711 4 191711 License New Junk Dealer's License, Crescent Jewelers Inc., Operating at Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., buying used items. Approved   Action details Not available 191784 4 191784 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $3,000 grant from the Housing Authority to support the Arts Council's Mystic Mural project. Approved   Action details Not available 191783 4 191783 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $11,500 grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts to support the Arts Council's purchase of a Union Square public art. Approved   Action details Not available 191787 4 191787 Mayor's Request Requesting to amend the city's health insurance benefits by transferring to the Group Insurance Commission (GIC). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191785 4 191785 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of a ten year "Zero Sort" contract with Casella Recycling LLC. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191788 4 191788 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the increase of the number of liquor licenses that the Licensing Commission may issue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191783 5 191783 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $11,500 grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts to support the Arts Council's purchase of a Union Square public art. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191784 5 191784 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $3,000 grant from the Housing Authority to support the Arts Council's Mystic Mural project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191711 5 191711 License New Junk Dealer's License, Crescent Jewelers Inc., Operating at Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., buying used items. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191095 5 191095 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190744 5 190744 Order That the Director of Finance appear before the Committee on Finance with the meals tax receipts (adjusted for the increase in the rate) over the past five years and discuss their impact, especially on the state of the restaurant business in Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 191514 5 191514 License New Hawker Peddler License, Bark 'N Bite, Food Vendor. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191748 5 191748 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for various repairs to the High School. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191749 5 191749 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to renovate the High School weight room and training room. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191750 5 191750 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $40,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to renovate the High School Health Careers room. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191747 5 191747 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 for roof repairs to the High School and authorization to borrow $150,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191601 6 191601 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $9,000 grant from the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation to support the Arts Council's Books of Hope program. Approved   Action details Not available 191698 6 191698 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $100,000 grant from the MA Dept. of Public Health for the Health Dept.'s Tobacco Control Program. Approved   Action details Not available 191698 7 191698 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $100,000 grant from the MA Dept. of Public Health for the Health Dept.'s Tobacco Control Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191601 7 191601 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $9,000 grant from the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation to support the Arts Council's Books of Hope program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190649 10 190649 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to establish the position of Youth & Volunteer Coordinator. Approved   Action details Not available 190649 11 190649 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to establish the position of Youth & Volunteer Coordinator. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available