Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/10/2011 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 (103) 103 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 190822 1 190822 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, February 3, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190824 1 190824 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, February 8, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190823 1 190823 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, February 8, 2011. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 190827 1 190827 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, February 8, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190820 1 190820 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, February 9, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190828 1 190828 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, February 8, 2011. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190812 1 190812 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190813 1 190813 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting on January 3, 2011, and the Regular Meeting on January 13, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190850 1 190850 Public Communication Jennifer Wilson submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190851 1 190851 Public Communication Joanna Hale submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190852 1 190852 Public Communication David Hale submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190853 1 190853 Public Communication Sarah Hall submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190854 1 190854 Public Communication Mariah Torpey submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190855 1 190855 Public Communication Jessica Moriarty submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190856 1 190856 Public Communication Somerville Dog Owners Group submitting comments re: #190749, pet-friendly ice melt. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190817 2 190817 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking determine if a public safety hazard or a quality of life issue exists with respect to the number and speed of vehicles entering Bonair Street from Dana Street, and if so, recommend an alternative traffic pattern. Approved   Action details Not available 190818 2 190818 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill pot holes along lower Broadway near Broadway Brake, and on Cross Street, and conduct a pot hole patrol on other Ward 1 streets. Approved   Action details Not available 190819 2 190819 Order That the Director of Communications inform this Board of the process used to verify CTY messages regarding snow removal, including verifying the content with other city departments. Approved   Action details Not available 190843 2 190843 Mayor's Request City Clerk requesting approval to release certain Executive Session minutes as described within. Approved   Action details Not available 190849 2 190849 License Sign/Awning Permit, Eastern Bank, 256 Elm St., 1 sign, 1 projecting sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190848 2 190848 Public Event Public Event Permit, Maple Syrup Project Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 4, 8:30-2:30P, Mar 5 10-2P. Approved   Action details Not available 190844 2 190844 Officer's Communication City Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190814 2 190814 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works enforce the city's rules pertaining to people holding parking spaces with household items. Approved   Action details Not available 190815 2 190815 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board how many parking space holders were confiscated this winter. Approved   Action details Not available 190816 2 190816 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking post Resident Only parking signage on the public side of East Albion Street. Approved   Action details Not available 190862 2 190862 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works schedule Washington, Beacon, Park, and Bow Streets, and areas of Union Square, for snow removal because parking, bus access and public safety is being compromised by the delay in removing the snow. Approved   Action details Not available 190821 2 190821 Order That the City Solicitor change the language of the SomerPromise Declaration of Trust to allow the President of this Board to appoint an Alderman as a Trustee of the Trust. Approved   Action details Not available 190858 2 190858 Order That this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works request that NSTAR Gas appear before the Committee to discuss the condition of gas pipelines in the city and any preventive maintenance being performed. Approved   Action details Not available 190859 2 190859 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works submit to this Board the number of emergency street openings during the past 2 years for gas line repairs made by NStar. Approved   Action details Not available 190860 2 190860 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works have city personnel inspect the pipe at all emergency street openings for gas leaks, and report on the condition to this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works. Approved   Action details Not available 190861 2 190861 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works empty all of the city trash receptacles located in Teele Square. Approved   Action details Not available 190826 2 190826 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration examine the possibility of participating in a pilot program with the National Empowerment Center. Approved   Action details Not available 190825 2 190825 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration consider including the Police Department training program offered by the National Empowerment Center in the FY12 city budget. Approved   Action details Not available 190857 2 190857 Citation Commending Fred Caruso on the happy occasion of his 80th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 190883 2 190883 License New Livery License, Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., 1 vehicle. Approved   Action details Not available 190885 2 190885 Resolution That this Board supports the Mayor in conducting a thorough investigation of the allegations pertaining to the Council on Aging, and urges that the findings of this investigation be reported to the Senior Services Committee. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 190884 2 190884 Order That this Board's Committee on Rules look into "administrative errors" that cause an agenda item to be considered "late" and therefore listed improperly on the agenda, and consider having them placed properly instead. Approved   Action details Not available 190893 2 190893 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to settle a claim as presented to this Board with respect to 122 Line St. in Executive Session on February 10, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190894 2 190894 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to settle a claim as presented to this Board with respect to 42 Cross St. in Executive Session on February 10, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190892 3 190892 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $15,000 from Karl and Hannah Voskuil to the Public Library. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190882 3 190882 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Nia DeYounge to the Arts Council. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190887 3 190887 Communication Requesting the appointment of Matthew Wall to the position of Fire Captain. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190886 3 190886 Communication Requesting the appointment of Patrick Sullivan to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190891 3 190891 Communication Requesting the appointment of Blanca Alcaraz to the Position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190890 3 190890 Communication Requesting the appointment of Charles Richardson to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190889 3 190889 Communication Requesting the appointment of Patrick Keane to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190888 3 190888 Communication Requesting the appointment of Elliot Kerner to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190832 3 190832 Communication Requesting the appointment of Alan Bingham to the Historic Preservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190833 3 190833 Communication Requesting the appointment of Natasha Burger to the Historic Preservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190834 3 190834 Communication Requesting the appointment of Kelly Speakman to the Historic Preservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190835 3 190835 Communication Requesting the appointment of Todd Zinn to the Historic Preservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190836 3 190836 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Kevin Allen to the Historic Preservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 190837 3 190837 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Dick Bauer to the Historic Preservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 190838 3 190838 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Ryan Falvey to the Historic Preservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 190845 3 190845 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190867 3 190867 Communication Requesting the Appointment of David Monte to the Position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190868 3 190868 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Jeffrey DiGregorio to the Position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190864 3 190864 Communication Requesting the Appointment of William Rymill to the Position of Police Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190869 3 190869 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Richard Lavey to the Position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190870 3 190870 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Warren Chaille to the Position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190865 3 190865 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Michael Mulcahy to the Position of Police Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190866 3 190866 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Gerald Reardon to the Position of Police Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190863 3 190863 Communication Requesting the Appointment of David Fallon to the Position of Police Captain. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190871 3 190871 Communication Request the appointment of Devin Schneider to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190872 3 190872 Communication Request the appointment of Joseph Teves to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190873 3 190873 Communication Request the appointment of Gravin Guillen to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190874 3 190874 Communication Request the appointment of Mark Nevin to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190875 3 190875 Communication Request the appointment of Christopher Collette to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190876 3 190876 Communication Request the appointment of Michael Perrone to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190877 3 190877 Communication Request the appointment of Ashley Catato to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190878 3 190878 Communication Request the appointment of Jason Costa to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190879 3 190879 Communication Request the appointment of Naza Haynes to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190880 3 190880 Communication Request the appointment of Michael McCarey to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190881 3 190881 Communication Request the appointment of Daniel Bourque to the position of Permanent Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190846 3 190846 Communication Police Chief responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190839 3 190839 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Kellyann Binari to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 190840 3 190840 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of William Vienneau to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 190841 3 190841 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Theresa Baino to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 190842 3 190842 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Bette Serris to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 190847 3 190847 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190829 3 190829 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for this Board to convene in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Approved   Action details Not available 190831 4 190831 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $1,712 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Personnel Salaries Acct. to establish the position of Human Resources Coordinator/Civil Service Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190830 4 190830 Mayor's Request Requesting the declaration of Harris Park and the adjacent Right of Way as available for disposition pursuant to G.L. c. 30B, s. 16. Approved   Action details Not available 188396 4 188396 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval of a Home Rule Petition to Amend the City Charter to Bring it into Conformity with Current State Law and Streamline Enactment of Administrative Matters. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 190075 4 190075 Order That the Director of Finance Provide This Board with Information Regarding Monthly and Quarterly Variance Reports by Department, or the Method by Which Actual Departmental Expenses Are Reconciled to the Budget on a Regular Basis. Work completed   Action details Not available 190690 4 190690 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the feasibility of placing a STOP sign at the intersection of Bow Street and Somerville Avenue (East). Work completed   Action details Not available 190687 4 190687 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic on Webster Avenue from 7:30 to 9 AM Monday through Friday and cite motorists violating the red light or blocking traffic during school drop off times, and that the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking determine the need for a police detail at the Charter School during drop off and pick up hours. Work completed   Action details Not available 190743 4 190743 Order That the Water Superintendent appear before this Board's Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the recent letter to city residents concerning the water supply. Work completed   Action details Not available 190750 4 190750 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration, the Police and this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety coordinate with the National Empowerment Center on training police officers responding to situations involving people with mental illness. Work completed   Action details Not available 190752 4 190752 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Board to report on any actions taken to avoid another situation with the fire hydrants like what happened on Fairfax Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 190759 4 190759 Order That the Chief of Police advise this Board of the overall training goals for all management personnel and patrol officers for the balance of the fiscal year. Work completed   Action details Not available 188847 4 188847 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval to Amend in the Zoning Ordinances the Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190644 5 190644 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of two Grants of Easement for the Fire Dept. at 266 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 190547 6 190547 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $18,850 from the Dept. of Environmental Protection for the city's recycling program. Approved   Action details Not available 190709 6 190709 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $8,400 from the State Office of Public Safety to the Police Dept. for traffic enforcement. Approved   Action details Not available 190156 6 190156 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to amend the definition of Home Occupation and Historic Outbuilding, and amend Article 7 Permitted Uses to create and allow a Historic Carriage House Occupation with identified development standards in certain zoning districts. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 190782 6 190782 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a Sustainable Community Challenge Grant of $1.8 million from the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development for several SPCD initiatives, including the Comprehensive Plan, Green Line planning, a rewrite of the zoning ordinance, streamlining the permitting process, and a land bank for affordable housing. Approved   Action details Not available 190710 7 190710 Mayor's Request Requesting the expenditure of a grant of $7,815 from the State Office of Public Safety and Security for the Fire Dept.'s SAFE Program. Approved   Action details Not available 190737 7 190737 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to the Ordinances at Chapter 12 regarding the Placement and Maintenance of News racks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190800 7 190800 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $10,000 from Spectra Energy Transmission to support community-based projects involving the Dept. of Public Works. Approved   Action details Not available 190801 7 190801 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $5,000 from Powederhouse Productions to support community events, programs and other municipal initiatives. Approved   Action details Not available 190157 8 190157 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and revising the review process for Special Permits, Special Permits with Site Plan Review, and Variances. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 190348 9 190348 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to establish a Private-Purpose Trust Fund for the activities of the SomerPromise Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available