Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/28/2013 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 (74) 74 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 194364 1 194364 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on February 26, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194365 1 194365 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 26, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194366 1 194366 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 27, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194367 1 194367 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 27, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194346 1 194346 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194390 1 194390 Public Communication 59 residents submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194391 1 194391 Public Communication Lynn Weissman submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194398 1 194398 Public Communication 6 residents submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Placed on file   Action details Not available 181115 1 181115 Resolution That the City hereby re-affirms its longstanding policies in support of all immigrants, and expresses its support for comprehensive immigration reform that combines a path to permanent status for immigrants already here with the humane enforcement of our nation's borders. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 179372 1 179372 Public Communication Ten registered voters submitting a petition for a ballot question on divestment from Israel. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194347 1 194347 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 24, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194359 2 194359 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration continue to educate residents on the city's snow removal policy and encourage neighbors to work together, especially during snow storms. Approved   Action details Not available 194358 2 194358 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the first street lamp on Villa Avenue, as it is cycling on and off. Approved   Action details Not available 194357 2 194357 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair three out of service street lamps on Grove Street, between Winslow and Highland Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 194356 2 194356 Resolution That this Board requests that the Dedication Committee consider naming a street corner on Walnut Street in memory of the late Ted Buttner, USN retired and World War II veteran. Approved   Action details Not available 194397 2 194397 License Sign/Awning Permit, MA Association of Portuguese Speakers, 92 Union Sq., One awning and two banners. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194363 2 194363 Resolution That this Board wishes Nancy Trane the happiest of birthdays, and thanks her for sharing her husband Robert with Ward Seven and the City, particularly on this 28th day of February, the anniversary of her birth. Approved   Action details Not available 194392 2 194392 Order That the Director of Public Health announce Mystic River water hazards to the public as Cambridge does, so residents may participate in cutting back on water use during storms, diverting gutters into gardens and taking other proactive steps to protect the river. Approved   Action details Not available 194393 2 194393 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, the City Arborist and the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) evaluate the tree at 191 Cedar Street for safety issues. Approved   Action details Not available 194348 2 194348 Citation Commending the High School Varsity Boys Hockey Team for winning the Greater Boston League Championship. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 194394 2 194394 Order That this Board discharges from the Committee of the Whole both #179372, a 2005 Petition from 10 registered voters for a ballot question on divestment from Israel, and #181115, a 2006 Resolution supporting immigrants and a path to permanent status. Approved   Action details Not available 194368 2 194368 Order That the Chief of Police update the Committee on Public Health and Safety whenever policy changes are made regarding the use of license plate readers and/or quick deploy video cameras. Approved   Action details Not available 194389 2 194389 License Renewing Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St., through April 30, 2013. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194350 2 194350 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Traffic and Parking install a DEAD END sign at the entrance to Beacon Terrace. Approved   Action details Not available 194351 2 194351 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place Beacon Terrace on the 2013 re-paving list. Approved   Action details Not available 194349 2 194349 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works or the Director of Traffic and Parking install a DEAD END sign at the entrance to Vinal Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194352 2 194352 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place a trash receptacle in front of 130 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 194353 2 194353 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works instruct all DPW workers and snow removal contractors to heed the NO DUMPING signs at the Community Growing Center at Glen, Oliver and Franklin Streets, adjacent to the Capuano School. Approved   Action details Not available 194354 2 194354 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pot holes on Inner Belt Road, especially those under the train bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 194355 2 194355 Resolution That this Board requests that DCR re-categorize the snow removal level for the properties they are responsible for in Somerville from Priority 3 to Priority 2, and notify this Board of their response. Approved   Action details Not available 194360 2 194360 Order That the Chief of Police provide this Board with the 2012 crime statistics and discuss them with the Committee on Public Health and Safety. Approved   Action details Not available 194361 2 194361 Order That the Director of SPCD prepare a written analysis for this Board comparing the 2010 federal census with the 2000 census and highlighting the important changes and potential impacts. Approved   Action details Not available 194362 2 194362 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the Development Covenant for Assembly Square between the City, the Redevelopment Authority, and FRIT, including all revisions and amendments. Approved   Action details Not available 194383 3 194383 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Nathaniel Greene as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194370 3 194370 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of a portion of the former Assembly Square Drive to the Redevelopment Authority. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194384 3 194384 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194385 3 194385 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ruth Barbosa as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194386 3 194386 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Donna Leon Pierre as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194387 3 194387 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Derek Morrison as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194388 3 194388 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Geovanne Colon as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194396 3 194396 Communication Requesting the appointment of Julia Prange Wallerce to the Fair Housing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 194381 3 194381 Communication Requesting the appointment of William Roche as Director of Personnel. Approved   Action details Not available 194382 3 194382 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Scott Kingsley as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194377 3 194377 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $8,000 from the Davis Square Traffic and Sign Stabilization Fund to carry out the purposes of the Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194380 4 194380 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $201,600 from FEMA for the Fire Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194378 4 194378 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $3,073 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Personnel Salaries Account to fund a salary adjustment in the Personnel Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194375 4 194375 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $11,750 from the Linwood Street Sidewalk Improvements Stabilization Fund to carry out the purposes of the fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194372 4 194372 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $117,030 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Election Dept.'s Special Elections Account to fund the April 30, 2013 Special State Primary Election and the June 25, 2013 Special State Election for the US Senate. Approved   Action details Not available 194374 4 194374 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a mitigation payment of $11,750 to establish the Linwood Street Sidewalk Improvements Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194371 4 194371 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $394,700 in a bond for Retaining Wall Repairs to the bike path in the vicinity of Davis Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192775 4 192775 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) prepare an outline of personnel, their duties, and the procedures in place for conducting zoning reviews prior to issuing permits for construction. Work completed   Action details Not available 192734 4 192734 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration work with this Board to develop streetscape improvements for the Broadway Corridor from McGrath Highway to Alewife Brook Parkway. Work completed   Action details Not available 194395 4 194395 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $8,500 in the Inspectional Services Department, from its Professional and Technical Services Account to its Salaries Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194369 4 194369 Ordinance Requesting approval of an ordinance to establish the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194379 4 194379 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay 3 prior year invoices in the Traffic and Parking Dept., totalling $1,855.70. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194373 4 194373 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $8,246 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Recreation Dept. Equipment Account to procure a batting cage. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194376 4 194376 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a mitigation payment of $8,000 to establish the Davis Square Traffic and Sign Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194061 4 194061 Order That the City Solicitor's Office, SPCD, the Human Rights Commission, and the Commission for Persons with Disabilities review the conduct of the owner of 100 Fellsway West in denying a unit to the winner of the lottery for an affordable unit, including whether such conduct violates the special permit and whether any legal action and/or fines can be initiated. Work completed   Action details Not available 194194 4 194194 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with an update on the tenancy of the Social Security Building in Davis Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 194342 4 194342 Communication Chief of Police responding to #194283 re: policies for the Police Dept.'s use of the automated License Plate Recognition System and the Safe City Monitoring System. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192509 5 192509 Communication Requesting the appointment of Todd Easton to the Recreation and Youth Commission. Not approved   Action details Not available 192485 5 192485 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on planned bridge repairs by Mass DOT and plans for alerting the public, diverting traffic and providing assistance for access to affected businesses. Work completed   Action details Not available 194083 5 194083 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ross Richmond to the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 194196 5 194196 Order That the Chief of Police or his designee appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to report on the Automated License Plate Recognition devices as used by the Police Department. Work completed   Action details Not available 194283 5 194283 Order That the Police Chief appear before this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss policies and procedures related to the use and retention of all video recordings. Work completed   Action details Not available 194318 5 194318 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 194340 5 194340 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Girard Gover to the Position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 194339 5 194339 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Wallace Forrest to the Position of District Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 191633 5 191633 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with plans to help homeowners comply with the Stretch Energy Code, to take advantage of rebates and tax incentives. Work completed   Action details Not available 191456 6 191456 Order That the Library Director create a plan within the scope of the current budget to make the West Branch Library accessible for at least part of a weekend day. Work completed   Action details Not available 191926 6 191926 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with an analysis of the recommendations of the MIT Peer Review Study and the Howard/Stein-Hudson Study for Union Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 191925 6 191925 Order That the Director of SPCD arrange a meeting with the Union Square business community to discuss the proposed Union Square roadway/streetscape improvement design plan. Work completed   Action details Not available 190955 6 190955 Order That the Director of SPCD, in conjunction with the manager of the Union Square Post Office, update the Ward 3 and Ward 2 Aldermen on the pending sale and relocation of the Union Square Post Office. Work completed   Action details Not available 189727 8 189727 Order That the Director of SPCD Report in Writing to the Committee on Housing and Community Development on the Results of the Meeting with the Magoun Square Business Owners and the Ward Five Alderman, to Discuss Parking and Other Issues Affecting the Decline in Business in Magoun Square. Work completed   Action details Not available