Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/10/2011 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 (86) 86 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 190970 1 190970 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, March 2, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190968 1 190968 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, March 3, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190966 1 190966 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, March 8, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190969 1 190969 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, March 8, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190967 1 190967 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, March 7, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190971 1 190971 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, March 8, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190993 1 190993 Public Communication Sen. Kerry responding to #190904 re: CDBG and CSBG funding. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190950 1 190950 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 10, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190949 1 190949 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190992 2 190992 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Cedar's Petroleum, 182 Pearl St., 2 autos inside, 4 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190981 2 190981 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Striders Race of Ireland Road Race, Davis Sq. area, Mar 13, 11AM. Approved   Action details Not available 190991 2 190991 Public Event Public Event Permit, Davis Sq. Farmers Market, Day/Herbert Sts. parking lot, Wednesdays May 25-Nov 23, 12-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 190990 2 190990 Public Event Public Event Permit, Unity Church and 5 other Churches Easter Sunrise Service, Nathan Tufts Park, Apr 24, 6AM. Approved   Action details Not available 190955 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 190954 2 190954 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the trash at the Post Office newsracks on Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 190953 2 190953 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 93 School Street and make recommendations to the landlord for the storage of trash. Approved   Action details Not available 190960 2 190960 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board on the process for increasing the number of Beer and Wine licenses in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 190961 2 190961 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works begin an aggressive pot hole repair and street sweeping program around Ward One. Approved   Action details Not available 190962 2 190962 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait for rodents in and around Virginia Street near Aldrich Street, Pearl Street between Wesley and Dana Streets, and Franklin Street near Franklin Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 190963 2 190963 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect and repair the lights along the median strip in Ward One. Approved   Action details Not available 190964 2 190964 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean Temple Street and Shore Drive (under Route 93). Approved   Action details Not available 190965 2 190965 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clear Grimmons Park and Lincoln Park of dog feces. Approved   Action details Not available 190982 2 190982 License New Drainlayer's License, J. Marachese and Sons Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 190986 2 190986 License New Junk Dealer License, Aldrine Beauty Salon, 369 Somerville Ave., buying and selling gold. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190984 2 190984 License Sign/Awning Permit, Broadway Dollar, 314 Broadway, 1 sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190983 2 190983 License Sign/Awning Permit, Maria Ferry Salon, 1152 Broadway, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 190985 2 190985 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Repair, 453 Somerville Ave., 2 autos inside, 7 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190951 2 190951 Citation Commending James Powers, who is retiring after 33 years of dedicated service to the city as a Firefighter. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 190952 2 190952 Citation Commending Karen Harrington, who is retiring after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the city, primarily in the Recreation Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 190987 2 190987 Communication As President, conveying recent activities of the School Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190989 2 190989 Public Event Public Event Permit, Tufts Boston Beanpot Cycling Classic, Tufts area, Apr 3. Approved   Action details Not available 190994 2 190994 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait for rodents around Marion Street, Adrian Street, Lincoln Parkway and Joseph Street. Approved   Action details Not available 190995 2 190995 Order That the Chief of Police verify that organized groups using Trum Field, Albion Park and Argenziano Field have secured the required permits for their use. Approved   Action details Not available 190996 2 190996 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the decorative barrel at 249-251 Washington Street with a "Big Belly" trash barrel. Approved   Action details Not available 190997 2 190997 Order That the Director of SPCD initiate a rezoning study in the vicinity of Washington and Beacon Streets to strengthen commerce, urban design and infrastructure to develop an economic gateway. Approved   Action details Not available 190998 2 190998 Order That the Director of SPCD present a list of all development projects over the past ten years and all future development projects to this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, for its discussions with NSTAR regarding acceptable electrical service for Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 190999 2 190999 Order That this Board's Committee on Public Health and Public Safety once again address the safety of the abandoned building at 82 Pearson Avenue, which remains in disrepair. Approved   Action details Not available 190957 2 190957 Order That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide recommendations for the abandoned property at 47 Harrison Street, and advise this Board on actions the city can take to address safety and health issues as well as taxes and fees owed the city. Approved   Action details Not available 190956 2 190956 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Health update this Board on the public awareness campaign to address rodent control, and describe specific problem areas and plans to address rodent control in those areas. Approved   Action details Not available 190958 2 190958 Order That the Director of Capital Projects address the continual structural problems in the roof and doors of the Argenziano School, explaining whether they are covered under a warranty or are now a cost to the City, and provide a detailed reconciliation of those repairs. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 190959 2 190959 Resolution That this Board requests that the Dedication Commission consider placing a memorial in Ward 2 (at a location to be determined) in memory of Donald Loughman, a retired school custodian and Korean War Veteran. Approved   Action details Not available 190979 3 190979 Officer's Communication Asst. City Solicitor responding to #190773 re: Shore Drive. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190977 3 190977 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Assembly Row DIF Consultant Analysis on municipal service impacts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190978 3 190978 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Assembly Row DIF Tri-Party Public Funding Agreement. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190980 3 190980 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #190906 re: pedestrian safety at Washington Street at McGrath Highway. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190988 4 190988 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,750,000 and authorization to borrow $25,750,000 in a bond for the cost of implementing the Assembly Row DIF District and Development Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190974 4 190974 Mayor's Request Requesting to accept a $205,854 CLAMP Grant from MassDOT for the Health Dept.'s Transportation Demand Management project to expand Walk/Ride Day. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190972 4 190972 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $60,183.56 from the Computer Equipment Acct. to the IT Capital Outlay Acct. to purchase a centralized storage area network appliance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190973 4 190973 Mayor's Request Requesting to accept a $1,876,179 Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant from the federal Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, for SPCD's Lead Hazard Abatement Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190976 4 190976 Mayor's Request Requesting to accept a $2,869 grant from Factory Mutual Insurance Company for the Fire Dept.'s Fire Investigation Unit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190975 4 190975 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $14,473.50 grant from the MAPC's Regional Bike Parking Program for new bicycle accommodations citywide. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190805 4 190805 License New Garage License, Cedars Petroleum, 182 Pearl St., Mechanical repairs only, 2 autos inside, 4 outside. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 190804 4 190804 License New Flammables License, Cedars Petroleum, 182 Pearl St., 17,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 190935 4 190935 License Renewing Garage License, H & F Motors, 486 Columbia St., 5 autos inside, 1 outside. Approved   Action details Not available 190936 4 190936 License Renewing Garage License, Motorsports Inc., 486R Columbia St., 3 autos inside, 5 outside. Approved   Action details Not available 190913 4 190913 Order That the City Solicitor appear before this Board’s Committee on Legislative Matters to discuss whether KSS has breached its covenant with the city, and if so, to take action to revoke their permits. Work completed   Action details Not available 190844 4 190844 Officer's Communication City Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond. Approved   Action details Not available 190849 5 190849 License Sign/Awning Permit, Eastern Bank, 256 Elm St., 1 sign, 1 projecting sign. Approved   Action details Not available 190377 5 190377 Order That the City Solicitor report to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments on the city's residency requirement, as applicable to department heads, and explain the waiver process for those who do not reside in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 190711 5 190711 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to enter into a street tree planting contract in excess of three years. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 190730 5 190730 Public Communication 51 Registered Voters submitting a petition for a public hearing on KSS Realty Partners and the use of union labor at the MaxPac site. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190791 5 190791 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $125 in the Law Office to the Boston Bar Assn. Approved   Action details Not available 190790 5 190790 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $4,600 in the Law Office to Lucy Jen. Approved   Action details Not available 190793 5 190793 License Renewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 190794 5 190794 License Renewing 2009 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 190795 5 190795 License Renewing 2008 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 190796 5 190796 License Renewing 2007 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 190797 5 190797 License Renewing 2006 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 190798 5 190798 License Renewing 2005 Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace, 19 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 190806 5 190806 License New Garage License, A&M Foreign Motors, 400 Mystic Ave., Mechanical repairs, storing registered autos, 4 autos inside, 8 outside. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 190929 5 190929 Communication Requesting the appointment of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 190930 5 190930 Communication Requesting the appointment of Dennis Sullivan to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 190931 5 190931 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 190928 5 190928 Communication Requesting the appointment of Brendan Noonan to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 190927 5 190927 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel Costa to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 190926 5 190926 Communication Request the appointment of Justin Bonner to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 190925 5 190925 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Carroll to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 190924 5 190924 Communication Requesting the appointment of Antonio Cicolini to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 190286 6 190286 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to Ordinance 9-56 regarding vegetative overgrowth, hazardous trees, and outdoor wood storage, and associated fines. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 190920 6 190920 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $4,400 grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 190708 6 190708 Mayor's Request Requesting the expenditure of $2,891.39 of FY11 Appropriations to pay three outstanding FY10 invoices in the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 188396 6 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. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 190918 6 190918 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $20,000 grant from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's ArtsUnion programming. Approved   Action details Not available 190919 6 190919 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $12,213 grant from the Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Initiative for Police Dept. anti-gang activities. Approved   Action details Not available 190921 7 190921 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $1,000 grant from America's Promise Alliance, to conduct a local celebration. Approved   Action details Not available 190158 8 190158 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance to add or amend provisions for vegetative overgrowth, hazardous trees, outdoor wood storage, inoperable vehicles, unregistered vehicles, and the storage of boats or recreational vehicles. Placed on file   Action details Not available