Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/22/2011 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 (71) 71 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 191994 1 191994 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on September 22, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191996 1 191996 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 21, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191995 1 191995 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192004 1 192004 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on September 20, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191997 1 191997 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 15, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192002 1 192002 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on September 19, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192033 1 192033 Public Communication William Campbell submitting comments re: H1972, An Act Regulating Election Primaries. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192029 1 192029 Public Communication George O'Shea submitting comments re: George Dilboy Post 529, 371 Summer St., operating a commercial parking lot without a permit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191999 1 191999 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on September 12, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191985 1 191985 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191986 1 191986 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, August 11, 2011, and the Regular Meeting, August 25, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191987 2 191987 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 8 feet of conduit in College Ave. to provide service to 30 College Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 192001 2 192001 Order That the City Clerk notify the Director of the Housing Authority of the serious obstacle presented by the sidewalk not being handicap accessible outside its newly acquired property on Alewife Brook Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 192000 2 192000 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking contact the MA Highway Dept. regarding the missing rotary sign on Alewife Brook Parkway near Dilboy Stadium, and forward a copy of this request to the State Delegation. Approved   Action details Not available 191992 2 191992 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate electric utility company to repair the inoperable street lamps at the entrance to the Rite Aide parking lot on Grove Street and that the Commissioner provide this Board with an update on finding a vendor to maintain the city's street lamps. Approved   Action details Not available 191993 2 191993 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the one-way traffic at the intersection of Harvard and Atherton Streets, especially during AM and PM commuting hours. Approved   Action details Not available 191988 2 191988 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 51 feet of conduit in Windsor Place to provide service to 520 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 191989 2 191989 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 44 feet of conduit in Albion St. to provide service to 152 Albion St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 192021 2 192021 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets Eat Outside the Square Foodie Crawl, Broadway from McGrath Hwy. to Sullivan Sq., Oct 25, 6-9:30PM (raindate Oct 26). Approved   Action details Not available 192022 2 192022 Public Event Public Event Permit, Run For A Cure Jason Dedrick Road Race, 56 Holland St. and Davis Sq. area, Oct 29, 10:30-1:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192034 2 192034 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols along Shore Drive, including the adjoining water front and wooded area. Approved   Action details Not available 192035 2 192035 Order That the City Solicitor and the Administration explore the legality and feasibility of banning HAZMAT trucks from driving through the City. Approved   Action details Not available 192030 2 192030 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalks at 45 and 49 Moore Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192003 2 192003 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that bus stops near the Somerville Hospital are cleared of snow. Approved   Action details Not available 191998 2 191998 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration, upon the adoption of a Rodent Control Ordinance, take immediate action to enlighten the public about it. Approved   Action details Not available 191990 2 191990 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk on Grove Street, between Elm Street and the Grove Street parking lot. Approved   Action details Not available 191991 2 191991 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depression in the roadway near the intersection of Chandler and William Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 192023 2 192023 Public Event Public Event Permit, Halloween Howl Concert, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Oct 29, 7:45-10:45PM (raindate Oct 31, 7-10PM). Approved   Action details Not available 192020 2 192020 Public Event Public Event Permit, High School Class of 2012 Car Wash Fundraiser, High School Concourse, Sep 17, 9-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192024 2 192024 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Marchi Paving Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 192025 2 192025 License Renewing Flammables License, M. S. Walker Inc., 15R Third Ave., 90,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 192026 2 192026 License Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave., 13 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 192027 2 192027 License Renewing Garage License, H & F Motors, 486 Columbia St., 5 autos in, 1 out. Approved   Action details Not available 192028 2 192028 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's Restaurant, 142 Cross St., Sun-Sat till 2AM for deliveries only. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192018 3 192018 Officer's Communication Asst. City Solicitor submitting a revised Rodent Control Ordinance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192015 3 192015 Communication Requesting to appoint Tanya Paglia to the Design Review Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 192017 3 192017 Communication Requesting to reappoint Joseph Favaloro to the Planning Board. Approved   Action details Not available 192036 3 192036 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors. Approved   Action details Not available 192016 3 192016 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Elaine Severino as an Aldernate on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 192019 3 192019 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191989 3 191989 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 44 feet of conduit in Albion St. to provide service to 152 Albion St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191988 3 191988 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 51 feet of conduit in Windsor Place to provide service to 520 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191987 3 191987 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 8 feet of conduit in College Ave. to provide service to 30 College Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192013 4 192013 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 17, 2011. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192011 4 192011 Mayor's Request Request to pay prior year invoices in the Department of Public Works from the FY12 appropriation, totalling $11,031.75. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192007 4 192007 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $55,000 and authorization to borrow the same amount in a bond to replace the apron at the Fire Dept. Headquarters. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192010 4 192010 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to fund the purchase of street benches and barrels. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192009 4 192009 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for private way reconstruction work. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192014 4 192014 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an $800 grant from the MetLife Foundation to support the Arts Council's Art in a Garden program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192036 4 192036 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192016 4 192016 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Elaine Severino as an Aldernate on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192032 4 192032 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for this Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss the status of the Green Line Extension including litigation strategy. Approved   Action details Not available 192017 4 192017 Communication Requesting to reappoint Joseph Favaloro to the Planning Board. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192012 4 192012 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $31,809 from the Office of Justice Programs FY11 Byrne JAG Grant for the use of the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192031 4 192031 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $8,000 from the Homeland Security Investigations Office for the Police Dept. to purchase a Cellbrite Mobile Forensic and Data Transfer Device. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192005 4 192005 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish minimum pervious area requirements on lots in certain zoning districts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192015 4 192015 Communication Requesting to appoint Tanya Paglia to the Design Review Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192008 4 192008 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 and authorization to borrow the same amount in a bond to repair the Dept. of Public Works roof. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192006 4 192006 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 and authorization to borrow the same amount in a bond for various repairs to municipal buildings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191960 4 191960 Public Event Public Event Permit, Stereo Drive-By Concert, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 24, 4PM (raindate Oct 1). Approved   Action details Not available 191962 4 191962 License New Hawker Peddler License, RCN Becocom, Communications services. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 191962 5 191962 License New Hawker Peddler License, RCN Becocom, Communications services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191866 5 191866 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Body Works, 42 Dana St., 10 autos in, 2 out. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 191867 5 191867 License Renewing Garage License, Pearl St. Auto Sales, 56 Bonair St., 8 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191959 5 191959 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept a $25,000 MA Emergency Management Performance Grant for the Fire Dept. to purchase equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 191983 5 191983 Communication Requesting the appointment of Matthew Kane to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 191984 5 191984 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel Donegan to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 191984 6 191984 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel Donegan to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191983 6 191983 Communication Requesting the appointment of Matthew Kane to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191959 6 191959 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept a $25,000 MA Emergency Management Performance Grant for the Fire Dept. to purchase equipment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191481 6 191481 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to Ordinance 11-38 regarding rodent control. Placed on file   Action details Not available