Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/12/2011 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 (116) 116 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 191376 1 191376 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, May 10, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191372 1 191372 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, May 10, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191373 1 191373 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Information Technology, May 11, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191371 1 191371 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, May 11, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191355 1 191355 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 14, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191354 1 191354 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191377 1 191377 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, May 9, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191375 1 191375 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, May 3, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191434 1 191434 Public Communication Senator Brown responding to #190904 re: the federal CDBG program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191426 2 191426 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., 1 Device. Approved   Action details Not available 191405 2 191405 License Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St., 3,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191406 2 191406 License Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St., 3 autos in, 3 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191370 2 191370 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the letters on the sign at the entrance to Perry Park. Approved   Action details Not available 191369 2 191369 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the STOP sign at Linwood Street and the Somerville Avenue extension and place it at a height that motorists can see when driving through that intersection. Approved   Action details Not available 191368 2 191368 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking advise the Ward 2 Alderman of the feasibility of installing concurrent leading pedestrian interval signalling at certain intersections in Ward 2. Approved   Action details Not available 191422 2 191422 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Red House Restaurant, 24 Union Sq., Su-Th to 1:30AM, Fr-Sa to 2AM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191423 2 191423 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Buffalo Exchange Ltd., 238 Elm St., used clothing and accessories. Approved   Action details Not available 191431 2 191431 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St., 1 bench. Approved   Action details Not available 191432 2 191432 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 3 motorcycles. Approved   Action details Not available 191433 2 191433 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mike's Restaurant, 9 Davis Sq., 8 tables, 16 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 191430 2 191430 License New Outdoor Seating License, SSG Development LLC, 50 Middlesex Ave., planters. Approved   Action details Not available 191387 2 191387 Communication Retirement Board notifying this Board of a vote on a cost of living adjustment at its meeting on June 8, 2011. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191424 2 191424 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St., 3 spaces. Approved   Action details Not available 191425 2 191425 License Renewing Pool Table License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St., 2 pool tables. Approved   Action details Not available 191394 2 191394 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.W. DeNapoli Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 191400 2 191400 License Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Petroleum, 1284-1286 Broadway, 23,500 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191401 2 191401 License Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 130R Foley St., 7,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191402 2 191402 License Renewing Flammables License, Sunoco Service Station, 434-450 McGrath Hwy., 33,380 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191403 2 191403 License Renewing Flammables License, Coresite Real Estate 70 Innerbelt LLC, 70 Innerbelt Rd., 100,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191404 2 191404 License Renewing Flammables License, Chambers Motorcars, 259 McGrath Hwy., 6,075 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191407 2 191407 License Renewing Garage License, Herbert Chambers I-93 Inc., 259 McGrath Hwy., 310 autos in, 40 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191408 2 191408 License Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, 12-16 Joy St., 8 autos in, 2 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191409 2 191409 License Renewing Garage License, United Auto Repair, 64-68 Joy St., 6 autos in, 2 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191410 2 191410 License Renewing Garage License, Teele Sq. Auto, 1284 Broadway, 3 autos in, 8 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191411 2 191411 License Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St., 10 autos in, 3 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191412 2 191412 License Renewing Garage License, Walnut Hill Auto Body, 235 Lowell St., 8 autos in, 2 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191413 2 191413 License Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy., 5 autos in, 10 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191414 2 191414 License Renewing Garage License, E-Z Auto Body, 627 Somerville Ave., 33 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191415 2 191415 License Renewing Garage License, Tech Auto Body Repair, 9 Union Sq., 3 autos in, 5 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191416 2 191416 License Renewing Garage License, J.C. Auto Repair, 91 Union Sq., 2 autos in, 8 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191417 2 191417 License Renewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh Company, 224-226 Somerville Ave., 9 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191418 2 191418 License Renewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6E Beach Ave., 5 autos in, 1 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191419 2 191419 License Renewing Garage License, County Auto Repair, 107 Washington St., 4 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191420 2 191420 License Renewing Garage License, Monro Muffler and Brake Inc., 223 Washington St., 4 autos in, 12 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191421 2 191421 License Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service, 45 Mystic Ave., 10 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191427 2 191427 License Sign/Awning Permit, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq., one sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191362 2 191362 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace all damaged or missing bricks in Davis Square to eliminate the public safety hazards they create. Approved   Action details Not available 191361 2 191361 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works add bicycle lane striping on Willow Avenue as additional improvements are made to that street. Approved   Action details Not available 191360 2 191360 Order That the Chief of Police increase enforcement of the ONE WAY restriction on Wallace Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191359 2 191359 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install an additional DO NOT ENTER sign at Wallace and Holland Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 191363 2 191363 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration investigate establishing a Seasonal Senior Clean Up Program in specific areas, for not more than 19 hours per week, to provide a stipend in conjunction with the Senior Tax Write-Off Program. Approved   Action details Not available 191364 2 191364 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken or paved sidewalk panels from 300-400 Washington Street as they present a public safety hazard to pedestrians and offer little ADA accessibility. Approved   Action details Not available 191365 2 191365 Order That the ADA Compliance Officer conduct an assessment of ADA accessibility at the corner of Somerville Avenue and Kent Street and provide the findings to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 191366 2 191366 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Beacon, Washington, Perry and Calvin Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 191367 2 191367 Order That the city’s Volunteer Coordinator provide volunteer assistance to the city's efforts to notify neighborhoods of rodent control measures by distributing door knockers in particualr areas as directed by the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and the Executive Director of OSPCD. Approved   Action details Not available 191385 2 191385 Communication Requesting the appointment of Housing Director Dana LeWinter to the Affordable Housing Trust. Approved   Action details Not available 191388 2 191388 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Community Corporation tabling, Union Sq. Plaza and Davis Sq. Plaza Wed & Fri 4-7PM from Jun 1 to Aug 3, Davis Sq. Plaza Sat 10-2PM from Jun 4 to Aug 6, Davis Sq. Plaza and Teel Sq. Sun 10-2PM on May 29. Approved   Action details Not available 191389 2 191389 Public Event Public Event Permit, Journeyman Summer Barbeque at the Farmer's Market, 9 Sanborn Court, Sat 11-2PM from Jun 4 to Oct 29. Approved   Action details Not available 191390 2 191390 Public Event Public Event Permit, Shape Up Somerville Road Race, Foss Park and area streets, Jun 5, 9-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191391 2 191391 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerStreets Carnaval, Broadway from Temple St. to Lombardi Way, Jun 5, 10-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191392 2 191392 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville String and Wind Camp Fundraiser, Davis Sq., Jun 11, 9-4PM (raindate Jun 18). Approved   Action details Not available 191393 2 191393 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates. Approved   Action details Not available 191395 2 191395 License Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 37 Latin Way, 20,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191396 2 191396 License Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 61 Talbot Ave., 24,005 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191397 2 191397 License Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway, 22,600 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191398 2 191398 License Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave., 34,136 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191399 2 191399 License Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Hospital, 230 Highland Ave., 15,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191428 2 191428 License Sign/Awning Permit, SSG Development LLC, 50 Middlesex Ave., window fins, signage, canopies, and parapets. Approved   Action details Not available 191386 2 191386 Mayor's Communication Proclaiming May 11, 2011, as National School Nurse Day. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191357 2 191357 Citation Commending Acting Fire Lieutenant Patrick Dorant and Firefighters Karl Popken and Michael Mattera for their heroic actions to restore life to a Davis Sq. pedestrian who had suffered a potentially fatal heart attack. Approved   Action details Not available 191356 2 191356 Citation Commending Kristine Fiore, a bystander whose swift administration of CPR saved a a Davis Sq. pedestrian who had suffered a potentially fatal heart attack. Approved   Action details Not available 191358 2 191358 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 55 ft. of conduit in Beech St. Approved   Action details Not available 191374 2 191374 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration consider establishing a partnership with another city or town to provide mutual assistance in the event of an Information Technology disaster. Approved   Action details Not available 191438 2 191438 Public Event Public Event Permit, Duhamel Education Initiative Walk, Davis Sq. and area streets, Jun 5, 10-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191439 2 191439 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Bike to Work Benefit, Chester St. from Elm to Herbert Sts., Jun 6, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 13). Approved   Action details Not available 191440 2 191440 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Climate Action 350 Actions Challenge Kick-Off, Union Sq. Plaza, Jun 13, 4-7:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191437 2 191437 Public Event Public Event Permit, Columbus Ave. Block Party, Columbus Ave. from Bonner Ave. to Prospect Hill Parkway, May 21, 2-10PM (raindate May 22). Approved   Action details Not available 191441 2 191441 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the driveway panels on the sidewalk at 34 and 38 Fairfax Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191442 2 191442 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panel at the corner of Cutter and Highland Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 191443 2 191443 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works properly secure the dedication sign honoring John Halloran at the corner of Curtis Street and Powderhouse Boulevard. Approved   Action details Not available 191429 2 191429 License New Outdoor Seating License, Amelia's Kitchen, 1137 Broadway, 2 tables, 8 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 191436 3 191436 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joey Buizon to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191358 3 191358 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 55 ft. of conduit in Beech St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191428 3 191428 License Sign/Awning Permit, SSG Development LLC, 50 Middlesex Ave., window fins, signage, canopies, and parapets. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191429 3 191429 License New Outdoor Seating License, Amelia's Kitchen, 1137 Broadway, 2 tables, 8 chairs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191385 3 191385 Communication Requesting the appointment of Housing Director Dana LeWinter to the Affordable Housing Trust. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191430 3 191430 License New Outdoor Seating License, SSG Development LLC, 50 Middlesex Ave., planters. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191378 4 191378 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $115,000 from the remaining balance of $416,933 from the Argenziano School Construction Project to fund the construction of an outdoor Ice Skating Rink adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191382 4 191382 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to raise the FY2011 Council on Aging Revolving Account Spending Limit from $55,000 to $90,000. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191379 4 191379 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $72,735 from the Receipts Reserved-Parking Meter Receipts Acct. to the Traffic and Parking Professional Services Acct. to pay for on-line customer credit card transactions. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191255 4 191255 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer advise this Board of any changes to the allocation of fire apparatus due to the recent addition of the rescue truck. Work completed   Action details Not available 191380 4 191380 Mayor's Request Transfer $32,000 from the DPW Sanitation/Recycling Acct. to the School Custodian Overtime Acct. to fund a projected deficit for the rest of the fiscal year. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191384 4 191384 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a reimbursement of up to $6,300 from Tufts University for the Police Dept.'s assistance during their Spring Fling event on April 30. Approved   Action details Not available 191383 4 191383 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as Surplus Equipment several Cisco 3500 network switches that are no longer being used or supported. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191351 4 191351 Public Communication Sixty registered voters submitting a "Proposed Ordinance to Ensure that Development Financed with the Sale of DIF Bonds Yields Jobs for Somerville Residents." Work completed   Action details Not available 191381 4 191381 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer $12,500 from the DPW Sanitation Recycling Acct. to the School Custodian Salaries Acct. to fund salaries for the remaining portion of this fiscal year. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191435 4 191435 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $120,420 from the Salary Contingency-Salaries Acct. to the Police Medical and Dental Services Acct. to fund a deficit in medical claims. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191263 5 191263 Communication Requesting the appointment of Herbert Foster Jr. to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 191081 5 191081 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board adopt one of the two attached 2011 Election Calendars. Approved   Action details Not available 191384 5 191384 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a reimbursement of up to $6,300 from Tufts University for the Police Dept.'s assistance during their Spring Fling event on April 30. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191230 5 191230 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an MBTA Shared Use Path Easement in Assembly Square. Approved   Action details Not available 191230 6 191230 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an MBTA Shared Use Path Easement in Assembly Square. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191229 6 191229 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $301,000 from unexpended bond proceeds from the Argenziano School Construction Project to fund needed building renovations at the Public Safety Building. Approved   Action details Not available 191348 6 191348 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $12,400 from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness for Police Dept. participation in the Urban Shield exercise on May 22 - 23, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191081 6 191081 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board adopt one of the two attached 2011 Election Calendars. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191347 6 191347 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the proposed HUD Action Plan for FY2011-2012, featuring a grant of $3,610,801 in CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding. Approved   Action details Not available 191262 6 191262 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant up to $25,000 from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Fire Dept. for its participation in Operation Urban Shield. Approved   Action details Not available 191263 6 191263 Communication Requesting the appointment of Herbert Foster Jr. to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191348 7 191348 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $12,400 from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness for Police Dept. participation in the Urban Shield exercise on May 22 - 23, 2011. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191262 7 191262 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant up to $25,000 from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Fire Dept. for its participation in Operation Urban Shield. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191347 7 191347 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the proposed HUD Action Plan for FY2011-2012, featuring a grant of $3,610,801 in CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191229 7 191229 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $301,000 from unexpended bond proceeds from the Argenziano School Construction Project to fund needed building renovations at the Public Safety Building. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190616 9 190616 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Geovanne Colon as Constable. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 190978 10 190978 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Assembly Row DIF Tri-Party Public Funding Agreement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190977 10 190977 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Assembly Row DIF Consultant Analysis on municipal service impacts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190616 11 190616 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Geovanne Colon as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available