Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/9/2014 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 (80) 80 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 196086 1 196086 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on December 19, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 196070 1 196070 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196071 1 196071 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 26, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 196075 1 196075 Grant of Location Submitted by Tufts University, to install about 650 feet of overhead cable on Sawyer Avenue and about 839 feet of overhead cable on Packard Avenue, with connections to several Tufts-owned buildings. Approved   Action details Not available 196102 1 196102 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Event Promotions 5K Race of Ireland, Davis Sq area, Mar 16, 7AM-1PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196103 1 196103 Public Event Public Event Permit, MOM's 5K Run for Cancer, Davis Sq area, May 11, 9-11:30AM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196107 1 196107 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Auto Brokers, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 196108 1 196108 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Beacon and Park Auto Sales, 75 Park St. Approved   Action details Not available 196109 1 196109 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Cars of Boston, 39 Webster Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196110 1 196110 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Inman Motor Sales, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 196111 1 196111 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 196112 1 196112 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mass Auto Brokers, 631 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 196113 1 196113 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 196106 1 196106 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 196105 1 196105 License New Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway, 3 tables, 6 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 196104 1 196104 License Sign/Awning Permit, Perfect Dental, 128 Broadway, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 196125 1 196125 Public Communication Sanford Pooler submitting comments re: #195769, installing GPS devices in city vehicles. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196124 1 196124 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway, 34 vehicles inside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196119 1 196119 License Renewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace. Approved   Action details Not available 196120 1 196120 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Place. Approved   Action details Not available 196121 1 196121 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 196122 1 196122 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 196123 1 196123 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 266 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 196118 1 196118 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Roto Rooter Services. Approved   Action details Not available 196116 2 196116 Order That the Chief Assessor and the Director of SPCD appear before this Board’s Finance Committee to discuss the increase in commercial and residential property valuations and real estate taxes, especially for restaurants, and its impact on existing businesses and future development. Approved   Action details Not available 196126 2 196126 Order That the City Clerk request that the owner of Top Cars LLC/Inman Motor Sales attend the next meeting of the Committee on Licenses and Permits to discuss the renewal of their Used Car Dealer's license. Approved   Action details Not available 195980 2 195980 Citation Commending outgoing Alderman Thomas F. Taylor for his outstanding service to the people of Ward Three and the entire City as Alderman, from 1986 to 2013, making him the longest-serving Ward Alderman in the City's history. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 195996 2 195996 Committee Report Severed portion of the Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 19, 2013 (#195235 was the only item severed and laid on the table). Laid on the table   Action details Not available 196076 2 196076 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide this Board with a report on the number of tickets issued, and the resulting revenue, during a typical snow storm and its impact, i.e., the effectiveness of those penalties during the next storm. Approved   Action details Not available 196077 2 196077 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase enforcement of parking regulations by the driveways to 301 and 303 Lowell Street for two weeks to improve access and egress for residents and report the results to the Ward 5 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 196078 2 196078 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 5 Alderman on the feasibility of restoring two parking spaces in front of 179 Albion Street that were changed to NO PARKING spaces following the repaving of the street. Approved   Action details Not available 196079 2 196079 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING sign at the garage entrance between the two driveways of 240 Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196080 2 196080 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking contact Mass Highway to install the proper traffic signals at the intersection of Route 28 and Mystic Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 196081 2 196081 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depressions and potholes on College Avenue between Morrison Avenue and the Powderhouse Rotary. Approved   Action details Not available 196082 2 196082 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pothole at the intersection of Appleton and Clifton Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 196092 2 196092 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Harold Curtis Jr., as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196093 2 196093 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Shawn Brady, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196094 2 196094 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Sean Browne, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196095 2 196095 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Michael Cabral, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196096 2 196096 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Jose Colon, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196097 2 196097 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Michael DeBethencourt, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196072 2 196072 Citation Commending Nicholas Stiles, who is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service as a Police Officer. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 196073 2 196073 Citation Commending the St. Clements Football Team, which finished first in the Catholic Central Small League with an undefeated record, and won the Division 6 North Championship trophy. Approved   Action details Not available 196074 2 196074 Citation Commending John Richard, a senior at Arlington Catholic High School, who was named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team for 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 196085 2 196085 Communication In his capacity as President, submitting this Board's Committee assignments for 2014 and creating four Special Committees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196083 2 196083 Order That this Board amend the Rules of the Board, to eliminate the Information Technology Committee as a Standing Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196084 2 196084 Order That this Board amend the Rules of this Board, to establish a procedure for maintaining the minutes and reports of this Board and its committees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196114 2 196114 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with a report on the number of tickets issued relative to clearing sidewalks, and the resulting revenue, during a typical snow storm and its impact, i.e., the effectiveness of those penalties during the next storm. Approved   Action details Not available 196098 2 196098 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Michael Eastman, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196099 2 196099 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Wayne Gabaree, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196100 2 196100 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, James Lawson, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196115 2 196115 Order That this Board amend the Rules of this Board, to establish a procedure for the joint sponsorship of items. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196088 3 196088 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an $18,000 grant from the Metro Regional Employment Board to the YouthWorks Program. Approved   Action details Not available 196127 3 196127 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196101 3 196101 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #195788 re: state and local requirements prior to establishment of medical marijuana facilities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196089 4 196089 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $7,086 from the MA Fire Services Dept., for the Fire Dept.'s school education program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196091 4 196091 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,418 from the MA Fire Services Dept., for the Fire Dept.'s senior fire safety program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196087 4 196087 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as surplus certain IT Department Telephony Equipment. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195598 4 195598 Order That the Chief Assessor develop a list of all absentee landlord property locations in Ward 4. Work completed   Action details Not available 195599 4 195599 Order That the City Solicitor inform this Board of the fee structure of fines on absentee landlord property violations and how they can be increased. Work completed   Action details Not available 195604 4 195604 Order That the Community Liaison for the East Broadway Streetscape Project notify all residents and businesses prior to sidewalk replacement, and have the contractor provide proper access to all driveways. Work completed   Action details Not available 195663 4 195663 Resolution That the Administration begin steps to acquire the parcel of land at the intersection of Austin Street and Maine Terrace in hopes that it will become a green space. Work completed   Action details Not available 196100 4 196100 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, James Lawson, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196117 4 196117 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("free cash") to the Personnel Dept. Professional and Technical Services Account to fund executive recruitment services for the Police Chief selection process. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196099 4 196099 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Wayne Gabaree, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196098 4 196098 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Michael Eastman, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196097 4 196097 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Michael DeBethencourt, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196096 4 196096 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Jose Colon, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196095 4 196095 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Michael Cabral, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196094 4 196094 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Sean Browne, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196093 4 196093 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Shawn Brady, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196092 4 196092 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Harold Curtis Jr., as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194658 5 194658 Public Communication Michele Biscoe submitting comments re: #194410, considering designated off-leash times for dogs in certain parks. Work completed   Action details Not available 195347 5 195347 Resolution That the Administration consider implementing a pilot Parlket in the Brickbottom area of Ward 2. Work completed   Action details Not available 195360 5 195360 Order That the Director of SPCD remove the bike rack at the corner of Highland Avenue and Crocker Street and either find an alternative site or replace it with a smaller rack. Work completed   Action details Not available 196090 5 196090 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $4,750 from the MA Department of Housing and Community Development for participation in the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Count. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195074 6 195074 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD), the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Board to discuss the process of fining absentee landlords and/or their unruly tenants as it relates to repeat offenders. Work completed   Action details Not available 195089 6 195089 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with an analysis of the Cabot Farms building on Broadway, at the Powderhouse Rotary, and a list of strategies the city can employ to urge improvement of the property. Work completed   Action details Not available 194410 6 194410 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration consider a program to allow dog owners and dogs to enjoy off-leash play and exercise time in certain city parks at designated times. Work completed   Action details Not available 194277 7 194277 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and Parking provide this Board with recommendations to address the traffic and parking concerns of business owners on Somerville Avenue, especially within the 400-700 blocks. Work completed   Action details Not available