Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/23/2012 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 (64) 64 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 192602 1 192602 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 21, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192600 1 192600 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 22, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192591 1 192591 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192592 1 192592 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 26, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192595 2 192595 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works resurface Belmont Terrace in the Spring of 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192596 2 192596 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pothole on Lowden Avenue, between Kidder Avenue and Mallet Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192597 2 192597 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Public Works and Utilities Committee with the status of double poles and street lamps not working. Approved   Action details Not available 192598 2 192598 Order That the Director of Communications appear at the next meeting of the Public Works and Utilities Committee with an update and cost of the cable, internet and telephone providers in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 192599 2 192599 Communication In his capacity as a member of the School Committee, conveying a report of the School Committee's activities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192616 2 192616 License Renewing Garage License, Motorsports Inc., 486R Columbia St., 3 autos in, 5 out. Approved   Action details Not available 192617 2 192617 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St., No autos. Approved   Action details Not available 192618 2 192618 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body, 161 Linwood St., 15 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 192619 2 192619 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body, 308 McGrath Hwy., 12 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 192620 2 192620 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body, 182 Washington St., 27 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 192612 2 192612 Public Event Public Event Permit, Davis Sq. Ministries Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave. From Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq., Apr 1, 8:30-9:30 AM. Approved   Action details Not available 192613 2 192613 Public Event Public Event Permit, Davis Sq. Ministries Easter Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 8, 6:30-7:30 AM. Approved   Action details Not available 192614 2 192614 Public Event Public Event Permit, Union Sq. Farmer's Market, Union Sq. Plaza, Saturdays from Jun 2-Nov 17, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192603 2 192603 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking investigate more efficient ways to lay out cab stands at the Davis Square MBTA stop. Approved   Action details Not available 192621 2 192621 Order That the Chief Financial Officer appear before this Board's Committee on Finance to present an update on the FY12 budget, especially expenditures. Approved   Action details Not available 192601 2 192601 Order That the Chief of Police, the Chief Assessor and the City Solicitor determine if the Police Dept. has the authority to ticket vehicles with outstanding excise taxes due, and if so, to proceed with such action. Approved   Action details Not available 192626 2 192626 Order That the Chief Information Officer check, clean and secure all IT cables in the Committee Room and ensure that all IT equipment is working properly. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 192594 2 192594 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the status of its study to protect neighborhoods in RA and RB Districts. Approved   Action details Not available 192593 2 192593 Order That this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Works investigate the repeated power outages around 470 Medford Street and take the necessary steps to ensure that NStar resolves this problem. Approved   Action details Not available 192615 2 192615 License Renewing Garage License, NStar Electric and Gas Corp., 181 McGrath Hwy., 20 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 192623 3 192623 Communication Requesting the appointment of John O'Connor to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192624 3 192624 Communication Director of Constituent Services responding to #192581 re: 24-26 Sterling St. 311 call data. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192608 3 192608 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Districts for Somerville Avenue from Wilson Square to the Cambridge line at Porter Square, White Street, and Elm Street from White Street to Wilson Square, and to amend the Floodplain Overlay District. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192609 3 192609 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add a definition of pervious area and amend the table of dimensional requirements and footnotes to require a minimum pervious area on lots in certain zoning districts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192625 3 192625 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #192373 re: guidelines for reporting contractor violations to the State (Fines for Code Violations). Placed on file   Action details Not available 192610 3 192610 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #192529 re: accidents at Summer and Lowell Streets. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192606 3 192606 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Adrian Botelho as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192611 3 192611 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192428 4 192428 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consult with the Traffic Engineer to determine the feasibility of Cross Street East being a one way from Broadway to Mystic Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 192606 4 192606 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Adrian Botelho as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192605 4 192605 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,178 from the Bicycle Stabilization Fund to install a bicycle corral at 79-83 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192607 4 192607 Mayor's Communication Presenting the final draft of the SomerVision Comprehensive Plan. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192486 4 192486 Order That the Chief Assessor appear before this Board to provide specific details and responses to citizens’ concerns regarding recent tax bills, including increased land values in particular areas of the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 192622 4 192622 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of the release of an obsolete drain easement in Assembly Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192273 4 192273 Public Communication Green Cab requesting consideration from this Board for a taxi fare increase. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 192567 4 192567 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $20,000 grant from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's ArtsUnion program. Approved   Action details Not available 192537 4 192537 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the light on the traffic island directly in front of 252 Medford Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 192627 4 192627 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $55,000 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to fund a non-union wage study. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192604 4 192604 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of a Bicycle Stabilization Fund and the acceptance of a mitigation payment of $2,178 from Mudflat Studios, to purchase a bicycle corral. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191387 4 191387 Communication Retirement Board notifying this Board of a vote on a cost of living adjustment at its meeting on June 8, 2011. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192510 5 192510 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 192109 5 192109 Resolution That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission consider extending visitor parking from 48 to 72 hours. Work completed   Action details Not available 192273 5 192273 Public Communication Green Cab requesting consideration from this Board for a taxi fare increase. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191973 6 191973 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $5,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 1 Laptop for the Police Dept.'s License Plate Reader System. Approved   Action details Not available 192583 6 192583 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $931,762 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the School Salaries Acct. to fund salary increases for the settlement of various collective bargaining agreements. Approved   Action details Not available 192565 6 192565 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $781,250 for construction of a new park at 15-25 Cross Street and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond. Approved   Action details Not available 192585 6 192585 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $32,000 grant for FY2012 for the Police-Based Jail Diversion Program Grant for individuals with mental illnesses or emotional disturbances. Approved   Action details Not available 192566 6 192566 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a PARC 19 grant of $500,000 from the Division of Conservation Services for construction of the park at 15-25 Cross Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192567 6 192567 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $20,000 grant from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's ArtsUnion program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192584 6 192584 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $45,000 grant for FY2013 for the Police-Based Jail Diversion Program Grant for individuals with mental illnesses or emotional disturbances. Approved   Action details Not available 191972 6 191972 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 1 License Plate Reader system for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 191972 7 191972 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 1 License Plate Reader system for the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190546 7 190546 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement with Zipcar Inc. for 14 City parking spaces for a term of 3 years with two one-year options to renew. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192584 7 192584 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $45,000 grant for FY2013 for the Police-Based Jail Diversion Program Grant for individuals with mental illnesses or emotional disturbances. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192566 7 192566 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a PARC 19 grant of $500,000 from the Division of Conservation Services for construction of the park at 15-25 Cross Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192585 7 192585 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $32,000 grant for FY2012 for the Police-Based Jail Diversion Program Grant for individuals with mental illnesses or emotional disturbances. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192565 7 192565 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $781,250 for construction of a new park at 15-25 Cross Street and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191973 7 191973 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $5,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 1 Laptop for the Police Dept.'s License Plate Reader System. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192583 7 192583 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $931,762 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the School Salaries Acct. to fund salary increases for the settlement of various collective bargaining agreements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190738 8 190738 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to enter into a contract with City Solutions Inc. to operate a modular news rack program for 10 years. Placed on file   Action details Not available