Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 7/8/2010 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue Special Meeting Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (75) 75 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 189889 1 189889 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works - July 6, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 189884 1 189884 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance - July 7, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 189886 1 189886 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety - July 6, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189885 1 189885 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits - July 7, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 189871 1 189871 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 10, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 189870 1 189870 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189906 2 189906 Public Event Public Event Permit, Burren MS 5K Bur Run, Elm-Grove-Day Sts. area, Sep 12, 11:30AM, and 2 Banners hung in area. Approved   Action details Not available 189907 2 189907 Public Event Public Event Permit, Homeless Coalition Road Race, Davis Sq. Seven Hills Park, Oct 2, 7-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189908 2 189908 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Striders Jingle Bell Run, Davis Sq. area, Dec 19, 11AM. Approved   Action details Not available 189879 2 189879 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at 104 and 106 Beacon St. and clear the tree wells at 103, 104, 106 and 109 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 189880 2 189880 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager investigate creating a paper/plastic recycling initiative at fast food establishments. Approved   Action details Not available 189914 2 189914 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer, the Chief of Police and the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Forward Their Reports of the Recent Fire on Glenwood Road to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. Approved   Action details Not available 189887 2 189887 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Enforce the City’s Parking Regulations, on a Regular Basis, on Highland Avenue, in the Vicinity of the Armory, Including But Not Limited To, 2 Hour Minimums, Proximity to Diveways and Proximity to Intersections. Approved   Action details Not available 189888 2 189888 Order That the Chief of Police Determine the Process of Applying for a One Day Beer and Wine License and Report that Information to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. Approved   Action details Not available 189877 2 189877 Resolution That this Board requests that the MBTA provide an update on the bicycle storage plans and improvements at the Davis Sq. Station. Approved   Action details Not available 189876 2 189876 Resolution That this Board requests that the MBTA trim the trees and remove the overgrowth along the Busway between Grove St. and College Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 189875 2 189875 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace the damaged sidewalk panels at 35 Winslow Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 189913 2 189913 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Marc Morency Inc., Med. #78. Approved   Action details Not available 189912 2 189912 License Renewing Used Car Dealers Class II License, Louis Frank Motorcars, 27 Porter St., 0 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 189911 2 189911 License Renewing Garage License, American Auto, 682 Mystic Ave., 3 autos in, 7 out. Approved   Action details Not available 189910 2 189910 License Renewing Flammables License, Mass Bay Commuter Rail, 70R Third Ave., 393,510 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 189909 2 189909 License New Drainlayer License, Terratec Construction Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189905 2 189905 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Youth Hockey Canning Drive, Citywide, Sep 11, Oct 16, Nov 6 (raindates Sep 12, Oct 17, Nov 7). Approved   Action details Not available 189904 2 189904 Public Event Public Event Permit, Homeless Coalition 5K Road Race Banner, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Aug 30-Oct 2. Approved   Action details Not available 189903 2 189903 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Bloom event, Prospect Hill Park, Aug 21-22 (raindate Aug 28-29). Approved   Action details Not available 189902 2 189902 Public Event Public Event Permit, Open Air Circus summer performances, Nunziato Field, Jul 29-Aug 2 (performances on Jul 30, 31, and Aug 1). Approved   Action details Not available 189901 2 189901 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerStreets, Broadway from Temple St. to Lombardi St., Jul 25, 8AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189900 2 189900 Public Event Public Event Permit, The Training Room "Fitness on the Ave.", 691A Somerville Ave., Jul 24, Noon-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189899 2 189899 Public Event Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill Academy Canning Drive, McGrath Hwy. at Broadway, Jul 21, 3-4:30PM (raindate Jul 22). Approved   Action details Not available 189898 2 189898 Public Event Public Event Permit, Josephine Ave. Block Party, Morrison Ave. to Kidder Ave., Jul 10, 5PM-Sunset (raindate Jul 11). Approved   Action details Not available 189873 2 189873 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric for 10 feet of conduit from a manhole to 23-25 Cross St. Approved   Action details Not available 189872 2 189872 Citation Congratulating Joseph Piro on the auspicious occasion of his 100th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 189874 2 189874 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar for 3 feet of conduit from a pole to 43-45 Spring St. Approved   Action details Not available 189878 2 189878 Resolution That this Board urges Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown to vote against any Amendment offered to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (H. R. 5297) that would pre-empt state and local taxing authority on hotel rooms. Approved   Action details Not available 189881 2 189881 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration update this Board on the establishment of raised traffic calming tables on designated public ways. Approved   Action details Not available 189882 2 189882 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 65 Beacon St. to trim the overgrowth in front of the building. Approved   Action details Not available 189883 2 189883 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works plant trees at 5, 7 and 13 Quincy St. and at 9-19 Bolton St. Approved   Action details Not available 189890 2 189890 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works review the list of double poles and determine how many new double poles are being installed. Approved   Action details Not available 189088 3 189088 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat’s Towing Inc., 160-200 McGrath Hwy., 340 Spaces. Approved   Action details Not available 189897 3 189897 Communication Requesting the Reappointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire January 31, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 189892 3 189892 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Local Historic District Map to create one new multi-building district known as the Morrison Avenue Historic District by combining two existing single-building districts at 197 and 222 Morrison Avenue and adding one new property, 221 Morrison Avenue. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 189896 3 189896 Mayor's Request Requesting the Appointment of Carlene Campbell to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189891 3 189891 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. Approved   Action details Not available 189222 3 189222 License Sign/Awning Permit, Black & Blues, 89 Holland St., 2 Signs. Approved   Action details Not available 189004 3 189004 Order That the Committee on Licenses & Permits Review Licensure at 262 Beacon St. and Determine the Hours of Operation. Work completed   Action details Not available 189201 4 189201 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave., 24/7 Operation. Approved   Action details Not available 189211 4 189211 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Motor Sales, 121-123 Prospect St., 4 Autos Inside. Approved   Action details Not available 189215 4 189215 License Renewing Garage License, Maaco Auto Painting, 444 Somerville Ave., 75 Autos Inside. Approved   Action details Not available 189011 4 189011 Order That This Board's Committee on Licenses and Permits Direct the Owner of A+ Auto Body, on Medford Street, to Appear Before the Committee for a Show Cause Hearing on Why the City Should Not Revoke the Business License. Work completed   Action details Not available 189059 4 189059 Officer's Communication Response to Board Order 188964 - Automatic Amusement Device License, Game Underground, 1123 Broadway Work completed   Action details Not available 189830 4 189830 License Renewing Garage License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St., 60 autos inside, 20 out. Approved   Action details Not available 189831 4 189831 License Renewing Garage License, Grove St. Realty Trust, 48 Grove St., 20 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 189832 4 189832 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Corp., , 600 Windsor Pl., 50 autos inside, 40 out. Approved   Action details Not available 189836 4 189836 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, All Rite Auto, 38-42 Medford St., 10 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 189834 4 189834 License New Garage License, All Rite Auto, 38-42 Medford St., 4 autos inside, 6 out. Approved   Action details Not available 189835 4 189835 License New Garage License, Streetwise, 59 Pitman St., 6 autos inside, 14 out, hours M-F open 7:30AM. Approved   Action details Not available 189838 4 189838 License New Outdoor Seating License, Riverdog LLC, 321 Somerville Ave., A-Frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 189841 4 189841 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Markets Company, 275 Beacon St., 3 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 189895 4 189895 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation from Comcast in the amount of $500 to support ArtBeat. Approved   Action details Not available 189221 4 189221 License Renewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 69-71 Bow St., 2 Autos Inside, 8 Outside. Approved   Action details Not available 189614 4 189614 Order That Representatives from Vinfen and the Department of Mental Health, Along with Somerville’s State Delegation, Meet with the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, Within the Next Two Weeks, to Discuss Vinfen’s Contract with the Somerville Mental Health Association and Its Impact on the Somerville Community. Work completed   Action details Not available 189839 4 189839 License New Outdoor Seating License, Elegant Furniture, 31 Union Sq., 1 Table. Not approved   Action details Not available 189840 4 189840 License New Outdoor Seating License, Massage Therapy Works, 255 Elm St., 1 A-Frame Sign. Approved   Action details Not available 189837 4 189837 License New Used Car Dealer's License, Pat's Towing Inc., 160 McGrath Hwy., 75 autos outside. Approved   Action details Not available 189893 4 189893 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to accept a Grant from the Somerville Housing Authority in the amount of $3,000 to support the Mystic Mural Project for FY 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 189894 4 189894 Mayor's Request Requeting approaval to expend a grant from Target in the amount of $2,000 to support the 2010-2011 Art in a Garden Program. Approved   Action details Not available 189818 5 189818 Communication City Clerk responding to #189733 and #189734 re: automatic amusement device licenses. Work completed   Action details Not available 189863 5 189863 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval to Extend the Contract of Johnson Roberts Associates to 12/31/10 Approved   Action details Not available 189864 5 189864 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval to Extend the Contract of TBA Architects, Inc. to 12/31/10 Approved   Action details Not available 189857 5 189857 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval to Proceed with CM-At-Risk Delivery Method for ESCS Renovation Project Approved   Action details Not available 189859 5 189859 Mayor's Request Requesting Appropriation of $50,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses to East Somerville Community School Reconstruction for an Independent Cost Estimator for the ESCS Project Approved   Action details Not available 189861 5 189861 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval to Extend the Contract of Symmes Maini & McKee at the Argenziano School Project to Assist with the Administration of a Grant to Install Solar Panels Approved   Action details Not available 189166 5 189166 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval to Expend a $150,000 Grant from the MA Exec. Office of Public Safety and Security and the State 911 Regional Public Safety Communications Center to Conduct a Feasibility for a Regional Emergency Communications Center. Approved   Action details Not available 189629 5 189629 Officer's Communication Response to Order 189276 - Informational Packet Regarding Trash, Dumpsters and Laws Relating to Their Cleaning, Upkeep of Private Property and State Health Codes Work completed   Action details Not available 189865 6 189865 Mayor's Request Request to Declare (16) Police Vehicles as Surplus. Approved   Action details Not available