Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/24/2010 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 (69) 69 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 189796 1 189796 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 27, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 189845 1 189845 License Transferring Taxi Medallion, Med. #70 from Kings Transportation to Somerville Transportation. Approved   Action details Not available 189846 1 189846 Public Communication Somerville High School Gay Straight Alliance submitting comments re: #189788, the FY11 municipal budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189807 1 189807 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, June 23. Approved   Action details Not available 189820 1 189820 Communication Police Chief responding to various Board orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189808 1 189808 Committee Report Report of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee - June 14. Approved   Action details Not available 189795 1 189795 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189799 2 189799 Citation Commending Dorothy Dorant on the happy occasion of her 80th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 189798 2 189798 Citation Commending Carmilla Toner on the happy occasion of her 80th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 189797 2 189797 Citation Commending Albert Gee, whose quick thinking and heroic action saved the life of a choking two year-old child last month. Approved   Action details Not available 189801 2 189801 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Determine If Additional Trees Can be Planted on Melvin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 189800 2 189800 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works secure the lot at Pinckney and Florence Streets to prevent vehicles and pedestrians from trespassing. Approved   Action details Not available 189806 2 189806 Communication Conveying the Summer schedule, by cancelling the Regular meetings of this Board previously scheduled for July 22, 2010, and August 12, 2010. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189832 2 189832 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Corp., , 600 Windsor Pl., 50 autos inside, 40 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189831 2 189831 License Renewing Garage License, Grove St. Realty Trust, 48 Grove St., 20 autos inside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189830 2 189830 License Renewing Garage License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St., 60 autos inside, 20 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189829 2 189829 License Renewing Flammables License, Burton Faulkner Tower, 25-27 Highland Ave., 10,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 189828 2 189828 License Renewing Flammables License, Grove St. Realty Trust, 48 Grove St., 500 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 189827 2 189827 License Renewing Flammables License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St., 20,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 189824 2 189824 Public Event Public Event Permit, Summertime in Somerville July 4 Celebration Weekend, Jul 1, 5-10:30PM (rain Jul 8). Approved   Action details Not available 189805 2 189805 Order That the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works requests that a representative from NStar appear before the Committee to address concerns over the numerous recent power outages in Ward One and the measures being implemented to ensure that such outages cease, and that this meeting be held at the Cross Street Senior Center, if possible. Approved   Action details Not available 189804 2 189804 Resolution That This Board urges Senator Scott Brown to vote in favor of the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, which includes $685 Million in FMAP (Federal Medical Assistance Percentages) funding for Massachusetts, which is critically important for the FY11 State budget and local aid. Approved   Action details Not available 189819 2 189819 Communication City Treasurer responding to #189600 re: processing partial payments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189822 2 189822 Public Event Public Event Permit, Neighborhood yard sale, Stone Place Park, Jun 26, 9-5PM (rain Jun 27). Approved   Action details Not available 189823 2 189823 Public Event Public Event Permit, MVM Productions Video Shoot, Davis Sq., Jun 30, 9-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189825 2 189825 Public Event Public Event Permit, USC Film Production, Davis Sq. Rosebud Diner, Jul 29, 4AM-10AM. Approved   Action details Not available 189826 2 189826 Public Event Public Event Permit, Metro Mayors Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament, Trum Field, Jul 31, 8-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189839 2 189839 License New Outdoor Seating License, Elegant Furniture, 31 Union Sq., 1 Table. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189840 2 189840 License New Outdoor Seating License, Massage Therapy Works, 255 Elm St., 1 A-Frame Sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189837 2 189837 License New Used Car Dealer's License, Pat's Towing Inc., 160 McGrath Hwy., 75 autos outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189847 2 189847 Order That the Director of SPCD Inspect the Vacant Property at 199 Summer Street and Enforce Any and All Applicable Regulations and Report Back to the Ward Three Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 189848 2 189848 Resolution That All Members of the Board of Aldermen Take a One Week Unpaid Furlough and Request that the Administration Apply Those Funds Towards Its Efforts to Retain Jobs. Approved   Action details Not available 189849 2 189849 Resolution That this Board Goes on Record to Encourage the Administration and the School Custodians to Bargain in Good Faith to Agree Upon a Fair Contract. Approved   Action details Not available 189833 2 189833 License Renewing Garage License, International Auto Repair Inc., 508 Somerville Ave., 2 autos inside, 8 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189836 2 189836 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, All Rite Auto, 38-42 Medford St., 10 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189834 2 189834 License New Garage License, All Rite Auto, 38-42 Medford St., 4 autos inside, 6 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189835 2 189835 License New Garage License, Streetwise, 59 Pitman St., 6 autos inside, 14 out, hours M-F open 7:30AM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189838 2 189838 License New Outdoor Seating License, Riverdog LLC, 321 Somerville Ave., A-Frame sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189841 2 189841 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Markets Company, 275 Beacon St., 3 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189802 2 189802 Order That the Chief of Police Frequent the Areas of Central, Atherton, Cleveland and Monmouth Streets for Individuals and Groups Loitering on Private Property Between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189803 2 189803 Resolution That This Board requests that the Dedication Committee consider naming the corner of Putnam and Summer Streets in memory of Gilbert Ribeiro. Approved   Action details Not available 189842 2 189842 License Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green Cab and Yellow Cab Assn., 3 cabs at 236 Highland Ave., 2 cabs at 255 Elm St., 2 cabs at 503 Broadway, 6 cabs at 295 Broadway, 4 cabs at 1 Davis Sq., 5 cabs at 0 Foley St., 4 cabs at 30 Washington St., 3 cabs at 22-26 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 189843 2 189843 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Victory Cab Corp., Med. #56. Approved   Action details Not available 189844 2 189844 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Love Cab Inc., Med. #92. Approved   Action details Not available 189810 3 189810 Mayor's Request Requesting the Re-Appointment of Elizabeth Moroney to the Planning Board for a Term to Expire on June 14, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 189811 3 189811 Mayor's Request Requesting the Reappointment of James Kirylo to the Planning Board for a Term to Expire on June 14, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 189812 3 189812 Mayor's Request Requesting the Reappointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Term to Expire January 31, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 189813 3 189813 Mayor's Request Requesting the Reappointment of Richard Rossetti to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Term to Expire January 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 189814 3 189814 Mayor's Request Requesting the Reappointment of Elaine Severino as an Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Term to Expire on January 31, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 189815 3 189815 Mayor's Request Requesting the Reappointment of Julie Brady to the Design Review Committee for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 189816 3 189816 Mayor's Request Requesting the Reappointment of Matthew Rice to the Design Review Committee for a Term to Expire on June 30, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 189821 3 189821 Communication SPCD Director responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189817 3 189817 Mayor's Communication Conveying an update on the city-wide comprehensive plan known as SomerVison. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189809 3 189809 Mayor's Request Requesting an Appropriation of $1,000,000 of Sewer Retained Earnings to Fund the FY2011 Sewer Enterprise Budget. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189818 3 189818 Communication City Clerk responding to #189733 and #189734 re: automatic amusement device licenses. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189653 4 189653 License Sign/Awning License, Skyline Dry Cleaners, 703 Broadway, 1 Sign. Approved   Action details Not available 189581 4 189581 Grant of Location Grant of Location, Lightower Fiber to Install 250 Feet of Conduit at Alewife Brook Pkwy. and Broadway, from an Existing Manhole to the Arlington Town Line. Approved   Action details Not available 189773 4 189773 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, LM Holdings. Approved   Action details Not available 189774 4 189774 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Kickass Cupcakes, 378 Highland Ave., 2 Tables, 8 Chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 189775 4 189775 License New Pool Table/Bowling Alley License, Samba Bar and Grill, 596-608 Somerville Ave., 1 Pool Table. Approved   Action details Not available 189776 4 189776 License New Garage License, GE Auto Repair Inc., 627-631 Somerville Ave., 14 Autos Inside. Approved   Action details Not available 189781 4 189781 License Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, 12-16 Joy St., 8 Autos Inside, 2 Outside. Approved   Action details Not available 189780 4 189780 License Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway, 15 Autos Inside, 10 Outside. Approved   Action details Not available 189779 4 189779 License Renewing Garage License, Foreign Body Works Inc., 593 Somerville Ave., 10 Autos Inside. Approved   Action details Not available 189778 4 189778 License Renewing Garage License, Samay Inc., 73 Summer St., 2 Autos Inside, 10 Outside. Approved   Action details Not available 189777 4 189777 License New Garage License, BH Towing and Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 6 Autos Inside, 3 Outside. Approved   Action details Not available 189045 5 189045 Mayor's Request That the BOA Accept Utility Improvements in Assembly Square Completed by FRIT Approved   Action details Not available 189794 5 189794 Mayor's Request Request to Reauthorize the attached list of Departmental Revolving Funds for FY2011 Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189359 5 189359 License New Automatic Amusement Device License, Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., 1 Device. Approved   Action details Not available