Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 8/26/2010 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 (137) 137 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 189962 1 189962 Communication Asst. City Solicitor requesting approval of an Exemption Under Section 20(D) of G. L. C. 268A for Denis J. Chagnon, a Special Municipal Employee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189963 1 189963 Officer's Communication Fire Chief Responding to #189914 re: a fire at 111 Glenwood Rd. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189919 1 189919 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 15, 2010, and the Regular Meeting of June 24, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 189918 1 189918 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189942 1 189942 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities - July 20, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189944 1 189944 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities - August 25, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189938 1 189938 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance - August 25, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189939 1 189939 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits - August 25, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190047 1 190047 Public Communication Senator Kerry responding to #189878 re: HR5297, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190046 2 190046 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation at Tufts University, 98 Professors Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190044 2 190044 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Hodgdon Hall, 100 Talbot Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190045 2 190045 License Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity Kappa Chapter, 80 Professors Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190043 2 190043 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Lewis Hall, 75-85 Packard Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190042 2 190042 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Tilton Hall, 39R Latin Way. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190041 2 190041 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Bush Hall, 29 Latin Way. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190040 2 190040 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Haskell Hall, 43 Latin Way. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190039 2 190039 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Latin Way Dormitory, 40 A-F Latin Way. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190038 2 190038 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees South Hall, 73 Powderhouse Blvd. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190037 2 190037 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Sophia Gordon Hall, 13-15 Talbot Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190036 2 190036 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Stratton Hall, 45 Talbot Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190035 2 190035 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Start House, 17 Latin Way. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190034 2 190034 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees, 101 Talbot Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190033 2 190033 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Chandler House, 125 Powderhouse Blvd. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190032 2 190032 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Hall House, 98 Packard Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190031 2 190031 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Wyeth House, 21 Whitfield Rd. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190030 2 190030 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Schmalz House, 15 Whitfield Rd. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190029 2 190029 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Milne House, 8 Whitfield Rd. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190028 2 190028 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Davies House, 13 Sawyer Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189932 2 189932 Resolution That this Board requests that the Mass Highway Department remove the debris from the Route 28 corridor, from Assembly Square to the Cambridge line. Approved   Action details Not available 189921 2 189921 Grant of Location Grant of Location Submitted By NStar Electric to install 2,518 feet of conduit and 4 manholes in Assembly Sq. Drive and Mystic Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189922 2 189922 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by National Grid for a New District Regulator Station, connecting piping, and a Control Box, all at Pinckney St. at Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 189964 2 189964 Public Event Public Event Permit, 29 Miller Street Pig Roast, 29 Miller St., Jul 31, 1-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189965 2 189965 Public Event Public Event Permit, Mayor's Annual Picnic, Powderhouse Park, Aug 11 (raindate Aug 13). Approved   Action details Not available 189966 2 189966 Public Event Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill Academy Senior Class Canning Drive, Citywide, Aug 18 4:30-6:30PM (raindate Aug 19). Approved   Action details Not available 189967 2 189967 Public Event Public Event Permit,, MA Organization for Addiction Recovery "Ride for Recovery," High School Concourse, Aug 21 9-Noon (raindate Aug 22). Approved   Action details Not available 189968 2 189968 Public Event Public Event Permit, USC Thesis Filming, Davis Sq., Aug 22-23, 6:30PM-6:30AM. Approved   Action details Not available 189985 2 189985 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Med #1, ODJ Taxi Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189986 2 189986 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Med #19, Gardy Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189987 2 189987 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Med #48, Elysse Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 189978 2 189978 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 170 Highland Ave., 15 spaces. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189983 2 189983 License New Junk Dealer's License, Delta Jewelry & Refining, 90 Highland Ave., gold, silver and jewelry. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189979 2 189979 License Renewing Livery License, Diamond J Livery & Limousine Transportation, 132 Summer St., 1 auto. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189981 2 189981 License Renewing Garage License, TC Auto Exchange, 176-178 Tremont St., 2 autos in, 12 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189982 2 189982 License Renewing Garage License, Mike's Automotive Services, 298 Somerville Ave., 10 autos in, 10 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189974 2 189974 License Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189975 2 189975 License Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189976 2 189976 License Renewing Lodging House License, Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189977 2 189977 License Renewing Lodging House License, Sigma Phi Epsilon, 114 Curtis St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189984 2 189984 License New Outdoor Seating License, New Asia, 328 Somerville Ave., 8 tables, 32 chairs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189980 2 189980 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's Class 2 License, A+ Auto Body, 297 Medford St., 0 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189943 2 189943 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Superintendent of Lines and Lights confer with the City Solicitor to prepare a complaint with the Department of Public Utilities regarding NStar’s service. Approved   Action details Not available 189923 2 189923 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Inventory All City Designated Handicapped Parking Spaces in the City and Provide a Map of Same on the City’s Website So that Drivers May Easily Locate Them When Traveling in the City. Approved   Action details Not available 189933 2 189933 Order That the Chief of Police Provide This Board with an Update on Any Crime Complaints in Statue Park in Davis Square and Provide a Comparison of Last Year’s Crime Activity at the Same Time of Year. Approved   Action details Not available 189934 2 189934 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with the rationale for the $18 fee for each $1000 in construction cost for installing a green roof on a home, which may serve as a disincentive for residents to install green roofs. Approved   Action details Not available 189935 2 189935 Order That the Superintendent of the Recreation Department Provide This Board with a Full and Complete List of All the Fields in the City Where Residents Can Play Pick Up Games of Soccer or Other Ad-Hoc Sports. Approved   Action details Not available 189936 2 189936 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Commissioner of Public Works, When Blocking Off Parking Spaces, Place Signs with Dates Indicating When Spaces Are Unavailable for Parking Instead of Using NO PARKING Signs Without Indicating the Dates. Approved   Action details Not available 189937 2 189937 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Provide This Board with the City Policy on Insect Infested Private Trees with Respect to Protecting Public Trees and Trees on the Private Property of Others. Approved   Action details Not available 189920 2 189920 Citation Commending Anna Lynch on the happy occasion of her 97th Birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 189924 2 189924 Resolution That This Board Requests that the Historic Commission Add 137 Summer Street to the Designated Historic District List. Approved   Action details Not available 189925 2 189925 Resolution That This Board Requests that the Dedication Commission Dedicate a Bench in Prospect Hill Park in Memory of Nicolena Fedele. Approved   Action details Not available 189926 2 189926 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Add the Stairway at the Rear of Prospect Hill Park to the Regular Clean Up Schedule. Approved   Action details Not available 189927 2 189927 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Repair the Sidewalk at 32 Munroe Street. Approved   Action details Not available 189928 2 189928 Order That the Chief of Police Enforce the 8:00 AM Opening Time for the Nunziato Dog Park. Approved   Action details Not available 189929 2 189929 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Review the Intersection of Beech Street and Somerville Avenue for Possible Inappropriate NO PARKING Space Allocations. Approved   Action details Not available 189930 2 189930 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Evaluate the Trees at the Bottom of Warren Avenue and Make an Effort to Restore or Replace the Damaged Trees. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 189931 2 189931 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) Direct the Owner of the Republic Market to Ensure that Delivery Trucks Do Not Idle While Making Deliveries to the Store. Approved   Action details Not available 189969 2 189969 Public Event Public Event Permit, Irving St. Block Party, Sep 11, 12-6PM (raindate Sep 12). Approved   Action details Not available 189970 2 189970 Public Event Public Event Permit, Henderson St. Block Party, Henderson St. from Richardson St. to Wilton St., Sep 11, 12-7:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189971 2 189971 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oak St. Block Party, Oak St. from Houghton St. to Bolton St., Sep 11, 2-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189972 2 189972 Public Event Public Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave. from College Ave. to Liberty Ave., Sep 12, 3-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189973 2 189973 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oxford St. Block Party, Oxford St. from School St. to Hersey St., Sep 12, 3-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189996 2 189996 Public Event Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill Academy Senior Class Canning Drive, Citywide, Aug 30, 4:30-6:30PM (raindate Sep 1). Approved   Action details Not available 189997 2 189997 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets International Movie Nights, Sep 10-11, 7-10:30PM (raindates Sep 17-18). Approved   Action details Not available 189998 2 189998 Public Event Public Event Permit, Open Air Circus Yard Sale, Davis Sq. Seven Hills Park, Sep 11 9-4PM (raindate Sep 25). Approved   Action details Not available 189999 2 189999 Public Event Public Event Permit, Starlab End of Summer Yard Sale and Musical Performance, 32 Prospect St., Sep 11, 12-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 190000 2 190000 Public Event Public Event Permit, Dean's Birthday Party, 58-60 Atherton St., Sep 11, 3-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 190001 2 190001 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston and Prichard Avenue Block Party, Boston Ave. from Kidder to Prichard Aves., Sep 12, 3-7PM (raindate Sep 19). Approved   Action details Not available 190002 2 190002 Public Event Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill Block Party, Munroe St. from Greenville St. to Prospect Hill Pkwy., Sep 12, 3-7PM (raindate Oct 3). Approved   Action details Not available 190003 2 190003 Public Event Public Event Permit, ECE All Star Cheerleader Canning Drive, Broadway at McGrath Hwy., Sep 18 and 25, 9-1PM (raindates Sep 19 and 26, 4-7PM). Approved   Action details Not available 190004 2 190004 Public Event Public Event Permit, Brian Higgins Road Race, Ball Sq. and area streets, Sep. 19, 9-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 190005 2 190005 Public Event Public Event Permit, High School Senior Class Car Wash, High School Concourse, Sep 25, 9-1PM (raindate Sep 26). Approved   Action details Not available 190006 2 190006 Public Event Public Event Permit, Nissenbaum's Auto Parts 100th Anniversary Celebration, Columbia St., Oct. 3, 9-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 190007 2 190007 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Octoberfest Block Party, Chester St. from Elm to Herbert Sts., Oct. 3, 7-6PM (raindate Oct. 17). Approved   Action details Not available 190008 2 190008 Public Event Public Event Permit, Foundry on Elm Octoberfest Block Party, Elm St. from Day to Chester Sts., Oct. 3, 12-6PM (raindate Oct. 17). Approved   Action details Not available 190009 2 190009 Public Event Public Event Permit, Mike's Restaurant Octoberfest Block Party, Elm St. from Day to Chester Sts., Oct. 3, 12-6PM (raindate Oct. 17). Approved   Action details Not available 190010 2 190010 Public Event Public Event Permit, Diva Octoberfest Block Party, Elm St. from Day to Chester Sts., Oct. 3, 12-6PM (raindate Oct. 17). Approved   Action details Not available 190011 2 190011 Public Event Public Event Permit, Joshua Tree Octoberfest Block Party, Elm St. from Day to Chester Sts., Oct. 3, 12-6PM (raindate Oct. 17). Approved   Action details Not available 190012 2 190012 Public Event Public Event Permit, Burren Octoberfest Block Party, Elm St. from Day to Chester Sts., Oct. 3, 12-6PM (raindate Oct. 17). Approved   Action details Not available 190013 2 190013 Public Event Public Event Permit, Women's Commission Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Oct. 6, 6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189988 2 189988 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Appear Before the Subcommittee on Public Utilities and Public Works to Report on the Progress of the Magoun Sqaure Reconstruction Project and to Discuss Its Completion. Approved   Action details Not available 189989 2 189989 Resolution That This Board Requests that the Administration Place a Moratorium on All Parking Meters in Magoun Square, Thereby Leaving Meters at 6:00 PM Going Forward After Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 189990 2 189990 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Clear the Overgrowth at the Bottom of Henderson and Nashua Streets, Adjacent to the Railroad Tracks. Approved   Action details Not available 189991 2 189991 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Repair the Cracks in the Street in Front of 26 Rogers Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 189992 2 189992 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Repave Albion Place as Soon as Possible. Approved   Action details Not available 189993 2 189993 Order That the Director of SPCD Appear Before This Board to Report on the Delay of the Development of the Undeveloped Portion of the Community Path from Cedar Street to the Lowell Street Bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 189994 2 189994 Order That This Board Begin Financial/Budget Discussions with the Administration and the School Committee to Prepare for Governor Patrick’s 9-C, Cuts (Coming This Fall), Any and All Union Contract Negotiations And/Or Arbitration Issues and Potential Shortfalls Anticipated for the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Process. Approved   Action details Not available 189995 2 189995 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Trim and Inspect the Tree at 115 Hudson Street and Remove it for Safety Reasons, If Necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 190014 2 190014 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees, 12 Dearborn Rd. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190015 2 190015 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Hillside House, 32 Dearborn Rd. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190016 2 190016 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Anthony House, 14 Professors Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190017 2 190017 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Capen House, 8 Professors Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190018 2 190018 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Richardson House, 28 Professors Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189940 2 189940 Order That the City Solicitor Review the Ordinance Regarding Automatic Amusement Devices and Make Recommendations for Amending Same. Approved   Action details Not available 190019 2 190019 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Metcalf Hall, 56-64 Professors Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190020 2 190020 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees, 92 Professors Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190021 2 190021 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees, 106 Professors Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190022 2 190022 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Wilson House, 136 Curtis St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190023 2 190023 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees, 9-11 Sunset Rd. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190024 2 190024 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees, 176 Curtis St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190025 2 190025 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees, 90-94 Curtis St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190026 2 190026 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees, 45 Sawyer Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190027 2 190027 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts Trustees Bartol House, 37 Sawyer Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189941 2 189941 Order That the City Clerk Review and Re-Word the Garage License for A+ Auto Body on Medford Street, Eliminating Any Mention of Just a Start Program and the Sharing of Any Lot Not Specifically Licensed by this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 190048 2 190048 Resolution That This Board Requests that the Administration Schedule with the Ward 2 Alderman a Community Forum to Discuss Recent Flooding, Including the Lincoln Park Area, Dane Street, Dane Avenue, Park Street (At Beacon and Sacramento Streets), the Ivaloo and Harrison Street Areas, and the Public Safety Building, to Include Such Factors as the State, Neighboring Cities, Recent Building Projects, Topography, and the Lack of Policies for Impervious Surfaces on Private Property. Approved   Action details Not available 189950 3 189950 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a lease for the Lower Broadway Police Substation at 79-83 Broadway, from 9/1/10 through 8/31/11, for $1,375 per month. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189951 3 189951 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for an extension of Contract #08-011, Design Consultants Inc., for the Broadway Streetscape Improvement Project, to October 1, 2013. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189959 3 189959 Mayor's Request Requesting the reappointment of Jill Rodenhiser as a Sworn Weighter. Approved   Action details Not available 189958 3 189958 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Ann Kardos to the Board of Trustees of the Somerville Public Library. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189960 3 189960 Mayor's Request Requesting the reappointment of Edson Andrade as a Sworn Weigher. Approved   Action details Not available 189954 3 189954 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Thomas Pasquarello to the position of Chief of Police. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189955 3 189955 Mayor's Request Request the appointment of Jay McKenzie to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189956 3 189956 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Thomas Medeiros to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189957 3 189957 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of David Pantanella to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189946 4 189946 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of a total of $100,000 of available funds in various Salaries Accounts and the Interest on Notes-BAN Account, for the Flood Costs-Insurance Deductible Account, to fund the deductible for the building insurance policy following the July 10 flood. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189833 4 189833 License Renewing Garage License, International Auto Repair Inc., 508 Somerville Ave., 2 autos inside, 8 out. Approved   Action details Not available 189651 4 189651 License New Outdoor Seating License, Sally O’Brien’s, 335 Somerville Ave., 8 Tables, 32 Chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 189952 4 189952 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a citywide Hazardous Substance Assessment Grant of $200,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency for the redevelopment of brownfield sites. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189947 4 189947 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of a mitigation payment of $100,000 from IKEA to the Wellington Undercarriage Stabilization Fund, to assist with the Mystic River Reservation Shared Use Path. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189948 4 189948 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to pay a prior year invoice of $143.97 in the City Clerk's Office to New England Office Supplies for office supplies. Approved   Action details Not available 189961 4 189961 Ordinance Licensing Commission proposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-219, to reduce the required weeks of legal advertisement to two from three, for certain liquor and entertainment licenses. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189949 4 189949 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to pay an outstanding past due balance of $27.90 with Comcast using FY11 funds. Approved   Action details Not available 189953 4 189953 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $9,900 by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division to the Police for the Underage Alcohol Enforcement Grant Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189896 4 189896 Mayor's Request Requesting the Appointment of Carlene Campbell to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189945 4 189945 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $529,954 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to replace the Police vehicles and radios that were damaged as a result of the severe rain storm that occurred on July 10, 2010. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189858 5 189858 Mayor's Communication Requesting Approval for the Director of Capital Projects to Present Schematic Design Plans for the East Somerville Community School Renovation Placed on file   Action details Not available 189170 5 189170 Mayor's Request Rrequest to the Board of Alderman for a Presentation and Input Meeting Relative to the East Somerville Community School (ESCS) Reconstruction Project. Work completed   Action details Not available 189620 7 189620 Mayor's Request Requesting an Appropriation of $57,600 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Purchase of Recycling Carts. Approved   Action details Not available