Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/20/2012 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 (116) 116 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 193958 1 193958 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 25, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193957 1 193957 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193989 1 193989 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on November 13, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193984 1 193984 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on November 14, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193982 1 193982 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 14, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193981 1 193981 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 19, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193986 1 193986 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 19, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 194000 2 194000 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 193996 2 193996 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 194001 2 194001 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Avenue Motors, 595 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194004 2 194004 License New Livery License, Sharma Limousine Services, 17 Lake St., 1 auto. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193994 2 193994 License Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 64 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 193995 2 193995 License Renewing Garage License, Service Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 193965 2 193965 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the graffiti from the Lowell Street bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 193966 2 193966 Order That the City Clerk request that the State Delegation contact the MBTA to remove all graffiti from the retaining wall between the railroad tracks and the Lowell Street bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 193967 2 193967 Order That the Chief of Police inspect the graffiti on the Lowell Street bridge and its retaining wall adjacent to the railroad tracks, to ascertain whether or not it is gang related. Approved   Action details Not available 193968 2 193968 Order That the City Solicitor and the Director of Health update this Board on any requirements, conditions or issues pertaining to any person seeking to open a marijuana distribution site. Approved   Action details Not available 193969 2 193969 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works adjust the manhole cover at 55 Marshall Street, to eliminate noise when cars travel over it. Approved   Action details Not available 193970 2 193970 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 7 Walnut Road. Approved   Action details Not available 193971 2 193971 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 183 Central Street, especially the top section which is dead and poses a safety issue. Approved   Action details Not available 193972 2 193972 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the corner of Thurston Street and Evergreen Avenue for a STOP sign. Approved   Action details Not available 193973 2 193973 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking direct the owner of the property behind 278 Broadway to install a STOP sign at the corner of 278 Broadway, before the sidewalk. Approved   Action details Not available 193974 2 193974 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the 350 Food Mart for overgrowth at the sides of the building and direct the owner to remove it. Approved   Action details Not available 193975 2 193975 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 269 Broadway to clean and wash the side of the building and to install security measures in the alcove to prevent access during off hours. Approved   Action details Not available 193985 2 193985 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect Alewife Automotive, at 395 Alewife Brook Parkway, and determine whether or not vehicles are being stored at Dilboy Stadium, and report his findings to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Approved   Action details Not available 194006 2 194006 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim and clear branches from the trees at 447 Rossmore Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194007 2 194007 Order That the Director of Constituent Services provide the history and dates of resolution of calls to 311 for trees and fallen branches on Rossmore Street. Approved   Action details Not available 193983 2 193983 Order That the Chief of Police report to the Committee on Legislative Matters the number of junk dealers and pawn brokers operating in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 194008 2 194008 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking post a NO PARKING sign at the intersection of Hall and College Avenues, so vehicles exiting Hall Avenue will not have their vision blocked by parked vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 193988 2 193988 Order That the City Solicitor determine whether provisions are included in the city's street openings ordinance for baiting for rodent control, and if not, draft an amendment to the ordinance to include such a provision. Approved   Action details Not available 193987 2 193987 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking investigate the legality of the crosswalks at Willow Avenue, Elm Street and Beech Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194005 2 194005 Resolution That this Board hereby remembers Tom Cremens, former Somervillian and High School Football Captain, whose sudden passing last year does not diminish his lasting example of leadership, teamwork, and character. Approved   Action details Not available 194025 2 194025 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales and Service, 712 Mystic Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194024 2 194024 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194023 2 194023 Public Event Public Event Permit, Bradley Manning Square Vigil, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Dec 5,12,19,26, 4-5:10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194022 2 194022 Public Event Public Event Permit, Term Productions Filming "Terminales," Davis Sq.: Elm St., Day St. Lot, Grove St. Lot, Nov 27-29, 5AM-10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194021 2 194021 Resolution That this Board hereby designates Eugene Brune as Mayor Emeritus for the City of Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 193959 2 193959 Citation Commending Eugene Brune, who is retiring after a lifetime of dedicated public service. Approved   Action details Not available 193960 2 193960 Citation Commending Police Captain David Fallon, who graduated this year from the prestigious Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. Approved   Action details Not available 193961 2 193961 Citation Commending Brickbottom Artists Association, which celebrated its 25th year of opening its doors to the community for Open Studios this past weekend. Approved   Action details Not available 193976 2 193976 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair non-working street lamps citywide. Approved   Action details Not available 193977 2 193977 Resolution That the Director of SPCD consider alternatives to deal with the concerns of pedestrians, businesses, residents and cyclists regarding the Beacon Street reconstruction project specific to the proposed “cycletrak” installation. Approved   Action details Not available 193978 2 193978 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking investigate the cause of the recent critical injury at the intersection of Packard Avenue and Powderhouse Boulevard and report back to this Board on any necessary action. Approved   Action details Not available 193979 2 193979 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 24-26 Ossipee Road for building, health and zoning code violations and take all necessary actions. Approved   Action details Not available 193962 2 193962 Citation Commending Detective Mario Oliveira, who was presented with the Alexander McQuestion Award as Police Officer of the Year by American Legion Post 19. Approved   Action details Not available 193963 2 193963 Citation Commending Firefighter Antonio Ciccolini, who was presented with the Thomas Chetham Award as Firefighter of the Year by American Legion Post 19. Approved   Action details Not available 193980 2 193980 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 193998 2 193998 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, A&E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 193999 2 193999 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 194003 2 194003 License New Used Car Dealers License Class 2, City Auto Sales, 463 McGrath Hwy., No cars inside, 30 cars outside, Open Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-6. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194002 2 194002 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193997 2 193997 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 193964 3 193964 Mayor's Request Chief Assessor's Classification Hearing Report regarding the adoption of Tax Levy Percentages for FY 2013, including a minimum residential factor, a residential exemption, and an additional statutory exemption of up to 100%. Approved   Action details Not available 193556 3 193556 Public Communication McDonald's responding to #192966 re: recycling at 243 Elm St. and 14 McGrath Hwy. Work completed   Action details Not available 193400 3 193400 Public Communication Dalel Company dba Dunkin Donuts responding to #192966 re: recycling at 282 Somerville Ave., 14 McGrath Hwy., and 90 Washington St. Work completed   Action details Not available 194020 3 194020 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #193915 re: a crosswalk at Somerville Avenue and Spring Street, and #193916 re: resident parking at Spring Hill Terrace. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194010 3 194010 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sandra Oliveira to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 194011 3 194011 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rachelle Snyder to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 194012 3 194012 Communication Requesting the appointment of Keri Rodriguez Lorenzo to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 194013 3 194013 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daisy Monsalvetata to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 194014 3 194014 Communication Requesting the appointment of Marlena Erdos to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 194015 3 194015 Communication Requesting the appointment of Melissa Alfone to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 194017 3 194017 Communication Requesting the appointment of Wilfred Nwanjo Mbah to the Muticultural Affairs Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 194018 3 194018 Communication Requesting the appointment of Biswa Sapkota to the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 194019 3 194019 Communication Requesting the appointment of Dan McConvey to the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 194016 3 194016 Communication Requesting the appointment of Emily Biberger to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 194009 4 194009 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $3,000 donation from The Somerville Foundation for Animals, for the Animal Control Revolving Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 193991 4 193991 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $660,000 from the Overlay Surplus to reduce the FY2013 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 193990 4 193990 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,627,487 in Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY2013 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 192589 4 192589 Order That the City Solicitor and Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss the city's application for a variance before the Architectural Access Board regarding 50 pedestrian facilities #V11-201. Work completed   Action details Not available 193765 4 193765 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide information regarding the noise-reduction installation schedule at the new Conway Park skating rink, and review the parking restrictions behind the building. Work completed   Action details Not available 193831 4 193831 Ordinance That Ordinance 8-67 (Gold, silver and metal objects) be amended by reducing the time for Junk Dealers to hold gold, silver or metal from 45 days to 30 days before reselling it. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 192181 4 192181 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works submit a lighting plan for the skating rink to the Committee on Public Health and Safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 192180 4 192180 Resolution That the Administration inform the Committee on Public Health and Safety when the parking plan for the skating rink is ready. Work completed   Action details Not available 193886 4 193886 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to speak on baiting requirements for street openings. Work completed   Action details Not available 193993 4 193993 Mayor's Request Requesting a Supplemental Appropriation of $538,325 to the FY2013 General Fund Debt Service Budget to pay District Improvement Financing District debt service costs. Approved   Action details Not available 193947 4 193947 License Sign/Awning Permit, Pinkberry, 263 Elm St., Sign and blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 193946 4 193946 License New Fortune Teller License, Maryann Mitchell dba Astrology by Gia, 68 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 193943 4 193943 License Renewing Garage License, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 193944 4 193944 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 193992 4 193992 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $967,097 to the Salary Contingency -Salaries Account as part of the FY2013 General Fund Operating Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 193831 5 193831 Ordinance That Ordinance 8-67 (Gold, silver and metal objects) be amended by reducing the time for Junk Dealers to hold gold, silver or metal from 45 days to 30 days before reselling it. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193867 5 193867 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Law and/or Personnel Depts. to retain the services of the law firm Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis Holland PC. Approved   Action details Not available 193655 5 193655 Order That the Clerk of Committees notify the owner of Lien’s Auto Repair, located at 65½ Bow Street, to appear at the next meeting of this Board’s Committee on Licenses and Permits, to discuss possible overcrowding of their parking lot in violation of their Used Car Dealer’s license. Work completed   Action details Not available 193650 5 193650 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works create curb cuts on the western side of the intersection of Willow Avenue and Beech Street, heading up Willow Avenue, and that the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the sight lines on Beech Street, at the crosswalk at Elm Street, and that this matter be referred for a full vetting by the Committee on Public Health and Safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 192433 5 192433 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform this Board of the steps planned to ensure construction at Assembly Square is in keeping with the building codes, in light of the recent fire in Quincy at a development constructed by Avalon Bay. Work completed   Action details Not available 193631 6 193631 Ordinance Requesting the amendment of Ordinance Section 15 re: Ethics. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 192100 6 192100 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration update this Board on actions proposed and taken regarding the negative impact of activities, lighting, and noise on the quality of life in the neighborhoods abutting Conway Park and the Skating Rink. Work completed   Action details Not available 193786 6 193786 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $10,000 grant from the MA Cultural Council to support the Arts Council's Books of Hope literacy program. Approved   Action details Not available 193956 6 193956 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $17,963 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses Account to the Fire Other Lump Sum Settlements Account to reimburse firefighters for personal property losses. Approved   Action details Not available 193788 6 193788 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift in the form of light pole banners from Flagraphics, Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 193867 6 193867 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Law and/or Personnel Depts. to retain the services of the law firm Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis Holland PC. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193890 6 193890 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the reconstruction of private ways. Approved   Action details Not available 193903 6 193903 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as Surplus 8 vehicles in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 193846 6 193846 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement up to $6,600 from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 15, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193889 6 193889 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $530,949 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for the reconstruction of public streets. Approved   Action details Not available 193904 6 193904 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Dept., for State 911 Department Support. Approved   Action details Not available 193901 6 193901 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Department of Public Works to pay FY12 invoices totaling $2,475.27. Approved   Action details Not available 193951 6 193951 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a donation of $200 from the Somerville Dog Owners Group (Som/Dog) to the Animal Control Dept.'s Revolving Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 193919 6 193919 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $222,779 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to fund the Second Phase of the Davis Square Streetscape and Transportation Design Contract. Approved   Action details Not available 193902 6 193902 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Police Department to pay Fiscal Year 2012 invoices totaling $340.10. Approved   Action details Not available 193950 6 193950 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $24,765 from the Department of Justice, for the Police to purchase tactical gear and enhance the use of force simulator. Approved   Action details Not available 193902 7 193902 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Police Department to pay Fiscal Year 2012 invoices totaling $340.10. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193919 7 193919 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $222,779 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to fund the Second Phase of the Davis Square Streetscape and Transportation Design Contract. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193901 7 193901 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Department of Public Works to pay FY12 invoices totaling $2,475.27. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193904 7 193904 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Dept., for State 911 Department Support. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193889 7 193889 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $530,949 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for the reconstruction of public streets. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193846 7 193846 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement up to $6,600 from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 15, 2012. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193903 7 193903 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as Surplus 8 vehicles in the Police Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193890 7 193890 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the reconstruction of private ways. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193788 7 193788 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift in the form of light pole banners from Flagraphics, Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193786 7 193786 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $10,000 grant from the MA Cultural Council to support the Arts Council's Books of Hope literacy program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193341 7 193341 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration submit a list of proposed pre-approved locations for vendor operations to this Board for approval. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193631 7 193631 Ordinance Requesting the amendment of Ordinance Section 15 re: Ethics. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193397 8 193397 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #192528 re: the Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192528 14 192528 Order That the City Solicitor immediately draft a City Ordinance for the licensing of food trucks. Work completed   Action details Not available