Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/13/2013 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 (105) 105 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 195093 1 195093 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 29, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195091 1 195091 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licensing and Permits, meeting on May 29, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195057 1 195057 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, May 7, 2013, and the Regular Meeting, May 9, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195056 1 195056 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195090 1 195090 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 28, 2013. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 195143 1 195143 Public Communication Tim Talun submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed Zoning Amendment for Prospect Hill. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195141 1 195141 Public Communication Lynn Laur submitting comments re: #194513, a proposed Zoning Amendment amending the linkage fees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195142 1 195142 Public Communication Union Square Main Streets submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed Zoning Amendment for Prospect Hill. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195146 2 195146 Order That the Chief of Police implement a directed patrol in the neighborhood of Houghton, Bolton, Prospect and Oak Streets as a result of the recent break-ins, and contact the Cambridge Police Department to coordinate efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 195147 2 195147 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) review Endicott Avenue, Farragut Avenue, Garrison Avenue, Victoria Street and Waterhouse Street for new tree planting locations. Approved   Action details Not available 195144 2 195144 Resolution That the Historic Preservation Commission consider establishing a historic designation for 197 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195145 2 195145 Resolution That the Director of SPCD (ISD) consider holding fines in abeyance for those mobile food vendors who properly received a Hawker and Peddler License from this Board last year, until this Board can draft language to amend Article XV of Chapter 8 of the city's Code of Ordinances to grandfather such vendors as Mobile Food Vendors. Approved   Action details Not available 195111 2 195111 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council "PuppetPolooza" puppet show, E. Somerville Library Courtyard, Jun 11, 6:30PM (raindate Jun 12), and Glen Park, Jun 25, 6:30PM (raindate Jun 26). Approved   Action details Not available 195110 2 195110 Public Event Public Event Permit, Thorndike St. Block Party, Jun 9, 3-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195060 2 195060 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, to install 7 feet of conduit in Adams St. From a pole to 19 Adams St. Approved   Action details Not available 195127 2 195127 License Sign/Awning Permit, Boston Hairstylist, 106 Bristol Rd., 1 blade sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195136 2 195136 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace 2 trees on Adrian Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195135 2 195135 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the Union Square sign and relocate it to a more central location within the square. Approved   Action details Not available 195137 2 195137 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works determine the health of the tree at 28 Park Street and replace it with a new tree if necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 195134 2 195134 Order That the City Solicitor draft language to amend Article XV of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances to grandfather vendors who operated as food truck vendors and held hawker and peddler licenses prior to the effective date of that Article. Approved   Action details Not available 195084 2 195084 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uplifted sidewalk panels on both sides of the street at 16 Cutter Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195113 2 195113 Public Event Public Event Permit, Greene St. Block Party, Jun 15, Noon-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195130 2 195130 License New Outdoor Seating License, Aguacate Verde, 13 Elm St., 2 tables, 4 seats. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195125 2 195125 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 195126 2 195126 License Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195124 2 195124 License Renewing Flammables License, Shield, 620 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 195133 2 195133 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75. Approved   Action details Not available 195131 2 195131 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18. Approved   Action details Not available 195132 2 195132 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med #39. Approved   Action details Not available 195059 2 195059 Citation Commending Eugene Brune for his dedicated service as he begins his 2nd term as President of the Somerville Lions Club. Approved   Action details Not available 195058 2 195058 Citation Commending Fr. Brian McHugh as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of his ordainment to the Priesthood. Approved   Action details Not available 195087 2 195087 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the tree that was removed from the front of 22 Leonard Street, and advise the sponsors of this item of the availability of Sugar Maple trees, Flowering Pear trees, other flowering trees. Approved   Action details Not available 195128 2 195128 License Sign/Awning Permit, Moroccan Hospitality, 585 Somerville Ave., 1 awning. Approved   Action details Not available 195129 2 195129 License Sign/Awning Permit, Julie's Nails, 241 Elm St., 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195123 2 195123 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 195118 2 195118 Public Event Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill SomerPlay, Prospect Hill Parkway and Munroe Street from Bigelow Street to Prospect Hill Avenue, Sundays, Jul 7-Aug 25, 4-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195119 2 195119 Public Event Public Event Permit, Great Urban Camp Out, Lincoln Park, Jul 12-13, 2PM-Noon (raindate Jul 13-14). Approved   Action details Not available 195122 2 195122 Public Event Public Event Permit, Fremont Ave. Block Party, Fremont Ave. Dead End, Sep 1, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 2). Approved   Action details Not available 195120 2 195120 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lexington Park SomerPlay Day, Lexington Park and adjacent Community Path, Jul 21, 10-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195116 2 195116 Public Event Public Event Permit, Highland Rd. SomerPlay Zone, Highland Road between Boston and Kidder Aves., Jun 30, Jul 28, Sep 1, 2:30-6:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195117 2 195117 Public Event Public Event Permit, Josephine Ave. SomerPlay Zone, Josephine Avenue between Broadway and Morrison Ave., Sundays, Jun 30-Sep 1, 1-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195121 2 195121 Public Event Public Event Permit, Madison St. Block Party, Jul 27, 11-8PM (raindate Jul 28). Approved   Action details Not available 195114 2 195114 Public Event Public Event Permit, Glenwood Rd. Block Party, Jun 29, 11-8PM (raindate Jun 30). Approved   Action details Not available 195115 2 195115 Public Event Public Event Permit, Wallace St. Block Party, Jun 29, 2-9PM (raindate Jun 30). Approved   Action details Not available 195112 2 195112 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston Sikh Sangat Society Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq., Jun 15, 8AM-8PM (raindate Jun 22). Approved   Action details Not available 195092 2 195092 Order That the City Clerk notify Laurence Cramer to appear before this Board at its next meeting to explain why his ice cream truck was decorated with RCN signage without having a permit. Approved   Action details Not available 195094 2 195094 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct NStar to replace the utility pole at the corner of Kent Street and Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195061 2 195061 Order That the Director of SPCD take steps to establish a historic designation for 197 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195063 2 195063 Order That the Director of Veterans Services locate and/or replace Somerville’s Gold Star Flag. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 195062 2 195062 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the status of #194667, regarding the placement of an empty chair in City Hall to remind the public of the sacrifices made by our service men and women and their families, and that the Administration schedule an unveiling ceremony to commemorate its inclusion in City Hall. Approved   Action details Not available 195064 2 195064 Resolution That the Traffic Commission continue to place time limits on all loading zones throughout the City. Approved   Action details Not available 195065 2 195065 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect and repair, as necessary, the sidewalk at 42 Clyde Street. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 195066 2 195066 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place Woodbine Street on the repaving list. Approved   Action details Not available 195068 2 195068 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the following streets: Richdale Avenue at Sycamore Street, Lee Street, Thurston Street, School Street, Pearl Street at Marshall Street and Dartmouth Street at Broadway, and report back to the Ward 4 Alderman in writing within 14 days. Approved   Action details Not available 195069 2 195069 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the overgrowth and remove litter from both sides of the stairs going from the Healey School to the Mystic Housing Development. Approved   Action details Not available 195070 2 195070 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree over the sidewalk at the corner of Sycamore and Evergreen Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195071 2 195071 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before this Board to discuss the so-called Italian/Portuguese kitchens that are commonplace throughout the city. Approved   Action details Not available 195072 2 195072 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report back on the feasibility of a crosswalk at the end of Wheatland Street and Mystic Avenue, to reach the bus stop on the east side of Mystic Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195073 2 195073 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact DCR to cut the overgrowth on the Ten Hills Side of Rt. 28. Approved   Action details Not available 195074 2 195074 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD), the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Board to discuss the process of fining absentee landlords and/or their unruly tenants as it relates to repeat offenders. Approved   Action details Not available 195077 2 195077 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works curb the growth of the Japanese knotweed at the city-owned property at 46 Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195078 2 195078 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works (arborist) check all trees on Auburn Avenue for infestation, and appear before this Board's Committee on Public Utilities and Works to describe the city's policies with regard to the placement of trees and the handling of diseased trees. Approved   Action details Not available 195079 2 195079 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove the two parking meters on Illinois Avenue, beside the Rent-A-Center, and replace them with RESIDENT PERMIT ONLY signs. Approved   Action details Not available 195080 2 195080 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking instruct Parking Control Officers to patrol the section of Illinois Avenue and Broadway, near Rent-A-Center, frequently and to issue appropriate citations. Approved   Action details Not available 195081 2 195081 Order That the NIT team be dispatched to Rent-A-Center at 105 Broadway to investigate ongoing problems with disposal and/or storage of items in back of the building. Approved   Action details Not available 195082 2 195082 Order That the City's Disability Coordinator appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to update the Committee on pending claims on accessibility issues and the status of plans to improve access to City buildings and sidewalks, including the East and West Branch Libraries. Approved   Action details Not available 195083 2 195083 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking respond to #194333, approved on February 14, 2013, requesting that the Traffic Commission study signals and signage around the City's school buildings to insure that there are appropriate signals and signs to protect students from speeding vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 195085 2 195085 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the inoperable street lamps on College Avenue and Winter Street and also on Highland Avenue, near the intersection of College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195086 2 195086 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the fragmenting road surface at the manhole cover on Winslow Avenue, just beyond Grove Street, approaching College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195076 2 195076 Resolution That the Mayor work with the Ward 1 Alderman on a local jobs agreement with Cavalia, focusing on Ward 1 residents who will bear the brunt of this event with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 195075 2 195075 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) present this Board with a comprehensive plan for rodent control that is inclusive of all facets of preventive measures including commercial and residential enforcement of ordinances, manpower, geographic emphasis, and other resources. Approved   Action details Not available 195088 2 195088 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board all of the trees taken down this calendar year that have fallen under the category of imminent risk to public safety, as well as a list of all the hearings that have occurred in advance of public shade tree removal. Approved   Action details Not available 195089 2 195089 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with an analysis of the Cabot Farms building on Broadway, at the Powderhouse Rotary, and a list of strategies the city can employ to urge improvement of the property. Approved   Action details Not available 195067 2 195067 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the speed limit on Linden Avenue and report observations and citation issuance to the Ward 5 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 194956 3 194956 Citation Commending the Full Circle High School and Next Wave Junior High School on the auspicious occasion of their 40th anniversary of outstanding service to Somerville's youth. Approved   Action details Not available 195109 3 195109 Officer's Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195139 3 195139 Communication Requesting the Appointment of John Norton to the Position of Deputy Fire Chief. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195140 3 195140 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Keane to the position of District Fire Chief. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195148 3 195148 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders from this meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195104 4 195104 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $19,000 from the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink's Electricity Account to its Salaries Account to avoid a deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195108 4 195108 Mayor's Request Requesting an extension of Contract #110183 with the Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership for an Evaluation of Cardiovascular Health Benefits of In-Home Air Filtration study through December 31, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195105 4 195105 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $7,500 from Honeywell International, Inc., for the Urban Agricultural Revolving Account to support urban agricultural programming. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195099 4 195099 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $300,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses to the Hurricane Sandy-Capital Projects Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195098 4 195098 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("free cash") to establish the Trash Transfer Station Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195102 4 195102 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $10,667 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses to the Hurricane Sandy Damage-School Department Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195095 4 195095 Officer's Communication Requesting approval of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add section 7.15 titled Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195107 4 195107 Mayor's Request Requesting the extension of Contract #110105 with the Trustees of Tufts College for an Evaluation of Cardiovascular Health Benefits of In-Home Air Filtration study through December 31, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195138 4 195138 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Order of Taking of a parcel of land identified as Parcel 061-D-004 on the Assessors Map. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194793 4 194793 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the tree at 33 Adrian Street after consulting with the Ward 2 Alderman on the location. Work completed   Action details Not available 195100 4 195100 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195103 4 195103 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $7,522 in Retained Earnings in the Dilboy Enterprise Fund to the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Personal Services Account to fund a year-end deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195101 4 195101 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $17,478 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("free cash") to the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Personal Services Account to eliminate a year-end deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195097 4 195097 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $900,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to fund needed capital projects in FY2014. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194047 4 194047 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the hot-top patch at 6 Mossland Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 195096 4 195096 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $750,876 for the cost of replacing DPW equipment and authorization to borrow $750,876 in a bond to meet the appropriation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194485 4 194485 Public Communication Courtney O'Keefe submitting comments re: #194444, SomerStreets street closures. Work completed   Action details Not available 194482 5 194482 Public Event Public Event Permit, Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Davis Square and area streets, Nov 28, 8-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 192550 5 192550 Order That this Board’s Committee on Senior Services and the city's Communications Dept. caution residents, especially senior citizens, to beware of ads sent to them by private vendors about water line insurance, and that the Law Dept. determine the legitimacy of these offers. Work completed   Action details Not available 194764 5 194764 Mayor's Request Requesting the renaming of Assembly Square Drive as Grand Union Boulevard, and New Street as Revolution Drive. Approved   Action details Not available 194911 5 194911 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an upgrade or replacement of audio / visual equipment having a value of $71,262.25 from the Boston Office of Emergency Management for the Emergency Operations Center. Approved   Action details Not available 195106 5 195106 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $500 from Viewfinder Productions LLC, for the Sunsetters Conolidated Gift Account to support Sunsetter programming. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192776 6 192776 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer meet with the Ward 7 Alderman and concerned citizens to discuss the conditions of the bike path in Ward 7 and outline plans to make repairs to the retaining wall and prevent flooding. Work completed   Action details Not available 194512 7 194512 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to establish a Project Mitigation Contribution (linkage) program for a Job Creation and Retention Trust. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194511 7 194511 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to establish a Job Creation and Retention Trust. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191365 9 191365 Order That the ADA Compliance Officer conduct an assessment of ADA accessibility at the corner of Somerville Avenue and Kent Street and provide the findings to the Ward 2 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available