Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/8/2014 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 (115) 115 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 196920 1 196920 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 28, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196921 1 196921 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on April 28, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196922 1 196922 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 29, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196924 1 196924 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on April 30, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196923 1 196923 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 7, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196918 1 196918 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 7, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196878 1 196878 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196879 1 196879 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 10, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196926 1 196926 Officer's Communication Licensing Commission responding to #196781 re: regulating when certain liquor establishments can leave their doors open. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196925 1 196925 Officer's Communication School Superintendent conveying that the Public Schools are in compliance with the ban on expanded polystyrene food containers. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196929 1 196929 Withdrawn Withdrawn.     Action details Not available 196930 1 196930 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 196931 1 196931 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Marchi Paving. Approved   Action details Not available 196932 1 196932 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi and Sons. Approved   Action details Not available 196933 1 196933 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 196934 1 196934 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Brooksdale Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 196935 1 196935 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 196936 1 196936 License Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 196937 1 196937 License Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 196938 1 196938 License Renewing Garage License, Metro Auto Repair, 47 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 196939 1 196939 License Renewing Garage License, Mike's Automotive Services, 298 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 196940 1 196940 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 196941 1 196941 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Red House Restaurant, 24 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 196942 1 196942 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Sunshine Lucy's, 93 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 196945 1 196945 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #78 from Ike Inc to Jeko Cab Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 196944 1 196944 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #61 from Ike Inc to My Cab Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 196943 1 196943 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #60 from Ike Inc to God's Blessing Cab Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 196881 1 196881 Grant of Location Submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks, for a new manhole and 100 feet of conduit from the manhole to an existing pole, on Washington Street near New Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196882 1 196882 Grant of Location Submitted by RCN, for 30 feet of conduit from a manhole to a pole on Inner Belt Road near Third Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 196928 1 196928 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets Bad Movie Night, Chuckie Harris Park, Aug 9, 6-11:15PM (raindate Aug 16). Approved   Action details Not available 196927 1 196927 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council SomDance Series, locations citywide, May 17-Jun 27, various times. Approved   Action details Not available 196959 1 196959 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave., opening Sun-Thu to 2 AM, Fri-Sat to 3 AM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196961 1 196961 License Renewing Garage License, Jim's Heavy Duty Service, 42 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 196962 1 196962 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 196963 1 196963 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tufts Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 196964 1 196964 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tufts Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 196960 1 196960 License New Junk Dealer License, Kay Jewelers, 360 Artisan Way, buying and selling jewelry. Approved   Action details Not available 196965 1 196965 License Renewing Fortune Teller License, Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196880 2 196880 Citation Commending Holiday Cleaners, which is closing after 50 years of expert dry cleaning services. Approved   Action details Not available 196883 2 196883 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police increase enforcement of parking regulations at the bus stop in front of 240 Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196884 2 196884 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street sign at the corner of Tufts and Cross Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 196885 2 196885 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk and street signs at the corner of Broadway and Melvin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196949 2 196949 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the flickering street light in front of 46 Franklin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196919 2 196919 Order That the City Solicitor advise whether this Board has the authority to pass an ordinance that requires the approval of this Board for any agreement for payment in lieu of taxes. Approved   Action details Not available 196969 2 196969 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the sewers on Ibbetson Street from Somerville Avenue to Kimbal St. Approved   Action details Not available 196970 2 196970 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility companies to remove the double pole at the corner of Willow and Kidder Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 196966 2 196966 Resolution That this Board hereby designates Thomas Taylor as Alderman Emeritus for the City of Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 196967 2 196967 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on moving the statue of John Kenney from the T-stop Headhouse on Holland Street to the renovated Kenney Park. Approved   Action details Not available 196968 2 196968 Resolution Supporting a State Bill that would increase the number of Housing Courts in the State, and place one in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 196946 2 196946 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that there are enough trash receptacles along the Assembly Square waterway, adding additional barrels where needed. Approved   Action details Not available 196947 2 196947 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the numerous potholes on Franklin Street, between Broadway and Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196948 2 196948 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact MA Highway to clean up the trash underneath I-93, on the way to Assembly Square. Approved   Action details Not available 196957 2 196957 Officer's Communication City Clerk submitting two proposed Rules for this Board's consideration, for the maintenance of Board and Committee minutes with respect to the Open Meeting Law. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 196886 2 196886 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with an update, in writing and within 2 weeks, on accessibility and improvements to the West Branch Library. Approved   Action details Not available 196887 2 196887 Order That the Director of SPCD publicize the schedule for Kenney Park improvements on the website and cable wheel. Approved   Action details Not available 196888 2 196888 Order That the Director of SPCD publicize the Davis Square Streetscapes construction timeline. Approved   Action details Not available 196889 2 196889 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board to present all purchase orders, payments and inventory for the $26,000 appropriation approved during FY14 budget hearings. Approved   Action details Not available 196890 2 196890 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before this Board to provide an update on complaints, fines and resolutions associated with 100 The Fellsway. Approved   Action details Not available 196891 2 196891 Order That the Director of the SPCD (ISD) and the City Solicitor appear before this Board to discuss the city’s schedule of fines and how and/or why they have or have not been used fully. Approved   Action details Not available 196892 2 196892 Communication Conveying information relative to an upcoming meeting of the Local Government Advisory Commission. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196893 2 196893 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 71 Cross Street to remove litter from the property. Approved   Action details Not available 196894 2 196894 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install temporary bus stop signs along lower Broadway during the reconstruction there. Approved   Action details Not available 196895 2 196895 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking request that the operator of the school bus traveling on Brook Street use an alternate route. Approved   Action details Not available 196896 2 196896 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pothole on Cherry Street near Summer Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196897 2 196897 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the 3 street lights that are out in Junction Park. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 196898 2 196898 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the streetlight that is out on Woodbine Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196899 2 196899 Zoning Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code to protect and promote affordable housing. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196900 2 196900 Resolution That the Administration update the Ward 5 Alderman and this Board in writing within 3 weeks on the plan to use the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell's Green in 2011 for traffic calming on Lowell Street around the bridge, especially since the extension of the Community Path will be completed in September, generating pedestrian and bicycle activity on the bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 196901 2 196901 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place signs at Porter and Elm Streets, and at Porter and Summer Streets, prohibiting thru traffic on lower Porter Street 6-9 AM and 4-7 PM. Approved   Action details Not available 196902 2 196902 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install temporary speed bumps on lower Porter Street, between Summer and Elm Streets, to reduce traffic speed. Approved   Action details Not available 196903 2 196903 Order That the Commission of Public Works remove the graffiti tags on the Buena Vista parking lot wall near the entrance to the loading dock off Holland Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196904 2 196904 Order That the Commission of Public Works repair the sunken catch basin opposite 167 College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 196905 2 196905 Order That the Commission of Public Works repair the depression in the roadway on Morrison Avenue near its intersection with Grove Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196906 2 196906 Order That the Chief of Police review patrols of the Davis Square area, especially around the community path from the T-stop to the Cambridge line, and consider adding an additional foot patrol officer daily from 4 PM to midnight. Approved   Action details Not available 196907 2 196907 Order That the Commission of Public Works repair the potholes and depressions along Broadway from Winter Hill to Boston. Approved   Action details Not available 196908 2 196908 Order That the Commission of Public Works repair the damaged roadway on Cedar Street between Highland Avenue and Summer Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196909 2 196909 Order That the Commission of Public Works and/or the Director of SPCD report to the Ward 6 Alderman and the At-Large Aldermen on the status of the sidewalk repairs in Davis Square. Approved   Action details Not available 196911 2 196911 Resolution That the Administration repave Porter Street, from Elm Street to Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 196912 2 196912 Order That the Commission of Public Works explain to the Ward 3 Alderman why the double pole at 42 Columbus Avenue has yet to be removed and include a date certain when it will be. Approved   Action details Not available 196913 2 196913 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the banks of the Mystic River along Assembly Row and ensure that a regular cleaning schedule is put in place. Approved   Action details Not available 196914 2 196914 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the leaking exterior water faucet at the Blessing of the Bay boathouse. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196915 2 196915 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Conwell Avenue between North Street and Hillsdale Road. Approved   Action details Not available 196916 2 196916 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Broadway, at Mason Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196917 2 196917 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works advise the Ward 7 Alderman regarding when curb cuts will be made on Malvern Avenue near Cameron Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 196910 2 196910 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) order the immediate removal of the non-compliant exterior light on the new building at 128 Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 196955 3 196955 Communication Requesting the appointment of Edward Barnard as a Special Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196763 3 196763 Citation Commending Colonel Mark Cremin, former Ward Six Alderman, who is retiring from the US Army after 30 years of dedicated service as a Judge Advocate. Work completed   Action details Not available 195980 3 195980 Citation Commending outgoing Alderman Thomas F. Taylor for his outstanding service to the people of Ward Three and the entire City as Alderman, from 1986 to 2013, making him the longest-serving Ward Alderman in the City's history. Approved   Action details Not available 196972 3 196972 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to obtain outside legal counsel for labor relations negotiations, arbitration, and other proceedings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196958 3 196958 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted April 24, 2014. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196954 3 196954 Communication Requesting the appointment of Shaun Clark to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196953 3 196953 Communication Requesting the appointment of Alexander Lorenti to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196956 4 196956 Ordinance SPCD Director of Transportation requesting the adoption of an updated "Complete Streets Ordinance," inclusive of amendments made at the April 29, 2014, Legislative Matters Committee. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 196973 4 196973 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $5,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department Legal Services Account to retain outside labor counsel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196726 4 196726 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation and the Youth Programming Coordinator research a plan for open gym and unstructured play in schools in the west, central and east parts of the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 196727 4 196727 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation and the Youth Programming Coordinator share their marketing and outreach plans to promote programs. Work completed   Action details Not available 196952 4 196952 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $22,125.85 from the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, for the Police Department's target hardening project. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196732 4 196732 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to retain the services of Stephen Leonard as outside counsel for arbitration proceedings with Wynn Resorts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196951 4 196951 Mayor's Request Requesting Transfers Totaling $300,000 from the DPW Sanitation Division to the Snow Removal Account to help mitigate the FY 2014 Snow Removal deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196950 4 196950 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,212,158 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the FY2014 Snow Removal deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196806 5 196806 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/10/14. Work completed   Action details Not available 196428 5 196428 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 3/13/14. Work completed   Action details Not available 196004 5 196004 Order That the Clerk of Committees request the Commissioner of Public Works to provide to the Committee on Public Utilities and Works ASAP a response to #195844, seeking an updated list of double poles from NStar. Work completed   Action details Not available 196211 5 196211 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate the reason for water being pumped out of the basement at 26 Woodbine Street and take steps to stop the leakage and report the results to the Ward 5 Alderman. (2nd request-see #196152) Work completed   Action details Not available 196224 5 196224 Resolution That the Director of Teen Empowerment update this Board on its annual accomplishments and goals in place. Work completed   Action details Not available 196348 5 196348 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 2/27/14. Work completed   Action details Not available 196971 5 196971 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.13.A, to require a special permit to establish ground floor office uses in the corridor commercial and transit oriented districts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196471 6 196471 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $13,000 grant from the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative, for the Police Department's Shannon Grant for youth violence prevention. Approved   Action details Not available 194075 6 194075 Order That the City Solicitor review the proposed ordinance, referred to as Chapter 12, Article VII, Complete Streets Ordinance, to limit city liability. Work completed   Action details Not available 194076 6 194076 Order That the City Solicitor review the proposed ordinance, referred to as Chapter 12, Article VII, Complete Streets Ordinance, to determine what happens in Section (6) when state guidelines change; and to determine if the cost in Section (7) is proportional to the project and how the difference would impact the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 195834 6 195834 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact NStar about power outages in the Hunting Street area over the last year and report back to this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 195844 6 195844 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works send a communication to NSTAR requesting an updated list of double poles in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 196613 6 196613 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted March 27, 2014. Work completed   Action details Not available 195791 7 195791 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works request information from NSTAR on power outages over the last 2 years in the area of Hunting and South Streets and provide that information to the Ward 2 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 193587 11 193587 Ordinance Requesting approval of a Complete Streets Ordinance to insure equal access for all users of the public ways. Placed on file   Action details Not available