Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/14/2012 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 (125) 125 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 193340 1 193340 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 30, 2012. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 193339 1 193339 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on June 13, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193388 1 193388 Public Communication League of Urban Canners submitting comments re: #192922, the Urban Agriculture Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193304 1 193304 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 10, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193303 1 193303 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193389 1 193389 Public Communication Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership and Livable Streets submitting a letter re: the McGrath Highway's McCarthy Overpass. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193400 1 193400 Public Communication Dalel Company dba Dunkin Donuts responding to #192966 re: recycling at 282 Somerville Ave., 14 McGrath Hwy., and 90 Washington St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193399 2 193399 Public Event Public Event Permit, ArtBeat, Davis Sq., Jul 20, 6-11PM, Jul 21, 8AM-7PM (raindates Jul 21-22). Approved   Action details Not available 193338 2 193338 Communication Acting as President, cancelling the Regular meetings of this Board that were scheduled for July 26, 2012, and August 9, 2012. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193337 2 193337 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 193367 2 193367 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomMovie Fest Thursdays at sundown, Seven Hills Park, Jul 12-Aug 30 except Aug 2; Lincoln Park, Aug 2. Approved   Action details Not available 193369 2 193369 Public Event Public Event Permit, First Congregational Church "Drag Gospel Festival" musical performance, Davis Sq., Oct 20, Noon-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193370 2 193370 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso and McGovern Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 193371 2 193371 License Renewing Livery License, Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 193372 2 193372 License Renewing Hawker Peddler License, The Tear Drop Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 193373 2 193373 License Renewing Flammables License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 193374 2 193374 License Renewing Flammables License, Mass Bay Commuter Rail, 70R Third Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 193401 2 193401 Resolution That this Board fully supports the request from STEP and Livable Streets to the MA DOT to cancel the Notice to Proceed on the wasteful reconstruction of the McCarthy Overpass of the McGrath Highway, and instead work on grounding the overpass as expeditiously as possible. Approved   Action details Not available 193402 2 193402 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the catch basins on Chestnut, Linwood, Poplar and Joy Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 193403 2 193403 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the broken tree limb on Chestnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 193404 2 193404 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pot-holes at the end of Linwood Street, at the entrance to Waste Management. Approved   Action details Not available 193325 2 193325 Resolution That this Board requests that the MBTA trim the tree overgrowth over the property line fence on the busway from Grove Street to College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 193324 2 193324 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in the Davis Square plaza and on College Avenue, from Highland to Morrison Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 193323 2 193323 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depressions in the roadway on Pearl Street near its intersection with Franklin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 193322 2 193322 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the weed overgrowth encroaching on the Dane Street bridge sidewalk. Approved   Action details Not available 193306 2 193306 Citation Commending Nicholas Stiles, Ward One Community Police Officer, on the happy occasion of his 60th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 193375 2 193375 License Renewing Garage License, Teddy's Foreign Motors, 86 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 193376 2 193376 License Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 193377 2 193377 License Renewing Garage License, Tufts University, 26 Lower Campus Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 193378 2 193378 License Renewing Garage License, Grove St. Realty Trust, 48 Grove St. Approved   Action details Not available 193379 2 193379 License Renewing Garage License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 193380 2 193380 License New Garage License, J & C Auto Repair, 91 Prospect St., Mechanical repairs, 2 autos in, 8 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193328 2 193328 Order That the Chief of Police use Prospect Hill Monument, (with frequent walk-arounds), as a home base for the Ward 3 patrol car during the summer months. Approved   Action details Not available 193329 2 193329 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works work with the Somerville Hospital to plant more trees in the Crocker Street/Highland Avenue area. Approved   Action details Not available 193330 2 193330 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place two decorative barrels in the viewing/picnic area of the Morse-Kelly Playground. Approved   Action details Not available 193310 2 193310 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health determine the sources of a greatly increased rodent infestation in the areas of Lincoln Park and Central and Madison Streets, and develop an action plan to address this problem. Approved   Action details Not available 193311 2 193311 Order That the Chief of Police address issues related to homeless individuals living on the MBTA right of way above 1 Fitchburg Street, and contact the MBTA police for assistance in regularly patrolling the area. Approved   Action details Not available 193331 2 193331 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the intersection of Kenwood Street and College Avenue to determine if there are dangerous site line visibility issues when exiting Kenwood Street onto College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 193332 2 193332 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) report to this Board any updated policies and city actions in cases of abandoned cars in the driveways of homes that have not been moved for many months. Approved   Action details Not available 193333 2 193333 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board the status of the recently sold Rite-Aid building at Highland Avenue and Grove Street and whether any applicants have come forward seeking zoning or planning relief. Approved   Action details Not available 193334 2 193334 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration inform this Board of the timeline for repairs to Orchard Street, Chester Street and Chester Place so residents may be prepared in advance. Approved   Action details Not available 193335 2 193335 Resolution That this Board commends the Mayor’s Office and SPCD's Transportation and Infrastructure Division for advancing the Davis Square Streetscape project and requests that the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) post notice of Davis Square Streetscape improvements on all available city media and social media sites so those who would like to be involved might understand the process. Approved   Action details Not available 193336 2 193336 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board what substances are used on the grass to contain weeds at Hodgkins-Curtin Park. Approved   Action details Not available 193320 2 193320 Order That the Director of SPCD explain why a tree was removed at 14-16 Morrison Ave., without notice to the neighbors, and what, if any, planting is planned there. Approved   Action details Not available 193317 2 193317 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with information on the tree planting schedule and locations. Approved   Action details Not available 193318 2 193318 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 24-26 Morrison Avenue for unhealthy and unsafe conditions and report the findings to this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety. Approved   Action details Not available 193319 2 193319 Resolution That this Board requests that the Dedication Committee honor Vincent Catalogna, Joseph Gagliarde and Joseph DiMartino, all veterans of WWII and outstanding individuals. Approved   Action details Not available 193326 2 193326 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 24 Bay State Avenue for illegal storage of commercial vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 193327 2 193327 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 29 Lowden Avenue for illegal storage of commercial products. Approved   Action details Not available 193362 2 193362 Public Event Public Event Permit, Josephine Avenue Block Party, Between Kidder and Garrison Aves., Jun 23, 2-9PM (raindate Jun 24). Approved   Action details Not available 193363 2 193363 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Union weekend arts events, Union Sq. Plaza/parking lot, Jun 24-Oct 14, various times; Underneath McCarthy Overpass, Sep 15 9PM-1AM. Approved   Action details Not available 193364 2 193364 Public Event Public Event Permit, North Street Block Party, Between Broadway and Hamilton Rd., Jun 30, 10:30AM-6:30PM (raindate Jul 7). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193365 2 193365 Public Event Public Event Permit, Bradley Manning Vigil, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Weds., Jul 4-25, 4-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193366 2 193366 Public Event Public Event Permit, Connwell St./Mountain Ave. Block Party, Conwell St. Dead End, Jul 8, 4-10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193309 2 193309 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration, through the Ward Two Alderman, dedicate benches in Ward Two to Jerry Redmond and James Stace. Approved   Action details Not available 193307 2 193307 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Environmental Compliance Services to install one groundwater monitoring well in Elm St., near 701-709 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 193381 2 193381 License New Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St., Mechanical repairs, auto body, spray painting, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 13 autos in, 0 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193382 2 193382 License Sign/Awning Permit, Zoe's Gourmet Chinese Cuisine, 298 Beacon St., Sign and awning. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193368 2 193368 Public Event Public Event Permit, Great Urban Camp Out, Lincoln Park, Jul 28-29, Noon-Noon (raindate Jul 27-28). Approved   Action details Not available 193383 2 193383 License New Junk Dealer, The Connection, 1204 Broadway, Used furnishings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193384 2 193384 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc., Med #6. Approved   Action details Not available 193385 2 193385 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17. Approved   Action details Not available 193386 2 193386 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75. Approved   Action details Not available 193387 2 193387 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92. Approved   Action details Not available 193341 2 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193321 2 193321 Resolution That the Mayor and Commissioner of Public Works include Cross Street on the 2012-2013 list of streets to be resurfaced and upgraded with decorative street lights and sidewalk enhancements. Approved   Action details Not available 193316 2 193316 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk panels at 7 and 7A Trull Street. Approved   Action details Not available 193315 2 193315 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the NO LEFT TURN restriction from the Magoun Square municipal parking lot onto Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 193314 2 193314 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the DO NOT BLOCK signal at Hinckley Street and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 193313 2 193313 Order That the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officers enforce the city’s leash law at Somerville Junction Park. Approved   Action details Not available 193312 2 193312 Order That the Neighborhood Impact Team inspect the several illegal apartments on Partridge Avenue, Direnzo Terrace and at 20 Trull Street. Approved   Action details Not available 193305 2 193305 Citation Commending Guisippina Mingace, on the happy occasion of her 65th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 193308 2 193308 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by AT&T to install 250 feet of two 4" conduits from a manhole on Broadway at Barton St., to a utility pole on Barton St. Approved   Action details Not available 193308 3 193308 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by AT&T to install 250 feet of two 4" conduits from a manhole on Broadway at Barton St., to a utility pole on Barton St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193397 3 193397 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #192528 re: the Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193356 3 193356 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Josh Safdie as Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 193357 3 193357 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Richard Rossetti to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 193359 3 193359 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Kenneth Edwards as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193361 3 193361 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #193274 re: 238 Somerville Ave., and #193290 re: the intersection of Prospect Hill Avenue and Munroe St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193307 3 193307 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Environmental Compliance Services to install one groundwater monitoring well in Elm St., near 701-709 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193358 3 193358 Communication Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Kevin Prior to the Planning Board. Approved   Action details Not available 193398 3 193398 Communication Director of Commissions responding to #193203 re: the City's Boards and Commissions. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193393 4 193393 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for SPCD to pay prior year invoices totalling $3,728.57 from FY12 funds, for MuniCode to maintain the Zoning Code. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193358 4 193358 Communication Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Kevin Prior to the Planning Board. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193391 4 193391 Mayor's Request Requesting $35,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund in support of the East Somerville Main Streets and the Union Square Main Streets programs. Approved   Action details Not available 193396 4 193396 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $72,680.89 from the Boston Office of Emergency Preparedness for continuing the process of target hardening of the Public Safety Building and Fire Headquarters. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193392 4 193392 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for a Nexxus Study on Inclusionary Housing Linkage and 20B Trust. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193394 4 193394 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a Constituent Services prior fiscal year invoice of $303.99 using FY12 funds. Approved   Action details Not available 193345 4 193345 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a revised appropriation of $39,511,429 for the cost of rehabilitation and renovation of the East Somerville Community School. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193346 4 193346 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $7,583,145 from the Receipts Reserved-Insurance Losses Account to the East Somerville Community School Renovation Project to fund the renovation and reconstruction of the school. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193343 4 193343 Mayor's Request Requesting an easement from the Housing Authority to facilitate the construction of the North Street Veterans Park. Approved   Action details Not available 193353 4 193353 Mayor's Request Requesting payment of a FY11 invoice of $50.80 by the DPW for Murray Supply, for supplies purchased. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193360 4 193360 Ordinance Licensing Commission requesting the amendment of Ordinance 2-219(a) to require that Public Hearings be held not less than 10 days after the first publication of the required legal notice. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193344 4 193344 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an appropriation of $580,000 for the FY2013 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193342 4 193342 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3) to discuss civil action number 86-3222-WD involving Clear Channel Outdoor Inc. as successor-in-interest to Ackerly Communications. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 193348 4 193348 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193347 4 193347 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,300,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193350 4 193350 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 193349 4 193349 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $600,000 from the Developer Fund Receipts Reserved Account to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193390 4 193390 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $308,675 from the Assembly Square Construction Fund to the Debt Service Fund for FY2012 Debt Service for Parks Renovation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193357 4 193357 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Richard Rossetti to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193356 4 193356 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Josh Safdie as Alternate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193351 4 193351 Mayor's Request Requesting a Transfer of $15,000 from the Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Electricity Account to the Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Salaries Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193352 4 193352 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $250 within the Information Technology Department, from the Maintenance Software Account to the Salaries and Wages Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193355 4 193355 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $21,200 grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Police Dept. to purchase bulletproof vests. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193354 4 193354 Mayor's Request Requesting that two trucks operated by the DPW be declared surplus and available for disposition. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193220 5 193220 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to transfer $12,000 from the DPW Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the DPW Highway Motor Parts and Accessories Account to fund the repair of two street sweepers. Approved   Action details Not available 193278 5 193278 Mayor's Request Request for authorization to transfer $5,000 from the DPW Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the DPW Highway Care of Trees Account to fund the arborist for the care of trees. Approved   Action details Not available 193218 5 193218 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to transfer $30,000 from the DPW Sanitation Professional and Tech Services Account to the DPW Administration Motor Gas & Oil Account to avoid a deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 193294 5 193294 Communication Requesting the appointment of Francis Otting as permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 193293 5 193293 Communication Requesting the appointment of Eric Saulnier as permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 193292 5 193292 Communication Requesting the appointment of Thomas Bellini as permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 193343 5 193343 Mayor's Request Requesting an easement from the Housing Authority to facilitate the construction of the North Street Veterans Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193395 5 193395 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to seek a PARC grant of $400,000 for North Street Veterans Playground renovation costs. Approved   Action details Not available 193394 5 193394 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a Constituent Services prior fiscal year invoice of $303.99 using FY12 funds. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193391 5 193391 Mayor's Request Requesting $35,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund in support of the East Somerville Main Streets and the Union Square Main Streets programs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193048 6 193048 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor submitting a proposed BOA rule relative to the Open Meeting Law. Approved   Action details Not available 193395 6 193395 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to seek a PARC grant of $400,000 for North Street Veterans Playground renovation costs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193292 6 193292 Communication Requesting the appointment of Thomas Bellini as permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193293 6 193293 Communication Requesting the appointment of Eric Saulnier as permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193294 6 193294 Communication Requesting the appointment of Francis Otting as permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193218 6 193218 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to transfer $30,000 from the DPW Sanitation Professional and Tech Services Account to the DPW Administration Motor Gas & Oil Account to avoid a deficit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193278 6 193278 Mayor's Request Request for authorization to transfer $5,000 from the DPW Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the DPW Highway Care of Trees Account to fund the arborist for the care of trees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193220 6 193220 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to transfer $12,000 from the DPW Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the DPW Highway Motor Parts and Accessories Account to fund the repair of two street sweepers. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192528 9 192528 Order That the City Solicitor immediately draft a City Ordinance for the licensing of food trucks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available