Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 7/11/2013 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 (140) 140 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 195223 1 195223 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195224 1 195224 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 4, 2013, and the Regular Meeting, June 13, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195293 1 195293 Public Communication David Dahlbacka submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195266 1 195266 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on July 1, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195277 1 195277 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Service, meeting on July 2, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195273 1 195273 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on July 2, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195270 1 195270 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on July 9, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195269 1 195269 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on July 10, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195271 1 195271 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on July 10, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195260 1 195260 Committee Report Report of the Flood Forum Special Committee, meeting on July 10, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195259 1 195259 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 11, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195258 1 195258 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on July 11, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195305 1 195305 Public Communication Fred Berman submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195283 2 195283 Public Event Public Event Permit, Pet Palooza, Grand Union Blvd., Aug 2-4, 8AM-8PM each day (event runs 10-5PM on Aug 3-4). Approved   Action details Not available 195291 2 195291 License Sign/Awning Permit, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St., 1 hanging sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195237 2 195237 Order That the Director of Public Health and the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the Shaw's at 275 Beacon Street and report back to this Board on its findings and actions taken. Approved   Action details Not available 195238 2 195238 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the City Traffic Engineer meet with the Ward 2 Alderman concerning pedestrian and cyclist safety issues at the intersections of Oxford and Beacon Streets and Somerville Avenue and Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195235 2 195235 Zoning Ordinance That the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by changing all CCD 55 zoning districts in Ward 3 to CCD 45. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195227 2 195227 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Network to install 139 feet of conduit in Crocker St, from a manhole to a pole, to provide service to 230 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195229 2 195229 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Network to install 137 feet of conduit in School St, from a manhole to a point of pickup at 93 Highland Ave., to provide service to 81 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195228 2 195228 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Network to install 54 feet of conduit in Walnut St, from a manhole to a pole at Highland Ave., to provide service to both 81 and 230 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195226 2 195226 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Network to install 11 feet of conduit in Holland St, from a Level 3 duct bank to 40 Holland St., to provide service to 40 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 195225 2 195225 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Norfolk Ram Group to install 2 monitoring wells in Beacon Street and 1 monitoring well in Park Street, all near 81 Park Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195250 2 195250 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Public Health utilize all means possible to combat the rodent infestation in the Florence Street neighborhood. Approved   Action details Not available 195251 2 195251 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) review the rodent control plan for the construction of the Shore Drive pedestrian bridge which will access Assembly Square. Approved   Action details Not available 195252 2 195252 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at the corner of Shore Drive and Ten Hills Road. Approved   Action details Not available 195253 2 195253 Order That the Chief of Police explain the street closure plan associated with Boston’s July 4th fireworks celebration. Approved   Action details Not available 195254 2 195254 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the chain link fence located between the states avenues and Rt. 93 South. Approved   Action details Not available 195255 2 195255 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing bricks on the sidewalk at College and Highland Avenues, outside of the bank entrance, and inspect Davis Square Plaza weekly to re-seat loose bricks and tree well rocks. Approved   Action details Not available 195256 2 195256 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim all the trees butting up against the homes on Winslow Avenue, from Clifton Street to College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195233 2 195233 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uplifted sidewalk at 60 Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195234 2 195234 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 34 Franklin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195272 2 195272 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) craft a sign ordinance to address various sign issues throughout the city. Approved   Action details Not available 195265 2 195265 Order That the City Engineer contact Congressman Capuano to request information regarding federal assistance for the residents of Dane Avenue, Kingman Road and Clark Street who have been affected by flooding issues. Approved   Action details Not available 195264 2 195264 Order That the City Engineer and the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the catch basins at and across the street from 15 Dane Avenue for reports of running water. Approved   Action details Not available 195263 2 195263 Resolution That the Administration create a fund for mitigation for residents of Dane Avenue, Kingman Road and Clark Street, to include the purchase and installation of backflow preventers. Approved   Action details Not available 195262 2 195262 Order That the Director of Communications implement a plan for regular communications, including CTY-Connect, email, and direct mail, with residents in the affected areas of Ward 2 regarding anticipated floods, as well as updates on projects and plans for infrastructure improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 195261 2 195261 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works deploy street sweepers to Dane Avenue, Kingman Road and Clark Street immediately after a flood, and restrict access to abutters only until the water recedes. Approved   Action details Not available 195303 2 195303 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation, 98 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 195301 2 195301 Public Event Public Event Permit, MA Organization for Addiction Recovery Motorcycle Ride for Recovery Registration, High School Concourse, Aug 24, 9AM-Noon (raindate 8-25). Approved   Action details Not available 195302 2 195302 Public Event Public Event Permit, MGH 5K Run for Rhythm, Davis Square and area streets, Sep 15, 8-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195304 2 195304 License Sign/Awning Permit, Sarma Restaurant, 249 Pearl St., 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195294 2 195294 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking reverse the one way direction of traffic on Village Street to mitigate the effects of increased traffic due to the addition of residential units. Approved   Action details Not available 195308 2 195308 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking survey the Cedar Street residents abutting Trum Field regarding the proposed request to eliminate parking spots there so residents can access their driveways. Approved   Action details Not available 195307 2 195307 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Public Health appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to provide an update on the city-wide rodent problem, including all areas that have been baited, and to present a comprehensive approach to deal with this problem, including the necessary resources and funding. Approved   Action details Not available 195311 2 195311 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) review all business locations displaying goods, offering outdoor seating, or displaying signs on sidewalks, for proper permits, and direct any business not properly licensed to remove all of the above until the proper approvals are obtained. Approved   Action details Not available 195284 2 195284 Public Event Public Event Permit, Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament, Trum Field, Aug 3, 8-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195285 2 195285 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Road Runners 5K Race to the Row, Assembly Sq., Aug 18, 7-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195286 2 195286 Public Event Public Event Permit, Garden Club Plant Sale, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 21, 6-2PM (raindate Sep 28). Approved   Action details Not available 195287 2 195287 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering. Approved   Action details Not available 195288 2 195288 License Renewing Garage License, Teddy's Foreign Motors, 68 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 195289 2 195289 License Sign/Awning Permit, Comcast of MA/NH LLC, 116 Beacon St., 2 signs. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195290 2 195290 License Sign/Awning Permit, The Kirkland Tap and Trotter, 425 Washington St., 1 blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195239 2 195239 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree at 110 Bartlett Street and have it removed if deemed diseased or dead. Approved   Action details Not available 195240 2 195240 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider eliminating parking spots alongside Trum Field, on Cedar Street towards Franey Road, to allow residents to access their driveways. Approved   Action details Not available 195241 2 195241 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer work with the Ward 5 Alderman to make exiting side streets onto Medford Street safer. Approved   Action details Not available 195242 2 195242 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation provide this Board with more information on the flyers that went home with student report cards, advertising the new youth football league. Approved   Action details Not available 195243 2 195243 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect Winter Street for an increase in rodent activity and overflowing trash, distribute literature about proper trash storage, and report back to this Board with findings. Approved   Action details Not available 195244 2 195244 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Walker Street for rodents and distribute literature about the proper way to store trash and compost bins. Approved   Action details Not available 195245 2 195245 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Board with a complete list of new street trees planted in the city this year and how many were planted to replace trees that have been removed without a hearing. Approved   Action details Not available 195246 2 195246 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment provide this Board with a plan for city-wide residential composting, to be discussed in the Committee on Legislative Matters. Approved   Action details Not available 195247 2 195247 Zoning Ordinance That the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by changing all CCD45 and CCD55 zoning districts in Ward 4 to RC zoning districts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195248 2 195248 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before this Board to provide an update on the status of the Union Square renewal plan and any transactions that have taken place. Approved   Action details Not available 195249 2 195249 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Maple Street, Oakland Avenue, Marshall Street from Broadway to Pearl Street and Richdale Avenue from School Street to Sycamore Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195292 2 195292 License New Hawker Peddler, Timothy Robertson, selling books. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195257 2 195257 Communication Acting as President, cancelling the Regular meetings of this Board that were scheduled for July 25, 2013, and August 8, 2013. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195230 2 195230 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking direct PCOs to patrol the fire lanes on Pinckney Street and Pinckney Place for violations. Approved   Action details Not available 195231 2 195231 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) address safety concerns at 24 Cross Street East, and ensure that all entrances are secure. Approved   Action details Not available 195267 2 195267 Order That the City notify abutters of the community garden path, behind the Somerville Avenue Rite-Aid Pharmacy, of potential contamination problems. Approved   Action details Not available 195268 2 195268 Order That further applications for liquor licenses at Assembly Square be brought to the attention of the Committee on Housing and Community Development. Approved   Action details Not available 195236 2 195236 Order That the Chief of Police place a speed board on Central Street between Somerville Avenue and Summer Street near the Greek Orthodox Church. Approved   Action details Not available 195276 2 195276 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the fence at the end of Nashua Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195274 2 195274 Order That the City Clerk send a second communication to the State Delegation, requesting them to 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 195275 2 195275 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 1 Alderman with a prioritized re-pavement plan. Approved   Action details Not available 195232 2 195232 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health inspect 39 Pinckney Street and all abutting proprieties for rat infestation and the death of two pets due to rat poison. Approved   Action details Not available 195282 3 195282 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Somerville Bicycle Committee's 2012 Annual Report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195167 3 195167 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on any potential impacts of the proposed casino in Everett, and on efforts to mitigate those impacts and oppose the project. Work completed   Action details Not available 194331 3 194331 Public Communication MA DOT responding to #194058 re: Pedestrian lighting under Rt 93 at Sullivan Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 195299 3 195299 Mayor's Communication Conveying the city's Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Program. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195310 3 195310 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195278 3 195278 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session for an update on negotiations with Comcast to renew the cable telecom license. Approved   Action details Not available 195300 3 195300 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195297 3 195297 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to execute a five year lease agreement for the Grove Street Parking Lot. Approved   Action details Not available 195296 4 195296 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $362,175 from the Department of Energy Resources for Clean Energy projects. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195295 4 195295 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $120,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for the renovation of the Highland Avenue Fire Station, Engine #7. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195306 4 195306 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition directing the Retirement Board to retire Police Officer Mario Oliveira. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 194356 4 194356 Resolution That this Board requests that the Dedication Committee consider naming a street corner on Walnut Street in memory of the late Ted Buttner, USN retired and World War II veteran. Work completed   Action details Not available 194058 4 194058 Order That the City Clerk request our state delegation to contact the MA Highway Dept. to increase pedestrian lighting under I-93, outside the Sullivan Sq. T Station. Work completed   Action details Not available 194667 4 194667 Resolution That the City place an "empty chair" in City Hall as a reminder to never forget our nation's POW/MIA military personnel. Work completed   Action details Not available 194677 4 194677 Resolution That the Director of SPCD work with this Board to establish recommended guidelines to submit to the Licensing Commission to assist it in deciding applications for the new liquor licenses. Work completed   Action details Not available 194679 4 194679 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works resurface the dog park at Nunziato Field with a more durable material. Work completed   Action details Not available 194809 4 194809 Resolution That the Administration advise the Ward 1 Alderman of the status of this Board's 2010 resolution, binding Federal Realty Investment Trust to ensuring all retail tenants of Assembly Square adhere to a local hiring ordinance via a written contract. Work completed   Action details Not available 194308 4 194308 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) contact the MBTA and the State Delegation to remedy the problems with the fence at the end of Nashua Street, and report any suggested remedies from the MBTA to this Board's Committee on Public Utilities and Works within 30 days. Work completed   Action details Not available 194307 4 194307 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) contact the MBTA and the State Delegation to eradicate all graffiti on the retaining wall between the railroad tracks and the Lowell Street bridge, and report any corrective actions to this Board's Committee on Public Utilities and Works. Work completed   Action details Not available 194960 4 194960 Order That the Director of Veterans Services replace the faded pictures at Henry Hanson Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 195062 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 195078 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 195202 4 195202 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Target, 180 Somerville Ave., Opening 1AM to 11PM on "Black Friday," 11/29. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195199 4 195199 License Sign/Awning Permit, World Missions Apostolic Church, 622 Somerville Ave., blade sign over Kent St. entrance. Approved   Action details Not available 195200 4 195200 License Sign/Awning Permit, Dental Arts Associates, 396 Highland Ave., 3 signs. Approved   Action details Not available 195280 4 195280 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as Surplus certain IT Dept. Network Equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 195281 4 195281 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as Surplus certain IT Dept. Telephony Equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 195208 5 195208 Communication Requesting the appointment of Binoj Pradhan to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 195210 5 195210 Communication Requesting the appointment of Bradbury Stearns as an Alternate to the Historic Preservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 195190 5 195190 Communication Requesting the appointment of Kenneth Silva to the position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 195191 5 195191 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Marino to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 195192 5 195192 Communication Requesting the appointment Kenneth Lippens to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 195036 5 195036 Officer's Communication Commissioner of Public Works responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Work completed   Action details Not available 194813 5 194813 Resolution That the Administration appear before this Board to explain the current leadership and organizational chart of the Inspectional Services Dept. Work completed   Action details Not available 194854 5 194854 License New Fortuneteller License, Psychic Readings by Mary, 382 Somerville Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 194827 5 194827 Order That the Director of SPCD, the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and the Director of Planning appear before this Board regarding the Inspectional Services/Building Dept.'s granting of permits in a consistent, professional and timely manner. Work completed   Action details Not available 195012 5 195012 License Renewing and Amending Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626C Somerville Ave., Extending Sun-Thu to 2 AM, Fri-Sat to 3 AM. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 194796 5 194796 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 194216 5 194216 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 194276 5 194276 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board whether Somerville Avenue has been turned over to the City by the State, and, if reconstruction is still incomplete, what actions are being taken to resolve any outstanding issues. Work completed   Action details Not available 194046 5 194046 Order That the Director of SPCD report back to the Ward 5 Alderman regarding noise created by the retaining wall along the railroad tracks at the former MaxPak site. Work completed   Action details Not available 194051 5 194051 Order That the Commissioner of Public Work and the Director of SPCD report to this Board regarding re-surfacing and drainage measures on the developed community path. Work completed   Action details Not available 193058 5 193058 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Historic Preservation Commission report on the status of the accessibility study for the West Branch Library. Work completed   Action details Not available 193060 5 193060 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the information requested herein regarding the purchase of real estate by the Redevelopment Authority. Work completed   Action details Not available 193061 5 193061 Order That prior to purchasing any future property by the Redevelopment Authority, the Director of SPCD notify this Board of such purchases and the anticipated funding for such purposes. Work completed   Action details Not available 193062 5 193062 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss any funds paid, or anticipated to be paid, through the Redevelopment Authority to Federal Realty Investment Trust. Work completed   Action details Not available 195309 5 195309 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board appropriate $400,000, and borrow that amount in a bond, for design and engineering services on Central Broadway, from Foss Park to Magoun Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195298 5 195298 Mayor's Request Requesting an extension of a Contract with FW Russell & Sons for solid waste pickup and hauling. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195279 5 195279 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add a new Section 6.6: North Point Special District, modify Section 5.4: Design and Site Plan Review, and make related modifications to Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 17. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193572 6 193572 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the final agreement with FRIT pertaining to the disposition of Yard 21 and inform this Board whether any covenants with IKEA or FRIT apply to future purchasers of the IKEA site at Assembly Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 192122 6 192122 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a study of Dane Avenue to determine causes of excessive flooding during rain events. Work completed   Action details Not available 192483 6 192483 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on the Somerville Avenue reconstruction project and the City's acceptance of it, including the restrictions the City is under regarding traffic, parking and streetscape changes because the project is incomplete and still under State jurisdiction. Work completed   Action details Not available 194447 6 194447 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diva Indian Bistro, 246 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 194506 6 194506 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before this Board’s Committee on Licenses and Permits to explain enforcement of the city’s sign ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 195193 6 195193 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rona Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 195194 6 195194 Communication Requesting the appointment of Bernice Dixon to the Fair Housing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 195205 6 195205 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of three Environmental Protection Agency grants totaling $600,000 for clean up activities at the former Kiley Barrel site. Approved   Action details Not available 195209 6 195209 Communication Requesting the appointment of Colin Killick to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 195218 6 195218 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2013-2017 HUD Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2013-2014 HUD One Year Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming Approved   Action details Not available 195138 7 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. Approved   Action details Not available 194653 7 194653 Communication SPCD Special Counsel responding to #193060 re: the purchase of real estate by the Redevelopment Authority. Work completed   Action details Not available 192484 7 192484 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the status of the lots on South Street and plans for an alternate location for an off leash dog park in Ward 2. Work completed   Action details Not available 190456 9 190456 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Final Inspectional Services Division Organizational Review. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193734 9 193734 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Barry Rafkind to the Human Rights Commission. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191056 12 191056 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utilities to address the overloaded and low hanging wires at Somerville Avenue at Kent Street, Somerville Avenue at Linden Street, and along Tyler Street. Work completed   Action details Not available