Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/21/2012 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 (117) 117 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 193406 1 193406 Public Communication Public Hearing on the proposed FY2013 Operating Budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193407 1 193407 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 5, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193408 1 193408 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 6, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193409 1 193409 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 11, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193410 1 193410 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 12, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193411 1 193411 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 13, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193412 1 193412 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 19, 2012. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 193405 1 193405 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193413 1 193413 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 21, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193428 2 193428 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration create a new position for an Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures. Approved   Action details Not available 193429 2 193429 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration consider purchasing a boat, of a size and configuration to be determined by the Chief Fire Engineer, due to the increased use of the Mystic River waterfront. Approved   Action details Not available 193430 2 193430 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration inform this Board, prior to submitting future fiscal year budgets, of any collective bargaining agreements that may be impacted by that budget and the parties impacted. Approved   Action details Not available 193427 2 193427 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration create a line item for a Health Care Assistance Fund of $175,000 to assist retirees with rising healthcare costs. Approved   Action details Not available 193423 3 193423 Mayor's Request Requesting discontinuance of the abandoned segment of Assembly Square Drive as a public way. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193422 3 193422 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a deed conveying fee simple title to the new Assembly Square Drive. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193432 3 193432 Mayor's Communication Responding to a request of this Board for information about the proposed FY13 DPW Personal and Technical Services Account. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191573 4 191573 Order That the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of SPCD create a business/financial plan to build a new library, detailing how revenues would be earmarked and providing a feasibility study and secure financial analysis to the Committee on Finance within 90 days. Work completed   Action details Not available 193426 4 193426 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $272,327 FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant to install Opticom Pre-emption systems at 22 intersections citywide. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193418 4 193418 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $77,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to fund the second phase of design improvements to Lincoln Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193420 4 193420 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to fund house doctor services to produce construction documents associated with the in-house design of Kenny Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193421 4 193421 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $24,000 from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for the construction of a new park on Quincy St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193425 4 193425 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for the construction of Chuckie Harris Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191740 4 191740 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Finance Committee with an update of the MaxPak project. Work completed   Action details Not available 193417 4 193417 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $160,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Appraisals and Relocation Services related to planning activities for the revitalization of Union Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193424 4 193424 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a multi-year lease of the East Somerville Police Substation and office space at 79-83 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193431 4 193431 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for the cost of improvements to various school and city buildings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193416 4 193416 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $287,566 from Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to fund the Sewer Enterprise Fund FY2013 budget. Approved   Action details Not available 193415 4 193415 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $482,490 in Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to fund the FY2013 Water Enterprise Fund budget. Approved   Action details Not available 193419 4 193419 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $70,966 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to match the Federal Transportation Administration grant for a bike share system. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193433 4 193433 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the revised FY2013 General Fund Budget of $171,620,447. Approved   Action details Not available 192366 4 192366 Order That the Director of SPCD submit the Workforce Training RFPs to the Finance Committee for review. Work completed   Action details Not available 192245 4 192245 Order That the Director of Finance appear before the Finance Committee to discuss the impact upon the City's budget from the City's notice to terminate the lease for the waste transfer facility. Work completed   Action details Not available 192128 4 192128 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation provide the Committee on Finance with a detailed accounting of the ice rink's Enterprise Fund expenditures to date. Work completed   Action details Not available 192621 4 192621 Order That the Chief Financial Officer appear before this Board's Committee on Finance to present an update on the FY12 budget, especially expenditures. Work completed   Action details Not available 192643 4 192643 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration conduct a thorough review of the Public Library, including long-range planning to maintain the highest level of community services, and report back to this Board prior to the FY13 budget review. Work completed   Action details Not available 192742 4 192742 Order That the Chief Financial Officer provide the Committee on Finance with further clarification of how the City receives appropriations of funds for acceptance into the City’s General fund. Work completed   Action details Not available 192774 4 192774 Order That the Chief Assessor provide this Board with a list of all tax exempt property, showing the valuation and possible tax dollars that would be collected if not for the exempt status. Work completed   Action details Not available 192782 4 192782 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration, with this Board, consider creating a low cost loan program for locally-owned independent businesses. Work completed   Action details Not available 193059 4 193059 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration include funding in the upcoming Capital Plan for renovations to the West Branch Library, including accessibility. Work completed   Action details Not available 193050 5 193050 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor responding to #192774 re: tax exempt properties and the potential taxes lost. Work completed   Action details Not available 192185 5 192185 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $15,000 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Other Lump Sum Payments Acct. to fund relocation expenses for the Police Chief per an Employment Agreement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191877 5 191877 Mayor's Communication Submitting a list of proposed Capital Stabilization projects for FY2012. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193415 5 193415 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $482,490 in Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to fund the FY2013 Water Enterprise Fund budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193414 5 193414 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of 8 temporary and 1 permanent Easements for the new section of the Community Path from Cedar St. To Lowell St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193416 5 193416 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $287,566 from Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to fund the Sewer Enterprise Fund FY2013 budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193433 5 193433 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the revised FY2013 General Fund Budget of $171,620,447. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 189601 5 189601 Resolution That This Board of Aldermen Hereby Requests that the Administration Provide This Board with an Update on Efforts it Has Taken to Initiate a Car Sharing Program Within City Departments. Work completed   Action details Not available 193219 5 193219 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to transfer $12,500 from the DPW Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the SPCD Transportation Infrastructure Tree Planting Account to fund the purchase of trees for planting. Approved   Action details Not available 191841 5 191841 Mayor's Request Requesting the extension of a Grant with the MA DOT to August 30, 2012, for the Union Square roadway and streetscape improvements design study. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191455 6 191455 Order That the Library Director create a written plan and timeline detailing how the $15,000 donation to the Children's Room at the West Branch Library will be allocated. Work completed   Action details Not available 191454 6 191454 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works make various repairs at the West Branch Library including reinforcing basement walls and repairing broken windows. Work completed   Action details Not available 193219 6 193219 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to transfer $12,500 from the DPW Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the SPCD Transportation Infrastructure Tree Planting Account to fund the purchase of trees for planting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193277 6 193277 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $80,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance (Free Cash) to the DPW-Engineering Professional and Technical Services Account to fund a city-wide assessment of sidewalks and curb ramps. Approved   Action details Not available 193280 6 193280 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the contract with Professional Account Management LLC for 3 months to allow analysis of proposals received for parking ticket processing services. Approved   Action details Not available 193351 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 193296 6 193296 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $171,726,330 to fund the Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193301 6 193301 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $3,500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2013 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 193276 6 193276 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to design improvements to Lincoln Park. Approved   Action details Not available 193344 6 193344 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an appropriation of $580,000 for the FY2013 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 193393 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 193353 6 193353 Mayor's Request Requesting payment of a FY11 invoice of $50.80 by the DPW for Murray Supply, for supplies purchased. Approved   Action details Not available 193347 6 193347 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,300,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 193355 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 193348 6 193348 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 193299 6 193299 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $395,938 to fund the FY2013 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 193302 6 193302 Mayor's Request Requesting the reauthorization of departmental Revolving Funds for FY2013. Approved   Action details Not available 191745 6 191745 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 for the reconstruction and streetscape of Lower Broadway and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193346 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 193354 6 193354 Mayor's Request Requesting that two trucks operated by the DPW be declared surplus and available for disposition. Approved   Action details Not available 193396 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 192187 6 192187 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $9,350 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Animal Control Salaries Acct. to fund additional staff services during the maternity leave of the Animal Control Officer. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193390 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 193279 6 193279 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $667 for Collins Overhead Door for service performed in FY11. Approved   Action details Not available 193217 6 193217 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $13,500 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account (free cash) to the SPCD Transportation Infrastructure Tree Planting Account to fund the purchase of trees for planting. Approved   Action details Not available 193223 6 193223 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept a grant of $12,200 from the Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Initiative for the Police Dept. to address gang violence and substance abuse. Approved   Action details Not available 193349 6 193349 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $600,000 from the Developer Fund Receipts Reserved Account to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 192074 6 192074 Mayor's Communication Submitting the City's FY2012-2016 Capital Investment Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193352 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 193350 6 193350 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 193298 6 193298 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,612,292 to fund the FY2013 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 193297 6 193297 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $17,837,568 to fund the FY2013 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 193300 6 193300 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $140,000 to fund the FY2013 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 193300 7 193300 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $140,000 to fund the FY2013 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193297 7 193297 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $17,837,568 to fund the FY2013 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193298 7 193298 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,612,292 to fund the FY2013 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193350 7 193350 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193352 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193351 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193280 7 193280 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the contract with Professional Account Management LLC for 3 months to allow analysis of proposals received for parking ticket processing services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193223 7 193223 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept a grant of $12,200 from the Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Initiative for the Police Dept. to address gang violence and substance abuse. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193217 7 193217 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $13,500 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account (free cash) to the SPCD Transportation Infrastructure Tree Planting Account to fund the purchase of trees for planting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193349 7 193349 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $600,000 from the Developer Fund Receipts Reserved Account to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193277 7 193277 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $80,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance (Free Cash) to the DPW-Engineering Professional and Technical Services Account to fund a city-wide assessment of sidewalks and curb ramps. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193279 7 193279 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $667 for Collins Overhead Door for service performed in FY11. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191697 7 191697 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to pay a prior year invoice of $272 in the Council on Aging. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191795 7 191795 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to fund architectural and engineering services for an ice rink at Lincoln Park. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193390 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193396 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193354 7 193354 Mayor's Request Requesting that two trucks operated by the DPW be declared surplus and available for disposition. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193346 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191877 7 191877 Mayor's Communication Submitting a list of proposed Capital Stabilization projects for FY2012. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193344 7 193344 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an appropriation of $580,000 for the FY2013 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193302 7 193302 Mayor's Request Requesting the reauthorization of departmental Revolving Funds for FY2013. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193299 7 193299 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $395,938 to fund the FY2013 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193348 7 193348 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193301 7 193301 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $3,500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2013 Tax Levy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193355 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193347 7 193347 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,300,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193353 7 193353 Mayor's Request Requesting payment of a FY11 invoice of $50.80 by the DPW for Murray Supply, for supplies purchased. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191786 7 191786 Mayor's Request Requesting extension of a Contract with Howard/Stein-Hudson Inc., to August 30, 2012, to complete the Union Sq. roadway/streetscape improvement design plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193275 7 193275 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $625,000 for the reconstruction and streetscape of East Broadway and authorization to borrow $625,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Approved   Action details Not available 193276 7 193276 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to design improvements to Lincoln Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191435 7 191435 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $120,420 from the Salary Contingency-Salaries Acct. to the Police Medical and Dental Services Acct. to fund a deficit in medical claims. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193393 7 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193275 8 193275 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $625,000 for the reconstruction and streetscape of East Broadway and authorization to borrow $625,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192927 8 192927 Mayor's Request Requesting A Supplemental Appropriation to the Dilboy Enterprise Fund of $30,000. Approved   Action details Not available 192927 9 192927 Mayor's Request Requesting A Supplemental Appropriation to the Dilboy Enterprise Fund of $30,000. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available