Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/23/2010 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 (119) 119 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 190443 1 190443 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters meeting on November 16, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190444 1 190444 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters meeting on November 17, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190447 1 190447 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits meeting on November 17, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190452 1 190452 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety meeting on November 18, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190448 1 190448 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Parks and Open Space meeting on November 22, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190441 1 190441 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance meeting on November 22, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190407 1 190407 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190408 1 190408 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 28, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 190476 1 190476 Public Communication Somerville Dog Owner's Group Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190477 1 190477 Public Communication Cristina Grossi Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190478 1 190478 Public Communication Brian Davis Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190479 1 190479 Public Communication Cynthia Hughes Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190480 1 190480 Public Communication Mary Melchiskey Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190481 1 190481 Public Communication Melissa McCue Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190482 1 190482 Public Communication Lora Valante Submitting Comments Re: Nunziato OLRA Being Locked at 8 AM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190502 1 190502 Public Communication Somerville Residents for Sensible Development conveying a request to withdraw #'s 188681, 188682, 188683, 188684, 188685, 189093, 189084, and 189095 from further consideration. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190501 1 190501 Public Communication Rep. Capuano submitting comments re: #190134, a Resolution in support of the DREAM Act. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190495 2 190495 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville YMCA Swim Team Canning Drive, Citywide, Jan 2 (raindate Jan 23) and Mar 13 (raindate Mar 20). Approved   Action details Not available 190496 2 190496 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.P. Vara Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 190497 2 190497 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Body Works, 42 Dana St., 10 Autos Inside, 2 Outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190442 2 190442 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide an update on the establishment of the Bicycle Safety Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 190498 2 190498 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Souza Brothers Foreign Car Service, 35-37 Prospect St., 21 Autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190499 2 190499 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St., 46 Autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190500 2 190500 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Somerville Ave. Motors, 595 Somerville Ave., 18 Autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190506 2 190506 Resolution That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission change the 30 minute time limit for parking at 92A Highland Avenue from Monday through Friday, 8AM-6PM to Monday through Saturday, 8AM-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 190504 2 190504 Order That the Director of SPCD provide each Alderman with a transcript of the November 22 Finance Committee Public Hearing on the Assembly Square DIF before the Finance Committee's next meeting on November 30. Approved   Action details Not available 190503 2 190503 Order That the Director of Communications publicize the Finance Committee's next meeting on the Assembly Square DIF, scheduled for November 30 at 7:00 PM. Approved   Action details Not available 190505 2 190505 Order That the Director of Communications publicize the Police Department's anonymous and untraceable Drug Use Tip Line, 617-776-7210, using the cable wheel, the city website, and any other means available. Approved   Action details Not available 190471 2 190471 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway, 11 autos outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190445 2 190445 Order That the Director of SPCD meet with representatives from Federal Realty Investment Trust and the utility companies involved in Assembly Square on the Stretch Energy Code, and report back to the Committee on Legislative Matters on or before February 1, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190446 2 190446 Order That the Director of SPCD consult the the Boston Society of Architects about building projects with the Stretch Energy Code and report back to the Committee on Legislative Matters with any recommendations. Approved   Action details Not available 190450 2 190450 Resolution That this Board requests that the Planning Board forward the City of Lowell’s paving ordinance, rules, and regulations to the City Solicitor for review. Approved   Action details Not available 190451 2 190451 Order That the City Solicitor review the City of Lowell’s paving ordinance, rules, and regulations and submit a similar ordinance at this Board's next meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 190449 2 190449 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works collaborate to determine the feasibility of providing a less expensive Green Roof fee to residents and report back to the Committee on Parks and Open Space. Approved   Action details Not available 190459 2 190459 Public Event Public Event Permit, Midnight Madness DARBI-Zipcar Shopping Event, Davis Sq. Statue Park, 12/2, 3:30PM-Midnite. Approved   Action details Not available 190461 2 190461 License New Garage License, Union Sq. Gulf, 231 Washington St., Mechanical Repairs, Washing Vehicles, Storing Vehicles, 4 Autos Inside, 4 Outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190460 2 190460 License Taxi Medallion Refinancing, Odney Cab Inc., Med. #72. Approved   Action details Not available 190457 2 190457 Mayor's Communication Proclaiming, with the Board of Aldermen, November 23, 2010, to be Somerville-Gaeta Sister City Celebration Day. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190462 2 190462 License Renewing Garage License, Louis Frank Motorcars LLC, 99 Albion St. #1, Storing Unregistered Autos Only, 3 Autos Inside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190463 2 190463 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motobidia LLC, 561 Windsor St., 0 Autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190464 2 190464 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Unlimited Auto Body, 471 Somerville Ave., 10 Autos Outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190465 2 190465 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, 429 Corp., 109-111 Prospect St., 5 Autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190466 2 190466 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St., 6 Autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190453 2 190453 Resolution That This Board requests that funding be allocated in the next budget for the installation of additional lighting on the Bike Path. Approved   Action details Not available 190467 2 190467 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, County Auto Repair, 103 Washington St., 5 Autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190468 2 190468 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License 2010, County Auto Repair, 103 Washington St., 5 Autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190469 2 190469 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 2 Autos In, 30 Autos Out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190470 2 190470 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales and Service, 712 Mystic Ave., 10 Autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190472 2 190472 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum's Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190473 2 190473 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum's Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190474 2 190474 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, T.C. Auto Exchange, 176-178 Tremont St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190475 2 190475 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516-518 Columbia St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190423 2 190423 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signage prohibiting truck traffic at the intersections of Concord Avenue and Beacon Street, Newton Street and Webster Avenue and Properzi Way and Elliot Street. Approved   Action details Not available 190424 2 190424 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works determine the feasibility of installing additional lighting in Union Square, especially on Washington Street at the Central Parking Lot and the back of the SCAT Building. Approved   Action details Not available 190425 2 190425 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact NSTAR to ensure that all lighting in the center of Union Square is functional and satisfactory for a major CBD with significant night time activity. Approved   Action details Not available 190426 2 190426 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a decorative pedestrian light pole on the large center island in Union Square and include the Ward 2 and Ward 3 Aldermen in all planning for final landscaping. Approved   Action details Not available 190427 2 190427 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works evaluate the street sweeping schedule for Hammond, Dickinson, and Wyatt Streets trash pick up route to determine if it can be changed to prevent problems of inadequate street sweeping which has plagued the neighborhood for several years. Approved   Action details Not available 190428 2 190428 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking coordinate PCO presence on street sweeping days on Hammond, Wyatt and Dickinson Street to ensure that ticketing is in conjunction with posted times for street sweeping. Approved   Action details Not available 190429 2 190429 Order That the Chief of Police provide the Ward 2 Alderman with support to conduct neighborhood watch training sessions for Ward 2 residents, to be scheduled no later than December 15, 2010 and repeated in January and February of 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190430 2 190430 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the STOP sign at the intersection of Hammond and Dickinson Streets to determine if the line of sight is sufficient or if additional signage is necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 190431 2 190431 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol at the corner of Spring and Pitman Streets to stop vehicles traveling in the wrong direction up Spring Street from Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 190432 2 190432 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of the Pitman Street lot previously owned by Street Wise Auto to remove the tires stacked in the corner of the lot. Approved   Action details Not available 190433 2 190433 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the brush and clean the corner of Hancock and Elm Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 190434 2 190434 Order That the City Solicitor contact NSTAR Electric to insist that they honor their commitment to re-pave Bow Street, as their work under that street has been completed. Approved   Action details Not available 190435 2 190435 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) order the CVS in Magoun Square to remove the oversized dumpster in the rear of The building that is occupying parking spaces, repair the unsightly fences surrounding the two smaller dumpsters, and clear all palettes and other materials from the side of the building. Approved   Action details Not available 190436 2 190436 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights for the parking lot off Sartwell Avenue, in the rear of the Kennedy School. Approved   Action details Not available 190437 2 190437 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the new chain link fence around the recently installed bike racks at the MBTA station on the Holland Street side in Davis Square and report whether the fence is necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 190438 2 190438 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explore the possibility of limiting or removing certain traffic lights in Davis Square to facilitate the easing of traffic gridlock, especially with respect to the congestion on College Avenue to Powderhouse rotary. Approved   Action details Not available 190439 2 190439 Order That the Chief of Police recommend to this Board, specific places on the community path where more lighting could be added. Approved   Action details Not available 190440 2 190440 Resolution That This Board requests that the Administration, in conjunction with this Board, work with the organizers of Midnight Madness in Davis Square to ensure that as many people as possible know about it, to make it a success. Approved   Action details Not available 190411 2 190411 Order That the Chief of Police inform This Board If the Mayor’s public statement of the city’s support of all immigrants includes eliminating the SPD’s General Order 2009-11, which states in part that notification of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency will only be authorized if a non-resident is arrested for murder, sexual Offenses, narcotics trafficking, or other serious offenses. Approved   Action details Not available 190412 2 190412 Order That the Director of SPCD schedule with the Ward 1 Alderman a neighborhood meeting on Harris Park, to include a definitive timeline for building a new Harris Park Playground. Approved   Action details Not available 190413 2 190413 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works include the Ward One Alderman on the plan for street restoration for the Spring of 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190414 2 190414 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works include the trees at the Senior Center and the East Branch Library when installing the holiday lights and decorations along Broadway in Ward One. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190415 2 190415 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works advise this Board as to why the Off Leash Recreation Area at Nunziato Field has been locked after 8:00 AM on several mornings over the past month. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190416 2 190416 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 10 Raymond Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 190417 2 190417 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the sidewalks on Corinthian Road and make repairs where necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 190418 2 190418 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a second DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION sign at the intersection of Hinckley Street and Broadway . Approved   Action details Not available 190419 2 190419 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss speeding on the south side of the Lowell Street Bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 190420 2 190420 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install traffic calming measures on all "urban connector" roadways in an attempt to slow the speed of vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 190421 2 190421 Order That the Chief of Police implement speed traps on Central, Lowell and Cedar Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 190422 2 190422 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signage at the intersections of Skehan and Dane Streets and Village and Dane Streets prohibiting traffic, except to abutters Between 7-9AM and 4-7PM daily. Approved   Action details Not available 190410 2 190410 Order That the City Clerk request that the State Delegation contact the MBTA to secure a bus route from the Winter Hill section of Broadway to either Harvard Square or Kendall Square. Approved   Action details Not available 190458 3 190458 Communication Traffic and Parking Director Responding to Various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190409 3 190409 Mayor's Request Chief Assessor Presenting a Classification Hearing Report and Requesting Approval of a Minimum Residential Factor of 86.4448, a Residential Exemption of 30% of Average Assessed Value, and an Additional Statutory Exemption of Up to 100% for FY 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190454 3 190454 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program by increasing the abatement amount, increasing the income limits determining eligibility, and expanding eligibility for those qualifying but physically unable to perform service. Approved   Action details Not available 190449 3 190449 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works collaborate to determine the feasibility of providing a less expensive Green Roof fee to residents and report back to the Committee on Parks and Open Space. Approved   Action details Not available 190486 3 190486 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to #190136 re: entertainment facilities in RA Districts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190487 3 190487 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to #190135 re: liquor licenses. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190488 3 190488 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to #190212 re: stormwater runoff regulations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190489 3 190489 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to #190142 re: 56 Bonair St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190490 3 190490 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to #189593 re: 97 Prospect St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190491 3 190491 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to #190060 re: jack hammering near Henry St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190492 3 190492 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to #189931 re: delivery trucks idling at the Republic Market. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190493 3 190493 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to #189132 re: construction permits. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190494 3 190494 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to #189145 re: 45 Webster Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190483 4 190483 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $33,185,258 and authorization to borrow up to $33,185,258 in a bond for the cost of rehabilitation and renovation of the East Somerville Community School. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190485 4 190485 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,500 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-c148A, s5 Violations Acct., to reduce the Fiscal Year 2011 Tax Levy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190484 4 190484 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund, to reduce the Fiscal Year 2011 Tax Levy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190127 4 190127 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before this Board to report on the delay of the development of the community path from Cedar Street to the Lowell Street bridge. (3rd request). Work completed   Action details Not available 190455 4 190455 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $15,341 from the Computer Equipment Acct. to the IT Capital Outlay Acct. to purchase a Voice Recorder System for the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190456 4 190456 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Final Inspectional Services Division Organizational Review. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190212 4 190212 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Committee on Parks and Open Space with the existing regulations governing runoff under the state standards. Work completed   Action details Not available 190206 4 190206 Order That the Clerk of Committees send communications to the City’s Environmental Programs Manager and to the Commissioner of Public Works regarding the composting initiative at South Street and request that they apprise the Committee on Parks and Open Space of its progress. Work completed   Action details Not available 190303 4 190303 Order That the Chief of Police update this Board on the robbery that occured on the community path near Willow Avenue and what additional steps police are taking to secure the path, particularly after dark. Work completed   Action details Not available 190309 4 190309 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol of Albion Park and Albion Street to observe and prevent any illegal drug activity, specifically the use and discarding of hypodermic needles and syringes. Work completed   Action details Not available 190347 4 190347 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave., 16 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 190346 4 190346 License New Garage License, Teele Sq. Auto, 1284 Broadway, Mechanical repairs and storing vehicles, 3 autos inside, 8 outside. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 190351 4 190351 Order That the Director of Health work in conjunction with Somerville Cares About Prevention to contact all holders of off premise liquor licenses in the City of Somerville and request that they voluntarily remove all Four Loko alcoholic beverages from their shelves and commit to never stocking or selling the product in the future. Work completed   Action details Not available 190359 4 190359 License Sign License, Sally O'Briens, 335 Somerville Ave., 1 awning. Approved   Action details Not available 190393 4 190393 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave., operating to 2AM Sun-Thu and to 3AM Fri-Sa. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 190256 5 190256 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Transport Service, 495 Columbia St., 12 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190184 5 190184 License Sign Permit, Cristo's 7 Star Pizza, 233 Elm St., Signs and awning. Approved   Action details Not available 190254 5 190254 License Sign/Awning Permit, Diva Indian Bistro and Lounge, 246 Elm St., Approved   Action details Not available 189121 6 189121 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Make Recommendations to This Board Regarding Ways in Which the City Can Control and Reduce the Percentage of Paved Surfaces Since Somerville Leads the Region with 77% of Its Surfaces Being Paved. Work completed   Action details Not available 189444 6 189444 Order That the City Solicitor Summarize What is in the Zoning Code and Code of Ordinances that Limits, Controls or Restricts Paved Surfaces on Private Property in the City and Report the Findings to the Committee on Parks and Open Space. Work completed   Action details Not available 190164 6 190164 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of the Alpine Restaurant Stabilization Fund and acceptance of a mitigation payment to the Fund of $2,500 from the Alpine Restaurant Group for pedestrian and bicycle safety measures. Approved   Action details Not available 189736 6 189736 Order That the Director of SPCD Submit the HUD Letter Regarding CDBG Eligibility of the Proposed West Somerville Dog Park, to the Committee on Parks and Open Space for Review Before Sending the Letter. Work completed   Action details Not available 190185 6 190185 License New Hawker Peddler License, Variedades Edgar, Perfumes, T shirts, Misc. goods. Not approved   Action details Not available