Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/27/2010 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 (100) 100 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 189575 1 189575 Roll Call Call of the Roll Placed on file   Action details Not available 189576 1 189576 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 189617 1 189617 Committee Report REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - May 26, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189609 1 189609 Committee Report REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEETING AS a COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - May 17, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189611 1 189611 Committee Report REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS - May 18, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189613 1 189613 Committee Report REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY - May 24, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189615 1 189615 Committee Report REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS - May 25, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189616 1 189616 Committee Report REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND PERMITS - May 26, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 189672 2 189672 Order Draft Language to Allow for Partial Payments of Excise Tax Bills in Cases of Hardship. Approved   Action details Not available 189673 2 189673 Order Urging Agreement on Section 19 to Stem the Escalation of Health Care Costs. Approved   Action details Not available 189587 2 189587 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Review the Policy of Utility Companies Repaving Public Roadways Upon Completion of Utility Work and Make Recommendations for Improving the Policy or Ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 189586 2 189586 Order That the Chief of Police Provide This Board with an Update on the Enforcement of the NO BIKING ON SIDEWALK Regulation in Designated Districts. Approved   Action details Not available 189590 2 189590 Resolution Resolution in Support of Collective Bargaining with the Supervalu, Inc. Warehouse Workers. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 189610 2 189610 Order That the Assessor Provide the Committee on Housing and Community Development with the Number of Residential Homeowner Foreclosures Vs. Non-Residential Homeowner Foreclosures Approved   Action details Not available 189614 2 189614 Order That Representatives from Vinfen and the Department of Mental Health, Along with Somerville’s State Delegation, Meet with the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, Within the Next Two Weeks, to Discuss Vinfen’s Contract with the Somerville Mental Health Association and Its Impact on the Somerville Community. Approved   Action details Not available 189612 2 189612 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Research the Availability of Grant Funding for Economically Challenged People Experiencing Issues with Tree Roots. Approved   Action details Not available 189635 2 189635 Public Event Public Event Permit, Greater Boston Lions Canning Drive, Citywide, Jun 1 5-7PM, Jun 2 5-7PM, Jun 12 10-Noon, Jun 16 5-7PM, Jun 19 10-Noon, Jun 26 10-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 189636 2 189636 Public Event Public Event Permit, Open Air Circus Fundraising Yard Sale, Davis Sq. 7 Hills Park, Jun 5 9-4PM (Raindate Jun 6). Approved   Action details Not available 189637 2 189637 Public Event Public Event Permit, Winslow Ave. Block Party, Between Grove and Clifton Sts., Jun 12 3-9PM (Raindate Jun 13). Approved   Action details Not available 189638 2 189638 Public Event Public Event Permit, Public Schools Music Dept. Music Play-In, Davis Sq., Jun 12 (Raindate Jun 19). Approved   Action details Not available 189639 2 189639 Public Event Public Event Permit, Papercut Zine Library Fun in the Sun Fair, Edward Leathers Park, Jun 13 12-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189640 2 189640 Public Event Public Event Permit, CAAS/MassCosh Construction Health Awareness Meeting, Parking Area at Foss Park, Jun 14 5:30-9:30AM (Raindate Jun 15). Approved   Action details Not available 189641 2 189641 Public Event Public Event Permit, Columbus Ave. Block Party, Between Stone and Bonner Aves., Jun 26 12-4PM (Raindate Jun 27). Approved   Action details Not available 189642 2 189642 Public Event Public Event Permit, Garden Club Plant Sale, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 18 6-2PM (Raindate Sep 25). Approved   Action details Not available 189643 2 189643 Public Event Public Event Permit, Tufts Alumni Association Jumbo Stampede 5K Fun Run, Tufts Area, Oct 2 9AM. Approved   Action details Not available 189644 2 189644 License New Drainlayer License, Robert W. Irvine & Sons Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189645 2 189645 License New Drainlayer License, D’Allessandro Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 189646 2 189646 License New Drainlayer License, Emanouil Brothers Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189647 2 189647 License Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 37 Latin Way, 20,000 Gallons. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 189648 2 189648 License Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 62 Talbot Ave., 24,005 Gallons. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 189649 2 189649 License Renewing Flammables License, Chris’s Auto Service, 369-371 Highland Ave., 19,100 Gallons. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 189650 2 189650 License Renewing Garage License, Ideal Engine Rebuilders, 96 Dover St., 20 Autos Inside, 20 Outside. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 189651 2 189651 License New Outdoor Seating License, Sally O’Brien’s, 335 Somerville Ave., 8 Tables, 32 Chairs. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 189652 2 189652 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway, 2 Tables, 4 Chairs. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 189653 2 189653 License Sign/Awning License, Skyline Dry Cleaners, 703 Broadway, 1 Sign. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 189654 2 189654 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, TR Cab, Med. #2. Approved   Action details Not available 189655 2 189655 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Country Club Transportation, Med. #3, 4, 5, 46. Approved   Action details Not available 189589 2 189589 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Repair and Clean the Paul Revere Plaque at the Corner of Broadway and Main Street So it is Legible. Approved   Action details Not available 189598 2 189598 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Place Decorative Barrels Along Chestnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 189597 2 189597 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Replace the STOP Sign at Poplar and Chestnut Streets and Ensure that it is Positioned at the Proper Height. Approved   Action details Not available 189591 2 189591 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Replace the Signs Post and the Signs Which Provide Direction to the Brickbottom Artists Condominiums. Approved   Action details Not available 189596 2 189596 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (ISD) Notify NSTAR to Maintain Their Chestnut and Poplar Streets Properties. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 189599 2 189599 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Repair the Uplifted Sidewalk Panel at 29 Preston Road and Assess Potential Damage to Abutters Property. Approved   Action details Not available 189595 2 189595 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Trim the Tree in the City Owned Lot on Quincy Street and Repair the Uplifted Sidewalk Panel at 22 Quincy Street. Approved   Action details Not available 189594 2 189594 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Meet with the Ward 2 Alderman to Develop and Position New Signage for Lincoln Park to Provide Information About New Regulations for Park Usage. Approved   Action details Not available 189593 2 189593 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (ISD) Inspect the Property at 97 Prospect Street for Compliance on Current Permitted Uses and Proper Licensing and Address Abutter Complaints Regarding Tow Trucks Delivering Vehicles During the Late Evening and Early Morning Hours. Approved   Action details Not available 189592 2 189592 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Increase PCO Presence on Columbia Street to Enforce Parking Regulations and Report to the Ward 2 Alderman Regarding PCO Assignments in the Columbia and Norfolk Street Areas. Approved   Action details Not available 189634 2 189634 Communication Traffic and Parking Engineer Responding to Various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189588 2 189588 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Make Recommendations to Create a Safer Traffic Flow at the Intersection of Spring and Atherton Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 189582 2 189582 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Ensure that the Traffic Light at the Corner of Somerville Avenue and Spring Street is Timed Correctly. Approved   Action details Not available 189583 2 189583 Order That the Chief of Police Instruct Officers to be Aware of Individuals Impersonating Utility and Public Works Employees in the Area of Somerville Avenue and Bow Street. Approved   Action details Not available 189584 2 189584 Order That the Chief of Police Order Directed Patrols in the Prospect Hill Area, Encompassing the Following Streets; Columbus Avenue, Walnut Street - from Bow Street to Highland Avenue, Boston Street, Prospect Hill Avenue, Munroe Street and Vinal Avenue, Especially on Friday and Saturday Evenings Between 10:00 PM and 3:00 AM. Approved   Action details Not available 189585 2 189585 Order That the Chief of Police Order Directed Patrols in the Area of Bow Street, Somerville Avenue - from Bow Street to School Street and Summer Street - from Bow Street to School Street, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Approved   Action details Not available 189601 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 189602 2 189602 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development appear Before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to Discuss the Formal Complaint Filed by the Director of the Community Access and Inclusion Project Approved   Action details Not available 189603 2 189603 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (ISD) Inform Russell Disposal that They May Not Empty Trash Dumpsters or Trash Barrels Before 7:00 AM. Approved   Action details Not available 189604 2 189604 Order That the Chief of Police Report to This Board the Result of the Directed Patrol on the Community Path Near Thorndike Street with Respect to Off Leash Dogs. Approved   Action details Not available 189605 2 189605 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Install Temporary Signs in Seven Hills Park When the Grass is Being Fertilized Informing Members of the Public the Times When it is Not Safe to be on the Grass. Approved   Action details Not available 189606 2 189606 Order That the Chief of Police Assign an Officer at the Corner of Kidder and College Avenues Once a Week Between 7:00 and 9:00 AM to Enforce the NO LEFT TURN Restriction at that Intersection; AND BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that After One Month, a Report be Generated and Provided to This Board Indicating How Significant This Problem Is. Approved   Action details Not available 189607 2 189607 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Examine the Feasibility of Creating a New Parking Permit in Somerville for Vanpool License Plates. Approved   Action details Not available 189608 2 189608 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager Provide This Board with an Update on the Initiation of a Voluntary Composting Program. Approved   Action details Not available 189600 2 189600 Order That the Chief Assessor Inform This Board Why the City Cannot Accept Partial Payments from Residents for Excise Tax Bills, Especially in Circumstances that Make it Impossible for Them to Pay Entirely Upfront. Approved   Action details Not available 189656 2 189656 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Elzira and Luc, Med. #6. Approved   Action details Not available 189657 2 189657 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Lee Taxi, Med. #7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Approved   Action details Not available 189658 2 189658 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, ZH Inc., Med. #14, 16, 63. Approved   Action details Not available 189659 2 189659 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Roly Cab, Med. #17. Approved   Action details Not available 189660 2 189660 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Wilvens Cab, Med. #18. Approved   Action details Not available 189661 2 189661 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Lochmere Taxi, Med. #21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 79, 91. Approved   Action details Not available 189662 2 189662 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, LochNess Taxi, Med. #27, 67, 68. Approved   Action details Not available 189663 2 189663 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Stone Transportation, Med. #28, 30, 31, 32. Approved   Action details Not available 189664 2 189664 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Somerville Yellow Cab, Med. #33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38. Approved   Action details Not available 189665 2 189665 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med. #39, 40, 41, 42, 43. Approved   Action details Not available 189666 2 189666 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Cinema Taxi, Med. #44, 47, 85. Approved   Action details Not available 189667 2 189667 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Sullivan Sq. Taxi, Med. #53, 54. Approved   Action details Not available 189668 2 189668 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Talkd Transportation, Med. #55. Approved   Action details Not available 189669 2 189669 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Ike Inc., Med. #57, 58, 59, 61, 81, 84. Approved   Action details Not available 189670 2 189670 License Renewing Taxi Medallion, Honey Cab, Med. #82. Approved   Action details Not available 189578 2 189578 Citation Congratulating Jerry Lauretano, Whose Tufts St. Hair Salon Has Been Declared a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Foundation. Approved   Action details Not available 189577 2 189577 Citation Commending Carl Stauffer, Named the MSTCA’s Assistant Track and Field Coach of the Year. Approved   Action details Not available 189579 2 189579 Citation Commending Diane D’Angeli, who is Retiring After 23 Years of Dedicated Service to the City in the Assessing Department. Approved   Action details Not available 189580 2 189580 Grant of Location Grant of Location, NStar Electric to Install 7 Feet of Conduit in Day St. from Pole 96/6 to Private Property at 45 Day St. Approved   Action details Not available 189581 2 189581 Grant of Location Grant of Location, Lightower Fiber to Install 250 Feet of Conduit at Alewife Brook Pkwy. and Broadway, from an Existing Manhole to the Arlington Town Line. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 189633 3 189633 Communication Police Chief Responding to Various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189628 3 189628 Mayor's Communication Review of Proposed Amendments to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Submitted by Somerville Residents for Sensible Development on March 7, 2010 Placed on file   Action details Not available 189631 3 189631 Officer's Communication Response to Order #189278 - Use and Licensing of Public Address Systems as Well as the Noise Ordinance Placed on file   Action details Not available 189629 3 189629 Officer's Communication Response to Order 189276 - Informational Packet Regarding Trash, Dumpsters and Laws Relating to Their Cleaning, Upkeep of Private Property and State Health Codes Placed on file   Action details Not available 189632 3 189632 Officer's Communication Response to Order 189101-Legality of Ordinance Requiring Public Utility Companies to Make Requested Repairs Within a Specific Period of Time. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189630 3 189630 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #189129 on the legality of a Trust Fund requiring big box stores to contribute to a fund. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189627 4 189627 Mayor's Request Request to Create Hoyt Sullivan Playground Consolidated Gift Account Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189466 4 189466 Mayor's Request Request to Adopt M.G.L. Chapter 32B, Section 19 Approved   Action details Not available 189620 4 189620 Mayor's Request Requesting an Appropriation of $57,600 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Purchase of Recycling Carts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189626 4 189626 Mayor's Request Request to Appropriate $1,900 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189625 4 189625 Mayor's Request Request to Accept Mitigation in the Amount of $1,900 from Herb Chambers of Somerville Corporation for Street Tree Planting Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189624 4 189624 Mayor's Request Request to Create a Street Tree Stabilization Fund Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189671 4 189671 Mayor's Request Request to Appropriate and Authorization to Borrow $227,500 for Improvements at Conway Park Relating to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189621 4 189621 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval to Transfer $35,000.00 from the Police Personal Services- Salaries Acount (4301-51110)- to the Police Ordinary Mainteance - Medical & Dental Account ( 4301-53010) to Fund Payments for Line of Duty Injury Medical Bills Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189622 4 189622 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval to Transfer $27,500 from the Traffic and Parking Meter Receipts Acct. to the Traffic and Parking Professional Services Line Acct., for Services Relating to Kiosks and Park Cards. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189619 4 189619 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval of a Minor Amendment to 2010-2011 HUD Action Plan Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189618 4 189618 Mayor's Request Taking of Two East Somerville Parcels at 46 Pearl Street (105-B-1) and Zero Florence Street (105-B-31) for Parkland Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189623 4 189623 Mayor's Request Transfer of Funds from Fire Department to Department of Public Works to Pay for the Lowell Street Apron Construction Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available