Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/13/2016 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 (126) 126 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 202038 1 202038 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 1, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202011 1 202011 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202012 1 202012 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 14, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202037 1 202037 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 12, 2016. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 202058 1 202058 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202059 1 202059 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 202060 1 202060 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 202061 1 202061 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 202062 1 202062 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 202063 1 202063 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 202064 1 202064 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202065 1 202065 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 202066 1 202066 License Renewing Lodging House License, Theta Delta Chi, 123 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202013 1 202013 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 31 feet of conduit in Morrison Avenue, from Pole 238/28 to a point of pickup at the rear of 10 Winslow Avenue. (Interim approval issued 8/29/16) Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202014 1 202014 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install a new joint-owned Pole 362/8 on the east side of Webster Avenue 160 feet north of Tremont Street, and then install 64 feet of conduit from that Pole to a point of pickup at 70 Prospect Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202015 1 202015 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202016 1 202016 Grant of Location Submitted by RCN to install 13 feet of conduit from Manhole #22012 on Linwood Street to a new handhole, then continuing to a point of pickup at 71 Linwood Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202017 1 202017 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install new aerial strand and cable plant to existing utility poles on Inner Belt Road, New Washington Street, Cobble Hill Road, 1st Avenue, and 3rd Avenue, to provide service to customers in the Inner Belt District. Approved   Action details Not available 202069 1 202069 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, 28 Motorsports Inc., 486R Columbia Street, 4 cars inside, 5 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202068 1 202068 License Renewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace. Approved   Action details Not available 202067 1 202067 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Moe's BBQ Trolly, Packard Ave. at Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 202042 1 202042 Public Event Public Event Permit, Hudson St Neighborway, Sep 3, 8AM-5PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202043 1 202043 Public Event Public Event Permit, Society of Cosmas and Damian Procession, Union Sq area, Sep 11, 11AM-5PM (raindate Sep 18). Approved   Action details Not available 202044 1 202044 Public Event Public Event Permit, Montrose St Block Party, Sep 17, 7AM-5PM (raindate Sep 18). Approved   Action details Not available 202045 1 202045 Public Event Public Event Permit, Glenwood Rd Block Party from Vernon St to Medford St, Sep 17, 11AM-8PM (raindate Sep 18). Approved   Action details Not available 202046 1 202046 Public Event Public Event Permit, Josephine Ave Block Party from Morrison Ave to Kidder Ave, Sep 17, 2-10PM (raindate Sep 18). Approved   Action details Not available 202047 1 202047 Public Event Public Event Permit, Chandler St Block Party from Chapel St to Park Ave, Sep 17, 3:30-7:30PM (raindate Sep 18). Approved   Action details Not available 202048 1 202048 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redeemer Church Family Movie Night, Hodgkins Park, Sep 17, 4:30-10PM (raindate Oct 1). Approved   Action details Not available 202049 1 202049 Public Event Public Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave adjacent to the Church, Sep 18, Noon-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202050 1 202050 Public Event Public Event Permit, Community Preservation Act Prospect Hill Tower Opening Celebration, Sep 19, 5-8:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202051 1 202051 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Overcoming Addiction Vigil, High School Atrium Entrance, Sep 22, 5-8:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202052 1 202052 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ellen Godena Choreography TREE Dance Performance, College Ave sidewalk procession to Powderhouse Park performance, Sep 24, 1-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202053 1 202053 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Oktoberfest, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Sep 25, 7AM-7PM (raindate Oct 2). Approved   Action details Not available 202079 1 202079 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 202054 1 202054 Public Event Public Event Permit, Brian Higgins Road Race, Ball Sq and area streets, Sep 25, 7:30AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202055 1 202055 Public Event Public Event Permit, Women's Commission Domestic Violence Vigil, Statue Park Davis Sq, Oct 5, 1-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202056 1 202056 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 31, 4-10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202057 1 202057 Public Event Public Event Permit, American Cancer Society Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 13, 7AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 202078 1 202078 License Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202080 1 202080 Officer's Communication Acting Water Superintendent submitting a Water & Sewer Enterprise Funds Financial Analysis and a Water & Sewer Rate Study. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 202078 2 202078 License Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202057 2 202057 Public Event Public Event Permit, American Cancer Society Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 13, 7AM-Noon. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202039 2 202039 Resolution That the Administration schedule a gathering of SPCD and Law Department personnel, Attorney DiGirolamo and Attorney Schacter, to discuss the Condominium Conversion Ordinance, and report the results in 4 weeks to the Committee on Legislative Matters, along with a recommendation for moving forward. Approved   Action details Not available 202056 2 202056 Public Event Public Event Permit, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 31, 4-10PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202055 2 202055 Public Event Public Event Permit, Women's Commission Domestic Violence Vigil, Statue Park Davis Sq, Oct 5, 1-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202054 2 202054 Public Event Public Event Permit, Brian Higgins Road Race, Ball Sq and area streets, Sep 25, 7:30AM-2PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202079 2 202079 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202082 2 202082 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and the City Engineer report to this Board, the process for obtaining permission for a curb cut, including provisions made to ensure that the city’s ordinances are followed. Approved   Action details Not available 202083 2 202083 Order That the Chief of Police locate a cruiser between the Stop and Shop and the Speedway gas station 7-9 PM to discourage loitering. Approved   Action details Not available 202085 2 202085 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 39 Illinois Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202086 2 202086 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the curbs on the corner of Minnesota and Pennsylvania Avenues and place them closer to the corner to make them ADA-accessible. Approved   Action details Not available 202087 2 202087 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dying tree at 43 Minnesota Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202084 2 202084 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove two metered parking spots on Illinois Avenue and place them in front of 181 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202089 2 202089 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint new crosswalks at every intersection along Pennsylvania Avenue. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 202090 2 202090 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint a new yellow line along Garfield Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202091 2 202091 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a speed bump at the Stop and Shop entrance by Kensington Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202092 2 202092 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works street sweep the odd side of Broadway before the previously scheduled time. Approved   Action details Not available 202088 2 202088 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the grates at Casey's Tavern on Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202093 2 202093 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the collection of debris behind the Home Depot and Circuit City. Approved   Action details Not available 202094 2 202094 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the back of Home Depot and Circuit City for illegal dumping. Approved   Action details Not available 202095 2 202095 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at the corner of Autumn and Bonair Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 202096 2 202096 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief of Police report to this Board whether their departments bring claims against, or cite, motorists who damage city trees. Approved   Action details Not available 202081 2 202081 Order That the Water Superintendent post the Water & Sewer Rate Study for FY2017 - FY2021 on the city’s website. Approved   Action details Not available 202053 2 202053 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Oktoberfest, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Sep 25, 7AM-7PM (raindate Oct 2). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202052 2 202052 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ellen Godena Choreography TREE Dance Performance, College Ave sidewalk procession to Powderhouse Park performance, Sep 24, 1-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202051 2 202051 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Overcoming Addiction Vigil, High School Atrium Entrance, Sep 22, 5-8:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202050 2 202050 Public Event Public Event Permit, Community Preservation Act Prospect Hill Tower Opening Celebration, Sep 19, 5-8:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202049 2 202049 Public Event Public Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave adjacent to the Church, Sep 18, Noon-6PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202048 2 202048 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redeemer Church Family Movie Night, Hodgkins Park, Sep 17, 4:30-10PM (raindate Oct 1). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202047 2 202047 Public Event Public Event Permit, Chandler St Block Party from Chapel St to Park Ave, Sep 17, 3:30-7:30PM (raindate Sep 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202046 2 202046 Public Event Public Event Permit, Josephine Ave Block Party from Morrison Ave to Kidder Ave, Sep 17, 2-10PM (raindate Sep 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202045 2 202045 Public Event Public Event Permit, Glenwood Rd Block Party from Vernon St to Medford St, Sep 17, 11AM-8PM (raindate Sep 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202044 2 202044 Public Event Public Event Permit, Montrose St Block Party, Sep 17, 7AM-5PM (raindate Sep 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202043 2 202043 Public Event Public Event Permit, Society of Cosmas and Damian Procession, Union Sq area, Sep 11, 11AM-5PM (raindate Sep 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202067 2 202067 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Moe's BBQ Trolly, Packard Ave. at Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202068 2 202068 License Renewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202017 2 202017 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install new aerial strand and cable plant to existing utility poles on Inner Belt Road, New Washington Street, Cobble Hill Road, 1st Avenue, and 3rd Avenue, to provide service to customers in the Inner Belt District. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202016 2 202016 Grant of Location Submitted by RCN to install 13 feet of conduit from Manhole #22012 on Linwood Street to a new handhole, then continuing to a point of pickup at 71 Linwood Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202014 2 202014 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install a new joint-owned Pole 362/8 on the east side of Webster Avenue 160 feet north of Tremont Street, and then install 64 feet of conduit from that Pole to a point of pickup at 70 Prospect Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202066 2 202066 License Renewing Lodging House License, Theta Delta Chi, 123 Packard Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202065 2 202065 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202064 2 202064 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202063 2 202063 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202062 2 202062 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202061 2 202061 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202060 2 202060 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202059 2 202059 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202058 2 202058 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202018 2 202018 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment report to this Board, and to the School Committee, on the use and necessity of pesticides in city-owned or city-maintained properties, and report on how organic maintenance would compare to current practices. Approved   Action details Not available 202019 2 202019 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment report to this Board, and to the School Committee, on the type, brand, cost, and use of all cleaning agents used in city and school buildings, and report on how "green,” non-toxic cleaning products would compare with current practices. Approved   Action details Not available 202020 2 202020 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken bollard at the intersection of Cedar Street and the Community Path. Approved   Action details Not available 202021 2 202021 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the feasibility of demolishing the bus shelter at Broadway and Cedar Street and replacing it with a garden, small park or sitting area. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 202022 2 202022 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking improve the intersection of Broadway, Albion and Winchester Streets to make it safer, and report back to this Board by November 10, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202023 2 202023 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the Administration’s plans for the Somerville Municipal Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund and jobs linkage fee for new commercial development. Approved   Action details Not available 202024 2 202024 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking initiate a citywide “Don’t Block the Box” program by painting and installing signage at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202070 2 202070 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the slide play structures and other equipment at the North Street Veterans Park for missing rivets and screws. Approved   Action details Not available 202071 2 202071 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic on Powderhouse Blvd. around the West Somerville Neighborhood School for speeding vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 202072 2 202072 Order That the Director of Capital Projects and the Director of Traffic and Parking coordinate with the Ward 7 Alderman a community meeting to discuss upcoming water and sewer infrastructure work and traffic calming measures for Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 202073 2 202073 Order That the Director of Environment and Sustainability update this Board’s Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy regarding the Community Choice Aggregation draft plan's approval by DOER, and the RFP's key requirements, prior to its release. Approved   Action details Not available 202074 2 202074 Order That all departments post all public hearing dates on the city’s website and newsletter. Approved   Action details Not available 202040 2 202040 Communication City Solicitor responding to #202006 regarding the conformance of the recently-imposed water and sewer base charges with Ordinance 11-125. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202041 2 202041 Communication Chief of Police conveying the annual report required by Ordinance 2-6, the Trust Act. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202025 2 202025 Order That the Chief of Police, the Chief Fire Engineer and the Director of Traffic and Parking attend the next Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to discuss #200140 regarding a "Don't Block the Box" program. Approved   Action details Not available 202026 2 202026 Order That the Water Superintendent report to this Board on the imposition or suspension of water and sewer base charges for customers. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 202027 2 202027 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the loose bricks on College Avenue, Davis Square Plaza, and Elm Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202028 2 202028 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the weeds on the median strip approaching McGrath Highway on Washington Street from Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 202029 2 202029 Order That the Director of SPCD, the Director of Capital Planning, and the City Engineer create a timeline from September 2016 to September 2019 for streetscape reconstruction projects in Ward 2 and post the timeline on the city’s website with continual updates as changes occur. Approved   Action details Not available 202030 2 202030 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services request of the businesses at 15 Ward Street that they schedule dumpster pickups at times that do not violate the noise ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 202031 2 202031 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 35 and 36 Horace Street for overgrowth and excessive construction materials. Approved   Action details Not available 202032 2 202032 Order That the City Engineer and the Director of SPCD report back to the Ward 2 Alderman on repairing the sidewalk on the Dane Street bridge and the wooden slats on the Webster Avenue/Newton Street Bridge, and on communications with the responsible State agencies. Approved   Action details Not available 202033 2 202033 Resolution That the Administration study the impact of the proposed changes to Union Square traffic per the most recent plan from Parsons Brinckerhoff, and present the findings in a public meeting before final decisions are made about changing the traffic patterns and roadways. Approved   Action details Not available 202034 2 202034 Order That the Director of SPCD add Avon Street to the paving list. Approved   Action details Not available 202035 2 202035 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 57 Boston Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202036 2 202036 Order That the Arborist determine the vitality of the 2 trees at 1 Avon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201868 3 201868 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Board at its September 13 regular meeting to discuss the new base water charge, the reasons for its adoption, and why the Board was not informed of it during the budget meetings. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 202008 3 202008 Order That the Director of Finance and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer provide this Board with the total costs associated with emergency water and sewer repairs for FY14, FY15 and FY16 by this Board's September 13 regular meeting. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 202077 4 202077 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $6,500 from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's general operational support. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202076 4 202076 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $34,200 from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's Local Cultural Council grant program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202075 4 202075 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY17 funds totaling $221.88 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201933 5 201933 Communication Requesting approval of an exemption for Annie Schapira, a municipal employee, under MGL c268A s20(b). Approved   Action details Not available 202010 5 202010 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes. Approved   Action details Not available 201934 5 201934 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Lapiana to the position of Animal Control Officer in the Police Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202010 6 202010 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201667 6 201667 Communication Requesting the appointment of Payton Corbett to the Fire Department Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 201933 6 201933 Communication Requesting approval of an exemption for Annie Schapira, a municipal employee, under MGL c268A s20(b). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201667 7 201667 Communication Requesting the appointment of Payton Corbett to the Fire Department Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available