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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
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202038 1202038Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 1, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
202011 1202011Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202012 1202012MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 14, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
202037 1202037Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 12, 2016.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
202058 1202058LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
202059 1202059LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
202060 1202060LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
202061 1202061LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
202062 1202062LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
202063 1202063LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.Approved  Action details Not available
202064 1202064LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
202065 1202065LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
202066 1202066LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Theta Delta Chi, 123 Packard Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
202013 1202013Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1202014Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1202015WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
202016 1202016Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1202017Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1202069LicenseNew 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 1202068LicenseRenewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace.Approved  Action details Not available
202067 1202067LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Moe's BBQ Trolly, Packard Ave. at Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
202042 1202042Public EventPublic Event Permit, Hudson St Neighborway, Sep 3, 8AM-5PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202043 1202043Public EventPublic Event Permit, Society of Cosmas and Damian Procession, Union Sq area, Sep 11, 11AM-5PM (raindate Sep 18).Approved  Action details Not available
202044 1202044Public EventPublic Event Permit, Montrose St Block Party, Sep 17, 7AM-5PM (raindate Sep 18).Approved  Action details Not available
202045 1202045Public EventPublic 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 1202046Public EventPublic 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 1202047Public EventPublic 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 1202048Public EventPublic Event Permit, Redeemer Church Family Movie Night, Hodgkins Park, Sep 17, 4:30-10PM (raindate Oct 1).Approved  Action details Not available
202049 1202049Public EventPublic Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave adjacent to the Church, Sep 18, Noon-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202050 1202050Public EventPublic Event Permit, Community Preservation Act Prospect Hill Tower Opening Celebration, Sep 19, 5-8:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202051 1202051Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Overcoming Addiction Vigil, High School Atrium Entrance, Sep 22, 5-8:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202052 1202052Public EventPublic 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 1202053Public EventPublic 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 1202079LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row.Approved  Action details Not available
202054 1202054Public EventPublic Event Permit, Brian Higgins Road Race, Ball Sq and area streets, Sep 25, 7:30AM-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202055 1202055Public EventPublic Event Permit, Women's Commission Domestic Violence Vigil, Statue Park Davis Sq, Oct 5, 1-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202056 1202056Public EventPublic Event Permit, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 31, 4-10PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202057 1202057Public EventPublic Event Permit, American Cancer Society Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 13, 7AM-Noon.Approved  Action details Not available
202078 1202078LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
202080 1202080Officer's CommunicationActing 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 2202078LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202057 2202057Public EventPublic Event Permit, American Cancer Society Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 13, 7AM-Noon.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202039 2202039ResolutionThat 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 2202056Public EventPublic Event Permit, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 31, 4-10PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202055 2202055Public EventPublic Event Permit, Women's Commission Domestic Violence Vigil, Statue Park Davis Sq, Oct 5, 1-9PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202054 2202054Public EventPublic Event Permit, Brian Higgins Road Race, Ball Sq and area streets, Sep 25, 7:30AM-2PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202079 2202079LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202082 2202082OrderThat 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 2202083OrderThat 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 2202085OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 39 Illinois Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
202086 2202086OrderThat 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 2202087OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dying tree at 43 Minnesota Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
202084 2202084OrderThat 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 2202089OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking paint new crosswalks at every intersection along Pennsylvania Avenue. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
202090 2202090OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking paint a new yellow line along Garfield Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
202091 2202091OrderThat 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 2202092OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works street sweep the odd side of Broadway before the previously scheduled time.Approved  Action details Not available
202088 2202088OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the grates at Casey's Tavern on Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
202093 2202093OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the collection of debris behind the Home Depot and Circuit City.Approved  Action details Not available
202094 2202094OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the back of Home Depot and Circuit City for illegal dumping.Approved  Action details Not available
202095 2202095OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at the corner of Autumn and Bonair Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
202096 2202096OrderThat 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 2202081OrderThat the Water Superintendent post the Water & Sewer Rate Study for FY2017 - FY2021 on the city’s website.Approved  Action details Not available
202053 2202053Public EventPublic 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 2202052Public EventPublic 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 2202051Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Overcoming Addiction Vigil, High School Atrium Entrance, Sep 22, 5-8:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202050 2202050Public EventPublic Event Permit, Community Preservation Act Prospect Hill Tower Opening Celebration, Sep 19, 5-8:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202049 2202049Public EventPublic Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave adjacent to the Church, Sep 18, Noon-6PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202048 2202048Public EventPublic Event Permit, Redeemer Church Family Movie Night, Hodgkins Park, Sep 17, 4:30-10PM (raindate Oct 1).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202047 2202047Public EventPublic 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 2202046Public EventPublic 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 2202045Public EventPublic 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 2202044Public EventPublic Event Permit, Montrose St Block Party, Sep 17, 7AM-5PM (raindate Sep 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202043 2202043Public EventPublic 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 2202067LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Moe's BBQ Trolly, Packard Ave. at Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202068 2202068LicenseRenewing Garage License, Frongillo Realty, 0 Spring Hill Terrace.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202017 2202017Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2202016Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2202014Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2202066LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Theta Delta Chi, 123 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202065 2202065LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202064 2202064LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202063 2202063LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202062 2202062LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202061 2202061LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202060 2202060LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202059 2202059LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202058 2202058LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202018 2202018OrderThat 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 2202019OrderThat 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 2202020OrderThat 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 2202021OrderThat 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 2202022OrderThat 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 2202023OrderThat 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 2202024OrderThat 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 2202070OrderThat 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 2202071OrderThat the Chief of Police monitor traffic on Powderhouse Blvd. around the West Somerville Neighborhood School for speeding vehicles.Approved  Action details Not available
202072 2202072OrderThat 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 2202073OrderThat 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 2202074OrderThat all departments post all public hearing dates on the city’s website and newsletter.Approved  Action details Not available
202040 2202040CommunicationCity 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 2202041CommunicationChief of Police conveying the annual report required by Ordinance 2-6, the Trust Act.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202025 2202025OrderThat 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 2202026OrderThat 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 2202027OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the loose bricks on College Avenue, Davis Square Plaza, and Elm Street.Approved  Action details Not available
202028 2202028OrderThat 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 2202029OrderThat 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 2202030OrderThat 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 2202031OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 35 and 36 Horace Street for overgrowth and excessive construction materials.Approved  Action details Not available
202032 2202032OrderThat 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 2202033ResolutionThat 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 2202034OrderThat the Director of SPCD add Avon Street to the paving list.Approved  Action details Not available
202035 2202035OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 57 Boston Street.Approved  Action details Not available
202036 2202036OrderThat the Arborist determine the vitality of the 2 trees at 1 Avon Street.Approved  Action details Not available
201868 3201868OrderThat 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 3202008OrderThat 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 4202077Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202076Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4202075Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5201933CommunicationRequesting approval of an exemption for Annie Schapira, a municipal employee, under MGL c268A s20(b).Approved  Action details Not available
202010 5202010CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes.Approved  Action details Not available
201934 5201934CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Lapiana to the position of Animal Control Officer in the Police Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202010 6202010CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201667 6201667CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Payton Corbett to the Fire Department Reserve List.Approved  Action details Not available
201933 6201933CommunicationRequesting approval of an exemption for Annie Schapira, a municipal employee, under MGL c268A s20(b).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
201667 7201667CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Payton Corbett to the Fire Department Reserve List.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available