Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/20/2011 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 (124) 124 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 192375 1 192375 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on December 12, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192365 1 192365 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 14, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192374 1 192374 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 14, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192368 1 192368 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on December 14, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192371 1 192371 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 15, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192372 1 192372 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 15, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192376 1 192376 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 20, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192367 1 192367 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 20, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192356 1 192356 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192357 1 192357 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 22, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192402 1 192402 Public Communication Erving Board of Selectmen requesting that this Board consider supporting a proposal in MA for Congressional District apportionment of Presidential Electors for the Electoral College. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192358 2 192358 Citation Commending Mary Chiulli on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 192362 2 192362 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 40 ft. of conduit in Garfield Ave., from a pole to private property at 16 Garfield Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 192363 2 192363 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 60 ft. of conduit in Weston Ave., from a pole to private property at 26 Weston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 192364 2 192364 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Jewel Environmental Corp., for monitoring wells in the sidewalks at and near the intersection of Highland Ave. and West St. Approved   Action details Not available 192399 2 192399 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, PJ's Auto Sales, 161 Broadway, 67 autos in, 4 out. Approved   Action details Not available 192400 2 192400 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave., 4 tables, 16 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 192401 2 192401 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 3 motorcycles. Approved   Action details Not available 192396 2 192396 Public Event Public Event Permit, First Congregational Church of Somerville LIving Nativity and Caroling, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Dec 16, 7:30PM-7:50PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192361 2 192361 Citation Commending Rebekah L. Gewirtz for her distinguished service as President of this Board in 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192360 2 192360 Citation Commending Thomas F. Taylor for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192359 2 192359 Citation Commending Walter F. Pero for his outstanding service to the people of Ward 4 and the entire City as Alderman, from 1996 through 2001, and 2004 through 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192373 2 192373 Order That the City Solicitor submit, to the Board of Aldermen, a guideline that the City could use for reporting contractor violations to the state. Approved   Action details Not available 192405 2 192405 Resolution That this Board requests that a representative from NStar appear at the first meeting of this Board’s Public Works and Utilities Committee in 2012 to explain the consistent power outages in East Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 192404 2 192404 Resolution That this Board requests that a representative of NStar appear before this Board, ASAP, to discuss the recent series of power outages in East Somerville and to propose a corrective action program to ensure consistent power throughout the winter months. Approved   Action details Not available 192403 2 192403 Order That the Water Superintendent review the water bills of the Somerville Home on Summer Street for accuracy, advise of water conservation measures, and review its eligibility for reimbursable state or federal funds. Approved   Action details Not available 192397 2 192397 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Dom's Motor Service dba Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 85 vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 192398 2 192398 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Dom's Motor Service dba Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 2 autos, 15 motorcycles. Approved   Action details Not available 192408 2 192408 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St., 40 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 192409 2 192409 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utilities to repair the lines that are wrapped around a tree at the intersection of Park Street and Somerville Avenue, and fine them, as allowed, for attaching the wires to city property. Approved   Action details Not available 192366 2 192366 Order That the Director of SPCD submit the Workforce Training RFPs to the Finance Committee for review. Approved   Action details Not available 192369 2 192369 Order That the Director of SPCD notify the Committee on Housing and Community Development of the impact of cuts to the Housing Dept. budget. Approved   Action details Not available 192370 2 192370 Order That the Director of SPCD research the impact of Walmart on other communities and report the findings to this Board during the first quarter of 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192377 3 192377 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel Willinger as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192378 3 192378 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192379 3 192379 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192380 3 192380 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Carneglia as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192381 3 192381 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frederick Mangone as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192382 3 192382 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Geovanne Colon as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192383 3 192383 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Joseph Figler as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192384 3 192384 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark G. Davis as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192385 3 192385 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Snider as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192386 3 192386 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Nathaniel Greene as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192387 3 192387 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Pasquale DeFeo, Jr. as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192388 3 192388 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Sweeney as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192389 3 192389 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Rocco M. Marciello as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192390 3 192390 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ronald M. DiGiorgio as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192391 3 192391 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Scott A. Kingsley as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192392 3 192392 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Timothy R. McGonigal as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 191873 3 191873 Public Communication Susan Walsh submitting comments re: Main St. Video, 372 Mystic Ave. Work completed   Action details Not available 192395 3 192395 Officer's Communication Public Works Commissioner responding to #192282 re: non-working residential water transponders and the homeowner's responsibility. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192394 3 192394 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #192303 re: the Iacopucci dedication sign. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192393 3 192393 Officer's Communication School Committee and School Superintendent requesting approval of a Resolution opposing the proposed Somerville Progressive Charter School application. Approved   Action details Not available 192364 3 192364 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Jewel Environmental Corp., for monitoring wells in the sidewalks at and near the intersection of Highland Ave. and West St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192363 3 192363 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 60 ft. of conduit in Weston Ave., from a pole to private property at 26 Weston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192362 3 192362 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 40 ft. of conduit in Garfield Ave., from a pole to private property at 16 Garfield Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192297 3 192297 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Chief Fire Engineer report to this Board the current status of the Dilboy Post and when it will be permitted to re-open, and that the Commander of the Dilboy Post be invited to appear before this Board at its next regular meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 192310 3 192310 Resolution That this Board requests that a representative from NStar's Community Relations Dept. appear before a regular meeting of this Board to discuss NStar's street lamp repair and replacement schedule. Work completed   Action details Not available 192224 4 192224 Order That the City Solicitor and Director of Personnel report back to this Board as to why the few Somerville residents previously covered as survivors through their parent's policies will not receive coverage from the GIC. Work completed   Action details Not available 192223 4 192223 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration ensure that any person covered as a survivor, while insured through the City, maintains a level of coverage equal to or better than the coverage received while insured through the City. Work completed   Action details Not available 192244 4 192244 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss implementing the Fire Dept. study recommendations. Work completed   Action details Not available 192280 4 192280 Order That the Chief of Police appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to address the recent house break-ins in the Ten Hills neighborhood. Work completed   Action details Not available 192406 4 192406 Mayor's Request Requesting that, pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3), this Board convene in Executive Session so the Mayor may update the Board regarding a collective bargaining matter that has been the subject of arbitration. Approved   Action details Not available 192407 4 192407 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board review and approve the attached MBTA lease relating to the Community Path. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192410 4 192410 Officer's Communication Inspectional Services Superintendent and Chief Fire Engineer responding to #192297 re: Dilboy Post. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191830 4 191830 Order That this Board's Committee on Land Use review the zoning for the block bordered by Mystic Avenue, Fellsway West, and Wheatland Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 191946 4 191946 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct Verizon to remove empty or abandoned telephone booths throughout the city, in particular, the booth in Davis Square on Elm Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 189692 4 189692 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works (City Engineer) and the Director of SPCD Inspect Properties on Albion Place for Flooding Since the New Park Reconstruction. Work completed   Action details Not available 191060 4 191060 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works consider establishing or increasing the bond or insurance guarantees for utility companies that open sidewalks or streets for utility work and then replace the sidewalk or street with substandard work. Work completed   Action details Not available 191454 4 191454 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works make various repairs at the West Branch Library including reinforcing basement walls and repairing broken windows. Work completed   Action details Not available 191455 4 191455 Order That the Library Director create a written plan and timeline detailing how the $15,000 donation to the Children's Room at the West Branch Library will be allocated. Work completed   Action details Not available 191806 4 191806 Resolution That this Board requests that the MA Secretary of Transportation, or his designee, and a representative of the Conservation Law Foundation, appear before this Board to discuss revised timelines for the construction of the Green Line Extension into Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 191809 4 191809 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a raised crosswalk across Albion Street at the Albion Park Playground. Work completed   Action details Not available 191810 4 191810 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Works on the repaving of Conwell and Francis Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 191813 4 191813 Order That the Director of SPCD attend the Housing and Community Development Committee meeting on September 13, 2011 to discuss the economic enhancement of Magoun Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 191807 4 191807 Resolution That this Board objects to any further delay in the 2014 completion date for the Green Line Extension. Work completed   Action details Not available 190067 4 190067 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Replace the City Gas Lamps at College Avenue and Winter Street and in Statue Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 190124 4 190124 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Solicitor appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to report on the cracks on Rogers Avenue caused by the prior street contractor. Work completed   Action details Not available 190541 4 190541 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works with all drafts and responses between SPCD and Mr. Zuker that were used in producing the report of the Inspectional Services Dept. Work completed   Action details Not available 190746 4 190746 Resolution That this Board requests that the Community Action Agency of Somerville present to this Board their anti-poverty services, plans for the upcoming year, and the work they coordinate with other community organizations in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 190860 4 190860 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works have city personnel inspect the pipe at all emergency street openings for gas leaks, and report on the condition to this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works. Work completed   Action details Not available 192114 4 192114 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration update this Board on Walmart's efforts to locate a store in Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 192051 4 192051 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board of the legality of changing city ordinances to hold property owners accountable for continuous public health and public safety issues on their properties. Work completed   Action details Not available 192055 4 192055 Order That the Director of SPCD, or a representative, appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to address whether the lottery provisions for affordable housing should be changed to give preference to residents who have been displaced from the area in which the affordable unit(s) are from. Work completed   Action details Not available 192103 5 192103 Communication Acting SPCD Director responding to #191671 re: permitting shared-car parking in RA and RB zoning districts. Work completed   Action details Not available 192132 5 192132 Mayor's Request Requesting the establishment of a new Stabilization Fund to be known as the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund, under the provisions of MGL c40, s5B. Approved   Action details Not available 192047 5 192047 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 100-102 West Adams Street for overcrowding. Work completed   Action details Not available 192048 5 192048 Order That the City Solicitor contact the owner of 100-102 West Adams Street regarding overcrowding. Work completed   Action details Not available 191091 5 191091 Mayor's Communication Conveying the 2010 Annual Report of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Work completed   Action details Not available 191090 5 191090 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Planning Division's Annual Report for 2010. Work completed   Action details Not available 189587 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 190097 5 190097 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on discussions for air rights uses for the Green Line extension maintenance facility, particularly regarding a stadium. Work completed   Action details Not available 190308 5 190308 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace or secure the traffic signs at 204 Cedar Street that face traffic exiting from Clyde Street as they pose a potential safety hazard to pedestrians. Work completed   Action details Not available 190373 5 190373 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works regarding proper signage at the intersection of Hinckley Street and Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 190374 5 190374 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works regarding Parker Place and Conwell Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 190529 5 190529 Order That the Director SPCD follow-up on a commitment and meet with Union Square businesses regarding the proposed traffic patterns and report back to the Committee on Housing and Community Development and the Ward 2 and 3 Aldermen. Work completed   Action details Not available 191671 5 191671 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) report to this Board on the feasiblity of changing the zoning ordinance to allow shared-car space as a use in the RA and RB districts, as the current ordinance prohibits most residents from renting a driveway space to ZipCar. Work completed   Action details Not available 192136 6 192136 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to extend Contract 08-009 through December 31, 2011, in order to make final payments for sewer and drainage improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 191879 6 191879 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $232,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase 8 Ford Tauruses for police cruisers. Approved   Action details Not available 190096 6 190096 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with information regarding the Green Line extension track layout and its impacts around the Brickbottom area, addressing such issues as: recent survey information which shows property lines closer than originally anticipated; Mass DOT's plans to use a "five foot strip" on the Union Square side; and the entire right of way on the mainline side and track alignments. Work completed   Action details Not available 190214 6 190214 Resolution That this Board seeks input from stakeholders and the city on how this Board can work with the Affordable Housing Organizing Committee, the Somerville Community Corporation, the Somerville Housing Authority, and others to promote affordable housing initiatives citywide, particularly permanent housing for formerly homeless families. Work completed   Action details Not available 192005 6 192005 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish minimum pervious area requirements on lots in certain zoning districts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192132 6 192132 Mayor's Request Requesting the establishment of a new Stabilization Fund to be known as the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund, under the provisions of MGL c40, s5B. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192133 6 192133 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 192134 6 192134 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of 6 computer kiosks from IKEA, to assist Somerville residents in Workforce Training activities. Approved   Action details Not available 192146 6 192146 License New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Reunion Christian Church, 55 Davis Square, A-Frame Sign. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 192182 6 192182 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $46,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond to complete the planned replacement of DPW vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 192324 6 192324 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $5,355 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Personal Services Crossing Guard Acct. to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Crossing Guard Unit. Approved   Action details Not available 192348 6 192348 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $367,631 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the DPW School Custodians Personal Services Acct. to fund a collective bargaining settlement. Approved   Action details Not available 192349 6 192349 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,518 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Parking Meter Receipts Acct. to the Traffic and Parking Credit Card Services Acct. Approved   Action details Not available 192353 6 192353 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $976,469 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Personal Services Acct. to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Employees Association from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192353 7 192353 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $976,469 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Personal Services Acct. to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Employees Association from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192349 7 192349 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,518 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Parking Meter Receipts Acct. to the Traffic and Parking Credit Card Services Acct. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192348 7 192348 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $367,631 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the DPW School Custodians Personal Services Acct. to fund a collective bargaining settlement. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192324 7 192324 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $5,355 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Personal Services Crossing Guard Acct. to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Crossing Guard Unit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192182 7 192182 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $46,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond to complete the planned replacement of DPW vehicles. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192146 7 192146 License New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Reunion Christian Church, 55 Davis Square, A-Frame Sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192134 7 192134 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of 6 computer kiosks from IKEA, to assist Somerville residents in Workforce Training activities. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192133 7 192133 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190780 7 190780 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish minimum pervious area requirements on lots in certain zoning districts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191879 7 191879 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $232,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase 8 Ford Tauruses for police cruisers. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191889 7 191889 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $17,460 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to the Ice Rink Enterprise Fund for the purchase of a Veteran's Memorial Ice Rink Skating Rink security system. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192136 7 192136 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to extend Contract 08-009 through December 31, 2011, in order to make final payments for sewer and drainage improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190737 11 190737 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to the Ordinances at Chapter 12 regarding the Placement and Maintenance of News racks. Placed on file   Action details Not available