Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/9/2010 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 (111) 111 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 190528 1 190528 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing, November 29, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190527 1 190527 Committee Report Report of the Flood Forum Committee, November 29, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190542 1 190542 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, December 1, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190535 1 190535 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, December 6, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190531 1 190531 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, December 7, 2010 Approved as amended   Action details Not available 190532 1 190532 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, December 7, 2010 Placed on file   Action details Not available 190533 1 190533 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, December 8, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190543 1 190543 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, December 8, 2010 Placed on file   Action details Not available 190540 1 190540 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, December 8, 2010 Approved   Action details Not available 190513 1 190513 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190514 1 190514 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 9, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 190526 1 190526 Committee Report Report of the Caucus of the 2011 Board of Aldermen, November 29, 2010 Placed on file   Action details Not available 190529 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 190595 2 190595 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Marylou Thompson to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 190589 2 190589 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration put the Boat House parking lot and Kelly Park on the list of allowed parking areas for residents during snow emergencies. Approved   Action details Not available 190580 2 190580 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq., 2 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190581 2 190581 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Cambridge Auto Sales, 75 Park St., 23 autos out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190582 2 190582 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Teele Sq. Auto Sales, 1284 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190583 2 190583 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway, 4 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190584 2 190584 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave., 10 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190585 2 190585 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave., 5 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190587 2 190587 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy., 5 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190588 2 190588 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 1, Chambers Motorcars of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy., 290 autos in, 55 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190586 2 190586 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Broadway Brake Corp., 45 Broadway, 3 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190521 2 190521 Order That the Director of Communications explore the feasibility of broadcasting the Board of Aldermen meetings in closed caption format. Approved   Action details Not available 190522 2 190522 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install an appropriate logo on the 50 yard line at Dilboy Field. Approved   Action details Not available 190523 2 190523 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the State Highway Department to have the sign stubs near the Super Stop & Shop, on the McGrath Highway side, either removed or the appropriate signs installed. Approved   Action details Not available 190524 2 190524 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the two trees in front of 135 Ten Hills Road for disease and public safety issues. Approved   Action details Not available 190525 2 190525 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works identify and repair all loose or uplifted bricks in Davis Sq. walkways and sidewalks, temporarily if necessary, to avoid serious pedestrian hazards prior to the onset of winter. Approved   Action details Not available 190536 2 190536 Resolution That this Board requests that the Traffic and Parking Commission explore the feasibility of creating a chicane (an artificial feature creating extra turns in a roadway to slow cars) on Clyde Street, and report back to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. Approved   Action details Not available 190537 2 190537 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with a listing of ramps that have been requested to be made ADA compliant, indicating those that have been completed. Approved   Action details Not available 190538 2 190538 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works devise and implement an ordinary maintenance plan and a regular inspection schedule of brick crosswalks in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 190539 2 190539 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) consult with Mr. Robert Estrelle, Boston Public Works Dept., for input relative to the Davis Sq. project. Approved   Action details Not available 190516 2 190516 Citation Commending Mary Mansfield and her family, who have brightened our winters for 30 years with a festive holiday light display. Approved   Action details Not available 190515 2 190515 Citation Commending Jim Munsey and Bob Calautti, who are retiring after almost 20 years of announcing Lady Highlanders basketball games and varsity hockey games on Channel 15, providing constant support and encouragement to Somerville's student athletes. Approved   Action details Not available 190573 2 190573 License New Drainlayer's License, Quality Group Improvement Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 190574 2 190574 License Sign/Awning License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq., new sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190575 2 190575 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son Inc., 517 Columbia St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190576 2 190576 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son Inc., 512 Columbia St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190520 2 190520 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a "Children Playing Slow" sign near 45 Francesca Avenue, at Liberty Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 190519 2 190519 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation & Infrastructure) request of the MBTA that immediate steps be taken to address unreliable bus service on the #89 route, and that City Clerk request the assistance of the State Delegation in this matter. Approved   Action details Not available 190517 2 190517 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works paint a double yellow line on School Street, between Broadway and Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 190518 2 190518 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install STOP signs at the intersection of School Street and Evergreen Avenue, making this intersection a 3-way stop. Approved   Action details Not available 190530 2 190530 Order That the City Clerk forward #190214 to the Housing Committee of the Comprehensive Planning group, and request that they keep this Board, and its Committee on Housing and Community Development, apprised of their work. Approved   Action details Not available 190597 2 190597 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Manny's Auto Center, 463 McGrath Hwy., 30 autos out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190598 2 190598 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St., 13 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190534 2 190534 Order That the City Solicitor notify the petitioner in #190462 that he is in violation of the terms of the garage license at 99 Albion Street, because he has not removed the address from his website and because he is selling vehicles from the premises without the proper license(s), and that he will be subject to a $100 fine and possible revocation of his business license. Approved   Action details Not available 190541 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 190599 2 190599 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 65 1/2 Bow St., 17 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190577 2 190577 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Pat's Towing Inc., 160 McGrath Hwy., 75 autos outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190578 2 190578 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Dodakin's Auto Sales, 191 Beacon St., 4 cars in, 18 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190579 2 190579 License Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St., 22 autos outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190552 3 190552 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Brendan Noonan to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190551 3 190551 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Daniel Costa to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190550 3 190550 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Justin Bonner to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190565 3 190565 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Michael McCarey to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190564 3 190564 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Naza Haynes to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190563 3 190563 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Jason Costa to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190562 3 190562 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Ashley Catatao to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190561 3 190561 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Michael Perrone to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190560 3 190560 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Christopher Collette to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190559 3 190559 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Mark Nevin to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190558 3 190558 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Gravin Guillen to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190557 3 190557 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Joseph Teves to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190571 3 190571 Officer's Communication City Solicitor responding to #190195 re: a petition for a public hearing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190546 3 190546 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement with Zipcar Inc. for 14 City parking spaces for a term of 3 years with two one-year options to renew. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190570 3 190570 Officer's Communication City Solicitor conveying Home Rule Petition language re: #188396, a proposal to amend the City Charter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190566 3 190566 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190143, a proposed Zoning Amendment to modify Articles 6, 7, and 16 to allow self-storage uses in the Assembly Sq. Mixed Use District, and establish standards for self-storage and similar uses along I-93. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190567 3 190567 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190156, a proposed Zoning Amendment to the definition of Home Occupation and Historic Outbuilding, and to Article 7, to allow a Historic Carriage House Occupation in certain zoning districts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190568 3 190568 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190157, a proposed Zoning Amendment to Revise the review process for Special Permits, Special Permits with Site Plan Review, and Variances. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190569 3 190569 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendation on #190155, a Zoning Amendment to modify the parking requirements in Article 9 for the Large Retail and Service Cluster in the Corridor Commercial Districts and Transit Oriented Districts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 188941 3 188941 Order That the Executive Director of OSPCD prepare to discuss #188633 in or around June, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 190556 3 190556 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Devin Schneider to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190553 3 190553 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Andrew Patriquin to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190554 3 190554 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Marc Ardolino to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190555 3 190555 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Dennis Sullivan to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190549 3 190549 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Patrick Halloran as a Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 190572 3 190572 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190596 3 190596 Officer's Communication City Solicitor responding to #190451 re: Lowell's paving ordinance, and submitting a draft paving ordinance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190471 4 190471 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway, 11 autos outside. Approved   Action details Not available 190594 4 190594 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $16,591 from the Workers Compensation Personal Services Acct. to the Somerstat Professional Services Acct. to procure training services for the LeaderSTAT Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190591 4 190591 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $26,074 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase a vehicle for the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190593 4 190593 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $21,800 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to conduct a City Hall facade and interior renovation study. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190592 4 190592 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $22,400 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to conduct an exterior envelope study of the High School. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190590 4 190590 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $127,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to study the potential acquisition of certain properties in Union Square for a new Main Library and municipal facility. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190544 4 190544 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,473,980 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY2011 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 190545 4 190545 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $45,000 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Other Lump Sum Benefits Acct. to fund the Early Retirement Incentive Program for Police Superiors. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190497 4 190497 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Body Works, 42 Dana St., 10 Autos Inside, 2 Outside. Approved   Action details Not available 190547 4 190547 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $18,850 from the Dept. of Environmental Protection for the city's recycling program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 189103 4 189103 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval of a Letter to the MA DOT Supporting the Continuation of the Green Line Extension to Rt. 16. Work completed   Action details Not available 189235 4 189235 Order That a Representative from the Law Dept. Appear Before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to Review the City’s Legal Options for Extending the Green Line to Route 16. Work completed   Action details Not available 188946 4 188946 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Consultant Appear Before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to Discuss the Proposed Traffic Redesign for the Union Sq. Area Work completed   Action details Not available 190102 4 190102 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the planning process to install the new signage proposed for Route 28 and Shore Drive. Work completed   Action details Not available 190195 4 190195 Public Communication Sixteen residents requesting that this Board conduct a public hearing to discuss concerns about the Somerville Avenue reconstruction project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190398 4 190398 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking to discuss pedestrian safety and traffic issues on Concord and Newton Streets and remedies to eliminate speeding traffic and unsafe situations for pedestrians and children who attend the Argenziano School. Work completed   Action details Not available 190403 4 190403 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking meet with the Ward 2 Alderman to determine locations for limitations on truck traffic on small residential streets in various sections of Ward 2. Work completed   Action details Not available 190548 4 190548 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 2010 All Traffic Solutions, Variable Message Board Trailer, valued at $17,208, from the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, for the Police Dept.. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190461 4 190461 License New Garage License, Union Sq. Gulf, 231 Washington St., Mechanical Repairs, Washing Vehicles, Storing Vehicles, 4 Autos Inside, 4 Outside. Approved   Action details Not available 190473 4 190473 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum's Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. Approved   Action details Not available 190472 4 190472 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum's Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 190470 4 190470 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales and Service, 712 Mystic Ave., 10 Autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190469 4 190469 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 2 Autos In, 30 Autos Out. Approved   Action details Not available 190466 4 190466 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St., 6 Autos. Approved   Action details Not available 190484 5 190484 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund, to reduce the Fiscal Year 2011 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 190485 5 190485 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,500 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-c148A, s5 Violations Acct., to reduce the Fiscal Year 2011 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 190259 6 190259 License Renewing Garage License, Autosal, 444R Somerville Ave., 15 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 190288 6 190288 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $300,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses (Fund 3204) to DPW Flood Costs (Fund 5059) to pay for expenses related to the July 10, 2010, flood. Approved   Action details Not available 190143 6 190143 Zoning Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to modify Article 6 Establishment of Zoning Districts, Article 7 Permitted Uses, and Article 16 Planned Unit Development, to allow Self-Storage Uses under certain conditions in the Assembly Square Mixed Use District, and establish specific development standards for self-storage and similar uses along I-93. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 190157 6 190157 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and revising the review process for Special Permits, Special Permits with Site Plan Review, and Variances. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190155 6 190155 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to modify the parking requirements in Article 9 for the Large Retail and Service Cluster in the Corridor Commercial Districts and Transit Oriented Districts. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 189506 8 189506 License New Garage License, Somerville Citgo Dba Shield, 620 Broadway, 2 Autos Inside. Not approved   Action details Not available