Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/25/2010 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 (98) 98 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 189036 1 189036 Committee Report Committee Report - Housing and Community Development - 3-16-10 Approved   Action details Not available 189042 1 189042 Committee Report Committee Report - Finance - 3-23-10 Approved   Action details Not available 189043 1 189043 Committee Report Committee Report - Legislative Matters - 3-23-10 Approved   Action details Not available 189038 1 189038 Committee Report Committee Report - Parks and Open Space - 3-22-10 Approved   Action details Not available 189007 1 189007 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 25, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 189006 1 189006 Roll Call Call of the Roll Placed on file   Action details Not available 189037 1 189037 Committee Report Committee Report - Public Health and Public Safety - 3-22-10 Approved   Action details Not available 189063 1 189063 License Renewing Drain Layer’s License, AP Flowers and Son, LLC. Approved   Action details Not available 189064 1 189064 License Renewing Drain Layer’s License, RA Powell Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 189070 1 189070 License Renewing Drain Layer’s License, James W. Flett Co. Approved   Action details Not available 189090 1 189090 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, 534 Central LLC, 11-13 Washington St., 12 Spaces.     Action details Not available 189091 1 189091 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino’s Pizza, 201 Elm St., Th to 1AM, Fr-Sa to 2AM, for Deliveries Only.     Action details Not available 189071 1 189071 License Renewing Drain Layer’s License, N. Sacca and Sons Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189072 1 189072 License New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Ana Style USA, 114 Broadway, 1 A-Frame Sign.     Action details Not available 189073 1 189073 License Renewing/Amending Outdoor Seating and Goods License, PJ Ryan’s, 239 Holland St., 8 Tables, 16 Chairs (Last Year: 6 Tables, 12 Chairs, 2 Benches). Approved   Action details Not available 189074 1 189074 License Renewing/Amending Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Dave’s Fresh Pasta, 81 Holland St., 6 Tables, 12 Chairs, 1 A-Frame Sign (Last Year: 5 Tables, 10 Chairs, 1 A-Frame Sign). Approved   Action details Not available 189075 1 189075 License Renewing Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Diva Indian Bistro, 246-248 Elm St., 4 Tables, 8 Chairs, 1 Banner Sign. Approved   Action details Not available 189076 1 189076 License Renewing Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Sound Bites, 704 Broadway, 4 Tables, 16 Chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 189077 1 189077 License Renewing Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St., 1 Sidewalk Sign. Approved   Action details Not available 189078 1 189078 License Renewing Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Blue Shirt Café, 535 Highland Ave., 4 Tables, 8 Chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 189079 1 189079 License Renewing Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Precinct, 70 Union Sq., 18 Tables, 48 Chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 189080 1 189080 License Renewing Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq., 5 Tables, 10 Chairs, 1 A-Frame Sign. Approved   Action details Not available 189081 1 189081 License Renewing Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Sagra, 400 Highland Ave., 6 Tables, 12 Chairs, 1 A-Frame Sign. Approved   Action details Not available 189082 1 189082 License Renewing Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St., 10 Tables, 20 Chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 189083 1 189083 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Repair, 453 Somerville Ave., 7 Autos Outside, 2 Inside.     Action details Not available 189084 1 189084 License Renewing Junk Dealer’s License, La Chic Boutique, 235A Elm St., Women's Boutique and Decorative Household Items.     Action details Not available 189085 1 189085 License Renewing Junk Dealer’s License, Nissenbaums Auto Parts Inc., 480 Columbia St., Scrap.     Action details Not available 189086 1 189086 License Renewing Junk Dealer’s License, Joseph Talewsky Enterprise Inc., 508 Columbia St., Scrap.     Action details Not available 189087 1 189087 License Renewing Billiard/Pool Table & Bowling Alley License, on the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway, 3 Pool Tables.     Action details Not available 189065 1 189065 License Renewing Drain Layer’s License, Suffolk Engineering Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189066 1 189066 License Renewing Drain Layer’s License, LaMountain Brothers Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189067 1 189067 License Renewing Drain Layer’s License, MJ Scully and Co. Approved   Action details Not available 189068 1 189068 License Renewing Drain Layer’s License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189069 1 189069 License Renewing Drain Layer’s License, Caruso and McGovern Construction Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 189088 1 189088 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat’s Towing Inc., 160-200 McGrath Hwy., 340 Spaces.     Action details Not available 189089 1 189089 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaums Auto Parts Inc., 480 Columbia St., 76 Spaces.     Action details Not available 189092 1 189092 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonald’s, 14 McGrath Hwy., 24/7 Operation.     Action details Not available 189103 1 189103 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval of a Letter to the MA DOT Supporting the Continuation of the Green Line Extension to Rt. 16.     Action details Not available 189044 2 189044 Mayor's Request Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Modify the Parking Requirements in Article 9 for the Large Retail and Service Cluster in Certain Districts.     Action details Not available 189061 2 189061 Public Event Public Event Permit, Candlelight Vigil for Deanna Cremin, 125 Jaques St., Mar 29, 7-7:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 189062 2 189062 Public Event Public Event Permit, Christopher Leavitts Memorial Motorcycle Ride, Dilboy Parking Lot, May 1, 9:30-11AM (Raindate May 2). Approved   Action details Not available 189017 2 189017 Order That the City Solicitor, in Consultation with the Director of Traffic and Parking, Include Clark Street in the Consideration of Zoned Parking Areas, (As Referenced in Item #188924 on March 11, 2010), Since Residents Have Difficulty Parking Due to the Pick Up and Drop Off at the Argenziano School. Approved   Action details Not available 189102 2 189102 Resolution That This Board Requests that the Administration Prepare a Map Delineating the Areas in the City that Are Under the Control of DCR or Mass Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 189023 2 189023 Order That the Library Director Provide a Report to the Ward 6 Alderman Outlining the Busiest and Slowest Hours at the West Branch Library to Determine the Feasibility of Shifting Hours So the Library May be Open on Saturday Mornings. Approved   Action details Not available 189024 2 189024 Order That the Chief of Police Report to This Board, the Incidents of Home Break-Ins and Locations in the Ward 6 Area Over the Past 6 Months. Approved   Action details Not available 189019 2 189019 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works attend the Next Public Utilities and Public Works Committee meeting to discuss any and all business, especially double poles. Approved   Action details Not available 189020 2 189020 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Clean Any and All Debris Along the Fences at the MaxPak Site. Approved   Action details Not available 189018 2 189018 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Inform This Board When Additional Street Traffic Slowing Signage Will be Available. Approved   Action details Not available 189015 2 189015 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Inspect the Property at 132 Cedar Street and Lexington Avenue, the Site of Several Accidents, and Take Appropriate Measures to Protect Persons and Property at that Intersection, Especially with Respect to the Street and Sidewalk Areas. Approved   Action details Not available 189014 2 189014 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Conduct a City-Wide "Pothole Patrol" to Identify and Repair Dangerous Conditions that May Exist on the City'S Roadways. Approved   Action details Not available 189011 2 189011 Order That This Board's Committee on Licenses and Permits Direct the Owner of A+ Auto Body, on Medford Street, to Appear Before the Committee for a Show Cause Hearing on Why the City Should Not Revoke the Business License. Approved   Action details Not available 189010 2 189010 Order That the Chief of Police Order Directed Patrols to Monitor and be Visible in and Around Otis Street, Between Cross Street and McGrath Highway, and at the Dead End Side of Flint Street, as Residents Have Reported Several Incidents of Vehicle Break-Ins and Vandalism. Approved   Action details Not available 189009 2 189009 Order That the Director of Health Bait in and Around 240 Pearl Street and All of Allston Street for Rodent Control. Approved   Action details Not available 189013 2 189013 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Collaborate with the State to Provide Proper Lighting on the Pedestrian Path Under Route 93, from the Super Stop & Shop to the Assembly Square Mall Area, and to Ensure that a Maintenance Program is in Place. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 189101 2 189101 Order That the City Solicitor Determine the Ability of the City to Draft and Implement an Ordinance Requiring Public Utility Companies to Make Requested Repairs Within a Specific Period of Time or be Fined. Approved   Action details Not available 189041 2 189041 Resolution That This Board Requests that the Administration Provide More Detailed Information on the Scope and Nature of a Fruit Tree Planting Grant So that the City May Make Better Decisions on Pursuing These Types of Grants in the Future. Approved   Action details Not available 189039 2 189039 Resolution That This Board Requests that the Administration Research CDBG Eligible Areas in West Somerville, in the Vicinity of the North Street Housing Complex Adjacent to Dilboy Stadium. Approved   Action details Not available 189040 2 189040 Order That the Director of SPCD Prepare a Cost Estimate for Creating a Dog Park at Dilboy Field and Report on Same at the Next Meeting of the Committee on Parks and Open Space. Approved   Action details Not available 189022 2 189022 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Change Street Sweeping Signs in School Zones So Street Sweeping Does Not Occur in Those Zones During School Drop Off in the Morning. Approved   Action details Not available 189094 2 189094 Officer's Communication Ten Registered Voters/Somerville Residents for Sensible Development Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to Prohibit Certain Residential Uses Within 150 Feet of an Active Railroad Right-Of-Way Grade Crossing.     Action details Not available 189093 2 189093 Officer's Communication Ten Registered Voters/Somerville Residents for Sensible Development Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to Require the Submission of a Pro Forma Financial Analysis to the Special Permit Granting Authority.     Action details Not available 189098 2 189098 Public Communication Fred Berman, Submitting Comments Re: #’S188681-188685, Five Proposed Zoning Amendments Submitted by Somerville Residents for Sensible Development. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189097 2 189097 Public Communication Jessica Ziegler Submitting Comments Re: #188847, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Amend Allowable Uses, Requirements for Special Permits, and Purpose Statements in IA and IP Zones. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189096 2 189096 Public Communication Lynn McWhood Submitting Comments Re: #188685, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Disclose Everyone Holding an Interest in a Special Permit or Variance Application. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189016 2 189016 Order That the City Clerk Extend an Invitation to Somerville's State Delegation to Attend a Meeting of the Finance Committee to Provide an Update on the State Budget and Potential Impacts to Municipalities in Terms of Cuts to Local Aid. Approved   Action details Not available 189095 2 189095 Officer's Communication Ten Registered Voters/Somerville Residents for Sensible Development Requesting Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to Prohibit the Use of Tandem Parking for Any Off-Street Parking Plan.     Action details Not available 189012 2 189012 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Obtain a Cleaning and Maintenance Schedule from the Department of Conservation and Recreation for All Open Space Areas in Somerville that They (DCR) Are Responsible For. Approved   Action details Not available 189008 2 189008 Citation Commending the Gentle Giant Moving Company for Winning the American Moving and Storage Association’s Award as 2010 Independent Mover of the Year, and for 30 Years of Success as a Local Business and a Community Partner. Approved   Action details Not available 189021 2 189021 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Remove All Graffiti from the Lowell Street Bridge and Coordinate the Effort with the Owners of the MaxPak Site. Approved   Action details Not available 189027 2 189027 Order That the City Traffic Engineer Initiate a Study to Reduce Traffic on College Avenue, from the Powderhouse Rotary to Davis Square, at the Same Time as Bicycle Symbols Are Installed on Both Sides of the Street Next Month. Approved   Action details Not available 189025 2 189025 Resolution That This Board Requests that the Administration Provide This Board with a Timeline for When the Traffic Mitigation Changes Will be Made on Willow Avenue Including a Bump Out at Elm Street and a Traffic Calming Table. Approved   Action details Not available 189028 2 189028 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Remove Any Graffiti on the Community Path Between Willow Avenue and Cedar Street. Approved   Action details Not available 189026 2 189026 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Provide the Ward 6 Alderman with Road Closing Plans in Advance of Major Road Races in Davis Square to Maximize Notification to Residents and to Ensure that Only the Most Limited Number of Streets Are Impacted. Approved   Action details Not available 189029 2 189029 Resolution That This Board Requests that the US Postal Service Relocate the Mailbox Located at 238-240 Broadway to It's Previous Location at 236 Broadway Prior to the Commencement of Sidewalk Repairs. Approved   Action details Not available 189035 2 189035 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Report to the Ward 7 Alderman What Utilities Have Not Removed Their Equipment from the Double Poles on Hamilton Road. Approved   Action details Not available 189031 2 189031 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Replace the Missing Street Sign for Endicott Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 189033 2 189033 Order That the Chief of Police Direct the Animal Control Officer to Step Up Enforcement of Pooper Scooper Rules on Conwell Avenue and Surrounding Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 189034 2 189034 Order That the Director of Health Review Current Rules and Regulations Regarding Dog Droppings and Make a Recommendation for Increased Fines and Better Enforcement to Address Numerous Complaints. Approved   Action details Not available 189032 2 189032 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Paint the Acorn Light Fixtures in the Teele Square Area. Approved   Action details Not available 189030 2 189030 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Inspect the Recently Installed Sidewalks on Hooker Ave. as They Appear to be Failing Prematurely. Approved   Action details Not available 189100 2 189100 Order That the Director of SPCD Dispatch the Neighborhood Impact Team to Inspect 11 Sunnyside Avenue for Any and All Violations and to Cite Accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 189099 2 189099 Order That the Director of SPCD Dispatch the Neighborhood Impact Team to Inspect 10-12 Illinois Avenue for Any and All Violations, Paying Special Attention to the Cement Siding that is Falling Off the House and Being Left on the Ground, and to Cite Accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 189059 2 189059 Officer's Communication Response to Board Order 188964 - Automatic Amusement Device License, Game Underground, 1123 Broadway Placed on file   Action details Not available 189057 3 189057 Officer's Communication Response to Board Order 188924 - Opinion Regarding Parking Restrictions Per District Placed on file   Action details Not available 189045 3 189045 Mayor's Request That the BOA Accept Utility Improvements in Assembly Square Completed by FRIT     Action details Not available 189056 3 189056 Mayor's Request An Ordinance Regarding Providing a Procedure for Reasonable Accommodation in the City's Land Use and Zoning and Building Regulations Pursuant to the Fair Housing Laws.     Action details Not available 189058 3 189058 Officer's Communication Response to Order No. 188927-Issuing Tickets to Violators Illegally Parked in HP Spots Placed on file   Action details Not available 189054 3 189054 Mayor's Request East Somerville Community School - Maguire Contract Extension     Action details Not available 189060 3 189060 Officer's Communication Traffic and Parking Engineer Responding to Various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 189055 3 189055 Mayor's Request Constable Appointment - Jared Falcon. Approved   Action details Not available 189047 4 189047 Mayor's Request Appropriate $123,444 from Parking Meter Receipts to Traffic and Parking Capital Outlay Parking Meter/Installation to Fund Automated Parking Meter Kiosks     Action details Not available 189052 4 189052 Mayor's Request Use of Available Funds ($5,226) in OSPCD-Transportation and Infrastructure Salaries to Establish the Position of Green Infrastructure Planner     Action details Not available 189048 4 189048 Mayor's Request Transfer $44,000 from OSPCD Planning Salaries ($30,000) and OSPCD ISD Salaries ($14,000) to OSPCD ISD Professional Services to Fund ISD Consultant Organization Study     Action details Not available 189053 4 189053 Mayor's Request Appropriate $62,000 in Capital Stabilization Fund for High School Roof Repairs     Action details Not available 189051 4 189051 Mayor's Request Transfer $9,743 from Salary Contingency to Law Personal Services, Other Lump Sum Payments to Fund Accrued Vacation and Furlough to Former City Solicitor, John Gannon     Action details Not available 189049 4 189049 Mayor's Request Transfer $35,000 from Debt Service, Principal on Long-Term Debt, to the Veterans Benefits Account Approved   Action details Not available 189050 4 189050 Mayor's Request Transfer $20,000 from Parking Meter Receipts to Traffic and Parking, Repairs to Highway to Fund Line Painting Across the City     Action details Not available 189046 4 189046 Mayor's Request Appropriate $450,000 to East Somerville Community School Renovations from Insurance Losses to Fund Schematic Design Services     Action details Not available