Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/23/2014 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 (103) 103 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 196159 1 196159 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on January 22, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196161 1 196161 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on January 22, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196160 1 196160 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 16, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196128 1 196128 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196129 1 196129 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 12, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 196172 1 196172 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Gallup Landscape Co. Approved   Action details Not available 196178 1 196178 License New Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St., 3 tables, 6 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 196173 1 196173 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Riverside, 2 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 196176 1 196176 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Astrology Studio, 278 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 196177 1 196177 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Riverside, 2 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 196174 1 196174 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Riverside, 2 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 196175 1 196175 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pearl Street Auto, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 196179 1 196179 License New Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Aris Auto, 675 Somerville Ave., 1 auto outside, opening Sun-Sat 8AM-6PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196192 1 196192 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council's ArtsUnion performances, Union Sq. Plaza, Fire and Ice on Mar 1, 3-6PM, and Ides of March on Mar 15, 1-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 196193 1 196193 Public Event Public Event Permit, American Cancer Society Relay for Life's Bark for Life, 0 New Washington St. Dog Park, Apr 5, 10AM-6PM (raindate Apr 6). Approved   Action details Not available 196162 2 196162 Mayor's Request Requesting that the Board convene in Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. Approved   Action details Not available 196180 2 196180 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board about the double poles on South Street and at Milk Row Cemetery, and the plans for their removal. Approved   Action details Not available 196181 2 196181 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase enforcement of parking regulations on Columbia Street and resident permit parking on Merriam Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196182 2 196182 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform the Ward 2 Alderman about the businesses at 230 Somerville Avenue, including names, uses, permits they are seeking or are required to obtain, hours of operation, square footage, and capacity, including those businesses which have not yet received a certificate of occupancy. Approved   Action details Not available 196183 2 196183 Order That the City Solicitor and Director of SPCD advise on the creation of an ordinance to require notification to abutters for multiple businesses housed in a single structure when such businesses do not require Planning or Zoning Board approval. Approved   Action details Not available 196184 2 196184 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) create a mechanism so members of this Board are informed of new businesses coming into their wards. Approved   Action details Not available 196185 2 196185 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide a timeline to replace the traffic signal at the intersection of Washington and Beacon Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 196190 2 196190 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place Porter Street on the street repaving list. Approved   Action details Not available 196188 2 196188 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to revise the Somervision Plan to provide more detailed goals with regard to affordable housing and the creation of a mix of housing units, especially those with more than 2 bedrooms, for long-term residents of all ages. Approved   Action details Not available 196189 2 196189 Order That all items currently before the Special Committee on Rules be discharged. Approved   Action details Not available 196187 2 196187 Zoning Ordinance That the Zoning Ordinances are hereby amended at Section 5.2.5 to add two new subsections, to avoid creating adverse impacts on the stock of existing affordable housing, and to insure compliance with the objectives of the Somervision Plan. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196186 2 196186 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board whether it is possible to have the Public Schools open when there is a declared snow emergency, and, if it is possible, to also report the plan for teacher and staff parking, since school parking lots are used then for resident parking. Approved   Action details Not available 196191 2 196191 Mayor's Communication Conveying the partnership agreement with Tufts University. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196130 2 196130 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Pearl Street near Wesley Avenue, and on Wesley Avenue itself. Approved   Action details Not available 196131 2 196131 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a hand rail along the stairway to the second floor at the Senior Center at 165 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 196132 2 196132 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to immediately raise the low hanging wires on Hawthorn Street. Approved   Action details Not available 196133 2 196133 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the MBTA to request that temporary BUS STOP signs be installed along lower Broadway in the areas of construction. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 196134 2 196134 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the contractor(s) working on lower Broadway to provide advance notification to residents and businesses prior to digging in front of their properties and to also provide an estimate of how long the work will take. Approved   Action details Not available 196135 2 196135 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace the water fountain at the East Somerville Library. Approved   Action details Not available 196136 2 196136 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a SLOW - CHILDREN sign on Illinois Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 196137 2 196137 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase enforcement of permit parking restrictions along Illinois Avenue and notify the management of Rent-A-Center of those restrictions. Approved   Action details Not available 196138 2 196138 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase enforcement of permit parking restrictions along Otis Street from 3 PM to 7 PM. Approved   Action details Not available 196139 2 196139 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) notify the contractor(s) working along Bonair Street and McGrath Highway, that work may not begin before 7 AM, that Bonair and Otis Streets should not be used for truck traffic, and that the construction site is to be baited for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 196140 2 196140 Order That the Superintendent of ISD inspect Taqueria Montecristo for the proper disposal of trash, and address their trash removal, which is picked up between 4 AM and 6 AM, disturbing neighbors. Approved   Action details Not available 196141 2 196141 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase enforcement of the resident parking restrictions near Taqueria Montecristo, including improper use of guest permits and illegally parked vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 196142 2 196142 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol of Rush Street, near Taqueria Montecristo, to cite vehicles backing down Rush Street from Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 196145 2 196145 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with a copy of the recently executed 5 year partnership agreement with Tufts University, including all payments in lieu of taxes. Approved   Action details Not available 196146 2 196146 Order That the Chief Assessor appear before this Board to answer questions about tax bills. Approved   Action details Not available 196147 2 196147 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pot holes at the bottom of Porter Street and Highland Avenue. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 196148 2 196148 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol at Lowell and Summer Streets at various times, to ensure motorists are coming to a complete stop at the blinking red light. Approved   Action details Not available 196149 2 196149 Order That the Chief of Police place a speed board on Central Street, between Somerville Avenue and Summer Street. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 196150 2 196150 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utilities about the double pole at 42 Columbus Avenue and determine why it has yet to be removed. Approved   Action details Not available 196151 2 196151 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Ward 5 Alderman, plans for the completion of the sidewalk and street work on Linden Avenue, and clarify whether sidewalk work is still to be done on the upper part of the street. Approved   Action details Not available 196152 2 196152 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate the reason for water being pumped out of the basement at 26 Woodbine Street and take steps to stop the leakage and report the results to the Ward 5 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 196153 2 196153 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the time frame of the special daytime parking permits on the streets surrounding Davis Square. Approved   Action details Not available 196154 2 196154 Resolution That the Dedication Committee update this Board on the park dedication in honor of Joseph Mackey. Approved   Action details Not available 196155 2 196155 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing an appropriate traffic signal at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Holland Street until a study is performed relative to the future use of the Powderhouse Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 196143 2 196143 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to immediately raise the low hanging wires at the corner of Broadway and Wisconsin Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 196144 2 196144 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place Cross Street East and Pennsylvania Avenue on the street repaving list. Approved   Action details Not available 196156 2 196156 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility about the rotting utility pole bases in the back yards of 30 and 33 Ossipee Road, and have them check all of the utility pole bases in the back yards along Ossipee Road between Mason Street and Packard Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 196157 2 196157 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pothole around the gas main cover on Ware Street near Russell Road. Approved   Action details Not available 196158 2 196158 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider putting a crosswalk across Broadway connecting the ramps from Belknap Street to Garrison Avenue and towards the bus stop. Approved   Action details Not available 196163 3 196163 Mayor's Request Requesting that the Board convene in Executive Session to discuss legal strategy in regards to the proposed Wynn Casino in Everett. Approved   Action details Not available 194461 3 194461 Order That the Communications Department arrange with the MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation to post the agreements with city Cable TV providers online, so residents can read those contracts. Work completed   Action details Not available 194462 3 194462 Order That the Communications Department report to this Board any measures undertaken in agreements with Cable TV providers to protect residents from rate increases in both cable TV and internet services. Work completed   Action details Not available 195996 3 195996 Committee Report Severed portion of the Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 19, 2013 (#195235 was the only item severed and laid on the table). Placed on file   Action details Not available 196014 3 196014 License New Garage License, ABJ Auto Repair, 91 Marshall St., opening Saturdays to 5PM, for 5 autos inside and 40 outside. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 196015 3 196015 License Amending Garage License, Chris's Auto Service, 371 Highland Ave., to open Mon-Fri to 7PM and Sat to 3PM, for 5 autos inside and 25 outside. Not approved   Action details Not available 196083 3 196083 Order That this Board amend the Rules of the Board, to eliminate the Information Technology Committee as a Standing Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 196084 3 196084 Order That this Board amend the Rules of this Board, to establish a procedure for maintaining the minutes and reports of this Board and its committees. Approved   Action details Not available 196115 3 196115 Order That this Board amend the Rules of this Board, to establish a procedure for the joint sponsorship of items. Approved   Action details Not available 196124 3 196124 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, PJ's Motorcars, 161 Broadway, 34 vehicles inside. Approved   Action details Not available 196171 3 196171 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting a response to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196170 3 196170 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting a response to #195991 re: striping a portion of School St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196109 3 196109 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Cars of Boston, 39 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 196168 4 196168 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $7,410 from Free Cash to the Fire Department for a grant match from FEMA for smoke detectors in conjunction with the Council on Aging. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196165 4 196165 Mayor's Request Requesting the dedication of Symphony Park for Open Space and Recreational Use in perpetuity. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196126 4 196126 Order That the City Clerk request that the owner of Top Cars LLC/Inman Motor Sales attend the next meeting of the Committee on Licenses and Permits to discuss the renewal of their Used Car Dealer's license. Work completed   Action details Not available 196169 4 196169 Mayor's Request Requesting the expenditure of FY14 funds totaling $6,722.78 to pay prior year invoices in the Police Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196164 4 196164 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $490,000, and authorization to borrow $490,000 in a bond, for a new HR and Payroll system. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195972 5 195972 License New Mobile Food Vendor, The Scoop N Scootery. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 196166 5 196166 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant totaling $400,000 for the construction of Symphony Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196167 5 196167 Mayor's Request Requesting, as required by the PARC grants, the authorization to utilize State and Federal funding necessary to construct the new Symphony Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196092 5 196092 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Harold Curtis Jr., as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196093 5 196093 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee Shawn Brady, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196094 5 196094 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Sean Browne, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196095 5 196095 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Michael Cabral, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196096 5 196096 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Jose Colon, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196097 5 196097 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Michael DeBethencourt, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196098 5 196098 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Michael Eastman, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196099 5 196099 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, Wayne Gabaree, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196100 5 196100 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Housing Authority employee, James Lawson, as a Special Police Officer for 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 196117 6 196117 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("free cash") to the Personnel Dept. Professional and Technical Services Account to fund executive recruitment services for the Police Chief selection process. Approved   Action details Not available 196007 6 196007 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $2,500 grant from MassCreative to the Arts Council, to partner with MassCreative's Community Engagement project. Approved   Action details Not available 196008 6 196008 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as surplus equipment a 1994 tower ladder in the Fire Department. Approved   Action details Not available 196006 6 196006 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a donation of $75,000 from Tufts University to fund cultural, recreational, and educational programs. Approved   Action details Not available 196005 6 196005 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund for Local Workforce Development. Approved   Action details Not available 196043 6 196043 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of FY14 funds to pay MA Municipal Association FY10 advertising invoices totaling $910. Approved   Action details Not available 196042 6 196042 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $12,000 in the Constituent Services Dept., from its Professional Services Account to its Ordinary Maintenance Account. Approved   Action details Not available 196089 6 196089 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $7,086 from the MA Fire Services Dept., for the Fire Dept.'s school education program. Approved   Action details Not available 196091 6 196091 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,418 from the MA Fire Services Dept., for the Fire Dept.'s senior fire safety program. Approved   Action details Not available 196087 6 196087 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as surplus certain IT Department Telephony Equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 195235 6 195235 Zoning Ordinance That the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by changing all CCD 55 zoning districts in Ward 3 to CCD 45. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196090 7 196090 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $4,750 from the MA Department of Housing and Community Development for participation in the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Count. Approved   Action details Not available 196037 7 196037 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $2,600,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to repair the High School Auditorium, Kitchen, & Cafeteria. Approved   Action details Not available 196038 7 196038 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $117,800 in a bond for architectural and engineering design and the renovation of High School Room 143. Approved   Action details Not available 196039 7 196039 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $88,000 in a bond for architectural and engineering design and the renovation of Fire Engine 6. Approved   Action details Not available 194855 8 194855 License New Outdoor Seating, The Connection, 1204 Broadway, Displaying merchandise. Approved   Action details Not available