Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/26/2013 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 (70) 70 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 195181 1 195181 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 18, 2013. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 195182 1 195182 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 24, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195183 1 195183 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on June 25, 2013. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195164 1 195164 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, May 14, 2013, and the Regular Meeting, May 23, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195163 1 195163 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195203 1 195203 Public Communication Eric Hook submitting comments re: #195095, a zoning ordinance amendment re: medical marijuana treatment facilities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195180 1 195180 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on June 26, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195202 2 195202 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Target, 180 Somerville Ave., Opening 1AM to 11PM on "Black Friday," 11/29. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195211 2 195211 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oxford St. SomerPlay Zone, Oxford St. Between School St. And Trull Lane, Jul 20, Aug 17, Sep 14, 1-8PM (raindate Jul 21, Aug 18, Sep 15). Approved   Action details Not available 195212 2 195212 Public Event Public Event Permit, Linden Ave. Block Party, Jul 28, 3-8PM (raindate Aug 11). Approved   Action details Not available 195213 2 195213 Public Event Public Event Permit, MA Bay Veteran Center Dedication, 2 North St at Broadway, Aug 7, 4-10 PM Approved   Action details Not available 195171 2 195171 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree overhanging the right field line of the Little League diamond at Dilboy Field. Approved   Action details Not available 195199 2 195199 License Sign/Awning Permit, World Missions Apostolic Church, 622 Somerville Ave., blade sign over Kent St. entrance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195198 2 195198 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Tenoch Mexican. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195200 2 195200 License Sign/Awning Permit, Dental Arts Associates, 396 Highland Ave., 3 signs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195201 2 195201 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, SSG Development, 50 Middlesex Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195166 2 195166 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Comcast, to install 70 feet of conduit in Middlesex Ave., 90 feet of conduit in Assembly Sq. Drive, and 72 feet of conduit in Foley St. Approved   Action details Not available 195215 2 195215 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) review all business locations displaying goods, offering outdoor seating, or displaying signs on sidewalks, for proper permits, and direct any business not properly licensed to remove all of the above until the proper approvals are obtained. Approved   Action details Not available 195216 2 195216 Order That the Director of Capital Improvements and the Library Director provide this Board with timelines for renovations, repairs and improvements to both the East and West Branch libraries, including projected budget expenditures. Approved   Action details Not available 195214 2 195214 Resolution That the Historic Preservation Commission consider designating 315 Broadway as a Historic District. Approved   Action details Not available 195222 2 195222 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Bon Me Foods. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195221 2 195221 License Renewing Mobile Food Vendor, Moe's BBQ Trolly. Approved   Action details Not available 195174 2 195174 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the tree at 490 Medford Street if it is dead. Approved   Action details Not available 195176 2 195176 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO OUTLET sign at the entrance to Horace Street. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 195177 2 195177 Order Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 195178 2 195178 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase enforcement of illegal parking on Horace and Ward Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195179 2 195179 Resolution That the Administration appear before this Board to explain the current status of the Clear Channel negotiations and the proposed locations of electronic billboards. Approved   Action details Not available 195167 2 195167 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on any potential impacts of the proposed casino in Everett, and on efforts to mitigate those impacts and oppose the project. Approved   Action details Not available 195168 2 195168 Order That the Library Director provide this Board with a timeline for accessibility improvements to the West Branch Library. Approved   Action details Not available 195169 2 195169 Resolution That the Traffic Commission update this Board on its decision regarding the 48 hour rule as soon as it is available. Approved   Action details Not available 195170 2 195170 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) advertise and announce the next meetings of Davis by Design so all residents can participate. Approved   Action details Not available 195165 2 195165 Citation Congratulating Somerville Local First on the happy occasion of its 5th anniversary. Approved   Action details Not available 195172 2 195172 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer determine if a crosswalk can be installed at the bus stop in front of the Somerville Hospital. Approved   Action details Not available 195173 2 195173 Order That the Director of SPCD consider Magoun Square or Trum Field as a location for a Hubway Bicycle System. Approved   Action details Not available 195175 2 195175 Ordinance That this Board declares the property at 315 Broadway to be a Historic District and requests that the Historic Preservation Commission prepare a study on the establishment of the Historic District. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195190 3 195190 Communication Requesting the appointment of Kenneth Silva to the position of Fire Captain. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195191 3 195191 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Marino to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195192 3 195192 Communication Requesting the appointment Kenneth Lippens to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195207 3 195207 Ordinance Historic Preservation Commission submitting the final report and recommendation re: #195025, the Main Post Office Local Historic District designation. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 195210 3 195210 Communication Requesting the appointment of Bradbury Stearns as an Alternate to the Historic Preservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195208 3 195208 Communication Requesting the appointment of Binoj Pradhan to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195220 3 195220 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders from this evening's meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195197 3 195197 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195195 3 195195 Ordinance City Solicitor responding to #195134 re: Amending Ordinance Chapter 8 Article XV, Mobile Food Vendors, to grandfather in certain prior vendors. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 195196 3 195196 Ordinance City Solicitor submitting a revised Wage Theft Ordinance. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 195206 3 195206 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #194513, a proposed zoning ordinance modifying Article 15: Linkage. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195205 4 195205 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of three Environmental Protection Agency grants totaling $600,000 for clean up activities at the former Kiley Barrel site. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195188 4 195188 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $13,000 grant from the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative, for the Police Department's Shannon Grant for youth violence prevention. Approved   Action details Not available 195186 4 195186 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $11,917 from the Unemployment Compensation Account to the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Electricity Account to correct a year end deficit. Approved   Action details Not available 195218 4 195218 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2013-2017 HUD Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2013-2014 HUD One Year Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195217 4 195217 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $42,000 from the Department of Mental Health, for the Police Based Jail Diversion Program. Approved   Action details Not available 195204 4 195204 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $419,929 from the FY2014 Appropriated Salary Contingency Account to various FY2014 SPCD Salary Accounts. Approved   Action details Not available 195209 4 195209 Communication Requesting the appointment of Colin Killick to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195187 4 195187 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to seek a PARC grant of $400,000 for a new park at Pearl and Florence Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195193 4 195193 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rona Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195194 4 195194 Communication Requesting the appointment of Bernice Dixon to the Fair Housing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195127 4 195127 License Sign/Awning Permit, Boston Hairstylist, 106 Bristol Rd., 1 blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195130 4 195130 License New Outdoor Seating License, Aguacate Verde, 13 Elm St., 2 tables, 4 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 195189 4 195189 Mayor's Request Requesting the reauthorization of the Cable Telecommunications Departmental Revolving Fund for FY2014. Approved   Action details Not available 195185 4 195185 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $15,860 from Water Enterprise Retained Earnings to the FY2014 Water Enterprise Fund Budget to mitigate a rate increase. Approved   Action details Not available 195184 4 195184 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $535,127 in Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the FY2014 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget to mitigate a rate increase. Approved   Action details Not available 195139 5 195139 Communication Requesting the Appointment of John Norton to the Position of Deputy Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 195140 5 195140 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Keane to the position of District Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 194936 5 194936 Public Event Public Event Permit, City Sports 10K Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Jun 30, 6AM-1PM. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195219 5 195219 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to place 9 Medford Street into the TOD100 Zoning District. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195025 6 195025 Ordinance Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Local Historic District Map to create a new Somerville Main Post Office Historic District encompassing the property at 237 Washington Street. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194240 7 194240 License Amending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy., adding 20 autos outside. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 194514 7 194514 Ordinance Requesting Acceptance of a "Wage Theft" Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193985 8 193985 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect Alewife Automotive, at 395 Alewife Brook Parkway, and determine whether or not vehicles are being stored at Dilboy Stadium, and report his findings to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. Work completed   Action details Not available 193642 10 193642 Order That the Clerk of Committees notify the owner of Alewife Automotive, located at 395 Alewife Brook Parkway, to appear at the next meeting of this Board’s Committee on Licenses and Permits, to discuss possible overcrowding of their parking lot in violation of their Used Car Dealer’s license. Work completed   Action details Not available