Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/24/2013 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 (117) 117 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 195761 1 195761 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on October 23, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195759 1 195759 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on October 22, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195750 1 195750 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on October 17, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195748 1 195748 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on October 16, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195753 1 195753 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on October 21, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195741 1 195741 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 17, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195737 1 195737 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 17, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195738 1 195738 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board, on October 21, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195739 1 195739 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 21, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195743 1 195743 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 22, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195736 1 195736 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on October 23, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195744 1 195744 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 24, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195714 1 195714 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195715 1 195715 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 26, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195740 1 195740 Public Communication Property owner Krisco Realty LLC submitting a proposed zoning map amendment for Somerville Avenue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195787 2 195787 Order That the Purchasing Department purchase decibel meter readers for the use of the Police and Inspectional Services Departments. Approved   Action details Not available 195735 2 195735 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels at the corner of Route 16 and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 195788 2 195788 Order That the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor inform this Board of state and local requirements prior to the establishment of medical marijuana facilities, as well as local regulating authorities and required public notices and/or public hearings. Approved   Action details Not available 195789 2 195789 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Traffic and Parking jointly inform the Eastern Bus Company that school buses may not be parked on Chestnut Street at any time, and enforce this restriction. Approved   Action details Not available 195790 2 195790 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the overhead utility wires on Hunting and South Streets and provide the Ward 2 Alderman with an opinion on their level of safety. Approved   Action details Not available 195791 2 195791 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works request information from NSTAR on power outages over the last 2 years in the area of Hunting and South Streets and provide that information to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 195792 2 195792 Order That the City Engineer investigate flooding occurrences in the Hunting and South Street area and provide his findings and recommendations to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 195793 2 195793 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the sewers around Dartmouth Street and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 195746 2 195746 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Works with a year end report on the performance of the street light repair vendor, including the number of lights repaired vs. replaced. Approved   Action details Not available 195745 2 195745 Order That the tree at 191 Cedar Street be given special attention during the reconstruction of Cedar Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195747 2 195747 Resolution That the Administration submit a Home Rule Petition to name the baseball diamond, and install a commemorative plaque, at Foss Park or Draw Seven Park in memory of Joseph Mackey. Approved   Action details Not available 195794 2 195794 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Traffic and Parking ensure that the barriers around 296 Beacon Street insure the safe passing of pedestrians, and that pedestrians NOT be directed to cross Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195785 2 195785 License Sign/Awning Permit, Lindsay Griffin Boston Hairstylist, 106 Bristol Road, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195780 2 195780 Public Event Public Event Permit, Richmond Campaign Hot Dog Giveaway, Magoun Square parking lot, Oct 26-27 and Nov 2-3, 11AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195781 2 195781 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ladies' Pampering Day, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Oct 26, 11-11:30AM (raindate Oct 27). Approved   Action details Not available 195782 2 195782 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ghost Scorpion Productions Halloween Howl, Davis Square Statue Park, Oct 26, 6PM-9:45 PM (raindate Oct 27). Approved   Action details Not available 195783 2 195783 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ugly Sweater Run, East Somerville, Nov 30, 7AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195784 2 195784 Public Event Public Event Permit, Union Sq. Main Streets Winter Craft Market, Union Sq. Plaza, Dec 7, 9AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195754 2 195754 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the bricks in front of One Davis Square. Approved   Action details Not available 195755 2 195755 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the bricks in front of the Rite Aid pharmacy in Davis Square. Approved   Action details Not available 195756 2 195756 Resolution That the Retirement Board consider raising the COLA percentage for retirees and increase the threshold from $12,000 to $16,000. Approved   Action details Not available 195757 2 195757 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider putting a crosswalk in front of Somerville Hospital on Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195758 2 195758 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the raised sidewalk panel at the bus stop in front of Faulkner Towers. Approved   Action details Not available 195742 2 195742 Order That the Chair of the Legislative Matters Committee work with the Administration to advertise a public hearing for Nov. 12 at 6 PM, regarding filling vacancies on this Board (#194675 & #194849), noting that the measure would necessitate a change to the City Charter. Approved   Action details Not available 195760 2 195760 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) enforce the restriction against allowing dogs in the park beside 252 Pearl Street and report back to the Committee on Senior Services. Approved   Action details Not available 195762 2 195762 Resolution That the Traffic Commission install a flashing light, or other appropriate traffic calming device, at Cameron Avenue and Holland Street, to slow vehicular traffic so that pedestrians may cross safely. Approved   Action details Not available 195763 2 195763 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider installing flashing lights and signage on Holland Street at Weston Avenue, to prevent traffic on Weston Avenue between 7-9AM and 2-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195764 2 195764 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider installing a sign on Weston Avenue to alert drivers that elderly citizens may be crossing in the area. Approved   Action details Not available 195796 2 195796 License New Drainlayer License, Linskey Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 195786 2 195786 Public Event Public Event Permit, Holiday Arts and Crafts at Assembly Row, 300 Grand Union Blvd., Dec 6-8, 9AM-10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195749 2 195749 Order That the City Clerk send a communication to the Housing Authority requesting that measures be taken to exterminate the mice at Properzi Manor. Approved   Action details Not available 195752 2 195752 Order That a communication be sent to the State Highway Department requesting that a RIGHT TURN ONLY sign be placed at Medford and Washington Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195751 2 195751 Order That a communication be sent to the State Highway Department requesting that the bridge and island in front of Brady Towers be cleaned using street sweepers and that the overgrown grass and debris be removed on a regular basis. Approved   Action details Not available 195718 2 195718 Order That the Chief of Police investigate noise ordinance violations in association with street performances in Davis Square and take necessary steps to alleviate the problem. Approved   Action details Not available 195719 2 195719 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide extra sidewalk cleaning in the Ball Square area to alleviate recent trash issues. Approved   Action details Not available 195720 2 195720 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking investigate the possibility of further traffic calming measures at Josephine Avenue and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 195721 2 195721 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform Russell Disposal that they may not pick up trash before the designated time in the mornings. Approved   Action details Not available 195722 2 195722 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) perform rodent baiting around Orchard Street and Cottage Avenue, and that the Commissioner of Public Works pave the area behind 240 Elm Street to prevent rodents from nesting there. Approved   Action details Not available 195723 2 195723 Order That the Director of SPCD plant new trees on Grove Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195724 2 195724 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking work with the Department of Transportation to create a bike lane from Cutter Avenue onto Highland Avenue, to prevent injury to cyclists, pedestrians and drivers. Approved   Action details Not available 195716 2 195716 Resolution That this Board commends the work of the Fire Department firefighters in the face of numerous fires this summer and fall. Approved   Action details Not available 195725 2 195725 Order That the City Solicitor provide this Board’s Committee on Legislative Matters with input on restricting formula businesses in Somerville by requiring specific review and oversight before they may enter central business districts. Approved   Action details Not available 195717 2 195717 Resolution That this Board extends its thanks to all those involved with the Honk! Festival. Approved   Action details Not available 195728 2 195728 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel at the corner of Wilton and Lowell Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195729 2 195729 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street sign pole at Vernon and Lowell Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195730 2 195730 Order That the Chief of Police update the Ward 5 Alderman on #'s 195067 re: speeding on Linden Ave., 195330 re: patrols at Junction Park via Woodbine and Centre Sts., and 195334 re: blocking the intersection at Broadway and Hinckley St. Approved   Action details Not available 195731 2 195731 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 5 Alderman on #'s 195329 re: the corner of Woodbine and Centre Sts., 195335 re: signage at Broadway and Hinckley St., and 195516 re: the traffic light at Lowell and Medford Sts. Approved   Action details Not available 195732 2 195732 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) update the Ward 5 Alderman on #195331 re: a sidewalk at 42 Clyde St. Approved   Action details Not available 195727 2 195727 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a draft ordinance amending Ordinance 11-143(b)(1) by changing the notification distance from “300” feet to “500” feet for street opening permits. Approved   Action details Not available 195726 2 195726 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a draft ordinance amending Ordinance 8-7(f) by changing the notification distance from “300” feet to “500” feet for extended operating hours. Approved   Action details Not available 195733 2 195733 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide within 14 days a written report of all actions taken for all tree inspection requests by the Ward 5 Alderman to date. Approved   Action details Not available 195734 2 195734 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with a breakdown of special events (festivals, concerts, road races, etc.), indicating if they are/were city sponsored and/or privately sponsored, and including city expenditures for each. Approved   Action details Not available 195469 3 195469 Public Communication Representative Provost responding to #195274 and #193966 re: graffiti under the Lowell St. Bridge. Work completed   Action details Not available 195778 3 195778 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to various Board Orders from the 9/26/13 BOA meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195795 3 195795 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195779 3 195779 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to various Board Orders from the 8/22/13 BOA meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195775 3 195775 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195235, a proposed zoning ordinance changing all CCD-55 zoning districts in Ward 3 to CCD-45. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195776 3 195776 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195627, a proposed zoning ordinance modifying Article 15: Linkage. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195777 3 195777 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195279, a proposed zoning ordinance to add a new Section 6.6: North Point Special district, modify Section 5.4: Design and Site Plan Review, and make related modifications to Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 17. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195773 4 195773 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY 2014 funds to pay a prior year invoice of $516 in the DPW. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195770 4 195770 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create a new Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195771 4 195771 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $921,634 from Unreserved Fund Balance (Free Cash) to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195765 4 195765 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $300,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to purchase a salt shed. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195372 4 195372 Order That the City Engineer report back in writing to the Committee on Public Utilities and Works and to the Ward 2 Alderman, regarding #194351, adding Beacon Terrace to the 2013 re-paving list. Work completed   Action details Not available 195772 4 195772 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $5,500 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund to replace a street tree on Hudson St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195333 4 195333 Order That the City Engineer attend the next meeting of the Public Utilities and Works Committee to provide an update and timeline on the Hinckley Street and Albion Street construction projects. Work completed   Action details Not available 195774 4 195774 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $16,000 grant from the MA Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division for the Police's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket Mobilization program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195766 4 195766 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $300,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to purchase and install Fire Radio Boxes. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195768 4 195768 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $115,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to replace the existing fuel management system in the DPW yard. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195357 4 195357 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 21 Belmont Street, at the corner of Belmont Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 195359 4 195359 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the raised sidewalk on Oxford Street, at the corner of Central Street. (2nd request.) Work completed   Action details Not available 195361 4 195361 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform the MBTA to clean the property at the corner of School and Avon Streets and place it on a regular maintenance schedule. Work completed   Action details Not available 195362 4 195362 Resolution That the Administration name the baseball diamond, and install a commemorative plaque, at Foss Park or Draw Seven Park in memory of former Alderman and State Representative Joseph Mackey. Work completed   Action details Not available 195586 4 195586 Resolution That the Administration provide the Ward Aldermen with a timeline for all city-sponsored construction prior to the beginning of said projects. Work completed   Action details Not available 195589 4 195589 Order That Commissioner of Public Works inspect and improve upon the lighting at the corner of Vernon and Lowell Streets, if necessary. Work completed   Action details Not available 195601 4 195601 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility companies to place the wires at the intersection of Broadway and Wisconsin Street underground, as they originally were. Work completed   Action details Not available 195605 4 195605 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street lamps at the locations herein named. Work completed   Action details Not available 195245 4 195245 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Board with a complete list of new street trees planted in the city this year and how many were planted to replace trees that have been removed without a hearing. Work completed   Action details Not available 195767 4 195767 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $117,769 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to the DPW Buildings and Grounds Moving Services Account to clean out the Homan's Building and the Powder House School Building. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195769 4 195769 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $106,812.60 from Free Cash to the Highway Professional & Technical Services Account to provide the first year of GPS monitoring services for city vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195088 5 195088 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board all of the trees taken down this calendar year that have fallen under the category of imminent risk to public safety, as well as a list of all the hearings that have occurred in advance of public shade tree removal. Work completed   Action details Not available 190763 5 190763 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate the use of a brine solution to treat public/private ways during inclement weather in winter. Work completed   Action details Not available 194351 5 194351 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place Beacon Terrace on the 2013 re-paving list. Work completed   Action details Not available 194393 5 194393 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, the City Arborist and the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) evaluate the tree at 191 Cedar Street for safety issues. Work completed   Action details Not available 195621 5 195621 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Motors Sales, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 195622 5 195622 License Renewing and Amending Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Inman Motors Sales, 463 McGrth Hwy., increasing to 30 autos outside. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 195646 5 195646 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Work completed   Action details Not available 195498 5 195498 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Work completed   Action details Not available 195710 5 195710 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Sergeant Timothy Mitsakis to the position of Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 195711 5 195711 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Officer Martha Costa to the position of Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 195712 5 195712 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Officer John Tam to the position of Sergeant. Approved   Action details Not available 195572 5 195572 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Work completed   Action details Not available 195692 5 195692 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Shaun Clark to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 195693 5 195693 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Joel Giacobozzi to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 195694 5 195694 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Joseph Moreira to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 195695 5 195695 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Alexander Lorenti to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 195696 5 195696 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Michael O'Regan to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 195697 5 195697 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Michael Cabral to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 195310 6 195310 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Work completed   Action details Not available 194768 7 194768 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #194338, a proposed zoning ordinance amending Sections 2.2 and 7.11.9.2 to separate supermarkets from the general retail and department store use. Work completed   Action details Not available 194317 7 194317 Officer's Communication Planning Board submitting its recommendation on a zoning ordinance to allow one ground floor supermarket that exceeds the ground level retail size cap in the Assembly Square Mixed-Use District. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194483 8 194483 Officer's Communication Property owners Sunoco Inc. and Krisco Realty LLC submitting a proposed zoning map amendment for Prospect Hill and Somerville Avenue. Approved as amended   Action details Not available