Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/8/2011 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 (125) 125 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 191953 1 191953 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on September 8, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191954 1 191954 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 7, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191956 1 191956 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 7, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191955 1 191955 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 6, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191929 1 191929 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 14, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191928 1 191928 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191952 2 191952 Communication That Alderman John M. Connolly is hereby appointed to the SomerPromise Board of Trustees as this Board's representative. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191930 2 191930 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Gas, for 145 feet of plastic gas main extending from an existing gas main near 259 Lowell St. Approved   Action details Not available 191940 2 191940 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the damaged CRAIGIE STREET sign at its intersection with Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 191941 2 191941 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works determine the cause of excessive flooding and water on Tremont Place and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 191942 2 191942 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the uneven bricks near the basketball courts at the Cummings School. Approved   Action details Not available 191943 2 191943 Order The City Engineer and the City Solicitor inform the Ward 2 Alderman whether the Somerville Avenue extension is a City street or the property of another entity, and what rights the city has there. Approved   Action details Not available 191944 2 191944 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report back to this Board on the completion of the Somerville Avenue MA Highway project and the timeframe for accepting the street from the State. Approved   Action details Not available 191961 2 191961 License Renewing Lodging House License, Kappa Charge Theta Delta Chi, 123 Packard Ave., 22 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191962 2 191962 License New Hawker Peddler License, RCN Becocom, Communications services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191963 2 191963 License New Outdoor Seating License, Painted Burro, 219 Elm St., 2 planters. Approved   Action details Not available 191960 2 191960 Public Event Public Event Permit, Stereo Drive-By Concert, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 24, 4PM (raindate Oct 1). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191950 2 191950 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk at the corner of Cutter and Highland Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 191951 2 191951 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamps on College Avenue at Winter Street and at the crosswalk near the MBTA light shaft. Approved   Action details Not available 191969 2 191969 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean Osgood Park and provide the Ward Two Alderman with the regular cleaning schedule of the park. Approved   Action details Not available 191968 2 191968 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install additional lighting in Osgood Park to illuminate park activity while not adversely affecting neighbors. Approved   Action details Not available 191967 2 191967 Order That the Chief of Police provide a directed patrol at Osgood Park during the late evening and overnight hours to monitor activity in the park. Approved   Action details Not available 191966 2 191966 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide signage at Osgood Park instructing dog owners to pick up after their dogs. Approved   Action details Not available 191965 2 191965 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Somerville Avenue to remove overhanging branches and vegetation that is blocking the traffic signals. Approved   Action details Not available 191964 2 191964 Order That the Chief of Police provide a directed patrol at Conway Park at various times to deter the theft of the aluminum bleachers. Approved   Action details Not available 191975 2 191975 Public Event Public Event Permit, Prospect Hill Block Party, Prospect Hill Park, Sep 17, 3-7PM (raindate Sep 18) (amending #191850, approved for 4-8PM). Approved   Action details Not available 191977 2 191977 Public Event Public Event Permit, Chandler St. Block Party, Chandler St. from Park Ave. to Chapel St., Sep 24, 4-7PM (raindate Sep 25). Approved   Action details Not available 191976 2 191976 Public Event Public Event Permit, 29 Miller St. Pig Roast with Live Music, 29 Miller St., Sep 17, Noon-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191978 2 191978 License Renewing Garage License, APCA Third Avenue LLC, 48 Third Ave., 42 autos inside. Approved   Action details Not available 191979 2 191979 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class II, PJ's Auto Sales, 161 Broadway, 67 autos in, 4 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191980 2 191980 Order That the City Solicitor appear at this Board's next meeting to discuss how the City can work with the Attorney General and the State Auditor to develop local rules to create greater transparency for nonprofits receiving taxpayer funds. Approved   Action details Not available 191981 2 191981 Order That the City Clerk contact NStar Electric to request that a representative appear before this Board to explain the process for requesting commercial service. Approved   Action details Not available 191939 2 191939 Order That the Director of SPCD meet with the Ward 2 Alderman about designating an area of Ward 2 "Duck Village" in keeping with its history. Approved   Action details Not available 191938 2 191938 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel at 23 Allen Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191937 2 191937 Order The Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign at the intersection of Linwood Street and the Somerville Avenue extension. Approved   Action details Not available 191936 2 191936 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 18 and 20 Granite Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 191935 2 191935 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel at 143 Walnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191934 2 191934 Order The Director of Traffic and Parking install a BLIND DRIVEWAY sign at the intersection of Hammond and Dickinson Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 191933 2 191933 Order The Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign at the intersection of Windsor and South Streets, at 111 South Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191932 2 191932 Order The Director of Traffic and Parking install signage at Mondamin Court and Harrison Street to deter vehicles from entering in the wrong direction. Approved   Action details Not available 191931 2 191931 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance fining homeowners and contractors who remove a Stop Work order posted by the City on buildings undergoing unauthorized construction work. Approved   Action details Not available 191945 2 191945 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking add signage behind the Rite Aid Pharmacy, at the entrance of the community path, indicating that no cars are allowed. Approved   Action details Not available 191946 2 191946 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct Verizon to remove empty or abandoned telephone booths throughout the city, in particular, the booth in Davis Square on Elm Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191947 2 191947 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works reinforce and support the trees lining Grove Street at Elm Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191948 2 191948 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panel at 30 Summer Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191949 2 191949 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works institute a program to trim all low hanging branches from all public shade trees and remove all overgrown weeds and growth from tree wells. Approved   Action details Not available 191979 3 191979 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class II, PJ's Auto Sales, 161 Broadway, 67 autos in, 4 out. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191983 3 191983 Communication Requesting the appointment of Matthew Kane to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191984 3 191984 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel Donegan to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191982 3 191982 Mayor's Communication Communicating to this Board regarding a Capital Projects planning update. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191974 3 191974 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191963 3 191963 License New Outdoor Seating License, Painted Burro, 219 Elm St., 2 planters. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191930 3 191930 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Gas, for 145 feet of plastic gas main extending from an existing gas main near 259 Lowell St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191893 4 191893 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd., 14 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191894 4 191894 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd., 12 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191895 4 191895 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row, 16 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191904 4 191904 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave., 15 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191905 4 191905 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave., 14 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191906 4 191906 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave., 16 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191907 4 191907 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd., 10 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191908 4 191908 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd., 10 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191973 4 191973 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $5,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 1 Laptop for the Police Dept.'s License Plate Reader System. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191972 4 191972 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 1 License Plate Reader system for the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191971 4 191971 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $45,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 1 Ford 14-passenger van for the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191802 4 191802 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar, for 57 feet of conduit installed in Warwick St. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 191862 4 191862 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties dba Sigma Phi Epsilon, 114 Curtis St., 10 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191863 4 191863 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties dba Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd., 12 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191864 4 191864 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties dba Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave., 8 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191865 4 191865 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties dba Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave., 11 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191909 4 191909 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd., 7 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191910 4 191910 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave., 157 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191911 4 191911 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave., 7 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191912 4 191912 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave., 49 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191913 4 191913 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave., 126 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191914 4 191914 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way, 6 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191915 4 191915 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way, 216 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191916 4 191916 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way, 116 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191917 4 191917 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way, 156 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191918 4 191918 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way, 152 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191919 4 191919 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave., 222 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191920 4 191920 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave., 12 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191921 4 191921 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd., 378 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191922 4 191922 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd., 11 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191923 4 191923 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd., 6 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191970 4 191970 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $750,000 for the cost of replacing DPW equipment and authorization to borrow $750,000 in a bond to meet the appropriation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191959 4 191959 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept a $25,000 MA Emergency Management Performance Grant for the Fire Dept. to purchase equipment. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191958 4 191958 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY 2012 funds to pay FY 2011 invoices totalling $7,133. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191957 4 191957 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of the 270 Cedar Street LLC Stabilization Fund and the acceptance of a mitigation payment of $1,000 from 270 Cedar Street LLC to purchase pedestrian safety devices. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191903 4 191903 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St., 19 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191902 4 191902 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St., 10 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191901 4 191901 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St., 49 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191900 4 191900 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row, 22 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191899 4 191899 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row, 10 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191898 4 191898 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row, 84 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191897 4 191897 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row, 42 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191896 4 191896 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row, 12 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191639 5 191639 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the FY 2012 Water Enterprise Budget in the amount of $12,156,478 Placed on file   Action details Not available 191637 5 191637 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the FY 2012 General Fund Operating Budget in the amount of $169,732,903. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191638 5 191638 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the FY 2012 Sewer Enterprise Budget in the amount of $17,609,387. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191843 5 191843 Communication Requesting the appointment of Matthew Liebhold to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 191802 5 191802 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar, for 57 feet of conduit installed in Warwick St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191754 5 191754 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Albert Darling as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 191892 5 191892 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel Donegan to the Fire Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 191891 5 191891 Communication Requesting the appointment of Matthew Kane to the Fire Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 191891 6 191891 Communication Requesting the appointment of Matthew Kane to the Fire Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191892 6 191892 Communication Requesting the appointment of Daniel Donegan to the Fire Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191876 6 191876 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $46,884 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to various E-911 Personal Services Accts. to fund the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville E-911 Call Taker/Dispatchers, Local 888, for July 1, 2010-June 30, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 191875 6 191875 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $490,333 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to various Police Dept. Personal Services Accts. to fund the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association for July 1, 2009-June 30, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 191754 6 191754 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Albert Darling as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191840 6 191840 Mayor's Request Requesting to declare surplus a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria automobile in the Fire Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 191839 6 191839 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay multiple prior-year FY11 invoices using FY12 funds in the Dept. of Public Works. Approved   Action details Not available 191836 6 191836 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $120,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to purchase a Zamboni machine for the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink. Approved   Action details Not available 191835 6 191835 Mayor's Request Requesting a permanent easement to MA DOT for land in front of the Gold Star Memorial Library on Broadway to facilitate streetscape improvements. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 191843 6 191843 Communication Requesting the appointment of Matthew Liebhold to the Conservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191880 6 191880 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $174,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to the Veteran's Ice Rink Enterprise Fund for locker room renovations. Approved   Action details Not available 191264 6 191264 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 191264 7 191264 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191880 7 191880 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $174,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to the Veteran's Ice Rink Enterprise Fund for locker room renovations. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191835 7 191835 Mayor's Request Requesting a permanent easement to MA DOT for land in front of the Gold Star Memorial Library on Broadway to facilitate streetscape improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191836 7 191836 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $120,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to purchase a Zamboni machine for the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191839 7 191839 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay multiple prior-year FY11 invoices using FY12 funds in the Dept. of Public Works. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191840 7 191840 Mayor's Request Requesting to declare surplus a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria automobile in the Fire Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191875 7 191875 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $490,333 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to various Police Dept. Personal Services Accts. to fund the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association for July 1, 2009-June 30, 2012. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191876 7 191876 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $46,884 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to various E-911 Personal Services Accts. to fund the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville E-911 Call Taker/Dispatchers, Local 888, for July 1, 2010-June 30, 2013. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190342 10 190342 Mayor's Request Requesting the Appointment of Joseph Topol as Constable. Placed on file   Action details Not available