Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/8/2011 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 (95) 95 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 192320 1 192320 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on December 7, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192316 1 192316 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 1, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192314 1 192314 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 5, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192318 1 192318 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 7, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192288 1 192288 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 10, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192287 1 192287 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192344 1 192344 Public Communication MBTA Acting General Manager responding to #192285 re: Discounted advertising for Davis Sq. businesses during the Red Line track reconstruction project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192343 1 192343 Public Communication Congressman Capuano responding to #192234 re: the impact of proposed federal cuts on Somerville. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192345 2 192345 Order That the Chief of Police advise this Board on the safety measures in place in the Lexington Park area of the community path with respect to dogs off leash. Approved   Action details Not available 192346 2 192346 Order That the Chief Information Officer check, clean and secure all IT cables in the Committee Room and ensure that all IT equipment is working properly. Approved   Action details Not available 192319 2 192319 Order That the City Clerk notify the holder of the license for G E Auto Repair to appear before the Committee on Licenses and Permits to discuss the terms of the license. Approved   Action details Not available 192352 2 192352 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, J. Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 192351 2 192351 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, J. Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 192322 2 192322 Order That the Chief Information Officer make recommendations for a centralized database so that information may be shared among various city departments when tracking problem properties, etc. Approved   Action details Not available 192354 2 192354 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Events Jingle Bell Run, Davis Sq. area, Dec 18, 11AM. Approved   Action details Not available 192321 2 192321 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the roof of the East Somerville Library, make the necessary repairs and report back to the Committee on Public Health and Safety. Approved   Action details Not available 192355 2 192355 License New Drain Layer's License, Manafort Brothers. Approved   Action details Not available 192289 2 192289 Citation Commending High School Coach Mark Antonelli, the 2011 Division 1 North Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. Approved   Action details Not available 192290 2 192290 Citation Commending Rashida Ellis, the USA Amateur Boxing Association's New England Champion for 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192292 2 192292 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, to relocate a pole on Mountain Ave. to provide clearance for a new driveway at 8 Mountain Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 192293 2 192293 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, to install 130 feet of underground conduit in Somerville Ave. between Bleachery Court and Garden Court, to support the new ice skating rink at Conway Park. Approved   Action details Not available 192330 2 192330 License Renewing Drain Layer's License, C and K Trucking and Excavating. Approved   Action details Not available 192331 2 192331 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., 1 device. Approved   Action details Not available 192332 2 192332 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Manny's Auto Center, 463 McGrath Hwy., 30 autos out. Approved   Action details Not available 192333 2 192333 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, LIens Auto Repair, 65 1/2 Bow St., 17 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 192334 2 192334 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Dodakin's Auto Sales, 191 Beacon St., 4 autos in, 18 out. Approved   Action details Not available 192335 2 192335 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More LLC, 109 Bailey Rd., 0 autos. Approved   Action details Not available 192336 2 192336 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St., 10 tables, 20 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 192337 2 192337 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St., 8 tables, 16 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 192338 2 192338 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Co., 37 Davis Sq., 5 tables, 10 chairs, 1 A-frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 192339 2 192339 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq., 5 tables, 10 chairs, 1 A-frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 192340 2 192340 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St., 1 bench. Approved   Action details Not available 192341 2 192341 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taipei Tokyo Cafe, 7 Holland St., 3 tables, 6 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 192342 2 192342 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St., 6 tables, 24 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 192317 2 192317 Order That the proposed Local Hiring Ordinance be presented to this Board for further instruction. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192311 2 192311 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lights on the island between 252 and 255 Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192312 2 192312 Resolution That this Board requests that the US Postal Service return the mail box at 252 Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192329 2 192329 Public Event Public Event Permit, Vigil for Bradley Manning, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Fridays 1-2 PM from Dec 16 thru Jun 30, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192291 2 192291 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Comcast, for 33 ft. of conduit from a pole on Buckingham St. to private property at 65 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 192303 2 192303 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the Iacoppucci dedication sign at the corner of Broadway and Glen Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192304 2 192304 Resolution That this Board requests that the Retirement Board increase the cost of living adjustment base for retirees from $12,000 to $14,000. Approved   Action details Not available 192305 2 192305 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect, take appropriate action and report the findings to this Board for trees at the following locations: 99 Thurston Street, 11, 13 and 14 Rush Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192306 2 192306 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the unlit street lamps on Davis Square Plaza and on the corner of Winter Street and College Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 192307 2 192307 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works make the necessary repairs to correct the steep sidewalk grade on some Windom Street homes. Approved   Action details Not available 192308 2 192308 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility to repair the street lamps on Winslow and College Avenues, adjacent to Ciampa Manor. Approved   Action details Not available 192309 2 192309 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange for all utilities with equipment on double poles to meet with the Committee on Public Utilities and Works early in 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192310 2 192310 Resolution That this Board requests that a representative from NStar's Community Relations Dept. appear before a regular meeting of this Board to discuss NStar's street lamp repair and replacement schedule. Approved   Action details Not available 192315 2 192315 Order That the Chief of Police provide this Board with a list of seized cash and property for the past five years, noting what has gone into the City’s account during that period. Approved   Action details Not available 192294 2 192294 Resolution That this Board requests that a representative of the MBTA meet with this Board to discuss improvements at the MBTA station on College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 192295 2 192295 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the feasibility of extending the community garden further down the community path between Davis Square and Willow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 192313 2 192313 Communication Acting as President, reporting on School Committee activities, with a special focus on the proposed Charter School and hearing on December 14th. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192296 2 192296 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with information on the status of the Cabot Farm building on Broadway, at the Powderhouse Rotary. Approved   Action details Not available 192297 2 192297 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Chief Fire Engineer report to this Board the current status of the Dilboy Post and when it will be permitted to re-open, and that the Commander of the Dilboy Post be invited to appear before this Board at its next regular meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 192298 2 192298 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the two rusty rail pipes sticking out of the ground on the community path between Willow Avenue and Cedar Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192299 2 192299 Resolution That this Board stands opposed to the establishment of the Somerville Progressive Charter School. Approved   Action details Not available 192300 2 192300 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the fence and gate attached to the rear of the Edgerly School on the Otis Street side. Approved   Action details Not available 192301 2 192301 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the catch basins on Everett Avenue, Otis Street, MacArthur Street, Bonair Street and Wigglesworth Street for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 192302 2 192302 Order That the Chief of Police and Director of SPCD (ISD) report to the Ward One Alderman on actions to control the ongoing abuse and disrespect resulting to the vacant building at 2 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 192231 3 192231 Citation Commending Edward Reddin, who is retiring after more than 35 years of dedicated service as a Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 192275 3 192275 Public Communication 631 Somerville petitioners communicating their support for the proposed local hiring ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 192291 3 192291 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Comcast, for 33 ft. of conduit from a pole on Buckingham St. to private property at 65 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192327 3 192327 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192293 3 192293 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, to install 130 feet of underground conduit in Somerville Ave. between Bleachery Court and Garden Court, to support the new ice skating rink at Conway Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192292 3 192292 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, to relocate a pole on Mountain Ave. to provide clearance for a new driveway at 8 Mountain Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192355 3 192355 License New Drain Layer's License, Manafort Brothers. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192328 3 192328 Officer's Communication SPCD Director responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192350 3 192350 Officer's Communication City Solicitor responding to #192224 re: health insurance coverage for survivors under GIC. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192349 4 192349 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $27,518 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Parking Meter Receipts Acct. to the Traffic and Parking Credit Card Services Acct. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192353 4 192353 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $976,469 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Personal Services Acct. to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Employees Association from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192326 4 192326 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of $7,665 grant from the MA Dept. of Fire Services for the FIre Dept.'s Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) campaign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192324 4 192324 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $5,355 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Personal Services Crossing Guard Acct. to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Crossing Guard Unit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192325 4 192325 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice in the Information Technology Dept. totalling $83.83. Approved   Action details Not available 192286 4 192286 License Amending Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St., requesting to operate Sundays, 10AM-4PM. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 192323 4 192323 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for renovations to the ISD Office. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192348 4 192348 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $367,631 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the DPW School Custodians Personal Services Acct. to fund a collective bargaining settlement. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192286 5 192286 License Amending Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St., requesting to operate Sundays, 10AM-4PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192325 5 192325 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice in the Information Technology Dept. totalling $83.83. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191617 5 191617 License New Garage License, Chambers Motorcars, 71 Linwood St., Mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 9 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 192089 5 192089 License New Used Car Dealer License Class II, Mass Auto Brokers Inc., 631 Somerville Ave., 10 autos in, 5 out. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 192147 5 192147 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, A/E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 8 autos in, 4 out. Approved   Action details Not available 192347 5 192347 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of Section 20 of M.G.L. Chapter 32B allowing the City to establish a Trust Fund for Other Post Employment Benefit Liabilities (OPEB). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192147 6 192147 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, A/E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 8 autos in, 4 out. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192188 6 192188 Mayor's Request Requesting to pay prior year invoices in the Dept. of Public Works totalling $15,067.40. Approved   Action details Not available 191885 6 191885 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of handheld portable radios for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 192183 6 192183 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for renovations to the old Union Square Firehouse. Approved   Action details Not available 192089 6 192089 License New Used Car Dealer License Class II, Mass Auto Brokers Inc., 631 Somerville Ave., 10 autos in, 5 out. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192135 6 192135 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $42,000 grant from the Office of Emergency Preparedness for security improvements to the Public Safety Building. Approved   Action details Not available 191617 6 191617 License New Garage License, Chambers Motorcars, 71 Linwood St., Mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 9 autos in. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191883 6 191883 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $48,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 2 Ford Escapes for the Police Dept.'s narcotics and gang units. Approved   Action details Not available 192088 6 192088 License Sign/Awning Permit, Laundromax, 630 Somerville Ave., one sign. Approved   Action details Not available 191883 7 191883 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $48,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 2 Ford Escapes for the Police Dept.'s narcotics and gang units. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192135 7 192135 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $42,000 grant from the Office of Emergency Preparedness for security improvements to the Public Safety Building. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192183 7 192183 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for renovations to the old Union Square Firehouse. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191885 7 191885 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $30,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of handheld portable radios for the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192188 7 192188 Mayor's Request Requesting to pay prior year invoices in the Dept. of Public Works totalling $15,067.40. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available