Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/13/2011 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (126) 126 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 192065 1 192065 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance. meeting on October 5, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192066 1 192066 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 6, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192067 1 192067 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 11, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192069 1 192069 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 6, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192038 1 192038 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 8, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192037 1 192037 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192041 2 192041 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 161 feet of conduit in South St. and 215 feet of conduit in Medford St., to improve underground electric service reliability in this area. Approved   Action details Not available 192085 2 192085 License Renewing Lodging House License, ATO Associates Inc., 134 Professors Row, 20 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 192083 2 192083 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Foundation of Tufts University, 98 Professors Row, 27 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 192084 2 192084 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row, 23 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 192081 2 192081 License New Drainlayer License, Vanaria Brothers. Approved   Action details Not available 192062 2 192062 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works mark the sidewalk adjacent to the catch basins on Winslow Avenue, between Grove Street and Villa Avenue, with a notice that vehicles leave a clearance space to allow access to the catch basin during heavy rain, to prevent street flooding. Approved   Action details Not available 192063 2 192063 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking re-stripe the crosswalk on Walnut Street at Bow Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192064 2 192064 Resolution That this Board requests that the Director of the Arts Council assist local citizens working to promote the Irish Film Festival to be held in March, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192070 2 192070 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration work with DCR to obtain a maintenance agreement allowing the City to maintain the area between Shore Drive and the Mystic River, to address the overgrowth and issues of public safety. Approved   Action details Not available 192077 2 192077 Public Event Public Event Permit, Bicycle Committee's "Tour de Somerville" bike ride, Citywide, Oct 15 10-1PM (raindate Oct 16). Approved   Action details Not available 192079 2 192079 Public Event Public Event Permit, Recreation Commission's "Haunted House," 19 Walnut St., Oct 28-29, 4-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192080 2 192080 Public Event Public Event Permit, Hult International Business School Run in Blue Road Race, Mystic River area, Apr 22, 2012, 11AM. Approved   Action details Not available 192078 2 192078 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerStreets, Somerville Ave. from Washington St. to Beacon St., Oct 23, 10-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192039 2 192039 Citation Congratulating John and Louise Ragno on the auspicious occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Approved   Action details Not available 192040 2 192040 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 25 feet of conduit in Glen St., to provide service to 130 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 192088 2 192088 License Sign/Awning Permit, Laundromax, 630 Somerville Ave., one sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192089 2 192089 License New Used Car Dealer License Class II, Mass Auto Brokers Inc., 631 Somerville Ave., 10 autos in, 5 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192087 2 192087 License Sign/Awning Permit, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave., one awning. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192086 2 192086 License New Open Air Vendor License, Agassiz Preschool, 184 Summer St., selling Christmas trees and wreaths. Approved   Action details Not available 192082 2 192082 License New Drainlayer License, DeIulis Brothers. Approved   Action details Not available 192093 2 192093 Public Event Public Event Permit, "Somerville Community Corporation Green Line Extension Now! Rally," High School Lawn, Oct 20, 6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192094 2 192094 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Amethyst Chiropractic Center, 259 Elm St., sandwich board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192096 2 192096 Order That the Committee on Public Health and Safety place Albion Park and its related noise issues on the next possible agenda to discuss lighting and basketball play at all hours of the night. Approved   Action details Not available 192101 2 192101 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify NStar to repair the street lamp at the intersection of Broadway and Endicott Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 192095 2 192095 Resolution That the NStar principals involved in the May 17, 2011, Public Utilities and Works Committee meeting appear before this Board's Committee on Licenses and Permits on October 26, 2011, at 6 PM, to provide an update on the improvements and upgrades discussed at that meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 192099 2 192099 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the gate on the Otis Street side of the Edgerly School. Approved   Action details Not available 192097 2 192097 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works (Engineering) examine the sewer system on Mount Vernon Street, at Broadway, to determine why puddles of water accumulate, creating a safety hazard for pedestrians. Approved   Action details Not available 192098 2 192098 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install decorative trash barrels at both corners of the intersection of Mount Vernon Street and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 192100 2 192100 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration update this Board on actions proposed and taken regarding the negative impact of activities, lighting, and noise on the quality of life in the neighborhoods abutting Conway Park and the Skating Rink. Approved   Action details Not available 192068 2 192068 Resolution That this Board requests that the Licensing Commission consider amending its regulations to require that new liquor license applicants undergo training for the sale of alcohol to underage individuals. Approved   Action details Not available 192043 2 192043 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking stripe the roadway on North Street, from Broadway to the Medford line. Approved   Action details Not available 192042 2 192042 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install big belly recycling and trash barrels in Union Square after conferring with the Ward Two Alderman on the locations. Approved   Action details Not available 192044 2 192044 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk at 33 College Hill Road. Approved   Action details Not available 192045 2 192045 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk at 188 Boston Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 192046 2 192046 Order That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Inspection Team to 113-115 Hillsdale Road to examine the property for code violations. Approved   Action details Not available 192047 2 192047 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 100-102 West Adams Street for overcrowding. Approved   Action details Not available 192048 2 192048 Order That the City Solicitor contact the owner of 100-102 West Adams Street regarding overcrowding. Approved   Action details Not available 192049 2 192049 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a GO SLOW - CHILDREN sign on Illinois Avenue, near Pennsylvania Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 192050 2 192050 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD (ISD) respond to the attached list of problem addresses and be prepared to provide an update at this Board's October 24 Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 192051 2 192051 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board of the legality of changing city ordinances to hold property owners accountable for continuous public health and public safety issues on their properties. Approved   Action details Not available 192052 2 192052 Resolution That this Board supports a constitutional amendment to reverse Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and the resolution offered by State Senator Eldridge and others, Senate #01488. Approved   Action details Not available 192053 2 192053 Order That the Director of SomerStat establish a procedure between Inspectional Services and the Police to follow up on complaints made by ward aldermen, and to establish a more user-friendly process for residents to lodge complaints about properties. Approved   Action details Not available 192054 2 192054 Resolution That the Clerk of Committees request a representative of the Housing Authority to appear at the October 24 Public Health and Safety Committee meeting (7 PM at the Cross Street Center) to address the Authority's ability to deal with tenants who hold Section 8 certificates and create neighborhood problems. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 192055 2 192055 Order That the Director of SPCD, or a representative, appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to address whether the lottery provisions for affordable housing should be changed to give preference to residents who have been displaced from the area in which the affordable unit(s) are from. Approved   Action details Not available 192056 2 192056 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, or his representative, attend the next meeting of the Public Health and Safety Committee to discuss further measures to reduce the noise of the freezer fan at the Winter Hill Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 192057 2 192057 Order That the Director of Health appear before the Public Health and Safety Committee to provide an update on the proposed Municipal Domestic Violence Policy. Approved   Action details Not available 192058 2 192058 Resolution That this Board requests that a representative from the Administration appear before the Public Health and Safety Committee to provide an update on the proposed Bicycle/Pedestrian Public Safety Campaign. Approved   Action details Not available 192059 2 192059 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at 314 Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192060 2 192060 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the loose cobblestones in the tree aprons in Davis Square Plaza. Approved   Action details Not available 192061 2 192061 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the roadway between Grove Street and Liberty Road. Approved   Action details Not available 192033 3 192033 Public Communication William Campbell submitting comments re: H1972, An Act Regulating Election Primaries. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192092 3 192092 Ordinance Asst. City Solicitor submitting a proposed ordinance regarding Providing Reasonable Accommodation in the City's Land Use and Zoning and Building Regulations pursuant to the Fair Housing Laws. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 192102 3 192102 Communication Communications Director responding to #191733 re: a July 7 phone outage in the Fire Dept. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192103 3 192103 Communication Acting SPCD Director responding to #191671 re: permitting shared-car parking in RA and RB zoning districts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192082 3 192082 License New Drainlayer License, DeIulis Brothers. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192075 3 192075 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting a revised Rodent Control Ordinance. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 192086 3 192086 License New Open Air Vendor License, Agassiz Preschool, 184 Summer St., selling Christmas trees and wreaths. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192076 3 192076 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting a revised Nuisance Control Ordinance. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 192040 3 192040 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 25 feet of conduit in Glen St., to provide service to 130 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192081 3 192081 License New Drainlayer License, Vanaria Brothers. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192041 3 192041 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 161 feet of conduit in South St. and 215 feet of conduit in Medford St., to improve underground electric service reliability in this area. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192074 4 192074 Mayor's Communication Submitting the City's FY2012-2016 Capital Investment Plan. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192076 4 192076 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting a revised Nuisance Control Ordinance. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192075 4 192075 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting a revised Rodent Control Ordinance. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192092 4 192092 Ordinance Asst. City Solicitor submitting a proposed ordinance regarding Providing Reasonable Accommodation in the City's Land Use and Zoning and Building Regulations pursuant to the Fair Housing Laws. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192090 4 192090 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 for additional renovations to the Public Safety Building and authorization to borrow $200,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192091 4 192091 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $10,120.20 grant from the Cambridge Health Alliance acting as agent for the MA Dept. of Public Health, for the Health Dept.'s tuberculosis prevention and control efforts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192034 4 192034 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols along Shore Drive, including the adjoining water front and wooded area. Work completed   Action details Not available 192071 4 192071 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an MCC grant of $25,890 for the Arts Council's LCC grant program. Approved   Action details Not available 192073 4 192073 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an MCC grant of $5,000 for the Arts Council's operations. Approved   Action details Not available 192072 4 192072 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an MCC grant of $7,500 for the Arts Council's Books of Hope program. Approved   Action details Not available 190446 4 190446 Order That the Director of SPCD consult the the Boston Society of Architects about building projects with the Stretch Energy Code and report back to the Committee on Legislative Matters with any recommendations. Work completed   Action details Not available 190445 4 190445 Order That the Director of SPCD meet with representatives from Federal Realty Investment Trust and the utility companies involved in Assembly Square on the Stretch Energy Code, and report back to the Committee on Legislative Matters on or before February 1, 2011. Work completed   Action details Not available 191931 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 191045 4 191045 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to the Local Historic District Map to add 1 property to the existing Florence-Myrtle District (remaining unapproved property from Group D). Placed on file   Action details Not available 191564 4 191564 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 20 Thorndike Street and take any action necessary to compel the owner to improve the property. Work completed   Action details Not available 191581 4 191581 Order That the Director of Constituent Services provide the Committee on Public Health and Safety with a list of calls to 311 over the past 2 years on the trash/dumpster problem at 64 Walnut Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 191744 5 191744 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to the Local Historic District Map to create 4 new Districts (Winter Hill, Hinckley-Magoun, College Ave. Corridor of Faith, and Teele Sq.) and add 17 properties to these Districts, and to add 1 property to an existing District (East Somerville) (Group E). Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 189056 5 189056 Mayor's Request An Ordinance Regarding Providing a Procedure for Reasonable Accommodation in the City's Land Use and Zoning and Building Regulations Pursuant to the Fair Housing Laws. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190439 5 190439 Order That the Chief of Police recommend to this Board, specific places on the community path where more lighting could be added. Work completed   Action details Not available 190682 5 190682 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board on the most recent reconstruction and re-design of the Somerville Avenue, Elm Street and Wilson Square area, which was intended to address potential accidents. Work completed   Action details Not available 189229 5 189229 Public Communication Maryanne Manfra Submitting Comments Re: #188655, Amending the Local Historic District Ordinance (Group B). Work completed   Action details Not available 192018 5 192018 Officer's Communication Asst. City Solicitor submitting a revised Rodent Control Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191982 5 191982 Mayor's Communication Communicating to this Board regarding a Capital Projects planning update. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192072 5 192072 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an MCC grant of $7,500 for the Arts Council's Books of Hope program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192073 5 192073 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an MCC grant of $5,000 for the Arts Council's operations. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192071 5 192071 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an MCC grant of $25,890 for the Arts Council's LCC grant program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191362 5 191362 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace all damaged or missing bricks in Davis Square to eliminate the public safety hazards they create. Work completed   Action details Not available 191459 5 191459 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide the Ward 2 Alderman with a status of the condemned building at 294 Beacon Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 191958 6 191958 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY 2012 funds to pay FY 2011 invoices totalling $7,133. Approved   Action details Not available 192013 6 192013 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 17, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192014 6 192014 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an $800 grant from the MetLife Foundation to support the Arts Council's Art in a Garden program. Approved   Action details Not available 192010 6 192010 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to fund the purchase of street benches and barrels. Approved   Action details Not available 192009 6 192009 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for private way reconstruction work. Approved   Action details Not available 192011 6 192011 Mayor's Request Request to pay prior year invoices in the Department of Public Works from the FY12 appropriation, totalling $11,031.75. Approved   Action details Not available 192006 6 192006 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 and authorization to borrow the same amount in a bond for various repairs to municipal buildings. Approved   Action details Not available 192007 6 192007 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $55,000 and authorization to borrow the same amount in a bond to replace the apron at the Fire Dept. Headquarters. Approved   Action details Not available 191068 6 191068 Order That the City Solicitor, the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD (ISD) draft amendments to the noise ordinance to deal with organizations using enhanced sound systems in RA and RB districts and report back to the Committee on Legislative Matters at its April 26th meeting. Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation   Action details Not available 191351 6 191351 Public Communication Sixty registered voters submitting a "Proposed Ordinance to Ensure that Development Financed with the Sale of DIF Bonds Yields Jobs for Somerville Residents." Placed on file   Action details Not available 191744 6 191744 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to the Local Historic District Map to create 4 new Districts (Winter Hill, Hinckley-Magoun, College Ave. Corridor of Faith, and Teele Sq.) and add 17 properties to these Districts, and to add 1 property to an existing District (East Somerville) (Group E). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191924 6 191924 Ordinance That this Board ordain the attached Nuisance Control Ordinance to protect the health, safety and welfare of the city's inhabitants. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192008 6 192008 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 and authorization to borrow the same amount in a bond to repair the Dept. of Public Works roof. Approved   Action details Not available 192012 6 192012 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $31,809 from the Office of Justice Programs FY11 Byrne JAG Grant for the use of the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 192012 7 192012 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $31,809 from the Office of Justice Programs FY11 Byrne JAG Grant for the use of the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192011 7 192011 Mayor's Request Request to pay prior year invoices in the Department of Public Works from the FY12 appropriation, totalling $11,031.75. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 189880 7 189880 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager investigate creating a paper/plastic recycling initiative at fast food establishments. Work completed   Action details Not available 191958 7 191958 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY 2012 funds to pay FY 2011 invoices totalling $7,133. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192010 7 192010 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to fund the purchase of street benches and barrels. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192008 7 192008 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 and authorization to borrow the same amount in a bond to repair the Dept. of Public Works roof. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190758 7 190758 Ordinance That this Board amends Ordinance Section 2-355, aka The Responsible Employer Ordinance, as noted within. (see attachment) Placed on file   Action details Not available 192007 7 192007 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $55,000 and authorization to borrow the same amount in a bond to replace the apron at the Fire Dept. Headquarters. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192014 7 192014 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an $800 grant from the MetLife Foundation to support the Arts Council's Art in a Garden program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192009 7 192009 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for private way reconstruction work. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192013 7 192013 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 17, 2011. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192006 7 192006 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 and authorization to borrow the same amount in a bond for various repairs to municipal buildings. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190686 7 190686 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring properties of a certain use and size, to obtain a permit before using an amplified sound system, and be soundproofed. Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation   Action details Not available 191068 8 191068 Order That the City Solicitor, the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD (ISD) draft amendments to the noise ordinance to deal with organizations using enhanced sound systems in RA and RB districts and report back to the Committee on Legislative Matters at its April 26th meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 191788 8 191788 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the increase of the number of liquor licenses that the Licensing Commission may issue. Approved   Action details Not available 191788 9 191788 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the increase of the number of liquor licenses that the Licensing Commission may issue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190686 9 190686 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring properties of a certain use and size, to obtain a permit before using an amplified sound system, and be soundproofed. Work completed   Action details Not available