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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/12/2012 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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192771 1192771Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192772 1192772MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 8, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192919 1192919Public CommunicationRep. Toomey responding to #192278 re: sound barriers along I-93.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192920 1192920Public CommunicationRevere City Council conveying a Resolution opposing the transportation of ethanol by rail to Revere.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192799 1192799Committee ReportReport of the Committees on Housing and Community Development and Land Use, meeting in Joint Session on March 29, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192803 1192803Committee ReportReport of the Committees on Legislative Matters and Land Use, meeting in Joint Session on April 2, 2012.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
192802 1192802Committee ReportReport of the Committees on Land Use and Legislative Matters, meeting in Joint Session on April 2, 2012.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
192804 1192804Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 2, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192809 1192809Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on April 4, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192800 1192800Committee ReportReport of the Committees on Land Use and Housing and Community Development, meeting in Joint Session on April 5, 2012.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
192801 1192801Committee ReportReport of the Committees on Housing and Community Development and Land Use, meeting in Joint Session on April 5, 2012.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
192808 1192808Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 5, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192797 1192797Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 9, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192796 1192796Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 12, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192807 1192807Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 28, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192798 1192798Committee ReportReport of the Committees on Land Use and Housing and Community Development, meeting in Joint Session on March 29, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192933 2192933Public EventPublic Event Permit, M.O.M.'s 5K Run for Cancer Post-Race Event, Parking Lot Behind the Burren, May 13, 11AM-3PM.Approved  Action details Not available
192773 2192773CitationCongratulating Kimberly Doheny for successfully completing last month's Ras na hEireann 5K Road Race.Approved  Action details Not available
192935 2192935ResolutionThat this Board requests that the Dedication Committee consider dedicating the corner of Beacon and Kent Streets to veterans Jerry Redman and James Stace.Approved  Action details Not available
192940 2192940Public EventPublic Event Permit, Dormition of the Virgin Mary Holy Week Procession, Central St to Monmouth to Harvard to Cleveland to Central St, Apr 13, 8-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
192776 2192776OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer meet with the Ward 7 Alderman and concerned citizens to discuss the conditions of the bike path in Ward 7 and outline plans to make repairs to the retaining wall and prevent flooding.Approved  Action details Not available
192854 2192854LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq., 20 tables, 68 seats, 2 host stands.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192859 2192859LicenseNew Garage License, Partners Healthcare System, 21 Third Ave, 76 autos in, 93 out, mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles only.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192831 2192831Mayor's RequestCity Clerk requesting approval to release certain Executive Session minutes as described within.Approved  Action details Not available
192921 2192921OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss measures to address fire safety at 155 Central Street.Approved  Action details Not available
192787 2192787OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking provide alternatives to the current system of issuing parking permits for laborers and subcontractors working on construction projects, to streamline the process, consolidate permits based on project duration, issue permits in bulk and on line and suggest any other improvements to the process.Approved  Action details Not available
192788 2192788OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking provide information to the Ward 2 Alderman regarding the regulation of heavy commercial vehicle traffic on Prospect Street and whether any city ordinances or state laws apply.Approved  Action details Not available
192789 2192789OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer inspect the sidewalks on Properzi Way for ADA compliance and pedestrian access and provide a plan for addressing the problem.Approved  Action details Not available
192790 2192790OrderThat this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety address criminal activity and code violations at 132 Central Street, whether the City can recover funds spent on public safety calls there, and whether the City should conduct outreach to tenants to ensure a safe environment.Approved  Action details Not available
192791 2192791OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the City Solicitor appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to explain why the city is unable to enforce the unregistered vehicle ordinance passed last year.Approved  Action details Not available
192792 2192792OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the American flag in front of the Boat House on Shore Drive.Approved  Action details Not available
192793 2192793ResolutionThat this Board supports MA State Senate Bill 918, "An Act to establish employment leave and safety remedies to victims of domestic violence."Approved  Action details Not available
192806 2192806ResolutionThat this Board requests that the Mayor and the Director of Personnel inform the Committee on Legislative Matters of the city’s intentions regarding the development of a domestic violence policy for city employees.Approved  Action details Not available
192805 2192805OrderThat the City Solicitor provide written guidance to this Board regarding the conduct of members at meetings and what they may or may not do.Approved  Action details Not available
192810 2192810OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide, at each meeting of the Committee on Public Utilities and Works, an update of the number and status of double poles.Approved  Action details Not available
192811 2192811OrderThat the Director of Communications appear at the next scheduled meeting of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works.Approved  Action details Not available
192892 2192892LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Beacon Sales, 50 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192893 2192893LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 675 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192894 2192894LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
192895 2192895LicenseRenewing Flammables License, A.L. Prime Energy, 73 Summer St.Approved  Action details Not available
192897 2192897LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
192898 2192898LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Nissenbaum's Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
192899 2192899LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Lub-o-Line Industrial Oil, 9 Florence St.Approved  Action details Not available
192900 2192900LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Lub-o-Line Industrial Oil, 9 Florence St.Approved  Action details Not available
192901 2192901LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
192887 2192887LicenseRenewing Garage License, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 37 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192888 2192888LicenseRenewing Garage License, J&E Auto Body, 9 Hawkins St.Approved  Action details Not available
192889 2192889LicenseRenewing Garage License, Don's Automotive, 27 Cutter St.Approved  Action details Not available
192890 2192890LicenseRenewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies, 20 Assembly Square Dr.Approved  Action details Not available
192778 2192778ResolutionThat this Board requests that the Mayor work with this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to identify Neighborhood Impact Team members that can best identify and solve neighborhood safety and health issues.Approved  Action details Not available
192779 2192779ResolutionThat this Board requests that the Administration budget for identifiable professional uniforms and photo ID's for all city employees having contact with the public.Approved  Action details Not available
192780 2192780OrderThat the Director of SPCD identify project timelines and expected obstacles for the East Broadway Streetscape project.Approved  Action details Not available
192781 2192781OrderThat the Director of Communications create an instructional video explaining how pedestrian signals operate at intersections such as Broadway and McGrath Highway.Approved  Action details Not available
192782 2192782ResolutionThat this Board requests that the Administration, with this Board, consider creating a low cost loan program for locally-owned independent businesses.Approved  Action details Not available
192783 2192783OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install signage on College Avenue indicating that vehicles must slow to pedestrians as they enter Davis Square, near the intersection of College Avenue and Chapel Street, and revisit the feasibility of installing a crosswalk at that intersection.Approved  Action details Not available
192784 2192784OrderThat the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect Ball Square, especially around the intersection of Willow Avenue and Broadway, for evidence of any rodent activity.Approved  Action details Not available
192785 2192785OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Commissioner of Public Works paint bike sharrows on Kidder Avenue and install a SLOW - CHILDREN sign near the intersection of Kidder and College Avenues, heading east.Approved  Action details Not available
192786 2192786ResolutionThat this Board supports joining the Earth Hour City Challenge sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, creating eligibility for grants to support city initiatives to combat global warming.Approved  Action details Not available
192860 2192860LicenseRenewing Garage License, Beacon Sales, 50 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192861 2192861LicenseRenewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
192862 2192862LicenseRenewing Garage License, All Rite Auto, 38 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
192863 2192863LicenseRenewing Garage License, APCA Third Ave LLC, 48 Third Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192864 2192864LicenseRenewing Garage License, Century Tire, 263 Beacon St.Approved  Action details Not available
192865 2192865LicenseRenewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl.Approved  Action details Not available
192866 2192866LicenseRenewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall St.Approved  Action details Not available
192905 2192905LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Auto Body, 24-30 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
192904 2192904LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Auto Body, 161 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
192903 2192903LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192902 2192902LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum's Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
192852 2192852LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Rap General Contracting.Approved  Action details Not available
192913 2192913LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Joseph Talewsky Enterprise, 508 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
192912 2192912LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, All Checks Cashed, 12 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
192911 2192911LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Artifaktori, 22A College Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192910 2192910LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Spindle City Precious Metals, 30 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
192909 2192909LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Prospect Iron and Steel, 40 Bennett St.Approved  Action details Not available
192908 2192908LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
192907 2192907LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Nissenbaum's Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
192851 2192851LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Manafort Brothers.Approved  Action details Not available
192850 2192850LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Roto Rooter Services.Approved  Action details Not available
192849 2192849LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, CM Conway Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
192848 2192848LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, PT Kelley.Approved  Action details Not available
192847 2192847LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, AP Flowers and Son.Approved  Action details Not available
192846 2192846LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, MJ Scully.Approved  Action details Not available
192845 2192845LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LaMountain Brothers.Approved  Action details Not available
192844 2192844LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
192843 2192843LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
192842 2192842LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca.Approved  Action details Not available
192841 2192841LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation.Approved  Action details Not available
192934 2192934Public EventPublic Event Permit, Bicycle Committee Commuter Challenge Starting Line Party, Chester St. from Herbert St. to Elm St., May 14 7:30-9AM (raindate May 15).Approved  Action details Not available
192867 2192867LicenseRenewing Garage License, Reilly's Garage, 63 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
192896 2192896LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Pete's Boys, 229R Lowell St.Approved  Action details Not available
192868 2192868LicenseRenewing Garage License, Paul Paone, 11 Rossmore St.Approved  Action details Not available
192869 2192869LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St.Approved  Action details Not available
192870 2192870LicenseRenewing Garage License, M Korson and Co., 91 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
192871 2192871LicenseRenewing Garage License, JC Auto Repair, 91 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
192872 2192872LicenseRenewing Garage License, JR Fennell LP, 92 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
192873 2192873LicenseRenewing Garage License, Ideal Engine Rebuilders, 96 Dover St.Approved  Action details Not available
192874 2192874LicenseRenewing Garage License, Pat's Auto Body, 13 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
192875 2192875LicenseRenewing Garage License, Pat's Auto Body, 161 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
192876 2192876LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
192877 2192877LicenseRenewing Garage License, ABJ Foreign Auto Supply, 91 Marshall St.Approved  Action details Not available
192878 2192878LicenseRenewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192879 2192879LicenseRenewing Garage License, A&E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
192880 2192880LicenseRenewing Garage License, Arco Tire & Service, 18 Clarendon Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192881 2192881LicenseRenewing Garage License, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
192882 2192882LicenseRenewing Garage License, Pete's Boys, 229R Lowell St.Approved  Action details Not available
192883 2192883LicenseRenewing Garage License, Pete's Boys, 229 Lowell St.Approved  Action details Not available
192884 2192884LicenseRenewing Garage License, Somerville Housing Group Trust, 481 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
192885 2192885LicenseRenewing Garage License, Barnes & Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192886 2192886LicenseRenewing Garage License, Hawkins St. Automotive Service, 9 Hawkins St.Approved  Action details Not available
192891 2192891LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
192837 2192837Public EventPublic Event Permit, Amending the Hult International Business School Run in Blue Road Race, Mystic River area, Apr 22, 2012, 8:30AM (moved from 11AM, approved by the BOA 10/13/11 as #192080).Approved  Action details Not available
192839 2192839Public EventPublic Event Permit, La Taqueria Mexicana Cinco de Mayo Festival, Union Sq. Parking lot, May 5, Noon-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
192838 2192838Public EventPublic Event Permit, Tufts University Tuftonia Day, Tufts Campus, Apr 27, 6-9PM (raindate Apr 29).Approved  Action details Not available
192906 2192906LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, 534 Central LLC, 11-13 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
192914 2192914LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonald's, 14 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
192915 2192915LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Hess, 709 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
192918 2192918LicenseRenewing Pool Table License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
192916 2192916LicenseRenewing Hawker and Peddler License, Bark N Bite.Approved  Action details Not available
192853 2192853LicenseSign/Awning Permit, iYo Cafe, 234 Elm St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192856 2192856LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Blue Shirt Cafe, 422-424 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192857 2192857LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Precinct, 70 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
192858 2192858LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
192855 2192855LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Somerville Communications, 52 Broadway, Bench, Sidewalk sign, and Flag poles (banners).Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192917 2192917LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Benny's Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
192840 2192840LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, RM Pacella.Approved  Action details Not available
192794 2192794CommunicationActing as President, Appointing Isaac Machado and Phil Ercolini to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192777 2192777ResolutionThat this Board requests that the Dedication Committee approve the renaming of Harris Park, on Cross Street East, to Chuckie Harris Park.Approved  Action details Not available
192795 2192795CommunicationIn his capacity as a member of the School Committee, conveying a report of the School Committee's activities.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192774 2192774OrderThat the Chief Assessor provide this Board with a list of all tax exempt property, showing the valuation and possible tax dollars that would be collected if not for the exempt status.Approved  Action details Not available
192775 2192775OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) prepare an outline of personnel, their duties, and the procedures in place for conducting zoning reviews prior to issuing permits for construction.Approved  Action details Not available
192729 3192729ResolutionThat this Board requests that the Administration, with this Board, consider a task force or committee to explore alternatives to WalMart, including ways to incentivize locally owned businesses.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
192768 3192768Public CommunicationNStar Electric updating this Board on providing the DPW access to NStar's double pole tracking system.Work completed  Action details Not available
192833 3192833CommunicationDirector of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192835 3192835Officer's CommunicationCommissioner of Public Works responding to #192721 re: pothole patrols.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192836 3192836Officer's CommunicationCommissioner of Public Works responding to #192723 re: a bench at 252 Medford St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192826 3192826Mayor's RequestRequesting the appointment of Barbara Dulin as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192827 3192827Mayor's RequestRequesting the appointment of Ernest Dulin as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192828 3192828Mayor's RequestRequesting the appointment of Ruth Barbosa as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192829 3192829Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Albert Darling as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192830 3192830Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
192834 3192834CommunicationDirector of Traffic and Parking responding to #192728 re: truck traffic on Holland St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192840 3192840LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, RM Pacella.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192832 3192832OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting a draft Fortunetelling Ordinance in response to #192468.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
192825 3192825CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Nicholas Salerno to the position of Elections Commissioner.Approved  Action details Not available
192938 3192938CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Andrew Lafuente to the Human Rights Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192939 3192939CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Roger Lau to the Human Rights Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192812 4192812Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property.Approved  Action details Not available
192922 4192922Zoning OrdinanceRequesting approval of a Zoning Ordinance to encourage urban agriculture by adding definitions and amending the table of uses and its footnotes to allow farms as accessory residential uses, and to allow community gardens, community farms and farming on municipal land.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192936 4192936CommunicationRequesting approval of an exemption in accordance with MGL c268A s20(d) for special municipal employee Christine McWayne.Approved  Action details Not available
192937 4192937CommunicationRequesting approval of an exemption in accordance with MGL c268A s20(d) for special municipal employee Gregory Nadeau.Approved  Action details Not available
192814 4192814Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $287,000 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account for the purchase of new vehicles and equipment for the Water Dept.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192926 4192926Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $550,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account for the purchase of new vehicles and equipment for the Sewer Dept.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192825 4192825CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Nicholas Salerno to the position of Elections Commissioner.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192816 4192816Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $55,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("free cash") to the Veterans Services Benefit Account, to fund the account through the fiscal year.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192832 4192832OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting a draft Fortunetelling Ordinance in response to #192468.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192824 4192824Mayor's CommunicationPresenting the updated final draft of the SomerVision Comprehensive Plan.Approved  Action details Not available
192930 4192930CommunicationRequesting the classification of the Mayor’s Advisor for Children and Youth as a Special Municipal Employee, and the approval of an exemption under Section 20(d) of G. L. c. 268A for Stephanie Hirsch.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192923 4192923Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,336,000 and the authorization to borrow $1,336,000 in a bond as part of the MWRA Local Pipeline Assistance Program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192924 4192924Mayor's RequestRequesting appropriation of $1,351,350 and authorization to borrow $1,351,350 in a bond for the cost of cleaning, lining, and replacing sewer mains and connections as part of the East Broadway Reconstruction Project.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192928 4192928Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $1,105,650 grant from the MWRA as part of the MWRA Infiltration/Inflow Local Financial Assistance Program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192925 4192925Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $265,100 and authorization to borrow $265,100 in a bond for the engineering, design, and construction of sewer mains on Middlesex Avenue and McGrath Highway Extension.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192929 4192929Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a grant in the amount of $216,900 from the MWRA as part of the MWRA Infiltration/Inflow Local Financial Assistance Program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192818 4192818Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $220,000 from the Police Salaries Account to the DPW Buildings and Grounds Repairs and Maintenance Buildings and Grounds Account, for modifications to the Public Safety Building.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
192815 4192815Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $62,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the DPW Buildings and Grounds Repairs and Maintenance Buildings and Grounds Account, for modifications to the Public Safety Building.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
192927 4192927Mayor's RequestRequesting A Supplemental Appropriation to the Dilboy Enterprise Fund of $30,000.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192821 4192821Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of three EPA Clean Up Grants, each for $200,000 ($600,000 total), for cleanup activities at the Kiley Barrel site.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192820 4192820Mayor's RequestRequesting approval for the DPW to pay a prior-year invoice from FY12 appropriations of $1,100 to Coviello Electric, for traffic light repair work done in June, 2011.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192717 4192717Grant of LocationGrant of Location submitted by the MWRA, for a water meter cabinet across the street from 65-67 Perkins St.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
192693 4192693LicenseNew Fortune Teller License, Dolly Costello dba Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
192645 4192645OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repave Adrian Street as part of the Spring 2012 paving program, and provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Works with the streets to be repaved in 2012.Work completed  Action details Not available
192689 4192689Public EventPublic Event Permit, "The Davis Flea" Open-Air Flea Market, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Sundays Jun 3-Oct 28.Approved  Action details Not available
192692 4192692LicenseNew Garage License, Mac's Auto Body Corp., 53 Russell St., mechanical repairs, auto body, spray painting, vehicle storage, 10 autos in, 8 out.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
192692 5192692LicenseNew Garage License, Mac's Auto Body Corp., 53 Russell St., mechanical repairs, auto body, spray painting, vehicle storage, 10 autos in, 8 out.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192689 5192689Public EventPublic Event Permit, "The Davis Flea" Open-Air Flea Market, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Sundays Jun 3-Oct 28.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192593 5192593OrderThat this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Works investigate the repeated power outages around 470 Medford Street and take the necessary steps to ensure that NStar resolves this problem.Work completed  Action details Not available
192482 5192482OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to provide an update on rodent abatement efforts in the Curtis Street area.Work completed  Action details Not available
192487 5192487OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works advise the appropriate utility company to repair/replace the streetlamps at the locations listed within.Work completed  Action details Not available
192582 5192582OrderThat the Committee on Public Health and Safety investigate the circumstances surrounding the February 6 fire at 35R and 37R Jaques St.Work completed  Action details Not available
192693 5192693LicenseNew Fortune Teller License, Dolly Costello dba Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192717 5192717Grant of LocationGrant of Location submitted by the MWRA, for a water meter cabinet across the street from 65-67 Perkins St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192823 5192823Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a donation from the Holiday Inn of fitness equipment and folding chairs valued at $850.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192819 5192819Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $2,208.14 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Inspectional Services Division Other Lump Sum Payment Account, to fund an arbitration settlement.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192635 5192635OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer determine the cause of the recent fire at the MBTA shaft site, and, with the Director of SPCD, report whether this should have any bearing on recently approved plans for development at the site.Work completed  Action details Not available
192817 5192817Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $54,000 from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund for the construction a new park on Quincy St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192822 5192822Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a grant from America's Promise Alliance in the amount of $2,500 to celebrate the city's designation as one of the nation's "100 Best Communities for Young People."Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192931 5192931Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD submitting a revised Zoning Ordinance to add a definition of Pervious Area and amend the Table of Dimensional Requirements and Footnotes to require a Minimum Pervious Area on lots in certain Zoning Districts.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
192932 5192932OrdinanceDirector of SPCD submitting a revised Ordinance to address paving and increases in Impervious Area.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
192937 5192937CommunicationRequesting approval of an exemption in accordance with MGL c268A s20(d) for special municipal employee Gregory Nadeau.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192813 5192813Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of the provisions of MGL c149 s33E, to allow city employees to take a leave of absence to serve as an organ donor.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
192932 6192932OrdinanceDirector of SPCD submitting a revised Ordinance to address paving and increases in Impervious Area.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192931 6192931Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD submitting a revised Zoning Ordinance to add a definition of Pervious Area and amend the Table of Dimensional Requirements and Footnotes to require a Minimum Pervious Area on lots in certain Zoning Districts.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
192671 6192671Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay several prior-year invoices in the Traffic and Parking Dept. totalling $1,700.12.Approved  Action details Not available
192705 6192705Mayor's RequestRequesting to discuss with this Board the status of Responsible Employer Ordinances in the State, in light of the UCANE v. Fall River case.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192756 6192756Mayor's RequestRequesting to declare as surplus equipment some unused parking meter housings and parking meter mechanisms in the Traffic and Parking Dept.Approved  Action details Not available
192439 6192439OrderThat the Chief of Police provide the Committee on Public Health and Safety with an analysis of crimes and arrests in 2011 compared with 2006 through 2010.Work completed  Action details Not available
192468 6192468OrderThat the City Clerk and the City Solicitor draft appropriate language to create a local ordinance concerning the issuance of Fortune Teller licenses.Work completed  Action details Not available
192669 6192669Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $73,200 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase Police vehicles.Approved  Action details Not available
192609 6192609Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendation on a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add a definition of pervious area and amend the table of dimensional requirements and footnotes to require a minimum pervious area on lots in certain zoning districts.Placed on file  Action details Not available
192669 7192669Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $73,200 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase Police vehicles.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available