Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/26/2013 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (135) 135 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 195609 1 195609 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 18, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195611 1 195611 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 18, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195610 1 195610 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on September 18, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195614 1 195614 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 25, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195608 1 195608 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Environment and Energy, meeting on September 25, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195612 1 195612 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 25, 2013. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 195575 1 195575 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 22, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195574 1 195574 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195607 1 195607 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on September 26, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195642 1 195642 Public Communication Hala Jadallah submitting comments re: #195247, a proposed zoning ordinance to change all CCD45 and CCD55 zoning districts in Ward 4 to RC zoning districts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195625 2 195625 Order The this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety review the city's enforcement of the prohibition of riding bicycles on sidewalks. Approved   Action details Not available 195626 2 195626 Resolution That this Board supports the "Community Access Preservation Act" pending before the US Congress and co-sponsored by Congressman Capuano, and urges the entire MA Delegation to support it. Approved   Action details Not available 195613 2 195613 Resolution That the Administration present its thoughts on #194062, dealing with absentee landlord ordinances. Approved   Action details Not available 195638 2 195638 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sequoia Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 195639 2 195639 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195640 2 195640 License Sign/Awning Permit, Mudflat Pottery School, 81 Broadway, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195641 2 195641 License Sign/Awning Permit, Community Laundry, 10 Bow Street, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195636 2 195636 Public Event Public Event Permit, Honk! East Somerville, Chuckie Harris Park, Oct 11, 1-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195637 2 195637 Public Event Public Event Permit, Run 4 A Cure 5K Road Race, Hodgkins Park and area streets, Nov 2, 11AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195635 2 195635 Public Event Public Event Permit, Columbia Pictures "Basic Math" Film Shoot, Tufts area, Sep 29 7AM-7PM, Sep 30 5AM-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195643 2 195643 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance that would permit qualified Auxiliary Police Officers to work, and be paid for, details. Approved   Action details Not available 195644 2 195644 Order That this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety examine the feasibility of registering bicycles. Approved   Action details Not available 195645 2 195645 Order That the Chief Information Officer confer with the City Clerk regarding problems with the computers in the Aldermen's Chamber. Approved   Action details Not available 195619 2 195619 Public Event Public Event Permit, Hall Ave. Block Party, Oct 6, 2:30-7:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195617 2 195617 Public Event Public Event Permit, Women's Commission Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil, Union Sq., Oct 2, 6-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195618 2 195618 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Oktoberfest, Chester Street from Elm to Herbert Sts., Oct 6, 7AM-6PM (raindate Oct 13). Approved   Action details Not available 195620 2 195620 Public Event Public Event Permit, Taza Chocolate Day of the Dead, 561 Windsor St., Nov 2, Noon-7PM (raindate Nov 3). Approved   Action details Not available 195623 2 195623 License New Fortuneteller License, Astrology Studio, 278 Elm St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195624 2 195624 License New Outdoor Seating License, Astrology Studio, 278 Elm St., 1 A-Frame sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195621 2 195621 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Motors Sales, 463 McGrath Hwy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195622 2 195622 License Renewing and Amending Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Inman Motors Sales, 463 McGrth Hwy., increasing to 30 autos outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195578 2 195578 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Action Environmental Inc., for 2 monitoring wells near 13 Alpine St. Approved   Action details Not available 195579 2 195579 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 40 feet of conduit in Elmwood Street from a pole to 39 Elmwood Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195580 2 195580 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 81 feet of conduit in Elmwood Street from a pole to 41 Elmwood Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195581 2 195581 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 30 feet of conduit in Clyde Street from a point of pickup to 25 Clyde Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195582 2 195582 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 53 feet of conduit in Cameron Avenue from a pole to 40 Cameron Avenue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195583 2 195583 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 8 feet of conduit in Summer Street from a pole to 63 Summer Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195584 2 195584 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 63 feet of conduit in Porter Street from a pole to 146 Hudson Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195585 2 195585 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric, for 36 feet of conduit in Dover Street from a pole to 82 Dover Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195576 2 195576 Citation Commending Deputy Chief Paul Upton, who is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service in the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 195577 2 195577 Citation Commending Robert Lyons, James Hodnett, John Sordillo, James King, Robert Trahan, John Mitchell, Paul MacKinnon, and Joseph Crowley, who are all retiring from the Fire Department after a combined 239 years of dedicated service. Approved   Action details Not available 195606 2 195606 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP or GO SLOW - CHILDREN sign at Evergreen Avenue and School Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195587 2 195587 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 195588 2 195588 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services contact the owner of the Magoun Square Dunkin Donuts to address retaining wall and sidewalk issues. Approved   Action details Not available 195586 2 195586 Resolution That the Administration provide the Ward Aldermen with a timeline for all city-sponsored construction prior to the beginning of said projects. Approved   Action details Not available 195589 2 195589 Order That Commissioner of Public Works inspect and improve upon the lighting at the corner of Vernon and Lowell Streets, if necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 195590 2 195590 Resolution That the Dedication Committee consider placing a sign at the intersection of Electric Avenue and Lovell Street to honor John Quinlan, a lifelong resident, WW II veteran and fire fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 195591 2 195591 Order That the Director of Transportation and Infrastructure conduct a tree survey of Powderhouse Boulevard and produce a tree planting schedule that will maintain the current tree canopy. Approved   Action details Not available 195592 2 195592 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking conduct all necessary studies required to place a legal truck ban on Powderhouse Boulevard. Approved   Action details Not available 195593 2 195593 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD), the Director of Health and the Administration appear before this Board to report on their strategy to deal with the rodent epidemic being experienced in most parts of the city. Approved   Action details Not available 195594 2 195594 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD ) appear before this Board to report on the mechanics of the city’s rodent baiting strategy. Approved   Action details Not available 195595 2 195595 Order That the Chief of Police maintain a regular police watch at the Winter Hill Market, at the corner of Wheatland Street and Broadway, for noise and illegal activity. Approved   Action details Not available 195596 2 195596 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalks on both sides of Thurston Street, between Broadway and Evergreen Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195597 2 195597 Resolution That the Administration provide an update on the Winter Hill Star Market site since the resolution of the court case, and the next steps for this site. Approved   Action details Not available 195598 2 195598 Order That the Chief Assessor develop a list of all absentee landlord property locations in Ward 4. Approved   Action details Not available 195599 2 195599 Order That the City Solicitor inform this Board of the fee structure of fines on absentee landlord property violations and how they can be increased. Approved   Action details Not available 195600 2 195600 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility companies to have all double polls removed from Kensington Avenue and re-hang all low hanging wires. Approved   Action details Not available 195601 2 195601 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility companies to place the wires at the intersection of Broadway and Wisconsin Street underground, as they originally were. Approved   Action details Not available 195602 2 195602 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait all sewers on Everett Avenue for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 195603 2 195603 Order That the Director of Traffic & Parking determine the feasibility of putting a STOP sign at the intersection of Pearl & Franklin Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195604 2 195604 Order That the Community Liaison for the East Broadway Streetscape Project notify all residents and businesses prior to sidewalk replacement, and have the contractor provide proper access to all driveways. Approved   Action details Not available 195605 2 195605 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street lamps at the locations herein named. Approved   Action details Not available 192104 3 192104 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Local Historic District Map to create 1 new District (College Ave. Corridor of Faith) and add 1 property to that District, and to add 6 properties to the Hinckley-Magoun LHD, and 3 properties to the Winter Hill LHD (Group E remainder from #191744). Placed on file   Action details Not available 194756 3 194756 Public Communication Lynn Weissman submitting comments re: a gender-neutral name for this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available 195293 3 195293 Public Communication David Dahlbacka submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 195305 3 195305 Public Communication Fred Berman submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 195616 3 195616 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Sergeant Sean Sheehan to the position of Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 195634 3 195634 Mayor's Communication Communicating the unanimous vote of the MBTA Board of Directors approving a $393,046,243.09 Inter-service Agreement regarding the Green Line Extension Project with White Skanska Kiewit. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195646 3 195646 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195633 3 195633 Mayor's Communication Communicating the recommendation of the Powder House School Disposition Technical Advisory Committee and the Mayor's selection for the Preferred Developer for the Powder House Community School. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195632 3 195632 Mayor's Communication Submitting a Veto of #195490, a LIvery License issued to Luxor Car Services, 29 Bailey Road, because such use is not permitted by the Zoning Ordinances. Approved   Action details Not available 194668 4 194668 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health provide a detailed plan for addressing increased rodent activity in the neighborhood of Washington and Calvin Streets and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 195503 4 195503 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager submit a written report to this Board, within 7 days, on Somerville's involvement in the Earth Hour City Challenge. Work completed   Action details Not available 195507 4 195507 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager and the Director of SPCD report to this Board whether there is currently a city tax in place when residents want to install solar panels on their homes, and if so, work with this Board to eliminate or reduce it significantly. Work completed   Action details Not available 195519 4 195519 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance that all commercial gas tank replacements require permit approval by this Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195569 4 195569 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration enroll the City in the World Wildlife Fund's City Earth Challenge. Work completed   Action details Not available 195631 4 195631 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $21,785.57 from the Boston Office of Emergency Management, to expand the connectivity of the Emergency Operations Center within the Public Safety Building. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195629 4 195629 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of FY14 funds to pay a FY13 Benefits Strategies invoice totaling $3,183.73. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195628 4 195628 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $3,184 from the Health Insurance Personal Services Account to the Life Insurance Personal Services Account to cover end of year reconciliation of flexible spending accounts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195630 4 195630 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $33,000 From the Cambridge Health Alliance for the Health Department to pursue programming to prevent opiod abuse. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195615 4 195615 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $75,375 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Garbage and Recycling Barrels. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195250 4 195250 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Public Health utilize all means possible to combat the rodent infestation in the Florence Street neighborhood. Work completed   Action details Not available 195251 4 195251 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) review the rodent control plan for the construction of the Shore Drive pedestrian bridge which will access Assembly Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 195232 4 195232 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health inspect 39 Pinckney Street and all abutting proprieties for rat infestation and the death of two pets due to rat poison. Work completed   Action details Not available 195237 4 195237 Order That the Director of Public Health and the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the Shaw's at 275 Beacon Street and report back to this Board on its findings and actions taken. Work completed   Action details Not available 195244 4 195244 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Walker Street for rodents and distribute literature about the proper way to store trash and compost bins. Work completed   Action details Not available 195134 4 195134 Order That the City Solicitor draft language to amend Article XV of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances to grandfather vendors who operated as food truck vendors and held hawker and peddler licenses prior to the effective date of that Article. Work completed   Action details Not available 195144 4 195144 Resolution That the Historic Preservation Commission consider establishing a historic designation for 197 Washington Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 195175 4 195175 Ordinance That this Board declares the property at 315 Broadway to be a Historic District and requests that the Historic Preservation Commission prepare a study on the establishment of the Historic District. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194815 4 194815 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the intersection of Wilton and Lowell Streets for rodents and ensure that all residents in the surrounding areas have covers on their trash barrels to prevent rat infestations. Work completed   Action details Not available 194835 4 194835 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide the Ward 2 Alderman with a plan for addressing rodent infestation in the areas of Beacon Street, Washington Street, Calvin Street and Waldo Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 194843 4 194843 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait all catch basins on Vinal Avenue in response to recent sightings of rodents. Work completed   Action details Not available 194981 4 194981 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 35 Adrian Street for all structural and health code violations, issue appropriate fines, contact the owner regarding remediation, and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman in writing. Work completed   Action details Not available 195061 4 195061 Order That the Director of SPCD take steps to establish a historic designation for 197 Washington Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 192274 4 192274 Public Communication Green Cab requesting consideration from this Board and its Committees on Legislative Matters and Traffic and Parking for ways to facilitate taxi medallion financing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193939 4 193939 Ordinance Requesting the amendment of Ordinance 2-323 pursuant to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board recommendations, with respect to the Board of Aldermen. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190763 4 190763 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate the use of a brine solution to treat public/private ways during inclement weather in winter. Work completed   Action details Not available 190908 4 190908 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the cost to haul snow to snow farms, and the number of trucks and operating hours used so far this winter. Work completed   Action details Not available 195349 4 195349 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform the Ward 1 Alderman of proactive rodent control measures being implemented. (2nd request.) Work completed   Action details Not available 194502 4 194502 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager provide this Board with information on whether the City has applied for the Solarize MA grant program. Work completed   Action details Not available 195480 5 195480 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #194338, a proposed zoning ordinance amending Sections 2.2 and 7.11.9.2 to separate supermarkets from the general retail and department store use. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195562 5 195562 Officer's Communication Director of Sustainability and Environment submitting a description of activities under the Green Communities Grant (#195296). Work completed   Action details Not available 195540 5 195540 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #194483, an ordinance amending the zoning map for Prospect Hill and Somerville Avenue. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195561 5 195561 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Edwin Torres as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195555 5 195555 Communication Requesting the appointment of Captain David Fallon to the position of Deputy Chief of Police. Approved   Action details Not available 195556 5 195556 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Lieutenant James Donovan to the position of Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 195557 5 195557 Communication Requesting the appointment of Vivian Taylor to the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 195558 5 195558 Communication Requesting the appointment of Andre Greene to the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 195559 5 195559 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jenny Dworkin to the Commission on Women. Approved   Action details Not available 195560 5 195560 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rebecca Booth-Fox to the Multicultural Affairs Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 190907 5 190907 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works make inquires on the purchase or lease of a snow melting machine and report back to the chair of Environment and Energy with cost projections. Work completed   Action details Not available 195481 5 195481 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195219, an ordinance amending the zoning map to change the zoning district of 9 Medford Street from Business-A to TOD-100. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195482 5 195482 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195095 an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add Section 7.15 titled Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195627 5 195627 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with respect to Article 15, Linkage. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195538 6 195538 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $19,175 grant from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's ArtsUnion programming. Approved   Action details Not available 195539 6 195539 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $5,500 grant from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's operations. Approved   Action details Not available 195534 6 195534 Mayor's Request Requesting the expenditure of $1,110.47 of FY14 appropriations to pay six outstanding FY13 invoices in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 195374 6 195374 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for ADA Accessibility - Curb Ramps improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 195535 6 195535 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the Traffic and Parking Dept.'s Delinquent Collections Contract for one year. Approved   Action details Not available 195206 6 195206 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #194513, a proposed zoning ordinance modifying Article 15: Linkage. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193855 6 193855 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Health inspect properties at the intersection of Webster Avenue, Concord Avenue and Prospect Street, for a severe rodent problem and implement the same response as was used in Ward One. Work completed   Action details Not available 193979 6 193979 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 24-26 Ossipee Road for building, health and zoning code violations and take all necessary actions. Work completed   Action details Not available 194052 6 194052 Order That the Director of SCPD (ISD) inspect the rear of 495 Medford Street daily and cite the owner for violations, and that this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety follow up. Work completed   Action details Not available 195537 6 195537 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $22,030 grant from the MA Emergency Management Agency, for the Fire Dept. to enhance its disaster response. Approved   Action details Not available 195536 6 195536 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $23,562 grant from the Department of Justice, for the Police to purchase a Ford Transit Connect XLT Van. Approved   Action details Not available 195533 6 195533 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $150,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to purchase a compacting garbage truck and snow plow Approved   Action details Not available 194102 7 194102 Officer's Communication City Solicitor responding to #193845 and #193968 re: medical marijuana. Work completed   Action details Not available 190343 7 190343 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Resolution that the Office of Sustainability and Environment work with the Mayor’s Office to convene a Public Somerville Climate Summit. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195095 7 195095 Officer's Communication Requesting approval of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add section 7.15 titled Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 193968 7 193968 Order That the City Solicitor and the Director of Health update this Board on any requirements, conditions or issues pertaining to any person seeking to open a marijuana distribution site. Work completed   Action details Not available 195384 7 195384 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $2,007,703.31 From the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Housing Division's Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant. Approved   Action details Not available 195219 8 195219 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to place 9 Medford Street into the TOD100 Zoning District. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 191563 9 191563 Ordinance That the City adopt the attached Local Hiring Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194338 9 194338 Officer's Communication Requesting that this Board adopt a zoning ordinance amending Sections 2.2 and 7.11.9.2 to separate supermarkets from the general retail and department store use and define these types of stores. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 194513 9 194513 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with respect to Article 15, Linkage. Placed on file   Action details Not available