Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/10/2013 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 (103) 103 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 195682 1 195682 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting at Bryant Manor on October 1, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195687 1 195687 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting at Pearl Street Park on October 9, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195686 1 195686 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting at Cobble Hill Apartments on October 9, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195680 1 195680 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development meeting on October 1, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195681 1 195681 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits meeting on October 3, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195678 1 195678 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance meeting on October 3, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195688 1 195688 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services meeting on October 10, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195649 1 195649 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 12, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195647 1 195647 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195703 1 195703 Public Communication Rachel Mello submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed zoning change on Somerville Avenue. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195704 1 195704 Public Communication Janiel Siciliano and Antonio Anzalone 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 195648 1 195648 Remembrances Moment of remembrance for Deanna Cremin, whose name was added to the Garden of Peace Memorial on Beacon Hill last month, 18 years after her murder. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195702 1 195702 Grant of Location Temporary Grant of Location, BayRing Communications, for overhead wires on Curtis Street, Ware Street, Russell Road, Hamilton Road, and Barton Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195701 2 195701 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2 2012-2013, Ideal Automotive Services, 96 Dover St. Approved   Action details Not available 195651 2 195651 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks for 100 feet of conduit in Broadway, from a manhole to 300 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 195652 2 195652 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to relocate Pole 162/5 on Harrison Street 5 feet northwest, to provide for a driveway at 47 Harrison Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195653 2 195653 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 7 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue from Manhole #18943 to 129 Highland Avenue. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195699 2 195699 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, JP Vara Company. Approved   Action details Not available 195705 2 195705 Communication Acting as President, Creating a Special Committee on Rodent Issues, chaired by Alderman Heuston, with members Aldermen Connolly and White. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195706 2 195706 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Reunion Christian Church, 55 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 195708 2 195708 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 19 Cambria Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195709 2 195709 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait all the sewers on Cambria Street for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 195707 2 195707 Order That the City Clerk send a communication to the applicant for the HONK! Festival requesting that future permit applications be submitted in a more timely fashion. Approved   Action details Not available 195650 2 195650 Citation Commending Frederick and Mary Caruso on the auspicious occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. Approved   Action details Not available 195698 2 195698 Public Event Public Event Permit, Honk! Festival, Davis Sq., Oct 12 Noon-9PM, Oct 13 Noon-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195667 2 195667 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 19 Pinckney Street to clear the overgrowth there. Approved   Action details Not available 195700 2 195700 License New Drainlayer's License, M. Ciulla Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 195668 2 195668 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works level off the sidewalk at 12 Pennsylvania Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195669 2 195669 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the City Arborist to inspect all trees on Rush Street and make recommendations as to the best course of action to be taken. Approved   Action details Not available 195663 2 195663 Resolution That the Administration begin steps to acquire the parcel of land at the intersection of Austin Street and Maine Terrace in hopes that it will become a green space. Approved   Action details Not available 195664 2 195664 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the old Chuckie Harris Park as well as the dead end portion of Cross Street East and make it part of their regular maintenance schedule. Approved   Action details Not available 195665 2 195665 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation maintain an updated calendar of park permit availability online so constituents can readily know if a park is available on any given date. Approved   Action details Not available 195666 2 195666 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the car wash at 31 Washington Street for rodent burrows, especially the grounds around the fence surrounding the dumpster. Approved   Action details Not available 195670 2 195670 Resolution That this Board declares the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Approved   Action details Not available 195671 2 195671 Order That the Director of the Women's Commission appear at a future Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to update this Board on the city's domestic violence prevention efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 195672 2 195672 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a decorative wrought iron barrel at 240 Pearl Street. (2nd request.) Approved   Action details Not available 195673 2 195673 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the NO BIKING ON SIDEWALK ordinance in commercial districts, and attend the next Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to discuss bicycle safety and enforcement issues. Approved   Action details Not available 195674 2 195674 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace the unlit street lamp on Winter Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195675 2 195675 Resolution That this Board commends the Mayor, his Administration, the State Delegation, and the Federal Delegation, for all their efforts to secure the recent GLX funding commitment from the Commonwealth and the MBTA, to fund the Green Line Stations from Lechmere to the Union Square stations. Approved   Action details Not available 195676 2 195676 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean and repair all solar powered trash containers, city-wide. Approved   Action details Not available 195683 2 195683 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees on Myrtle Street from Pearl Street to Perkins Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195684 2 195684 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-pave the sidewalk at 75 Myrtle Street and make the entrance safer for seniors. Approved   Action details Not available 195685 2 195685 Resolution That the Traffic Commission examine the traffic pattern on Franklin Street and Broadway and report its findings to the this Board's Committee on Senior Services. Approved   Action details Not available 195679 2 195679 Order That the Director of SPCD meet with this Board's Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss #195571, a proposed $500,000 bond to fund a major plan change to the existing Assembly Square Urban Renewal Plan. Approved   Action details Not available 195677 2 195677 Communication Acting as President, Forwarding two recent rulings from the Attorney General regarding the Open Meeting Law and advising this Board that these rulings will be discussed at an upcoming Rules Committee meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195654 2 195654 Order That the Chief of Police order a speed enforcement patrol on Trull Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195655 2 195655 Order That the Traffic Engineer inspect Trull Street to determine if better signage would alleviate speeding. Approved   Action details Not available 195656 2 195656 Order That the City Solicitor research whether other cities and towns have implemented regulations on E-cigarettes and report back to the Ward 5 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 195657 2 195657 Resolution That the Administration consider moving SomerStreets events to areas around city parks to alleviate the burden placed on residents trying to navigate around these festivals. Approved   Action details Not available 195658 2 195658 Resolution That the Administration map out 5K road race routes in different locations around the city, so the same location is not used every time. Approved   Action details Not available 195659 2 195659 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Aberdeen Road, Highland Avenue between Aberdeen Road and Cherry Street, Cherry Street, Wilton Street and Lowell Street for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 195660 2 195660 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health address the rodent issue at 7 Grand View Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195661 2 195661 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police enforce the trash ordinance pertaining to early morning dumpster pick ups in Union Square, specifically on Sanborn Court. Approved   Action details Not available 195662 2 195662 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the malfunctioning street lights at the corner of Warren Avenue and Bow Street. Approved   Action details Not available 193628 3 193628 Public Communication Medford City Council submitting a Resolution seeking supplemental State funding for students' out-of-district transportation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193603 3 193603 Public Communication School Superintendent commenting on a Medford City Council Resolution seeking supplemental State funding for students' out-of-district transportation. Work completed   Action details Not available 195691 3 195691 Withdrawn Withdrawn.     Action details Not available 195710 3 195710 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Sergeant Timothy Mitsakis to the position of Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195711 3 195711 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Officer Martha Costa to the position of Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195712 3 195712 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Officer John Tam to the position of Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195713 3 195713 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195692 3 195692 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Shaun Clark to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195693 3 195693 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Joel Giacobozzi to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195694 3 195694 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Joseph Moreira to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195695 3 195695 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Alexander Lorenti to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195696 3 195696 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Michael O'Regan to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195697 3 195697 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Michael Cabral to the Somerville Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195639 4 195639 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, 114 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 195690 4 195690 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay Department of Public Works Prior Fiscal Year Invoices totalling $25,321.44. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195623 4 195623 License New Fortuneteller License, Astrology Studio, 278 Elm St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195624 4 195624 License New Outdoor Seating License, Astrology Studio, 278 Elm St., 1 A-Frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195584 4 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. Approved   Action details Not available 193468 4 193468 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide the Committee on Finance with a detailed explanation of how the additional $6.25 million for the East Somerville Community School project will be used. Work completed   Action details Not available 195565 4 195565 Public Event Public Event Permit, Radio BDC Festival on the Square, Union Sq. Somerville Ave. & Washington St., Oct 13, 6AM-9:30PM. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 194826 4 194826 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Board on #194517, the renovation of High School Room 143, including the scope, architectural and engineering plans, RFPs, bids and a timeline. Work completed   Action details Not available 194846 4 194846 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Finance Committee with a breakdown of the costs and chronology of the land swap and parcels referenced in #194370 and #194765. Work completed   Action details Not available 194959 4 194959 Resolution That the Administration inform the Ward 5 Alderman on the bond request to update the bleachers at Trum Field. Work completed   Action details Not available 194971 4 194971 Resolution That the Administration reduce the fee charged to the Davis Square Farmer's Market for use of the Herbert Street lot, as the Market provides a tremendous amenity to the Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 195470 4 195470 Public Communication Carla DeLellis submitting comments re: #195198 and #195222, two mobile food vendor applications for Davis Sq. Work completed   Action details Not available 195495 4 195495 Order That the Director of SPCD inform this Board of the jurisdiction the City has over Clear Channel billboards, including contracts the City is party to, and ways the City can reduce the negative impact of they have on residents' quality of life. Work completed   Action details Not available 193629 4 193629 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration consider hiring a full time rodent control manager whose primary responsibility will be to deal with the city's various rodent issues. Work completed   Action details Not available 191796 4 191796 Resolution That this Board requests that the city's contribution towards the health care premiums for its retirees be brought back up to 80%. Work completed   Action details Not available 194048 4 194048 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration and the City Engineer submit a bond to this Board to rectify the drainage issues on Cedar Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 194055 4 194055 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide this Board with an analysis of potential mid-year cuts in state aid on the budget, and contingency plans to maintain current services if the cuts are implemented. Work completed   Action details Not available 194160 4 194160 Order That the City Solicitor appear before the Finance Committee to discuss the methodology to submit claims to insurance companies for damages to city buildings. Work completed   Action details Not available 194460 4 194460 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration report to this Board the status of the city's application for the "Working Cities Challenge" grant that could bring $700,000 to our community over several years in support of low income residents. Work completed   Action details Not available 194504 4 194504 Order That the Director of SPCD respond in writing to #193062, to describe funds paid or anticipated to be paid through the Somerville Redevelopment Authority to Federal Realty Investment Trust, including reimbursements of FRIT expenses, in connection with Assembly Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 195689 4 195689 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the Traffic and Parking Dept.'s Multi-Space Meter Contract. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194659 5 194659 Order That the Director of SPCD (Parks and Open Space) provide this Board with the feasibility of creating "Friend of Parks" organizations for city parks, to promote citizen participation in the oversight of parks and to provide resources for the establishment of such groups. Work completed   Action details Not available 194501 5 194501 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with an update regarding the timeline for expansion of the community path garden behind Rite-Aid, as gardening season is about to be underway. Work completed   Action details Not available 194362 5 194362 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the Development Covenant for Assembly Square between the City, the Redevelopment Authority, and FRIT, including all revisions and amendments. Work completed   Action details Not available 192478 5 192478 Order That this Board’s Committee on Finance meet with the Administration to formulate a Bond request for new seating/benches at Trum Field. Work completed   Action details Not available 195071 5 195071 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before this Board to discuss the so-called Italian/Portuguese kitchens that are commonplace throughout the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 195630 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 195027 6 195027 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD updating this Board on recent developments regarding property acquisitions by the Redevelopment Authority in the Union Square Revitalization Area. Work completed   Action details Not available 194920 6 194920 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 195631 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 195554 6 195554 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to retain outside legal counsel to provide services regarding casino proposals before the MA Gaming Commission and surrounding community impacts. Approved   Action details Not available 192636 6 192636 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide information about plans to support local grocery stores in our economic centers. Work completed   Action details Not available 193060 6 193060 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the information requested herein regarding the purchase of real estate by the Redevelopment Authority. Work completed   Action details Not available 193755 6 193755 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration and this Board increase all public occupancy permit fees for events that are not for 100% charitable purposes. Work completed   Action details Not available 192479 7 192479 Order That this Board’s Committee on Housing and Community Development meet with the Director of SPCD and the Director of Housing to develop an appropriate Senior Housing Ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 195379 8 195379 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the Traffic and Parking Dept.'s Multi-Space Meter Contract until September 30, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available