Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/13/2012 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 (146) 146 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 194035 1 194035 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 8, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 194034 1 194034 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194069 1 194069 Committee Report Report of the Flood Forum Special Committee, meeting on November 26, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 194072 1 194072 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on November 28, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 194070 1 194070 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 4, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 194074 1 194074 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 6, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 194071 1 194071 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 12, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 194073 1 194073 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 13, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 194077 1 194077 Committee Report Report of the Caucus of the 2013 Board of Aldermen, meeting on December 13, 2012. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194065 2 194065 Order That the Chief of Police furnish this Board with the mission statement of the Somerville Police Relief Association and advise the members of the telephone solicitation methods currently utilized for fund-raising. Approved   Action details Not available 194066 2 194066 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair/replace the missing bricks in front of the store entrance at 1 Davis Square. Approved   Action details Not available 194067 2 194067 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair/replace the out of service streetlamps on College Avenue, between Powderhouse Rotary and Chapel Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194075 2 194075 Order That the City Solicitor review the proposed ordinance, referred to as Chapter 12, Article VII, Complete Streets Ordinance, to limit city liability. Approved   Action details Not available 194076 2 194076 Order That the City Solicitor review the proposed ordinance, referred to as Chapter 12, Article VII, Complete Streets Ordinance, to determine what happens in Section (6) when state guidelines change; and to determine if the cost in Section (7) is proportional to the project and how the difference would impact the city. Approved   Action details Not available 194037 2 194037 Communication That Maureen Cuff-Bastardi be appointed Ward One Alderman, to replace William Roche, who has resigned, for the remainder of the term. Approved   Action details Not available 194036 2 194036 Communication Submitting his resignation from this Board of Aldermen, effective immediately. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194145 2 194145 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief Fire Engineer re-install the NO PARKING - FIRE LANE signs on Lowell Terrace. Approved   Action details Not available 194060 2 194060 Zoning Ordinance That Zoning Ordinance 6.4.8.D(2)(b) be amended as attached to permit a ground floor supermarket that exceeds the Ground Level Retail Size Cap in the Assembly Square Mixed-Use District, as proposed by Federal Realty Investment Trust. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194121 2 194121 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 194122 2 194122 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 194139 2 194139 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 194140 2 194140 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 194133 2 194133 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Beacon and Park Auto Sales, 75 Park St. Approved   Action details Not available 194134 2 194134 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 194135 2 194135 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194136 2 194136 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 429 Corp., 109 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 194149 2 194149 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motobidia, 561 Windsor St. Approved   Action details Not available 194150 2 194150 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 194151 2 194151 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Motorcycles and More, 109 Bailey Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 194147 2 194147 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 194148 2 194148 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 194152 2 194152 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Lien's Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 194061 2 194061 Order That the City Solicitor's Office, SPCD, the Human Rights Commission, and the Commission for Persons with Disabilities review the conduct of the owner of 100 Fellsway West in denying a unit to the winner of the lottery for an affordable unit, including whether such conduct violates the special permit and whether any legal action and/or fines can be initiated. Approved   Action details Not available 194062 2 194062 Order That the City Solicitor examine the proposed ordinances of Quincy, Boston and Woburn regarding absentee landlords and appear before this Board’s Committee on Legislative Matters to discuss the implementation of a similar ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 194063 2 194063 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint all crosswalks on Shore Drive. Approved   Action details Not available 194064 2 194064 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lifted crosswalks at 99 and 107 Ten Hills Road. Approved   Action details Not available 194068 2 194068 Communication In 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 194038 2 194038 Citation Commending Raymond Zonghetti, who was recently awarded the Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award for his many years of civic engagement. Approved   Action details Not available 194039 2 194039 Citation Commending Robert Nissenbaum for his outstanding service to the children of Somerville in 38 years of service to the Kiwanis Club. Approved   Action details Not available 194108 2 194108 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 194109 2 194109 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 194110 2 194110 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Pizzeria Posto, 187 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 194111 2 194111 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger, 37 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 194112 2 194112 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taipei Tokyo, 7 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 194113 2 194113 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 194114 2 194114 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 194115 2 194115 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194116 2 194116 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 194117 2 194117 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 194107 2 194107 License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, Agassiz Preschool, 184 Summer St. Approved   Action details Not available 194106 2 194106 Public Event Public Event Permit, College Ave United Methodist Church Connexion Christmas, Davis Sq., Dec 24, 3:30-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194105 2 194105 Public Event Public Event Permit, Argenziano School Chorus Caroling, Union Sq., Dec 19, 3-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194104 2 194104 Public Event Public Event Permit, NBC Universal filming "Fatal Encounters," Gibbens St., Dec 14, 9-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194143 2 194143 License Sign/Awning Permit, Bright Horizons, 99 Dover St., one awning and one sign. Approved   Action details Not available 194144 2 194144 License Sign/Awning Permit, Modelo Butcher Market, 501 Medford St., three awnings and one sign. Approved   Action details Not available 194118 2 194118 License Renewing Garage License, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 194119 2 194119 License Renewing Garage License, T.C. Auto Exchange, 176-178 Tremont St. Approved   Action details Not available 194120 2 194120 License Renewing 2011 Garage License, T.C. Auto Exchange, 176-178 Tremont St. Approved   Action details Not available 194141 2 194141 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, T.C. Auto Exchange, 176-178 Tremont St. Approved   Action details Not available 194142 2 194142 License Renewing 2012 Used Car Dealers License Class 3, T.C. Auto Exchange, 176-178 Tremont St. Approved   Action details Not available 194137 2 194137 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. Approved   Action details Not available 194138 2 194138 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 194123 2 194123 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 194124 2 194124 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 194125 2 194125 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 30 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 194126 2 194126 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 194127 2 194127 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Unlimited Auto Body, 471 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194128 2 194128 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194129 2 194129 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 46 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194130 2 194130 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194131 2 194131 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 194132 2 194132 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 194040 2 194040 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all sidewalk panels at 27 Josephine Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 194041 2 194041 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the STOP sign between Highland Road and Boston Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 194042 2 194042 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO TURN 4 – 6 PM sign at Glenwood Road from Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194043 2 194043 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD construct handicap crosswalks and ramps at Highland Road and Kidder Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 194044 2 194044 Order That the Director of SPCD and the City Arborist analyze the safety of the large tree across from the Kennedy School and report back in writing to the Ward 5 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 194045 2 194045 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place two speed limit signs on Mossland Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194046 2 194046 Order That the Director of SPCD report back to the Ward 5 Alderman regarding noise created by the retaining wall along the railroad tracks at the former MaxPak site. Approved   Action details Not available 194047 2 194047 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the hot-top patch at 6 Mossland Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194048 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 194049 2 194049 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works erect a barrier or fence at the bottom of Nashua Street that can withstand the force of snow plows pushing snow into it. Approved   Action details Not available 194050 2 194050 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the storm drain and runoff issues at the bottom of Nashua Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194051 2 194051 Order That the Commissioner of Public Work and the Director of SPCD report to this Board regarding re-surfacing and drainage measures on the developed community path. Approved   Action details Not available 194054 2 194054 Resolution That this Board requests that the Dedication Committee dedicate the corner of Walnut Street and Broadway in honor of Paul I. McCarthy, a decorated WW II veteran and former Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 194052 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 194055 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 194056 2 194056 Ordinance That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance banning the use of polystyrene containers for take-out food service. Approved   Action details Not available 194053 2 194053 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols to the Armory after 8 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and have those patrols ready to record noise levels from homes directly abutting it. Approved   Action details Not available 194057 2 194057 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Commissioner of Public Works work with the ESCS contractor to coordinate the installation of raised crosswalks around the school. Approved   Action details Not available 194058 2 194058 Order That the City Clerk request our state delegation to contact the MA Highway Dept. to increase pedestrian lighting under I-93, outside the Sullivan Sq. T Station. Approved   Action details Not available 194059 2 194059 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect all properties on Melvin Street for signs of rodent infestation and issue citations accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 192633 3 192633 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install two poles and remove one pole on Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194101 3 194101 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor responding to Alderman White's question regarding the total dwelling unit count over the last 5 years. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194083 3 194083 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ross Richmond to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194102 3 194102 Officer's Communication City Solicitor responding to #193845 and #193968 re: medical marijuana. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194103 3 194103 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194081 3 194081 Communication Requesting the appointment of Brendan Hughes to the position of permanent Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194082 3 194082 Communication Requesting the appointment of James Piwinski to the position of permanent Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194086 3 194086 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Pasquale DeFeo, Jr., as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194087 3 194087 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Matthew Derany as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194088 3 194088 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Rocco Marciello as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194089 3 194089 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel Willinger as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194090 3 194090 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop, as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194091 3 194091 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Timothy McGonigal as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194092 3 194092 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Kenneth Edwards as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194093 3 194093 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Sweeney as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194094 3 194094 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Adrian Botelho as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194095 3 194095 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Joseph Figler as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194096 3 194096 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli, Jr. as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194097 3 194097 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Snider as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194098 3 194098 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frederick Mangone as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194099 3 194099 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ronald DiGiorgio as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194100 3 194100 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Lomanno as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194084 3 194084 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of James Pero as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194085 3 194085 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Michael Harvey as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194153 3 194153 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert Racicot to the Housing Authority. Approved   Action details Not available 194146 4 194146 Mayor's Request Requesting a Transfer of $365,529 from Salary Contingency-Salaries to School Department-Salaries to fund salary increases for non-union School Department employees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194080 4 194080 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $177,545 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation - Insurance Losses to the DPW to repair public damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194078 4 194078 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board meet in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Somerville Municipal Employees Association. Approved   Action details Not available 193871 4 193871 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works resolve the drainage problems at the foot of Newberne Street, south of Morrison Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 193905 4 193905 Communication Requesting the appointment of Akil Williams to the Library Board of Trustees. Approved   Action details Not available 192633 4 192633 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install two poles and remove one pole on Lowell Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192811 4 192811 Order That the Director of Communications appear at the next scheduled meeting of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works. Work completed   Action details Not available 193932 4 193932 Order That this Board finalize the pending ethics conflict of interest measure for non-profits, and that the City Solicitor appear before this Board to advise on this Board's power to force transparency. Work completed   Action details Not available 194079 4 194079 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $704,000 and authorization to borrow $704,000 in a bond for the replacement of City and School Core Network Infrastructure. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193976 4 193976 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair non-working street lamps citywide. Work completed   Action details Not available 194003 4 194003 License New Used Car Dealers License Class 2, City Auto Sales, 463 McGrath Hwy., No cars inside, 30 cars outside, Open Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-6. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 194002 4 194002 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 193983 4 193983 Order That the Chief of Police report to the Committee on Legislative Matters the number of junk dealers and pawn brokers operating in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 194025 4 194025 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales and Service, 712 Mystic Ave.     Action details Not available 194024 4 194024 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 193905 5 193905 Communication Requesting the appointment of Akil Williams to the Library Board of Trustees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193924 5 193924 Public Event Public Event Permit, Race of Ireland Road Race, Davis Square and area streets, Mar 10, 2013, 5AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193923 5 193923 Public Event Public Event Permit, Jingle Bell Run Road Race, Davis Square and area streets, Dec 16, 5AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193082 6 193082 Order That the Director of SPCD contact the appropriate state agency to request that train operators utilize the train’s horn only when necessary, especially in the areas of Cobble Hill, Tufts Street, 240 Pearl Street, and Montrose Street at School Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 192707 6 192707 Order That the City Solicitor research existing domestic violence ordinances in other communities and prepare a report for this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters. Work completed   Action details Not available 192644 6 192644 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer inspect catch basins and roadway depressions on Adrian Street and take action to restore structural integrity and address problems of overflow. Work completed   Action details Not available 193360 7 193360 Ordinance Licensing Commission requesting the amendment of Ordinance 2-219(a) to require that Public Hearings be held not less than 10 days after the first publication of the required legal notice. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 193587 7 193587 Ordinance Requesting approval of a Complete Streets Ordinance to insure equal access for all users of the public ways. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193925 7 193925 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of MGL c59 s5N re: veterans' earned tax abatements. Approved   Action details Not available 193925 8 193925 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of MGL c59 s5N re: veterans' earned tax abatements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193360 8 193360 Ordinance Licensing Commission requesting the amendment of Ordinance 2-219(a) to require that Public Hearings be held not less than 10 days after the first publication of the required legal notice. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192930 8 192930 Communication Requesting 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. Approved   Action details Not available 191050 8 191050 Order That the Director of SPCD inform this Board how the city can protect our residents when developers with a history of building or other code violations seek permits for new projects. Work completed   Action details Not available 192930 9 192930 Communication Requesting 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available