Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 7/10/2014 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 (128) 128 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 197409 1 197409 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on July 1, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197407 1 197407 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 2, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197410 1 197410 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on July 9, 2014. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 197412 1 197412 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on July 9, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197408 1 197408 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board, on July 10, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197357 1 197357 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 5, 2014, and the Regular Meeting, June 12, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197356 1 197356 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197426 1 197426 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Reunion Christian Church, 55 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 197427 1 197427 License Sign/Awning Permit, Royal Bengal Restaurant, 123 Central St., 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 197425 1 197425 License Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 197424 1 197424 License New Drainlayer, Tri Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 197360 1 197360 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric, for 8 feet of conduit installed in the sidewalk from pole 298/0 to a point of pickup at 170 School St. Approved   Action details Not available 197440 1 197440 Public Event Public Event Permit, Teen Empowerment Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament, Trum Field, Aug 2, 8AM-2:30PM (raindate Aug 3). Approved   Action details Not available 197442 1 197442 Public Event Public Event Permit, Team Chase Autism 5k Road Race, East End Grill and area streets, Oct 12, 8AM-2PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197445 1 197445 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave., 3 autos outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197444 1 197444 License New Outdoor Seating License, Pepe Bocca, 414 Highland Ave., 4 tables, 8 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 197443 1 197443 License Sign/Awning Permit, Pepe Bocca, 414 Highland Ave, 2 awnings. Approved   Action details Not available 197451 1 197451 Public Event Public Event Permit, SVG Films filmshoot, Nunziato Field, Jul 17-18, 8PM-Midnight (raindate Jul 19). Approved   Action details Not available 197441 1 197441 Public Event Public Event Permit, Friends of the Community Path Celebration, Community Path from Willow Ave to Cedar St and Lexington Park, Sep 6, Noon-8PM (raindate Sep 20). Approved   Action details Not available 197439 1 197439 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston Sikh Sangat Society Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq, Jul 19, 8AM-8PM (raindate Jul 26). Approved   Action details Not available 197446 2 197446 Officer's Communication Mayor, Director of SPCD (ISD) and Director of Sustainability and Environment responding to #197264 re: an update on compliance with and enforcement of the ordinance banning polystyrene containers. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197447 2 197447 Order That the City Solicitor provide the Ward One Alderman with an explanation of the discrepancies between state and local law with regard to the allowed time for businesses to remove trash. Approved   Action details Not available 197448 2 197448 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a temporary road block on Everett Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197449 2 197449 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 14 Otis Street and 27 Pinckney Street for rodents and bait the area. Approved   Action details Not available 197360 2 197360 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric, for 8 feet of conduit installed in the sidewalk from pole 298/0 to a point of pickup at 170 School St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197434 2 197434 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a pop-up caution sign in the crosswalk by Albion Park. Approved   Action details Not available 197435 2 197435 Order That the Director of Communications place a link on the City's web site to allow residents to complain about noise from Logan Airport flights as had been done in the past and also notify residents via social media about that link. Approved   Action details Not available 197411 2 197411 Resolution That the Mayor's Office inform this Board of its dealings with Catalog Choice. Approved   Action details Not available 197359 2 197359 Citation Commending Humphrey Moynihan, retiring after 24 years of dedicated service on the Board of Assessors. Approved   Action details Not available 197358 2 197358 Citation Commending High School Track Coach David Dickerson and High School Soccer Coach George Scarpelli, who have both been elected to the State Coaches Hall of Fame. Approved   Action details Not available 197428 2 197428 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depression in the roadway in the east bound lane on Broadway just past its intersection with School Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197429 2 197429 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depression in the roadway on Mt. Pleasant Street, just after its intersection with Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197430 2 197430 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove and replace the dead tree in front of 46 Morrison Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197432 2 197432 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees at 1, 10, 14, and 26 Mead Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197433 2 197433 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the 3 trees near 17 Claremon Street and 49 Moore Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197431 2 197431 Order That the Director of SPCD, the Chief Assessor and the Director of Finance provide this Board with a 5 year revenue projection, to include real estate taxes by building type and specific projections for Assembly Square, Assembly Square (expanded), Union Square, East Somerville, Central Somerville, and West Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 197361 2 197361 Order That the Director of Human Services and/or the ADA Coordinator investigate the lack of handicapped parking and accessibility at Foss Park. Approved   Action details Not available 197362 2 197362 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uneven roadway in front of the Winter Hill Bank on Broadway, as it poses a safety risk. Approved   Action details Not available 197363 2 197363 Order That the Director of SPCD (Parks and Infrastructure) examine the parking lot of the old American Legion Post on Tufts and Glen Streets as a possible location for a park, with a theme of veteran's service. Approved   Action details Not available 197364 2 197364 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-paint the yellow curbs along Oliver and Glen Streets and Oliver and Knowlton Streets and install signage on Oliver and Knowlton Streets indicating where parking is not allowed. Approved   Action details Not available 197365 2 197365 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the crooked sidewalk by Oliver and Knowlton Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197366 2 197366 Order That the Chief of Police determine if 16-wheel vehicles are allowed to drive down Tufts Street at odd hours of the night and if they are allowed to park there. Approved   Action details Not available 197367 2 197367 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide updates on the problems reported at 38 Illinois Avenue and 39-41 Michigan Avenue, detailing a plan of how these properties will be dealt with. Approved   Action details Not available 197368 2 197368 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the corner of Hathorn Street and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197369 2 197369 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) investigate the reason for debris from the empty building at 22 Cross Street East falling into neighbors yards. Approved   Action details Not available 197370 2 197370 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the trash from the corner of Illinois Avenue and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197371 2 197371 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the security light on top of the East Branch library. Approved   Action details Not available 197372 2 197372 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the trash from the site of the old Harris Park, and place a trash receptacle there. Approved   Action details Not available 197373 2 197373 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform the Rent-a-Center on Broadway about the allowed times for trash pickup. Approved   Action details Not available 197374 2 197374 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-paint the crosswalk at Tufts Street and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197375 2 197375 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a traffic light at the intersection of Tufts Street and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197376 2 197376 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the area around 80 and 82 Morrison Avenue for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 197377 2 197377 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the efforts undertaken to control the noise coming from 236 Elm Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197378 2 197378 Order That the Director of SPCD (Parks and Infrastructure) plant new trees near Cutter Park and on Elm Street, towards Porter Square. Approved   Action details Not available 197379 2 197379 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install new posts near 187 Elm Street for winter lights and banners. Approved   Action details Not available 197380 2 197380 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the raised sidewalk panels in front of 741 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197381 2 197381 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the raised sidewalk panels in front of 289 Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197382 2 197382 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the STOP sign at the corner of Chandler Street and Park Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197383 2 197383 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the back area of 154 Cedar Street for dumpster and recycle bins being kept open. Approved   Action details Not available 197384 2 197384 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes at 17 Aldersey Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197385 2 197385 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalks at 42 and 45 Vinal Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197386 2 197386 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken sidewalk panel at 7 Belmont Place. Approved   Action details Not available 197387 2 197387 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the utility maintaining the transfer station on Willow Avenue and Whipple Street to cut back the overgrown weeds. Approved   Action details Not available 197388 2 197388 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove and replace the dead tree at 14 Winslow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197389 2 197389 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depressions on the roadway at College Avenue and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197390 2 197390 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the open dumpster at 53 Winslow Avenue for all compliance requirements. Approved   Action details Not available 197391 2 197391 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the remnants of the bicycle chained to the traffic sign at College Avenue and Winter Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197392 2 197392 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp at Highland and College Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 197393 2 197393 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the tree branches in front of 76 Winslow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197394 2 197394 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the MBTA to remove the unsightly handbills and posters from the outside wall of the College Avenue subway entrance. Approved   Action details Not available 197395 2 197395 Resolution That the Administration add Hall Street, Cherry Street, and Josephine Avenue between Kidder and Morrison Avenues to the street repaving list and report to the Ward 5 Alderman when they are likely to be repaved. Approved   Action details Not available 197396 2 197396 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a pop-up caution sign in the crosswalk at Lowell Street and Albion Street. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 197397 2 197397 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the No Parking regulation on the east side of Cedar Street, immediately south of Clyde Street, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Approved   Action details Not available 197398 2 197398 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and/or the Commissioner of Public Works install a sign with flashing lights at the intersection of Morrison Avenue and Highland Road, to ensure safety for the children crossing to get to Lexington Park and the Community Path. Approved   Action details Not available 197399 2 197399 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer consider bicycle sharrows on Central Street between Highland Avenue and Broadway, and report to the Ward 5 Alderman on their feasibility. Approved   Action details Not available 197400 2 197400 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a CHILDREN PLAYING sign on the east side of Trull Street, between Vernon Street and Medford Street, as close to 31-33 Trull Street as possible. Approved   Action details Not available 197401 2 197401 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Josephine Avenue near the Brown School, between Kidder and Morrison Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 197402 2 197402 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes in front of 37 Cherry Street and on the north side of Elm Street just west of Cherry Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197403 2 197403 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the weeds, trash and broken glass on Somerville Avenue by the railroad tracks between Mossland Street and the car wash. Approved   Action details Not available 197404 2 197404 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a NO PARKING IN BUS STOP sign at the bus stop on Elm Street in front of Dunkin Donuts, and that the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce this restriction. Approved   Action details Not available 197405 2 197405 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in front of 18 and 20 Ware Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197406 2 197406 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the door on solar trash bin in front of 1188 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197421 3 197421 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of 3 Electronic Meters as mitigation from Kung Fu Tea at 237 Elm Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197423 3 197423 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to #197238 re: Shore Drive drainage. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197208 3 197208 License Renewing Flammables License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 197216 3 197216 License Renewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197217 3 197217 License Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197244 3 197244 Public Event Public Event Permit, Vecna Cares 5K/Robot Run, Davis Square-Highland Ave-Summer St, changing the date to Sep 21, 6-11AM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197264 3 197264 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) report to this Board, in writing no later than July 10, 2014, the specific enforcement activities his department has carried out to ensure compliance with the polystyrene ban as well as any written notifications that were sent. Work completed   Action details Not available 196196 3 196196 Citation Commending Emma DiMasi on the happy occasion of her Ninety Ninth birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 197422 3 197422 Officer's Communication City Solicitor's responding to the question of whether the BOA may vote on a resolution urging the Retirement Board to vote for a COLA for retirees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197450 3 197450 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 7/10/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197438 3 197438 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an updated version of the "Pay-to-Play" Ordinance regulating campaign contributions (see #194968 and #195024) as approved by the 7-9-14 Legislative Matters Committee meeting. Ordinance enrolled   Action details Not available 197419 4 197419 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $28,705 from the Salary Contingency Account to the School Custodian Salaries Account to fund the NCFO Local 13 School Custodians collective bargaining agreement. Approved   Action details Not available 197437 4 197437 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a FY14 invoice for $2,171.40 with FY2015 funds in the Constituent Services Professional and Technical Services Account Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197350 4 197350 Resolution That the Retirement Board increase the cost of living base from $12,000 to $13,000. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196959 4 196959 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave., opening Sun-Thu to 2 AM, Fri-Sat to 3 AM. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197078 4 197078 Public Communication Central Medford Trust submitting comments re: the petition for a Grant of Location by Comcast at 265 Medford St. Work completed   Action details Not available 196980 4 196980 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install a manhole in the sidewalk and 8 feet of conduit from that manhole to 265 Medford St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197172 4 197172 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide the Committee on Licenses and Permits with an explanation of how the work on St. James Avenue, referenced in #196765, was performed prior to the issuance of a permit and whether the work has been inspected. Work completed   Action details Not available 197420 4 197420 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $20,000 grant from the MA Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division for the Police's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket Mobilization Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196869 4 196869 License Renewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 197417 4 197417 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $875,000 in a bond to participate in the MWRA's Local Water System Assistance Program. Approved   Action details Not available 197418 4 197418 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $110,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to conduct a Street Light Conversion Energy Audit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197414 4 197414 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for a feasibility study and schematic design for the renovation and/or construction of the High School. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197415 5 197415 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $1,700,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for public street and sidewalk repairs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197416 5 197416 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $1,000,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for ADA Accessibility - Curb Ramp installation and improvements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197417 5 197417 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $875,000 in a bond to participate in the MWRA's Local Water System Assistance Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197413 5 197413 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-322 regarding salary ranges. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196919 5 196919 Order That the City Solicitor advise whether this Board has the authority to pass an ordinance that requires the approval of this Board for any agreement for payment in lieu of taxes. Work completed   Action details Not available 196487 5 196487 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Fugu Foods. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197436 5 197436 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to amend #196037, an authorization to borrow and bond to repair the High School Auditorium, Kitchen, & Cafeteria, by increasing the total amount to $3,090,000. Approved   Action details Not available 197419 5 197419 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $28,705 from the Salary Contingency Account to the School Custodian Salaries Account to fund the NCFO Local 13 School Custodians collective bargaining agreement. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197436 6 197436 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to amend #196037, an authorization to borrow and bond to repair the High School Auditorium, Kitchen, & Cafeteria, by increasing the total amount to $3,090,000. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197308 6 197308 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $415,000 from ArtPlace, for the Arts Council's use to creative uses of the former waste transfer site. Approved   Action details Not available 197308 7 197308 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $415,000 from ArtPlace, for the Arts Council's use to creative uses of the former waste transfer site. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 196780 7 196780 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board of the city's ability to control the dissemination of advertisements from "Globe Direct", and inquire why individual requests to stop unsolicited deliveries are not followed. Work completed   Action details Not available 197083 7 197083 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of a piano valued at $500 to be used in the new Sound Studio for young musicians. Approved   Action details Not available 197188 8 197188 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $35,000 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for the Police Department's Bicycle-Pedestrian Traffic Enforcement Program. Approved   Action details Not available 197174 8 197174 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $750,000 for the cost of replacing DPW equipment and authorization to borrow $750,000 in a bond to meet the appropriation. Approved   Action details Not available 197050 8 197050 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a mitigation payment of 5 Electronic parking meters Approved   Action details Not available 196952 9 196952 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $22,125.85 from the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management, for the Police Department's target hardening project. Approved   Action details Not available 197239 9 197239 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $171,000 in a bond to install lighting for the turf field at the Capuano School. Approved   Action details Not available 197240 9 197240 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $64,300 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for additional final phase work pertaining to the design and engineering contract for the Davis Square streetscape improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 195222 10 195222 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Bon Me Foods. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195198 11 195198 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Tenoch Mexican. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 194968 13 194968 Ordinance Requesting approval of the attached Ordinance Regulating Campaign Contributions from Those Seeking Contracts, Zoning Relief, the Purchase of City Property, or Financial Assistance from the City. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195024 15 195024 Ordinance Requesting, with the sponsorship of Ald. Desmond, Bastardi, Sullivan, O'Keefe and Trane, approval of an Ordinance regulating "pay-to-play" public contracting and campaign contributions for municipal elected office. Placed on file   Action details Not available