Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/26/2013 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 (110) 110 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 195910 1 195910 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 19, 2013. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 195914 1 195914 Committee Report Report of the Caucus of the 2014 Board of Aldermen, meeting on November 26, 2013. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195911 1 195911 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on November 26, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195963 1 195963 Public Communication ARL Healthcare Inc., notifying this Board that it intends to submit a Phase 2 application to site a Registered Marijuana Dispensary in Somerville. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195902 1 195902 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Comcast, to install 50 feet of conduit in the road from a manhole to a pole at Washington Street and McGrath Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 195901 1 195901 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 42 feet of conduit in Cedar Street, from a pole to 143 Cedar Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195903 1 195903 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Tufts University, to install about 1500 feet of overhead fiber optic cable on Professors Row, Curtis Street, Chetwynd Road, and Sunset Road, with connections to several Tufts-owned buildings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195948 1 195948 Public Event Public Event Permit, Pleasant Avenue Block Party, Nov 28, Noon-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195949 1 195949 License Sign/Awning Permit, Noor Mediterranean Grill, 136 College Ave., 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195950 1 195950 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 195951 1 195951 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 195952 1 195952 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body, 308 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 195953 1 195953 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 195954 1 195954 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 195955 1 195955 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 195956 1 195956 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 195957 1 195957 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 195958 1 195958 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 195959 1 195959 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Aguacate Verde, 13 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 195960 1 195960 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 195961 1 195961 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 195962 1 195962 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 195909 1 195909 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 20, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195896 1 195896 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195897 1 195897 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 24, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195973 1 195973 License Sign/Awning Permit, Wagner Jewelry, 301 Somerville Ave. & 8 Bow St., 1 sign at each entrance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195974 1 195974 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195975 1 195975 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 195976 1 195976 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taipei Tokyo, 7 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 195900 2 195900 Citation Commending the High School's Boys Soccer Team, which advanced to the State Championship game this year. Approved   Action details Not available 195899 2 195899 Citation Commending Robert Martel, who is resigning after 26 years as the Property Manager of the Brickbottom Artists Building. Approved   Action details Not available 195898 2 195898 Citation Commending Teresa Cardoso, who is retiring after 22 years of dedicated service on the School Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 195940 2 195940 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Rocco Marciello as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195941 2 195941 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Donna Leon Pierre as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195942 2 195942 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Andres Calderon as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195943 2 195943 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Sweeney as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195944 2 195944 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195945 2 195945 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Kenneth Edwards as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195946 2 195946 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Pasquale DeFeo, Jr. as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195905 2 195905 Order That the Chief of Police assign a crossing guard and a traffic control officer to the corner of Josephine and Kidder Avenues, to ensure children’s safety during school drop-off and pick-up hours. Approved   Action details Not available 195906 2 195906 Order That the Director of SPCD appear at this Board's next meeting on December 12 to explain the Redevelopment Authority's procedure for designating a developer and taking property for the Revitalization Plan for Union Square, and provide the members of this Board with written information about the Plan's costs and funding sources by December 10. Approved   Action details Not available 195907 2 195907 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the large elm tree at 31-33 Cutter Avenue, and trim the low hanging branches. Approved   Action details Not available 195908 2 195908 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the speed limit on Glen Street from 7-9 AM, especially near the East Somerville Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 195912 2 195912 Order That the process of filling vacancies in ward Aldermen seats be changed. Approved   Action details Not available 195913 2 195913 Order That At-Large vacancies on this Board be filled in a manner that mirrors the City of Boston's process. Approved   Action details Not available 195972 2 195972 License New Mobile Food Vendor, The Scoop N Scootery. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195934 2 195934 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Matthew Derany as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195935 2 195935 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frederick Mangone as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195936 2 195936 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mark Snider as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195937 2 195937 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli, II as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195966 2 195966 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph Moreira to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195967 2 195967 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Cabral to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195938 2 195938 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James Pero as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195939 2 195939 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Ronald DiGiorgio as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195947 3 195947 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195916 3 195916 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Revision to the Layout of the City Easement in C Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195915 3 195915 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Drainage Easement and the abandonment of a former Drainage Easement at the MaxPac development. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195969 3 195969 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor responding to # 195598 re: absentee landlords in Ward 4. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195703 3 195703 Public Communication Rachel Mello submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed zoning change on Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 195704 3 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 195970 3 195970 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195933 3 195933 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Daniel Willinger as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 195971 3 195971 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195965 3 195965 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $13,828.50 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for a three-year warranty of the fuel management system in the DPW yard. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195977 3 195977 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195964 4 195964 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $31,500 from the Wage and Salary Stabilization Fund to the Library Salaries Account to establish the position of Associate Director of the Library System. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195927 4 195927 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $4,138 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund as a Budgeted Subsidy to pay outstanding electricity bills. Approved   Action details Not available 195788 4 195788 Order That the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor inform this Board of state and local requirements prior to the establishment of medical marijuana facilities, as well as local regulating authorities and required public notices and/or public hearings. Work completed   Action details Not available 195930 4 195930 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $16,145.74 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Program for the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195932 4 195932 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division for the Police Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement initiative. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195929 4 195929 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $158,955 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security Mass Municipal Police Staffing Grant for the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195904 4 195904 Mayor's Request Chief Assessor's Classification Hearing Report regarding the adoption of Tax Levy Percentages for FY14, including a minimum residential factor, a residential exemption, and an additional statutory exemption of up to 100%. Approved   Action details Not available 195919 4 195919 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $555,000 from the Overlay Surplus declared by the Board of Assessors to reduce the FY2014 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 195921 4 195921 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $240,000 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Recreation Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund a Settlement Agreement with four former Recreation Dept. Employees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195926 4 195926 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $15,000 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund an Early Retirement Incentive Agreement negotiated with the Police Superior Officers' Association. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195918 4 195918 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,030,982 from Parking Meter Receipts to reduce the FY2014 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 195924 4 195924 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,500 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of trash and recycling barrels. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195920 4 195920 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $261,894 from the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund to reduce the FY2014 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 195928 4 195928 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $51,577 from the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Debt Service Account to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Salaries Account. Approved   Action details Not available 195923 4 195923 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $54,583 from Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Electricity Account for outstanding electricity bills. Approved   Action details Not available 195925 4 195925 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $20,862 from Dilboy Field Enterprise Retained Earnings to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Electricity Account to pay outstanding electricity bills. Approved   Action details Not available 195922 4 195922 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund as a Budgeted Subsidy to finance operations in FY2014. Approved   Action details Not available 195917 5 195917 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of a contract extension for Weston Sampson Engineers through December 31, 2015, for the construction of the North Street Veterans Playground. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195775 5 195775 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195235, a proposed zoning ordinance changing all CCD-55 zoning districts in Ward 3 to CCD-45. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195776 5 195776 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195627, a proposed zoning ordinance modifying Article 15: Linkage. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195777 5 195777 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #195279, a proposed zoning ordinance to add a new Section 6.6: North Point Special district, modify Section 5.4: Design and Site Plan Review, and make related modifications to Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 17. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195235 5 195235 Zoning Ordinance That the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by changing all CCD 55 zoning districts in Ward 3 to CCD 45. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 195931 5 195931 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of mitigation payments totaling $5,500 for tree damage and the appropriation of the $5,500 to the Street Tree Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195968 5 195968 Officer's Communication Housing Director responding to #195627 re: Zoning Amendment to Article 15, Linkage. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195582 6 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. Approved   Action details Not available 195766 6 195766 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $300,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to purchase and install Fire Radio Boxes. Approved   Action details Not available 195768 6 195768 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $115,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to replace the existing fuel management system in the DPW yard. Approved   Action details Not available 195774 6 195774 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $16,000 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. Approved   Action details Not available 195690 6 195690 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay Department of Public Works Prior Fiscal Year Invoices totalling $25,321.44. Approved   Action details Not available 195689 6 195689 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the Traffic and Parking Dept.'s Multi-Space Meter Contract. Approved   Action details Not available 195765 6 195765 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $300,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to purchase a salt shed. Approved   Action details Not available 195773 6 195773 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY 2014 funds to pay a prior year invoice of $516 in the DPW. Approved   Action details Not available 195767 6 195767 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $117,769 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to the DPW Buildings and Grounds Moving Services Account to clean out the Homan's Building and the Powder House School Building. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 195770 6 195770 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create a new Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 195771 6 195771 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $921,634 from Unreserved Fund Balance (Free Cash) to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 195850 6 195850 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $7,316 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services, for the Council on Aging's Fit for Life Program. Approved   Action details Not available 195851 6 195851 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $6,200 from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services, for the Council on Aging's senior transportation. Approved   Action details Not available 195615 7 195615 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $75,375 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Garbage and Recycling Barrels. Approved   Action details Not available 195629 7 195629 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of FY14 funds to pay a FY13 Benefits Strategies invoice totaling $3,183.73. Approved   Action details Not available 195628 7 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. Approved   Action details Not available 195279 8 195279 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add a new Section 6.6: North Point Special District, modify Section 5.4: Design and Site Plan Review, and make related modifications to Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 17. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 195627 8 195627 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with respect to Article 15, Linkage. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 195476 9 195476 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $1,338,333 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for public street improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 195376 9 195376 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for Tree Planting. Approved   Action details Not available 195298 10 195298 Mayor's Request Requesting an extension of a Contract with FW Russell & Sons for solid waste pickup and hauling. Approved   Action details Not available