Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/12/2017 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 (154) 154 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 202614 1 202614 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202615 1 202615 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of November 17, 2016, and the Regular Meeting of November 22, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202616 1 202616 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Clyde Street from Pole 74/1 to a point of pickup at 8 Clyde Street. (Interim approval issued 12/9/16) Approved   Action details Not available 202669 1 202669 Public Event Public Event Permit, Tufts University Tuftonia's Day, Tufts campus, Apr 28, 7AM-11:30PM (raindate Apr 30). Approved   Action details Not available 202670 1 202670 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville International Family Equality Day, Seven Hills Park, May 7, 9AM-7PM (raindate May 21). Approved   Action details Not available 202671 1 202671 Public Event Public Event Permit, MOM's 5K Run/Walk for Cancer, May 14, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202672 1 202672 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 202673 1 202673 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Place. Approved   Action details Not available 202674 1 202674 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 202675 1 202675 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 202676 1 202676 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 202677 1 202677 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 202679 1 202679 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202680 1 202680 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202681 1 202681 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 202682 1 202682 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dave's Fresh Pasta, 79 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 202683 1 202683 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryan's, 239 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 202684 1 202684 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202685 1 202685 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202686 1 202686 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 202687 1 202687 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 202688 1 202688 License New Junk Dealer, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St., buying and selling high-end jewelry, pawnbroking. Approved   Action details Not available 202678 1 202678 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 202704 1 202704 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 202705 1 202705 License New Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental, 126 & 128 Broadway, 2 temporary entry vestibules. Approved   Action details Not available 202706 1 202706 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 202708 1 202708 License Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Gary and Arlene Collins dba Auto Brokers Company, 182 Washington St., 0 autos inside, 26 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202707 1 202707 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 202707 2 202707 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202709 2 202709 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the tar sidewalk at 41-43 Pennsylvania Avenue with concrete. Approved   Action details Not available 202710 2 202710 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the trash barrels of the apartment complex at the intersection of McGrath Highway, Bonair Street and Otis Street weekly and issue fines where appropriate. Approved   Action details Not available 202706 2 202706 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202705 2 202705 License New Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental, 126 & 128 Broadway, 2 temporary entry vestibules. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202704 2 202704 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202678 2 202678 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202688 2 202688 License New Junk Dealer, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St., buying and selling high-end jewelry, pawnbroking. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202687 2 202687 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Joshua Tree, 256 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202686 2 202686 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202698 2 202698 Communication Requesting confirmation of appointment of Maren Chiu to the Board of Library Trustees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202685 2 202685 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202684 2 202684 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202683 2 202683 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryan's, 239 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202682 2 202682 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dave's Fresh Pasta, 79 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202681 2 202681 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Au Bon Pain, 40 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202680 2 202680 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202679 2 202679 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202677 2 202677 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202676 2 202676 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202675 2 202675 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202674 2 202674 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202673 2 202673 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Place. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202672 2 202672 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Parkway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202671 2 202671 Public Event Public Event Permit, MOM's 5K Run/Walk for Cancer, May 14, 7AM-2PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202670 2 202670 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville International Family Equality Day, Seven Hills Park, May 7, 9AM-7PM (raindate May 21). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202669 2 202669 Public Event Public Event Permit, Tufts University Tuftonia's Day, Tufts campus, Apr 28, 7AM-11:30PM (raindate Apr 30). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202616 2 202616 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Clyde Street from Pole 74/1 to a point of pickup at 8 Clyde Street. (Interim approval issued 12/9/16) Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202654 2 202654 Communication Requesting confirmation of Betsy Allen as Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 202655 2 202655 Communication Requesting confirmation of Christopher Hosman as Executive Director of the Women's Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202617 2 202617 Resolution That the Administration advocate for sound barriers along I-93 in East Somerville to help reduce air pollution by up to 50 percent. Approved   Action details Not available 202618 2 202618 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the proposed Community Advisory Committee for Capital Improvement Projects and explain how it will interact with this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 202619 2 202619 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works not leave a pile of snow at the intersection of Pearl Street, Virginia Street and McGrath Highway, and inform the State of this request as well. Approved   Action details Not available 202620 2 202620 Order That the Director of SPCD, Director of Engineering, Commissioner of Public Works, ADA Coordinator, and Mayor’s Office work with the Ward 5 Alderman to convene a community meeting in February to discuss improvements in the streetscape on Murdock Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202621 2 202621 Order That the Director of SPCD share with this Board any plans for improving the performance and credibility of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority, and distribute to each Alderman the Kennedy School report on the future of the SRA. Approved   Action details Not available 202622 2 202622 Resolution That the Administration share with this Board the timeline and plan for implementing 20 mph “safety zones” and reducing the speed limit to 20 mph on as many city streets as possible. Approved   Action details Not available 202625 2 202625 Order That the Director of SPCD develop and report to this Board an outreach campaign to start in the spring of 2017, to educate motorists about using the “Dutch Reach” to open the driver’s side door to avoid “dooring” cyclists. Approved   Action details Not available 202623 2 202623 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken bollard at the intersection of Cedar Street and the Community Path. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 202624 2 202624 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the 3 yellow bollards that are once again broken on the east side of the Lowell Street bridge at the Community Path Extension ramp. (2nd request) Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202626 2 202626 Ordinance Proposing an Ordinance to safeguard vulnerable road users. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202627 2 202627 Resolution That the Administration reconsider parking restrictions during snow emergencies for Whitman Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202628 2 202628 Communication Reporting on the SHS Building Committee meetings of December 12 and 20, 2016. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202703 2 202703 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 12/8/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202667 2 202667 Communication Traffic and Parking responding to items approved at this Board's 11/22/16 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202668 2 202668 Communication Traffic and Parking responding to items approved at this Board's 12/08/16 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202641 2 202641 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Approved   Action details Not available 202642 2 202642 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works. Approved   Action details Not available 202643 2 202643 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Walter Whitney as Superintendent of Public Buildings & Grounds. Approved   Action details Not available 202652 2 202652 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services. Approved   Action details Not available 202644 2 202644 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. Approved   Action details Not available 202645 2 202645 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Goran Smiljic as Superintendent of Inspectional Services. Approved   Action details Not available 202653 2 202653 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Doug Kress as Director of the Board of Health. Approved   Action details Not available 202651 2 202651 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Approved   Action details Not available 202647 2 202647 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Rich Raiche as City Engineer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202649 2 202649 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. Approved   Action details Not available 202648 2 202648 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes. Approved   Action details Not available 202658 2 202658 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 202656 2 202656 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 202663 2 202663 Communication Requesting the appointment of Housing Authority employee Daniel J. Meade as a Special police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202693 2 202693 Communication Requesting the appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202657 2 202657 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Assistant Clerk of Committees - Legislative Clerk. Approved   Action details Not available 202646 2 202646 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert King as Director of Capital Planning and Engineering. Approved   Action details Not available 202692 2 202692 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202650 2 202650 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Jill Lathan as Director of Parks and Recreation. Approved   Action details Not available 202691 2 202691 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Suzanne Rinfret as Director of Traffic and Parking. Approved   Action details Not available 202691 3 202691 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Suzanne Rinfret as Director of Traffic and Parking. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202632 3 202632 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $274,879 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of FY17 Police capital equipment and vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202650 3 202650 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Jill Lathan as Director of Parks and Recreation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202646 3 202646 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert King as Director of Capital Planning and Engineering. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202697 3 202697 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of David Turin to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 202696 3 202696 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Mathias Neuber to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 202695 3 202695 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Fager to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 202657 3 202657 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Assistant Clerk of Committees - Legislative Clerk. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202660 3 202660 Communication Requesting the appointment of Carl Nelson to the position of Fire Fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 202661 3 202661 Communication Requesting the appointment of Shayne Saulnier to the position of Fire Fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 202662 3 202662 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joshua Wallace to the position of Fire Fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 202659 3 202659 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joshua McCann to the position of Fire Fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 202656 3 202656 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202658 3 202658 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202648 3 202648 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202649 3 202649 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202651 3 202651 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202653 3 202653 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Doug Kress as Director of the Board of Health. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202645 3 202645 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Goran Smiljic as Superintendent of Inspectional Services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202644 3 202644 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202652 3 202652 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202643 3 202643 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Walter Whitney as Superintendent of Public Buildings & Grounds. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202642 3 202642 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202641 3 202641 Communication Requesting the confirmation of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202664 3 202664 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jessica Palacios Yamakawa to the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202635 3 202635 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202640 3 202640 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept the gift of a painting from the village of San Esteban Catarina, El Salvador. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202666 3 202666 Officer's Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to items approved at this Board's 11/10/16 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202665 3 202665 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Lisa Davidson to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 202654 3 202654 Communication Requesting confirmation of Betsy Allen as Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202702 3 202702 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval of a contract with Deutsch Williams as outside legal counsel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202699 3 202699 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 202700 3 202700 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 202694 3 202694 Communication Requesting the appointment of Anne Tate to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202701 3 202701 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 202711 3 202711 Officer's Communication Director of SomerStat submitting a memorandum analyzing an increase in the residential exemption. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202701 4 202701 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202700 4 202700 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202699 4 202699 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202690 4 202690 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $50,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Law Department's Damages to Persons & Property Judgments/Settlements Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202689 4 202689 Ordinance Requesting approval to amend Ordinance 9-1 regarding alcohol in public parks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202665 4 202665 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Lisa Davidson to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202637 4 202637 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay two FY16 invoices totaling $520 with FY17 funds from the IT Professional & Technical Services Account. Approved   Action details Not available 202639 4 202639 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $669.42 gift from NEMLEC to cover Police Department costs associated with a variety of events. Approved   Action details Not available 202630 4 202630 Mayor's Request Requesting to transfer CPA funds totaling $889,962 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve to designated CPA reserves per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202631 4 202631 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $880,416 from the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202659 4 202659 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joshua McCann to the position of Fire Fighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202662 4 202662 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joshua Wallace to the position of Fire Fighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202661 4 202661 Communication Requesting the appointment of Shayne Saulnier to the position of Fire Fighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202660 4 202660 Communication Requesting the appointment of Carl Nelson to the position of Fire Fighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202695 4 202695 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Fager to the Conservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202629 4 202629 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $1,660,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount for construction services as part of the MWRA Local Water Assistance Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202638 4 202638 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $1,000 grant with no new match required, from Pilot House LLC to the LIbraries for unrestricted uses. Approved   Action details Not available 202696 4 202696 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Mathias Neuber to the Conservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202697 4 202697 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of David Turin to the Conservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202633 4 202633 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance and appropriation of an additional $45,000 from US2 Associates into the Union Sq Revitalization and Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202634 4 202634 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $45,000 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Fund for the redevelopment of Union Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202638 5 202638 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $1,000 grant with no new match required, from Pilot House LLC to the LIbraries for unrestricted uses. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202639 5 202639 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $669.42 gift from NEMLEC to cover Police Department costs associated with a variety of events. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202637 5 202637 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay two FY16 invoices totaling $520 with FY17 funds from the IT Professional & Technical Services Account. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202636 5 202636 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $750 using available funds in the Engineering Department Professional and Technical Services Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available