Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/12/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (103) 103 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 198454 1 198454 Public Event Public Event Permit, NStar Walk for Boston Children's Hospital, Assembly Row, Jun 14, 5:30AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 198453 1 198453 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Birdhouse Project, Union Square, Apr 25, 8:30AM-5PM (raindate May 2). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198433 1 198433 Grant of Location Submitted by Crown Castle to install 350 feet of fiber optic cable in new conduit from Pole 211/6 at Line Street along Smith Avenue to a point of pickup on the southeast side of Beacon Street near Smith Avenue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198434 1 198434 Grant of Location Submitted by Crown Castle to install 1,533 feet of fiber optic cable in new conduit from Pole 142/29 at Kent Street proceeding northwest to Prentiss Street, then along Prentiss Street to Pole 161/2. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198435 1 198435 Grant of Location Submitted by Crown Castle to install optical repeater equipment, a pole-top antenna, and fiber optic cable from existing facilities to an existing wood utility pole at 181-183 Tremont Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198436 1 198436 Grant of Location Submitted by Crown Castle to install optical repeater equipment, a pole-top antenna, and fiber optic cable from existing facilities to an existing wood utility pole at 281 Beacon Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198437 1 198437 Grant of Location Submitted by Crown Castle to install optical repeater equipment, a pole-top antenna, and fiber optic cable from existing facilities to an existing wood utility pole at the corner of Beacon and Park Streets. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198455 1 198455 License Renewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 198456 1 198456 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 198458 1 198458 License New Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, John's Auto Sales Inc., 181 Somerville Ave., 38 autos outside, Mo-Th 9AM-8PM, Fr-Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 10AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 198459 1 198459 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Pennypackers. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198460 1 198460 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Rhythm n Wraps. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198461 1 198461 License New Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties dba Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Ave., 4 residents. Approved   Action details Not available 198462 1 198462 Public Communication Linda Siraco submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198463 1 198463 Public Communication Kate Wheeler and David Guss submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198464 1 198464 Public Communication Rob Cheyne submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198465 1 198465 Public Communication Karen Molloy submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198466 1 198466 Public Communication Jennifer Grande submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198467 1 198467 Public Communication Mark Gallagher submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198468 1 198468 Public Communication MaJa Kietzke submitting comments re: the snow removal ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198430 1 198430 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198431 1 198431 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting, January 5, 2015, and the Regular Meeting, January 8, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198449 1 198449 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on January 29, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198448 1 198448 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 4, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198446 1 198446 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 5, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198457 1 198457 License New Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St., 8 autos inside, 2 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198494 1 198494 Public Communication Federal Realty Investment Trust requesting to address this Board re: #198410, a Resolution urging FRIT to employ union labor and give preference to Somerville residents for all construction work. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198495 1 198495 Mayor's Communication Conveying a request from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition to the State for additional assistance to address snow removal. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198496 2 198496 Resolution That this Board supports the request of the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition for additional assistance from the State to address this winter's record levels of snowfall. Approved   Action details Not available 198432 2 198432 Citation Commending Zoe Colt, on the happy occasion of her 90th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 198469 2 198469 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Recreation confer with DCR about installing lights in the parking lot adjacent to the Dilboy swimming pool. Approved   Action details Not available 198447 2 198447 Order That the Director of SPCD give preference to local businesses when submitting recommendations to the Licensing Commission for liquor licenses issued under #197700, a Home Rule Petition to increase the number of licenses in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 198470 2 198470 Resolution That the Administration appear before this Board to explain the closing of schools and municipal buildings due to safety concerns. Approved   Action details Not available 198471 2 198471 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the city's trash collector close all barrel lids after collection during inclement weather. Approved   Action details Not available 198472 2 198472 Order That the Land Use Committee, during the upcoming zoning overhaul review, examine whether a provision should be added for universities to obtain a special permit before operating housing outside a University District. Approved   Action details Not available 198473 2 198473 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board whether it is possible to have the Public Schools open when there is a declared snow emergency, and, if it is possible, to also report the plan for teacher and staff parking, since school parking lots are used then for resident parking. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 198474 2 198474 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works shovel a sidewalk path through the huge mound of snow where the sidewalk should be on the east side of Cedar Street by the Community Path Extension next to the parking lot at 2 Alpine Street. Approved   Action details Not available 198484 2 198484 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Robert Sweeney as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198485 2 198485 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James Pero as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198486 2 198486 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198487 2 198487 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Scott Kingsley as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198488 2 198488 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Thathyanno Desa as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198489 2 198489 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Derek Morrison as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198490 2 198490 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Gladyner Brevil as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198491 2 198491 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198492 2 198492 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Albert Darling as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198493 2 198493 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Geovanne Colon as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198497 2 198497 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the area around 74 Gilman Street for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 198439 2 198439 Resolution That the Administration, with the Fire and Police Departments, compile a report of the number of "needed assistance" calls made by each tax-exempt facility in the City over the past 2 years. Approved   Action details Not available 198438 2 198438 Resolution Commending the Mayor and his Administration for their professionalism and dedicated efforts during the recent snowstorms. Approved   Action details Not available 198442 2 198442 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works look into the deployment of plow arm extensions, which can be lowered to clear driveways that have had snow plowed into them, and report to this Board about their potential use here. Approved   Action details Not available 198443 2 198443 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board why, after the snowstorm on January 28, snow plows inundated sidewalks on the even side of the street with snow and large ice boulders, causing residents to shovel their sidewalks several times, and what measures are being taken so this doesn't happen again. Approved   Action details Not available 198444 2 198444 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) report to this Board on the process for issuing citations during snowstorms to private plowing and shoveling contractors who are plowing snow into the street or onto neighbors' sidewalks. Approved   Action details Not available 198445 2 198445 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) report to this Board on why the Tree Advisory Committee, created under the Tree Preservation Ordinance, appears to be completely inactive, and present a plan for activating it by March 26, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 198441 2 198441 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief of Police take notice of the fire lane on Pinckney Street, to prevent snow from being dumped there. Approved   Action details Not available 198440 2 198440 Resolution That this Board supports the Don't Leave Seniors Behind Healthcare Campaign of the MA Senior Action Council. Approved   Action details Not available 198261 3 198261 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Best Cars of MA, 1 Virginia St., no cars on site. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198262 3 198262 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Instacar, 38-42 Medford St., 10 autos outside. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 198341 3 198341 License New Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St., 25 cars inside. Approved   Action details Not available 198340 3 198340 License New Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 19 Joy St., 22 cars inside, 20 outside. Approved   Action details Not available 198342 3 198342 License New Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St., 63 cars. Approved   Action details Not available 198339 3 198339 License New Garage License, Car Zone, 486 Columbia St., 3 cars inside, 3 outside. Approved   Action details Not available 198343 3 198343 License New Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave., 1 vehicle. Approved   Action details Not available 198475 4 198475 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $64,423 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for Fire Department staffing. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198405 4 198405 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert Whelan to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 198406 4 198406 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph Laudano to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 198402 4 198402 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paul Savage to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 197913 4 197913 License New Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row, 46 tables, 184 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 197914 4 197914 License New Outdoor Seating License, Atelier Pilates, 7 Landers Street, 1 A-frame sign. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198028 4 198028 License Sign/Awning Permit, Gardini Law Office, 24 Dane St., 1 blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 198403 4 198403 Communication Requesting the appointment of Douglas Henry to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 198418 4 198418 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Layton to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 198404 4 198404 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ryan Layton to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 198480 4 198480 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Ryan Falvey to the Historical Preservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 198481 4 198481 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Derek Snare as an Alternate Member of the Historical Preservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 198482 4 198482 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of George Born as an Alternate Member of the Historical Preservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 198476 4 198476 Communication Requesting the appointment of Mark Sternman to the Historical Preservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198477 4 198477 Communication Requesting the appointment of Todd Zinn to the Historical Preservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198479 4 198479 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Eric Parkes to the Historical Preservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 198407 4 198407 Communication Requesting the appointment of Hallam Massiah to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 198452 4 198452 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $4,314 grant from the MA Vest-a-Dog program for a cruiser insert for the Police Dept.'s K-9 dog. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198450 4 198450 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $34,779.40 From Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Personnel Professional and Technical Services Account to pay an FY2014 training invoice. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198478 4 198478 Communication Requesting the appointment of Heather Davies as an Alternate Member of the Historical Preservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198483 4 198483 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Richard Bauer to the Historical Preservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 198483 5 198483 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Richard Bauer to the Historical Preservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198407 5 198407 Communication Requesting the appointment of Hallam Massiah to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198479 5 198479 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Eric Parkes to the Historical Preservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198482 5 198482 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of George Born as an Alternate Member of the Historical Preservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198481 5 198481 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Derek Snare as an Alternate Member of the Historical Preservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198480 5 198480 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Ryan Falvey to the Historical Preservation Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 197700 5 197700 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition that would increase the number of liquor licenses that the Licensing Commission may issue. Approved   Action details Not available 198404 5 198404 Communication Requesting the appointment of Ryan Layton to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198418 5 198418 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Layton to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198403 5 198403 Communication Requesting the appointment of Douglas Henry to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198402 5 198402 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paul Savage to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 196587 5 196587 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking monitor truck traffic on and around Powderhouse Boulevard, paying special attention to areas surrounding theTufts campus. Work completed   Action details Not available 197017 5 197017 Order That this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking investigate the reasoning of truck traffic restrictions in our city last being ordered in 2002. Work completed   Action details Not available 198406 5 198406 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joseph Laudano to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198405 5 198405 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert Whelan to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 198451 5 198451 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of grant funds totaling $250,000 from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development for the East Broadway Streetscape Project. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196659 6 196659 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting responses to #196587 re: truck traffic on Powderhouse Blvd. Work completed   Action details Not available 197413 9 197413 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-322 regarding salary ranges. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 197413 10 197413 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-322 regarding salary ranges. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available