Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/12/2014 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 (147) 147 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 197193 1 197193 Public Event Public Event Permit, Josephine Avenue Summer Play events, Jun 15 from Kidder to Broadway, Jul 13 and Aug 17 from Kidder to Morrison, all 4-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197194 1 197194 Public Event Public Event Permit, Senior Thesis Moth Collection Project, Bailey Park, random dates Jun 16-Jul 15, 10PM-2AM. Approved   Action details Not available 197195 1 197195 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council ArtsUnion Summer and Fall events, various locations and times from Jun 22 to Sep 27. Approved   Action details Not available 197196 1 197196 Public Event Public Event Permit, SomerMovie Fest, various locations, Thursdays Jul 10-Aug 28, Sunset. Approved   Action details Not available 197197 1 197197 Public Event Public Event Permit, StarlabFest Music and Arts Festival, 32 Prospect St and 453 Somerville Ave, Jul 19, 11AM-10PM (raindate Jul 26). Approved   Action details Not available 197198 1 197198 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Block Party, Chester St, Jul 28, 5-10PM (raindate Aug 4). Approved   Action details Not available 197199 1 197199 License Sign/Awning Permit, Winter Hill Bank, 337 Broadway, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 197200 1 197200 License New Outdoor Seating License, Vinnie's at Night, 76 Broadway, 6 tables, 24 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 197201 1 197201 License New Outdoor Seating License, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 102 Broadway, 3 tables, 12 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 197202 1 197202 License New Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway, 3 tables, 12 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 197203 1 197203 License New Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe, 708 Broadway, 3 tables, 8 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 197204 1 197204 License New Drainlayer License, Lederman Engineering. Approved   Action details Not available 197205 1 197205 License New Drainlayer License, Hydra Tech. Approved   Action details Not available 197206 1 197206 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Manafort Brothers. Approved   Action details Not available 197207 1 197207 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services. Approved   Action details Not available 197208 1 197208 License Renewing Flammables License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197209 1 197209 License Renewing Flammables License, Shield, 620 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197210 1 197210 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 197211 1 197211 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 197212 1 197212 License Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197213 1 197213 License Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 197214 1 197214 License Renewing Garage License, Fred M Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 197215 1 197215 License Renewing Garage License, AutoSal, 444R Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 197216 1 197216 License Renewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197217 1 197217 License Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197218 1 197218 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197168 1 197168 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on June 12, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197130 1 197130 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 8, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197129 1 197129 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197173 1 197173 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on June 4, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197171 1 197171 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 28, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197170 1 197170 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 27, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197169 1 197169 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Environment and Energy, meeting on May 27, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197244 1 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197243 1 197243 Public Event Public Event Permit, Brian Higgins Road Race, 682 Broadway and area roads, Sep 14, 8AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197245 1 197245 License New Outdoor Seating License, Perfect Dental, 128 Broadway, A-Frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 197246 1 197246 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Roto Rooter Services. Approved   Action details Not available 197219 1 197219 Public Communication Courtney O'Keefe submitting comments re: #197043, an appropriation of $1,355,671 to the Community Preservation Act Fund. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197131 2 197131 Citation Commending Richard Knibbs, whose dedication to Somerville and its children has been a tremendous benefit to this community. Approved   Action details Not available 197248 2 197248 Order That the Chief of Police monitor Everett Avenue for speeding traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 197249 2 197249 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a temporary speed bump along Everett Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197250 2 197250 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works relocate the trash barrel at the corner of Franklin and Pearl Streets away from the curb. Approved   Action details Not available 197251 2 197251 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking contact the Ward One Alderman to arrange a community meeting to discuss traffic issues along Mt. Vernon Street and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197252 2 197252 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol in Union Square, at the junction of Webster Avenue and Washington Street, during the morning and evening rush hours to ensure that traffic laws are being adhered to. Approved   Action details Not available 197247 2 197247 Order That the Director of SPCD provide funding to address problems at the Milk Row Cemetery, including cleaning, repairs, resetting fallen obelisks and other cosmetic repairs and maintenance. Approved   Action details Not available 197133 2 197133 Order That the Director of SPCD dispatch the NIT Team to inspect 10-12 Prescott Street for code violations and signs of rodent activity. Approved   Action details Not available 197134 2 197134 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the hardtop on the sidewalks on Prospect Hill Avenue with concrete. Approved   Action details Not available 197132 2 197132 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the NO BIKING ON SIDEWALK ordinance citywide, especially in business districts, and attend the next Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to discuss bicycle safety education and enforcement. Approved   Action details Not available 197148 2 197148 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign on Melville Road at its intersection of Ten Hills Road. Approved   Action details Not available 197149 2 197149 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a speed bump on Jaques Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197150 2 197150 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a CHILDREN PLAYING sign on Evergreen Avenue between School and Marshall Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197140 2 197140 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the trash near the bus stop off Alston Street (on McGrath Highway) and clean the medians along McGrath Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 197142 2 197142 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the Alston Street area for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 197152 2 197152 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the middle street light in Junction Park and the one on Woodbine Street that is second-closest to Junction Park. Approved   Action details Not available 197153 2 197153 Resolution That the Superintendent of Recreation report to this Board by the end of June 2014, the reason why the outfield grass section of Trum Field is not scheduled for Saturday Fall Youth Soccer League games. Approved   Action details Not available 197151 2 197151 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the streetlights in front of 94, 98-100 Morrison Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197154 2 197154 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer report to this Board whether STOP signs should be added to the intersection of Morrison Avenue and Highland Road to make it a four-way stop, to slow speeding traffic on Morrison Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197155 2 197155 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Superintendent of ISD report to this Board with a plan to ensure prompt and coordinated responses to Board Orders, 311 call entries, emails and phone calls from Aldermen about constituent issues. Approved   Action details Not available 197156 2 197156 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works present to this Board the results of the recent pavement management plan by Fay, Spofford & Thorndike. Approved   Action details Not available 197157 2 197157 Resolution That the Administration explain to this Board the decision making process for deciding the priority order and timeline for repaving streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197158 2 197158 Resolution Supporting Mayor Curtatone's May 22, 2014, Executive Order regarding the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Secure Communities Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197165 2 197165 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic on McGrath Highway, near Brady Towers, for speeding vehicles and issue citations accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 197143 2 197143 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Pennsylvania Avenue for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 197144 2 197144 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate and remedy the low pressure of the water fountains at the ESCS and the strange taste of the water from the school's second floor faucets. Approved   Action details Not available 197145 2 197145 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install NO DOGS ALLOWED signs along the ESCS. Approved   Action details Not available 197146 2 197146 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works increase the number of recycling stations in the ESCS. Approved   Action details Not available 197147 2 197147 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward One Alderman with an update on the soap dispensers at the ESCS, that are still not working after having been previously reported. Approved   Action details Not available 197138 2 197138 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the slide at Chuckie Harris Park. Approved   Action details Not available 197159 2 197159 Order That the Director of Personnel appear before this Board at its regular meeting on June 12, 2014, to provide an update on the Police Chief selection process and the work of the Advisory Committee, to date. Approved   Action details Not available 197160 2 197160 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace dead tree on Belmont Street, near the intersection of Summer Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197161 2 197161 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the roadway defects on College Avenue between the Powderhouse Rotary and Morrison Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197162 2 197162 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace the fence along Broadway, in front of the city's Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. Approved   Action details Not available 197163 2 197163 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pedestrian/bike path and trim the shrubs along the path, from Cedar Street to the Cambridge Line. Approved   Action details Not available 197164 2 197164 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing sidewalk bricks at the intersection of Elm and Day Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197166 2 197166 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) cite the owners of 75, 79 and 83 Ossipee Road and order them to remove the furniture from their front porches. Approved   Action details Not available 197167 2 197167 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer share with this Board, the fire safety plan for the newly opened stores and housing at Assembly Square. Approved   Action details Not available 197220 2 197220 Communication Presenting a report of the June 10 meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197221 2 197221 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking allow resident permit parking at the Washington Street parking lot across from the Argenziano School after 7 PM weekdays, all day Saturdays, and all day during the Summer. Approved   Action details Not available 197222 2 197222 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the fire damaged property at 27 Dickinson Street for violations and hazards which negatively impact the neighborhood, and direct the owners to make all required changes. Approved   Action details Not available 197223 2 197223 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of 47 Webster Avenue to clear the rear lot of all overgrowth and debris and bait the property if evidence of rodent activity is found. Approved   Action details Not available 197224 2 197224 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree at 19 Rose Street and take appropriate actions if the tree is deemed unhealthy and/or a hazard to residents. Approved   Action details Not available 197225 2 197225 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the tree well at 25 Rose Street so that it does not present a hazard to pedestrians. Approved   Action details Not available 197226 2 197226 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the clock in the Argenziano School cafetorium. Approved   Action details Not available 197227 2 197227 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken door at the Argenziano School leading to the cafetorium. Approved   Action details Not available 197228 2 197228 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the double poles at 13 and 23 Dane Avenue regarding an oil-like odor and have said poles removed and replaced if necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 197229 2 197229 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the tangle of wires in the tree at 48 Dimick Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197230 2 197230 Order That the Director of SPCD advise the Ward 2 Alderman of a date in July when resumption of the Lincoln Park redesign will take place. Approved   Action details Not available 197233 2 197233 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works direct Verizon to remove unused utility boxes from the side lawn of the West Somerville Neighborhood School, and from the north side of the grounds of the Powderhouse Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 197235 2 197235 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking post signs prohibiting parking at 34 Highland Avenue on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7 AM-Noon to allow the dumpster there to be emptied. Approved   Action details Not available 197236 2 197236 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the hot top sidewalk at 26 Bow Street with cement. Approved   Action details Not available 197234 2 197234 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the weeds and mow the grass at the West Somerville Neighborhood School as it is growing onto the adjacent property at 10-12 Raymond Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197231 2 197231 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) arrange a meeting with Mass DOT and the Ward Two Alderman to discuss noise mitigation during the Green Line Extension project to diminish construction noise in the affected neighborhoods. Approved   Action details Not available 197232 2 197232 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the owner of the vacant lot adjacent to 12 Beacon Place to clear it of overgrowth and debris, bait it for rodents, and address rodent burrows. Approved   Action details Not available 197237 2 197237 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk and curbing at Lowell and Wilton Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197238 2 197238 Order That the City Engineer review drainage on Shore Drive, especially with storm water runoff during heavy rains, particularly at the corner of Shore Drive and Putnam Street, as well as the impact of development at Assembly Square on the sewer outflow line. Approved   Action details Not available 197135 2 197135 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk and plant a tree at 10 Wisconsin Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197141 2 197141 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Sunnyside Avenue for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 197136 2 197136 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the bus stop sign in front of 165 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197137 2 197137 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalks at 26 and 30 Wesley Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197172 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 197139 2 197139 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact Mass Highway to request that the median strip along McGrath Highway be cleaned of debris. Approved   Action details Not available 197181 3 197181 Mayor's Request Requesting transfer of $220 in the Arts Council from its Professional & Technical Services Account to its Salaries Account to fund a projected year end deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197042 3 197042 Mayor's Request Requesting to appear before this Board in Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy relating to pending requests regarding Clear Channel billboards. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 196979 3 196979 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric to install 145 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from Pole 292/12 to 97 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 197086 3 197086 Public Event Public Event Permit, Assembly Row Assembled Arts Market, 1 Assembly Sq Drive, Saturdays Jun 7-Sep 13, 9AM-4PM. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 197192 3 197192 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #196799 re: the Dilboy Field Parking Lot. Placed on file   Action details Not available 196816 3 196816 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 196765 3 196765 Grant of Location Submitted by NStar Electric, to install 45 feet of conduit in St James Ave from a pole to a point of pickup on St James Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 197253 3 197253 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/12/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197242 3 197242 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197189 4 197189 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $10,000 grant from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation for the Arts Council's Mystic Mural and Art in the Garden programs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197185 4 197185 Mayor's Request Requesting the dedication of Marshall Street Playground in perpetuity for park and recreation purposes. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197241 4 197241 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $130,000 from the E911 Salaries Account to the Police Overtime Account to cover projected overtime costs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197180 4 197180 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $6,767.44 from the MWRA Assessments Account to Debt Service. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197178 4 197178 Mayor's Request Request to transfer $9,174 in the School Custodians Dept., from its Personal Services Account to its Ordinary Maintenance Account to pay outstanding invoices. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196799 4 196799 Order That the City Solicitor advise the Committee on Licenses and Permits on the legality of parking vehicles with dealer plates, or no plates, at the Dilboy Field lot, and the city's ability to ticket and tow at that lot. Work completed   Action details Not available 196340 4 196340 Public Communication 129 registered voters requesting a public hearing before this Board on divesting the city's pension fund from the fossil fuel industry. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 196484 4 196484 Public Event Public Event Permit, Charles River AlleyCats Meow Mile 5K Road Race, Highland Avenue-Summer Street and area roads, Oct 12, 6AM-12:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 196486 4 196486 License New Outdoor Seating License, Fortissimo Coffeehouse, 365 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 196691 4 196691 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diva Indian Bistro, 246 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 197188 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197187 4 197187 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $60,000 grant from the Metro North Regional Employment Board for Mystic Learning Center and Groundworks employment opportunities. Approved   Action details Not available 197175 4 197175 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $248,925 from Salary Contingency to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197179 4 197179 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $7,000 from the Executive Capital Projects Management Salaries Account to the Workers Compensation Salaries Account to fund a projected year-end deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197177 4 197177 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $9,536 from the Building Insurance Account to the Pension/Non-Contributory Ordinary Maintenance Account to fund a projected year end deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197176 4 197176 Mayor's Request Request approval of a transfer of $150,000 from the Sanitation Division to the Buildings & Grounds Division to pay Electricity and Heating Oil costs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197174 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197191 4 197191 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,000 from the Somerville Housing Authority for the Arts Council's Mystic Mural Project. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 196294 5 196294 Order That the Director of Health appear before this Board's Rodent Issues Special Committee to present the work of the Rodent Task Force and new programs to address rodent issues. Work completed   Action details Not available 196301 5 196301 Resolution That the Rodent Task Force present its findings and recommendations at the next scheduled meeting of this Board's Rodent Issues Special Committee. Work completed   Action details Not available 197182 5 197182 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to seek a PARC grant of $400,000 for Otis Playground Renovations. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197183 5 197183 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $200,000 grant for renovations to the Marshall Street Playground. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197184 5 197184 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization of funding necessary to complete renovation of Marshall Street Playground, as a requirement for grant acceptance of a reimbursable Our Common Backyards grant for $200,000. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197061 5 197061 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor Responding to #196628 re: Plastic Bag Reduction. Work completed   Action details Not available 197054 5 197054 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Gregory French to the Position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 197055 5 197055 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Steven Mauras to the Position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 197056 5 197056 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Timothy Flynn to the Position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 197057 5 197057 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Paul French to the Position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 197052 5 197052 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Michael Avery to the Position of Deputy Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 197053 5 197053 Communication Requesting the Appointment of Sean Tierney to the Position of Deputy Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 197186 5 197186 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a mitigation payment of $94,744.75 to establish the Open Space Improvements Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197190 5 197190 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an additional $3,116 from the MA Department of Agriculture, for the Urban Agriculture Pilot Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197239 5 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197240 5 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197116 6 197116 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate or reserve $1,978,808 in estimated FY 2015 CPA revenues for CPA projects and expenses per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 197046 6 197046 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $108,588 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of four command vehicles in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 197044 6 197044 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $431,256 from the Capital Stabilization fund to purchase twelve front-line police vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available