Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/13/2011 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 (81) 81 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 190677 1 190677 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190729 1 190729 Public Communication MA DOT presenting information about upcoming work on I-93: the I-93 Fast Fourteen Project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190731 1 190731 Public Communication Rep. Provost submitting a response to #190410 re: Winter Hill and MBTA Rt. 89 bus service. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190732 1 190732 Public Communication MA Dept. of Public Health submitting a response to #190061 re: sudying the health impacts of pollution from Rt. 93. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190730 1 190730 Public Communication 51 Registered Voters submitting a petition for a public hearing on KSS Realty Partners and the use of union labor at the MaxPac site. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190704 1 190704 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, January 11, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190678 1 190678 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 2, 2010, and the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 190715 2 190715 License New Drain Layer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190716 2 190716 License Renewing Bus Route, Joseph's Transportation Inc., Tufts to Davis Sq. route. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190717 2 190717 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 1, Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 85 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190718 2 190718 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Riverside, 2 Union Sq., 2 autos, 15 motorcycles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190719 2 190719 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Auto Brokers of Somerville, 182 Washington St., 26 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190721 2 190721 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place, 20 autos in. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190722 2 190722 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body Inc., 182 Washington St., 27 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190723 2 190723 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body Inc., 161 Linwood St., 15 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190689 2 190689 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the NOT A THROUGH STREET sign at the corner of Stone Avenue and Stone Place. Approved   Action details Not available 190690 2 190690 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the feasibility of placing a STOP sign at the intersection of Bow Street and Somerville Avenue (East). Approved   Action details Not available 190691 2 190691 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works evaluate, and if needed, repair the sidewalk panels at the intersection of Central Street and Highland Avenue, in front of the YMCA parking lot, at the Cummings School basketball court on School Street, and at the corner of School and Summer Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 190692 2 190692 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Chief Fire Engineer and the Ward One Alderman to ensure that the Broadway Streetscape plan allows for a simple and uninterrupted means of access for emergency vehicles servicing the streets in the Nunnery grounds area. Approved   Action details Not available 190693 2 190693 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the two street lights on Skilton Avenue, along the tracks closest to 240 Pearl Street, are continually illuminated, and that the Chief of Police monitor the area on a regular basis, from dusk to dawn, for individuals gathered there. Approved   Action details Not available 190733 2 190733 Resolution That this Board requests that the State Delegation notify the appropriate state agency to clear all state-controlled sidewalks of snow and ice, specifically on McGrath Highway from Pearl Street to Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 190679 2 190679 Citation Commending Rayberns for being a good Teele Sq. neighbor for 17 years. Approved   Action details Not available 190724 2 190724 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Pat's Auto Body Inc., 308 McGrath Hwy., 12 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190725 2 190725 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave., 38 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190726 2 190726 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, All Rite Collision LLC, 38-42 Medford St., 10 autos. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190727 2 190727 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Benny's Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave., 2 autos in, 8 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190728 2 190728 License 2010 Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Benny's Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave., 2 autos in, 8 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190720 2 190720 License Renewing Used Car Dealer's License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St., 10 autos in. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190694 2 190694 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Communications direct all cable and phone companies to ensure that their service drops in Ward One are the proper height and aren't drooping, so they can’t get pulled down by passing vehicles, and that the companies remove their lines once they're no longer uesd, and that the Ward One Alderman be kept informed of the progress of this request on a bi-weekly basis. Approved   Action details Not available 190695 2 190695 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works secure the NO U TURN sign at Hathorn Street and Broadway, as its spinning creates a potential public safety incident, and inspect the other NO U TURN signs along lower Broadway, from Cross Street to Mount Vernon Street, to ensure their integrity. Approved   Action details Not available 190696 2 190696 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic and cite motorists making illegal U-Turns on Broadway, from Cross Street to Mount Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 190697 2 190697 Order That the Chief of Police inform this Board if the Mayor’s public statement of the city’s support of all immigrants includes eliminating the SPD’s General Order 2009-11, which states in part that notification of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency will only be authorized if a non-resident is arrested for murder, sexual offenses, narcotics trafficking, or other serious offenses. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 190687 2 190687 Order That the Chief of Police monitor traffic on Webster Avenue from 7:30 to 9 AM Monday through Friday and cite motorists violating the red light or blocking traffic during school drop off times, and that the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking determine the need for a police detail at the Charter School during drop off and pick up hours. Approved   Action details Not available 190688 2 190688 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 23 Calvin Street for health and building code violations, including evidence of rodent infestation, and contact the property owner for immediate remediation. Approved   Action details Not available 190699 2 190699 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the snow and ice from the stairs between the Healey School and the Mystic neighborhood and take measures to ensure that they remain cleared. Approved   Action details Not available 190700 2 190700 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide a mid-year report on the FY 2011 city budget, including an analysis of departmental spending, health insurance and overtime expenditures. Approved   Action details Not available 190701 2 190701 Resolution That this Board requests that Governor Deval Patrick explain why Thomas Kelly, retired USN, Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, who has led the Commonwealth’s Department of Veteran's Services under four governors, was not retained. Approved   Action details Not available 190702 2 190702 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility company to repair the street lamp at the corner of Chapel and Chandler Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 190703 2 190703 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Broadway, between Leonard Street and Packard Avenue, ASAP. Approved   Action details Not available 190698 2 190698 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the two Sunnyside Avenue street signs and the STOP sign on corner of Sunnyside Avenue and Wigglesworth Street. Approved   Action details Not available 190680 2 190680 Resolution That this Board offers its support for the City of Somerville becoming a "Runner Friendly Community" in the upcoming national contest sponsored by the Road Runners Club of America, on February 1, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 190681 2 190681 Order That this Board’s Committee on Rules convene to establish the Committee on Environment and Energy as a Standing Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 190682 2 190682 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board on the most recent reconstruction and re-design of the Somerville Avenue, Elm Street and Wilson Square area, which was intended to address potential accidents. Approved   Action details Not available 190683 2 190683 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board on the feasibility, cost and funding sources to eliminate impervious surfaces on the city’s school playgrounds. Approved   Action details Not available 190684 2 190684 Order That the Manager of Capital Projects include in the design of the East Somerville School, pervious surfaces for areas which will not be landscaped, including play areas and parking areas. Approved   Action details Not available 190685 2 190685 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD (ISD) create a plan to address noise issues at 26 Mansfield Street and 9 Ward Street. Approved   Action details Not available 190686 2 190686 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring properties of a certain use and size, to obtain a permit before using an amplified sound system, and be soundproofed. Approved   Action details Not available 190713 3 190713 Communication Director of SPCD responding to #189412 re: using CDBG funding for parking lot facades abutting public walkways. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190711 3 190711 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to enter into a street tree planting contract in excess of three years. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190734 3 190734 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the MA School Building Authority for the High School. Approved   Action details Not available 190735 3 190735 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the MA School Building Authority for the Brown School. Approved   Action details Not available 190736 3 190736 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the MA School Building Authority for the Winter Hill Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 190712 3 190712 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Elizabeth Craveiro as City Treasurer & Collector of Taxes. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190714 3 190714 Officer's Communication City Solicitor responding to #190434 re: Contacting NStar Electric to re-pave Bow Street. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190707 4 190707 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $6,454 from the Water Enterprise Salary Contingency Acct. to the Water Enterprise Salaries Acct. to establish the position of Director of Administration & Finance, Water/Sewer Enterprise Funds. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190287 4 190287 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a contract for five years with incoming Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello. Approved   Action details Not available 190706 4 190706 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $170,047 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses Acct. to DPW and Police Flood Costs Accts. to pay expenses related to the July 10, 2010 Flood. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190667 4 190667 Communication Requesting the appointments of Michael Cabral and Paul Upton as Deputy Chiefs of Police. Approved   Action details Not available 190737 4 190737 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to the Ordinances at Chapter 12 regarding the Placement and Maintenance of News racks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190708 4 190708 Mayor's Request Requesting the expenditure of $2,891.39 of FY11 Appropriations to pay three outstanding FY10 invoices in the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190705 4 190705 Mayor's Request Requesting the acquisition of three East Somerville parcels at 15-25 Cross Street East (Map 89, Block K, Parcels 14, 15, and 16) for a new Harris Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190709 4 190709 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $8,400 from the State Office of Public Safety to the Police Dept. for traffic enforcement. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190546 5 190546 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement with Zipcar Inc. for 14 City parking spaces for a term of 3 years with two one-year options to renew. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190738 5 190738 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to enter into a contract with City Solutions Inc. to operate a modular news rack program for 10 years. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190710 5 190710 Mayor's Request Requesting the expenditure of a grant of $7,815 from the State Office of Public Safety and Security for the Fire Dept.'s SAFE Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190235 5 190235 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare as Surplus Equipment a 1989 fire pumper in the Fire Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 190327 5 190327 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to declare a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria in the Fire Dept. as a Surplus Vehicle. Approved   Action details Not available 190237 6 190237 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $5,222 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks on Sept. 25. Approved   Action details Not available 190161 6 190161 Mayor's Request Transfering $30,000 from the DPW B&G Electricity Acct. to the Law Dept. Judgments/Settlement of Claims Acct. Approved   Action details Not available 190236 6 190236 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $39,343 from the US Dept. of Justice's Justice Assistance Grant Program for the Police Dept. to purchase equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 190615 6 190615 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend a grant of $2,000 from the MA Region 4B Emergency Preparedness Office to the Health Dept. to support emergency preparedness. Approved   Action details Not available 190548 6 190548 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 2010 All Traffic Solutions, Variable Message Board Trailer, valued at $17,208, from the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, for the Police Dept.. Approved   Action details Not available 190455 6 190455 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $15,341 from the Computer Equipment Acct. to the IT Capital Outlay Acct. to purchase a Voice Recorder System for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 190614 6 190614 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend a grant of $10,000 from the American Health Association/American Stroke Association to the Health Dept. to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living. Approved   Action details Not available 190594 6 190594 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $16,591 from the Workers Compensation Personal Services Acct. to the Somerstat Professional Services Acct. to procure training services for the LeaderSTAT Program. Approved   Action details Not available 190545 6 190545 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $45,000 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Police Other Lump Sum Benefits Acct. to fund the Early Retirement Incentive Program for Police Superiors. Approved   Action details Not available 190281 6 190281 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for $4,500 grant from the MA Cultural Council to the Somerville Arts Council. Approved   Action details Not available 190280 6 190280 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for a grant for $ 25,890 from the MA Cultural Council for the Somerville Arts Council. Approved   Action details Not available 190279 6 190279 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for a $7,500 grant from the MA Cultural Council to the Somerville Arts Council. Approved   Action details Not available 190385 6 190385 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of the Rockwell Restaurant Group Stabilization Fund and acceptance of a mitigation payment to the fund of $9,015 from the Rockwell Restaurant Group, to purchase a multi-spaced parking meter. Approved   Action details Not available 190348 7 190348 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to establish a Private-Purpose Trust Fund for the activities of the SomerPromise Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available