Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/28/2011 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 (132) 132 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 191240 1 191240 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191241 1 191241 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 24, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191351 1 191351 Public Communication Sixty registered voters submitting a "Proposed Ordinance to Ensure that Development Financed with the Sale of DIF Bonds Yields Jobs for Somerville Residents." Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191258 1 191258 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, April 27, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191256 1 191256 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, April 25, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191257 1 191257 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, April 21, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191260 1 191260 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, April 20, 2011. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 191337 2 191337 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Louis Frank Motorcars, 27 Porter St., 0 cars. Approved   Action details Not available 191259 2 191259 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration work with the Chamber of Commerce on a Home Rule Petition to increase the number of beer and wine licenses. Approved   Action details Not available 191350 2 191350 License Sign/Awning Permit, Subway #49185, 860 Broadway, 1 sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191344 2 191344 Mayor's Communication Proclaiming April 28th, 2011, to be Somerville-Tiznit Sister City Celebration Day. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191251 2 191251 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the damaged sidewalk panels on the even side of Mt. Vernon Street, from Broadway up to about #16. Approved   Action details Not available 191250 2 191250 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works coordinate the removal of graffiti from the rear of the Boulter Plywood building at Broadway and Mt. Vernon Street, and from the building between Mt. Pleasant and Caldwell Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 191249 2 191249 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify Verizon to remove the vacant public phone stands on Highland Avenue at the entrance to the SHS Brune Field House, and on Washington Street near Bonner Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 191343 2 191343 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WLEJ Inc., Med. # 76. Approved   Action details Not available 191342 2 191342 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation Inc., Med. #s 73, 87, 90. Approved   Action details Not available 191341 2 191341 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation Inc., Med. #s 70, 71. Approved   Action details Not available 191340 2 191340 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation Inc., Med. #s 65, 69, 80. Approved   Action details Not available 191339 2 191339 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation Inc., Med. #s 51, 52, 77, 93. Approved   Action details Not available 191338 2 191338 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation Inc., Med. #s 49, 50, 62, 89. Approved   Action details Not available 191330 2 191330 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Crispy Crepe LLC, 51 Davis Sq., 5 tables, 10 seats, 1 A-frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 191331 2 191331 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diva Indian Bistro and Lounge, 246 Elm St., 4 tables, 8 seats, 1 banner sign. Approved   Action details Not available 191333 2 191333 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St., 6 tables, 24 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 191332 2 191332 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave., 4 tables, 16 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 191334 2 191334 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Yak and Yeti, 719 Broadway, 3 tables, 9 seats, 1 A-frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 191329 2 191329 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq., 5 tables, 10 seats, 1 A-frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 191324 2 191324 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Auto Body, 161 Linwood St., 63 spaces. Approved   Action details Not available 191325 2 191325 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Auto Body, 24-30 Joy St., 100 spaces. Approved   Action details Not available 191328 2 191328 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Urban Equity Development Co., 7-9 and 11-13 Herbert St., 20 spaces. Approved   Action details Not available 191327 2 191327 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Urban Equity Development Co., 55 Day St. and 108-112 Dover St., 70 spaces. Approved   Action details Not available 191326 2 191326 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave., 2 spaces. Approved   Action details Not available 191321 2 191321 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Eddie's Furniture, 95 Elm St., Used furniture. Approved   Action details Not available 191323 2 191323 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Sunshine Lucy's, 93 Holland St., Used furniture. Approved   Action details Not available 191322 2 191322 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, La Chic Boutique LLC, 235A Elm St., Jewelry and clothing. Approved   Action details Not available 191302 2 191302 License Renewing Garage License, Domenic Fabrizio, 290R Somerville Ave., 2 autos in, 2 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191276 2 191276 License New Drainlayer's License, Nurotoco of MA dba Roto Rooter Services. Approved   Action details Not available 191277 2 191277 License New Drainlayer's License, Greener Excavating LLC. Approved   Action details Not available 191268 2 191268 Public Event Public Event Permit, Climate Ride Spinathon Fundraiser, Davis Sq. Statue Park, May 1. Approved   Action details Not available 191270 2 191270 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Allied Veterans Council Canning Drive, Broadway at McGrath Hwy. and Broadway at Medford St., May 14-15, 21-22, 10AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191267 2 191267 Public Event Public Event Permit, Friends of the Community Growing Center events, 22 Vinal Ave., various dates and times from Apr 29 through Dec 10. Approved   Action details Not available 191278 2 191278 License New Drainlayer's License, JA Connell Contracting Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 191319 2 191319 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Hess Corp., 709 McGrath Hwy., Operating 24/7. Approved   Action details Not available 191320 2 191320 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway, Su-Sa to 1AM. Approved   Action details Not available 191335 2 191335 License Renewing Pool Table License, Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., 1 billiard table. Approved   Action details Not available 191336 2 191336 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave., 2 autos in, 20 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191275 2 191275 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Pop Warner Canning Drive, Citywide, Aug 13 and Sep 24, 9AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191285 2 191285 License Renewing Flammables License, General Glass and Mirror Corp., 231 Lowell St., 1,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191289 2 191289 License Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave., 18,150 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191288 2 191288 License Renewing Flammables License, Parkway Sunoco, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 32,995 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191280 2 191280 License Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway, 8,600 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191284 2 191284 License Renewing Flammables License, Drake Petroleum Co., 360 Medford St., 24,210 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191287 2 191287 License Renewing Flammables License, Hess #21521, 709 McGrath Hwy., 45,550 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191283 2 191283 License Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701-709 Somerville Ave., 25,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191282 2 191282 License Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 212 Broadway, 32,800 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191290 2 191290 License Renewing Flammables License, Souza Brothers Foreign Cars Service, 37 Prospect St., 12,388 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191312 2 191312 License Renewing Garage License, Nippon Express, 30 Inner Belt Rd., 4 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191307 2 191307 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Motor Sales, 121-123 Prospect St., 4 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191301 2 191301 License Renewing Garage License, City Auto Service, 13B Joy St., 2 autos in, 4 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191316 2 191316 License Renewing Garage License, Souza Brothers Foreign Car Service, 35-37 Prospect St., 10 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191292 2 191292 License Renewing Garage License, 429 Corp., 109-111 Prospect St., 5 autos in, 15 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191313 2 191313 License Renewing Garage License, Pat's Auto Body, 13-19 Joy St., 22 autos in, 20 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191314 2 191314 License Renewing Garage License, Pat's Auto Body, 161 Linwood St., 25 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191309 2 191309 License Renewing Garage License, Maaco Auto Painting, 444 Somerville Ave., 75 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191317 2 191317 License Renewing Garage License, Trustees of Tufts College, 26 Lower Campus Rd., 136 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191303 2 191303 License Renewing Garage License, GE & M Auto Service, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy., 3 autos in, 14 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191318 2 191318 License Renewing Garage License, Unlimited Auto Body, 471 Somerville Ave., 3 autos in, 3 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191293 2 191293 License Renewing Garage License, Auto Express, 712 Mystic Ave., 3 autos in, 7 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191300 2 191300 License Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6A-6B Beach Ave., 8 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191298 2 191298 License Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St., 6 autos in, 4 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191299 2 191299 License Renewing Garage License, Century Tire, 263-269 Beacon St., 6 autos in, 4 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191305 2 191305 License Renewing Garage License, Hawkins St. Automotive Co., 3-9 Hawkins St., 4 autos in, 8 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191294 2 191294 License Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 483 Somerville Ave., 10 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191306 2 191306 License Renewing Garage License, Inman Collision Center, 45 Webster Ave., 13 autos in, 4 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191295 2 191295 License Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave., 60 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191310 2 191310 License Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53-55 Russell St., 10 autos in, 8 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191297 2 191297 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway, 3 autos in, 27 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191315 2 191315 License Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave., 2 autos in, 2 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191308 2 191308 License Renewing Garage License, Lien's Auto Repairs, 65 Bow St., 2 autos in, 8 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191296 2 191296 License Renewing Garage License, Brasil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave., 2 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191311 2 191311 License Renewing Garage License, Metro Auto Repair, 47 Webster Ave., 14 autos in, 6 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191246 2 191246 Order That the Chief of Police place a speed board on Webster Avenue, just after the Cambridge city line, in front of the Union Place Condominium development. Approved   Action details Not available 191247 2 191247 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street sign at the corner of Norfolk Street and Webster Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 191248 2 191248 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pot hole at the intersection of Dane and Washington Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 191269 2 191269 Public Event Public Event Permit, St. Benedict Church May Procession, St. Benedict area, May 8. Approved   Action details Not available 191271 2 191271 Public Event Public Event Permit, SCC/AHOC Save Our Homes Walk, High School Atrium and area streets, May 15, 2-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191272 2 191272 Public Event Public Event Permit, Film Shoot for "Ted", 55 Davis Sq., May 18, 8AM-11PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191273 2 191273 Public Event Public Event Permit, Union Sq. Farmers Market, Union Sq. Plaza, Jun 4-Oct 29, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191274 2 191274 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Road Runners Summer Steamer Road Race, 118 Broadway, 173 Broadway and area streets, Jul 10, 9AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 191242 2 191242 Citation Commending David Salvi, who is retiring after 38 years of dedicated service in the Fire Dept., including the last 25 years as Deputy Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 191244 2 191244 Citation Commending Sister Stephen Marie, in recognition of her years of dedicated service to the parishioners and children of the St. Benedict community. Approved   Action details Not available 191243 2 191243 Citation Commending Saint Benedict Parish, on the happy celebration of their 100th year of religious and social ministry to the community. Approved   Action details Not available 191245 2 191245 Citation Commending Robert McInnis, a lifelong Somervillian who has served our nation honorably in the US Marines, along with his son and grandson. Approved   Action details Not available 191281 2 191281 License Renewing Flammables License, Cubby Oil Co., 20 Medford St., 16,800 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191279 2 191279 License Renewing Flammables License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St., 20,000 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191286 2 191286 License Renewing Flammables License, Grove St. Realty Trust, 48 Grove St., 500 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191291 2 191291 License Renewing Garage License, 120 Beacon St. LP, 120 Beacon St., 60 autos in, 20 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191304 2 191304 License Renewing Garage License, Grove St. Realty Trust, 48 Grove St., 20 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191252 2 191252 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the property between Mt. Pleasant and Caldwell Streets for debris around the building and for code compliance. Approved   Action details Not available 191253 2 191253 Order That the Animal Control Officer ensure that all dogs utilizing the city’s dog parks are properly licensed. Approved   Action details Not available 191254 2 191254 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect and repair the lights on the median on Broadway, from McGrath Highway to Sullivan Square. Approved   Action details Not available 191255 2 191255 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer advise this Board of any changes to the allocation of fire apparatus due to the recent addition of the rescue truck. Approved   Action details Not available 191266 3 191266 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191263 3 191263 Communication Requesting the appointment of Herbert Foster Jr. to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191261 3 191261 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss a complaint brought against a city employee. Approved   Action details Not available 191349 3 191349 Officer's Communication City Treasurer responding to #191072 re: 82 Pearson Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191264 3 191264 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191265 3 191265 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #191054 re: signage near the Webster Ave. bus stop, and #191055 re: pedestrian crossing signs in Ward 2. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191346 4 191346 Mayor's Request Requesting an increase in the Dilboy Revolving Account Fund Expenditure Cap by $40K to accomodate additional activity through FY11. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191347 4 191347 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the proposed HUD Action Plan for FY2011-2012, featuring a grant of $3,610,801 in CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191345 4 191345 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $43,838 from the Sanitation Recycling Acct. to the School Custodians Professional & Technical Services Acct. to fund the remaining portion of the AM/PM Cleaning Corp. contract. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191262 4 191262 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant up to $25,000 from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Fire Dept. for its participation in Operation Urban Shield. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191173 4 191173 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonald's Restaurant, 14 McGrth Hwy., Operating 24/7. Approved   Action details Not available 191174 4 191174 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St., Th to 1AM, Fr-Sa to 2AM for deliveries only. Approved   Action details Not available 191175 4 191175 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave., Operating 24/7. Approved   Action details Not available 191176 4 191176 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St., Operating 24/7. Approved   Action details Not available 191177 4 191177 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Moe's BBQ Trolley, Packard Ave. at Professors Row, Th-Sa to 3AM. Approved   Action details Not available 191178 4 191178 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tufts Tisch Library, 35 Professors Row, Sep-May, Su-Th to 1AM. Approved   Action details Not available 191179 4 191179 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tufts Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row, Sep-May, Th-Sa to 2AM. Approved   Action details Not available 190960 4 190960 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board on the process for increasing the number of Beer and Wine licenses in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 191348 4 191348 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $12,400 from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness for Police Dept. participation in the Urban Shield exercise on May 22 - 23, 2011. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191184 4 191184 License New Garage License, Auto Mechanic Souza Inc., 308 McGrath Hwy., 12 autos in, 3 out. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 191172 4 191172 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Gold's Gym, 14 McGrath Hwy., operating continuously from Mon 5 PM to Fri 10PM (Sat-Sun, 7AM-7PM). Approved as amended   Action details Not available 191232 5 191232 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Tierney to the position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 190984 5 190984 License Sign/Awning Permit, Broadway Dollar, 314 Broadway, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 191029 5 191029 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor providing an opinion re: #190578, proposed amendments to the Responsible Employer Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191088 5 191088 Mayor's Request Requesting the Re-Appointment of Joseph Collette as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 191086 5 191086 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tim Devin to the Arts Council. Approved   Action details Not available 191235 5 191235 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #190960 re: Increasing the number of beer and wine licenses. Work completed   Action details Not available 191086 6 191086 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tim Devin to the Arts Council. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191088 6 191088 Mayor's Request Requesting the Re-Appointment of Joseph Collette as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191232 6 191232 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Tierney to the position of Fire Captain. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190784 7 190784 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Scott Breaker as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available