Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/11/2015 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 (88) 88 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 199452 1 199452 Public Communication Good Jobs Somerville and the NE Regional Council of Carpenters expressing concern about FRIT's selection of Callahan Inc. as its general contractor for Assembly Row Parcel 6. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199432 1 199432 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on June 1, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199431 1 199431 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 3, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199428 1 199428 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 4, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199408 1 199408 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199409 1 199409 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 14, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199441 1 199441 Public Event Public Event Permit, Newbury St. Block Party, Aug 15, 12-7PM (raindate Aug 22). Approved   Action details Not available 199450 1 199450 License Amending Garage License Application, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave., seeking use of the on-premises lift. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199449 1 199449 License New Mobile Food Vendor, Dino's Market. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199451 1 199451 License Amending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave., extending to 654 Mystic Ave. with 16 vehicles outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199448 1 199448 License New Outdoor Seating License, Tenoch Mexican, 382 Highland Ave., 2 tables, 4 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 199447 1 199447 License New Drainlayer License, NCCL Enterprises. Approved   Action details Not available 199446 1 199446 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 199445 1 199445 License Renewing Garage License, Teddy's Foreign Motors, 68 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 199444 1 199444 License Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Hospital, 230 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 199442 1 199442 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tufts Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199443 1 199443 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tufts Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 199470 1 199470 License New Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway, 13 tables, 26 chairs. Approved   Action details Not available 199469 1 199469 Public Event Public Event Permit, Bay State Avenue Block Party, from Foskett to Kidder, Jul 16, 5-10PM (raindate Jul 17). Approved   Action details Not available 199466 1 199466 Public Event Public Event Permit, Josephine Avenue Block Party, from Morrison to Kidder, Jun 13, 2-9:30PM (raindate Jun 14). Approved   Action details Not available 199467 1 199467 Public Event Public Event Permit, School of Honk Open House, Seven Hills Park, Jun 21, 1-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199468 1 199468 Public Event Public Event Permit, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network HIV Testing Day, Davis Square Statue Park, Jun 27, 11AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199471 1 199471 Public Event Public Event Permit, St. James Ave Block Party, Jun 28, 3-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 199412 1 199412 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource, to install 29 feet of conduit in Pitman St., from Pole 281/4 to 40 Pitman St. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 199413 1 199413 Grant of Location Submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks, to install 84 feet of conduit in Elm St., from Manhole 0515/3105 to 212 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 199413 2 199413 Grant of Location Submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks, to install 84 feet of conduit in Elm St., from Manhole 0515/3105 to 212 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199455 2 199455 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the grass on Inner Belt Road. Approved   Action details Not available 199456 2 199456 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking conduct a traffic study on Lincoln and Perkins Streets and propose traffic calming measures. Approved   Action details Not available 199457 2 199457 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the proprietor of the liquor store at 78 Broadway to remove the trash from the front of the building and issue fines where appropriate. Approved   Action details Not available 199458 2 199458 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the weeds on Edmond and Dana Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 199459 2 199459 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint the crosswalks along Pennsylvania Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199460 2 199460 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 16 Homer Square. Approved   Action details Not available 199461 2 199461 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees in Palmacci Park, especially the tree blocking the yellow pedestrian crossing sign. Approved   Action details Not available 199462 2 199462 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install solar blinking lights at the pedestrian crossing at 270 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199463 2 199463 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider traffic calming measures to reduce the speed of vehicles around Hoyt-Sullivan Park, including applying to reduce the speed limit on the entirety of Central Street to 20 or 25 mph. Approved   Action details Not available 199410 2 199410 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 199411 2 199411 Citation Commending Dr. Alan Titelbaum, a long-time Somerville health care provider, who has partnered with the School Department to make eyeglasses available to children who could not otherwise afford them. Approved   Action details Not available 199429 2 199429 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) provide copies of the proposed new zoning public comments to all Aldermen, within 3 weeks. Approved   Action details Not available 199430 2 199430 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) provide the responses to the proposed new zoning public comments to this Board by August 21. Approved   Action details Not available 199427 2 199427 Communication Acting as President, Renaming the Special Committee on Environment and Energy as the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199423 2 199423 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the roadway on Lowden Avenue between Kidder Avenue and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 199424 2 199424 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove and replace the dead tree at 225 Morrison Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199425 2 199425 Order That the City Auditor prepare a list of all no bid contracts for goods and services in excess of $25,000 currently in force. Approved   Action details Not available 199426 2 199426 Resolution That this Board supports MA House Bills 2870 and 2871, which seek to reduce gas leaks in the Commonwealth. Approved   Action details Not available 199453 2 199453 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole at 78 Woods Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199454 2 199454 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer inspect 56 Sunset Road for the storage of a couch on the front porch. Approved   Action details Not available 199414 2 199414 Resolution That the Administration, with the Fire and Police Departments, compile a report, by July 31, 2015, of "needed assistance" calls made by each tax-exempt facility over the past 2 years. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 199415 2 199415 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider changing the signage on side streets that only allow access to abutters at certain times of the day, by changing the word abutters to residents. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199416 2 199416 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) routinely inspect the neighboring grounds of Matignon High School to ensure that proper lawn maintenance is performed, so as not to become a breeding ground for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 199417 2 199417 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board why many grass athletic playing fields are in poor condition, as compared with the excellent condition of Trum Field, and explain the resources and strategy of the DPW’s turf maintenance operation. Approved   Action details Not available 199418 2 199418 Order That the Director of Recreation report to this Board by the end of June on using the Trum Field outfield for youth soccer league games on Saturdays in the Fall of 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 199419 2 199419 Order That the Director of Capital Projects and/or the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Board and the Ward 5 Alderman regularly on the testing for contamination of groundwater from 154 Cedar Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199420 2 199420 Order That the Director of Capital Projects and/or the Director of Sustainability and Environment report to this Board whether contaminated groundwater from underneath 154 Cedar Street may be getting into the pools of standing water beside the Community Path west of Cedar Street. Approved   Action details Not available 199421 2 199421 Order That the Director of Capital Projects update the Ward 5 Alderman and this Board by the end of June on progress in resolving the drainage issues at 35R Lexington Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 199422 2 199422 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the parking and trash area that opens onto Lowell Street, behind Modelo Bakery and White Sport Pizza in Magoun Square for signs of rodent activity and take appropriate action. Approved   Action details Not available 199439 3 199439 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Laura Saunders to the Library Board of Trustees. Approved   Action details Not available 199440 3 199440 Communication Requesting the reappointment of June Pietrantoni to the Library Board of Trustees. Approved   Action details Not available 199338 3 199338 License New Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave., 3 autos inside, 7 outside Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 199336 3 199336 License New Outdoor Seating License, Ward Maps, 24 Park St. #2, 1 A-Frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 199337 3 199337 License New Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626A Somerville Ave., 1 Parklet on street. Approved   Action details Not available 199239 3 199239 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 515B Medford St., opening nightly to 2AM. Approved   Action details Not available 199465 3 199465 Officer's Communication Finance Director responding to #199279 re: Engineering consultants and invoices, Jan-May, 2015. Placed on file   Action details Not available 199437 3 199437 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Metro North Regional Employment Board Summer Youth Works grant of $39,300 for summer youth employment. Approved   Action details Not available 199437 4 199437 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Metro North Regional Employment Board Summer Youth Works grant of $39,300 for summer youth employment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 199435 4 199435 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $12,000 from the Schools Salaries Account to the DPW Electrical Lines and Lights Overtime Account for electrical work at the Cummings School. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199434 4 199434 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $54,351 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199248 4 199248 Order That the Director of the Council on Aging consider providing transportation to local supermarkets for seniors at Cobble Hill until construction of a new corner store is complete. Work completed   Action details Not available 199438 4 199438 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,000 from the Housing Authority for the Arts Council's Mystic Mural program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198440 4 198440 Resolution That this Board supports the Don't Leave Seniors Behind Healthcare Campaign of the MA Senior Action Council. Work completed   Action details Not available 198504 4 198504 Order That the Directors of Constituent Services and the Council on Aging work with the Mayor’s Office to develop a more robust program for low-cost shoveling for low-income seniors and people with disabilities who can't shovel or pay market rates. Work completed   Action details Not available 194842 4 194842 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking lengthen the pedestrian WALK signal in Union Square beginning at the corner of Warren Avenue/Bow Street and continuing to Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 195760 4 195760 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) enforce the restriction against allowing dogs in the park beside 252 Pearl Street and report back to the Committee on Senior Services. Work completed   Action details Not available 190220 4 190220 Resolution That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission consider re-instating the policy of providing free resident parking stickers for residents 60 years old and older. Work completed   Action details Not available 190693 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 190885 4 190885 Resolution That this Board supports the Mayor in conducting a thorough investigation of the allegations pertaining to the Council on Aging, and urges that the findings of this investigation be reported to the Senior Services Committee. Work completed   Action details Not available 190905 4 190905 Order That the Chief of Police coordinate with the Housing Authority Police to enforce "Resident & Visitor Only" parking at 114 Highland Avenue, 252 Medford Street and 13 Warren Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 191363 4 191363 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration investigate establishing a Seasonal Senior Clean Up Program in specific areas, for not more than 19 hours per week, to provide a stipend in conjunction with the Senior Tax Write-Off Program. Work completed   Action details Not available 192149 4 192149 Resolution That this Board stands opposed to the proposed increase in the Medicare eligibility age currently being debated in Congress. Work completed   Action details Not available 192159 4 192159 Order That the Director of the Council on Aging update the Senior Services Committee of any personnel changes, programming changes and number of regular attendee changes for each senior center. Work completed   Action details Not available 192281 4 192281 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the city's Traffic Engineer appear before this Board’s Committee on Senior Services to address pedestrian safety concerns in Union Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 199436 4 199436 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior fiscal year invoices in the Dept. of Public Works totalling $5,544.29. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 199433 5 199433 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $250,000 in a bond for two Hybrid DPW Refuse Trucks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192327 5 192327 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 192611 5 192611 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 196052 5 196052 Communication Traffic and Parking Interim Director submitting a response to #195685 re: the intersection of Franklin Street and Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 199464 5 199464 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of the MillBrook Stabilization Fund and acceptance of a mitigation payment to the Fund of $47,770 from Berkeley Investments Inc., for sidewalk improvements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192685 6 192685 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 195028 7 195028 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available