Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/27/2011 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 (92) 92 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 192131 1 192131 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 24, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192129 1 192129 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 26, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192127 1 192127 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 25, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192106 1 192106 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 22, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 192105 1 192105 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192154 1 192154 Public Communication The Duhamel Education Initiative, submitting a thank-you to this Board for its volunteer efforts on bahalf of the initiative. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192143 2 192143 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Pop Warner Canning Drive, Citywide, Oct 29, 9AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192144 2 192144 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Pride Girls Basketball Canning Drive, Citywide, Nov 5, 8AM-3PM (raindate Nov 12). Approved   Action details Not available 192145 2 192145 License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, Next Wave/Full Circle Schools, selling Christmas trees and wreaths, Foss Park, Dec 1-23, M-F 4-8PM, Sa-Su 10AM-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192146 2 192146 License New Outdoor Seating and Goods License, Reunion Christian Church, 55 Davis Square, A-Frame Sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192147 2 192147 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, A/E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 8 autos in, 4 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192148 2 192148 License New Fortune Teller License, Stacey Mitchell dba Astrology by Nina, 511 Medford St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192149 2 192149 Resolution That this Board stands opposed to the proposed increase in the Medicare eligibility age currently being debated in Congress. Approved   Action details Not available 192151 2 192151 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees away from the power lines and houses at 314 Lowell Street. (2nd request). Approved   Action details Not available 192152 2 192152 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing GEORGE STREET sign on Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 192150 2 192150 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works plant a tree in front of 8 Waterhouse Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192128 2 192128 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation provide the Committee on Finance with a detailed accounting of the ice rink's Enterprise Fund expenditures to date. Approved   Action details Not available 192153 2 192153 License New Drain Layer License, J. Derenzo Co. Approved   Action details Not available 192107 2 192107 Citation Commending John Leuchter, who is retiring after more than 35 years of dedicated service as a Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 192108 2 192108 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric for 6 feet of conduit in Cedar St., from a pole to a point of pickup at 270 Cedar St, for underground electric service. Approved   Action details Not available 192126 2 192126 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clear all the plant growth or move the dedication sign for Nunziato Field as the plaque continues to be obstructed. Approved   Action details Not available 192110 2 192110 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking examine the pedestrian signal at Weston Avenue and Broadway and suggest safety improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 192111 2 192111 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol at Broadway and Weston Avenue for pedestrian crossing enforcement. Approved   Action details Not available 192112 2 192112 Resolution That this Board requests that the Housing Authority review the key control policy at Weston Manor and change the locks if necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 192113 2 192113 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at the intersection of Curtis Street and Powder House Boulevard, as it is obstructing the traffic signal. Approved   Action details Not available 192109 2 192109 Resolution That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission consider extending visitor parking from 48 to 72 hours. Approved   Action details Not available 192114 2 192114 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration update this Board on Walmart's efforts to locate a store in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 192115 2 192115 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint pedestrian crosswalk markings at the intersection of College Avenue and Chapel Street/Hall Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 192116 2 192116 Order That the Director of SPCD research Boston's New Urban Mechanics program, that engages community members in promoting civic innovation, and determine if a similar program is feasible in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 192117 2 192117 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect the Park Avenue area for rodents, especially at dusk, and bait it accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 192118 2 192118 Order That the Director of Public Libraries provide an update on the status of opening the branch libraries on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192119 2 192119 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works determine the health of the trees in Perry Park and make recommendations about their care. Approved   Action details Not available 192120 2 192120 Order That the Chief of Police and the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board about signage and enforcement of off leash dogs in Perry Park. Approved   Action details Not available 192121 2 192121 Order That the Director of Parks and Open Space meet with the Ward 2 Alderman regarding landscape and signage improvements to Perry Park. Approved   Action details Not available 192122 2 192122 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct a study of Dane Avenue to determine causes of excessive flooding during rain events. Approved   Action details Not available 192123 2 192123 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace the missing bricks in front of Mike's Restaurant in Davis Square. Approved   Action details Not available 192124 2 192124 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the red light traffic signal at Broadway and Warner Street, especially during rush hour. Approved   Action details Not available 192125 2 192125 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works determine what repairs are necessary to repair the clock in the tower of City Hall. Approved   Action details Not available 192130 2 192130 Order That the City Solicitor confer with the Fire, Planning, and Inspectional Services Depts. and contact representatives of the Dilboy Post to determine the current use of the parking lot and obtain any required permits. Approved   Action details Not available 192155 2 192155 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole at Broadway and Glen Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192156 2 192156 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the hot top patch at the driveway at 46 Myrtle Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192157 2 192157 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lifted sidewalk panels from 20 to 46 Myrtle Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192158 2 192158 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp on Pole 208-368 on Glen Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192159 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 192160 2 192160 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree at 18-20 Otis Street and take appropriate action. Approved   Action details Not available 192138 3 192138 Communication Requesting the appointment of George Born to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to expire May 15, 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192141 3 192141 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Tom DeYoung to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to expire May 15, 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192140 3 192140 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Derek Snare to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to expire May 15, 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192139 3 192139 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Eric Parkes to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term to expire May 15, 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192142 3 192142 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192132 3 192132 Mayor's Request Requesting the establishment of a new Stabilization Fund to be known as the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund, under the provisions of MGL c40, s5B. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192108 3 192108 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric for 6 feet of conduit in Cedar St., from a pole to a point of pickup at 270 Cedar St, for underground electric service. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192153 3 192153 License New Drain Layer License, J. Derenzo Co. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192166 3 192166 Communication Requesting the appointment of James Piwinski to the Fire Reserve LIst. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192167 3 192167 Communication Requesting the appointment of Kevin Williams to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192168 3 192168 Communication Requesting the appointmernt of Francis Otting to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192161 4 192161 Communication Requesting the appointment of Kenneth Silva to Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192162 4 192162 Communication Requesting the appointment of Thomas Bellini to the Reserve Fire List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192163 4 192163 Communication Requesting the appointment of Eric Saulnier to the Reserver Fire List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192164 4 192164 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Curley to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192165 4 192165 Communication Requesting the appointment of Brendan Hughes to the Fire Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192028 4 192028 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's Restaurant, 142 Cross St., Sun-Sat till 2AM for deliveries only. Approved   Action details Not available 192136 4 192136 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to extend Contract 08-009 through December 31, 2011, in order to make final payments for sewer and drainage improvements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192133 4 192133 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation to the Workforce Training Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192134 4 192134 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of 6 computer kiosks from IKEA, to assist Somerville residents in Workforce Training activities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192054 4 192054 Resolution That the Clerk of Committees request a representative of the Housing Authority to appear at the October 24 Public Health and Safety Committee meeting (7 PM at the Cross Street Center) to address the Authority's ability to deal with tenants who hold Section 8 certificates and create neighborhood problems. Work completed   Action details Not available 192094 4 192094 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Amethyst Chiropractic Center, 259 Elm St., sandwich board. Approved   Action details Not available 192095 4 192095 Resolution That the NStar principals involved in the May 17, 2011, Public Utilities and Works Committee meeting appear before this Board's Committee on Licenses and Permits on October 26, 2011, at 6 PM, to provide an update on the improvements and upgrades discussed at that meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 192135 4 192135 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $42,000 grant from the Office of Emergency Preparedness for security improvements to the Public Safety Building. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192137 4 192137 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $9,373.20 from the Salary Contingency - Salaries Acct. to the City Clerk's Office - Salaries Acct. to fund temporary clerical assistance due to an extended medical leave. Approved   Action details Not available 192137 5 192137 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $9,373.20 from the Salary Contingency - Salaries Acct. to the City Clerk's Office - Salaries Acct. to fund temporary clerical assistance due to an extended medical leave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192028 5 192028 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's Restaurant, 142 Cross St., Sun-Sat till 2AM for deliveries only. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192031 6 192031 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $8,000 from the Homeland Security Investigations Office for the Police Dept. to purchase a Cellbrite Mobile Forensic and Data Transfer Device. Approved   Action details Not available 191970 6 191970 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. Approved   Action details Not available 191957 6 191957 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of the 270 Cedar Street LLC Stabilization Fund and the acceptance of a mitigation payment of $1,000 from 270 Cedar Street LLC to purchase pedestrian safety devices. Approved   Action details Not available 191884 6 191884 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $35,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of bullet-proof vests for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 191882 6 191882 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $48,500 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of a replacement breathing air compressor for the Fire Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 192090 6 192090 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 for additional renovations to the Public Safety Building and authorization to borrow $200,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Approved   Action details Not available 191888 6 191888 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $20,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Mobile Audio/Visual Surveillance Equipment for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 191890 6 191890 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $7,500 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 5 laptops with language translation software for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 191886 6 191886 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $24,700 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of a fire prevention vehicle for the Fire Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 191890 7 191890 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $7,500 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 5 laptops with language translation software for the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191842 7 191842 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 191888 7 191888 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $20,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Mobile Audio/Visual Surveillance Equipment for the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192090 7 192090 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $200,000 for additional renovations to the Public Safety Building and authorization to borrow $200,000 in a bond to meet said appropriation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191884 7 191884 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $35,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of bullet-proof vests for the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192031 7 192031 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $8,000 from the Homeland Security Investigations Office for the Police Dept. to purchase a Cellbrite Mobile Forensic and Data Transfer Device. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191886 7 191886 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $24,700 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of a fire prevention vehicle for the Fire Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191882 7 191882 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $48,500 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of a replacement breathing air compressor for the Fire Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191957 7 191957 Mayor's Request Requesting the creation of the 270 Cedar Street LLC Stabilization Fund and the acceptance of a mitigation payment of $1,000 from 270 Cedar Street LLC to purchase pedestrian safety devices. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191970 7 191970 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191842 8 191842 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, for the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available