Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/24/2011 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 (66) 66 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 191018 1 191018 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, March 22, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191017 1 191017 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, March 15, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191000 1 191000 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191001 1 191001 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 24, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191016 1 191016 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board, March 23, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191015 1 191015 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, March 21, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191019 1 191019 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, March 21, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191033 2 191033 Public Event Public Event Permit, Early Childhood Advisory Council's One City One Story Walk and Display, Capuano School Playground, Central Hill Park, and sidewalks from the Library to the Growing Center, Apr 30-May 29 with walk on May 7. Approved   Action details Not available 191036 2 191036 Public Event Public Event Permit, Road Runners Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Davis Sq. and area streets, Nov 24, 9AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 191010 2 191010 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works pave Ivaloo, Harrison and Hammond Streets, Carter Terrace, Park Place and Properzi Way. Approved   Action details Not available 191011 2 191011 Order That the City Treasurer inform this Board of residents’ complaints about the timeliness of their receipt of excise tax bills, and that if the responsibility for the bills' tardiness lies with the City, that the City make restitution to those residents facing fines because their excise tax bills were not received in a timely manner. Approved   Action details Not available 191012 2 191012 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide increased enforcement of parking violations on Beacon Street, especially on weekend evenings. Approved   Action details Not available 191042 2 191042 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Harrison Street, Webster Avenue, Ivaloo Street and Mondamin Court, and contact the appropriate state agency to inspect the bridge on Webster Avenue and Newton Street and the bridge at Dane Street and repair the lesions which seem to be worsening. Approved   Action details Not available 191020 2 191020 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol at 47 Harrison Street to prevent individuals from occupying or otherwise using the premises. Approved   Action details Not available 191021 2 191021 Order That the Director of SPCD initiate a full NIT evaluation at 47 Harrison Street and report the findings to this Board's Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. Approved   Action details Not available 191045 2 191045 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to the Local Historic District Map to add 1 property to the existing Florence-Myrtle District (remaining unapproved property from Group D). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191013 2 191013 Order That the Collector of Taxes provide this Board with a list of all outstanding water and/or tax liens in excess of $10,000, sorted in descending order by the oldest lien and largest amount. Approved   Action details Not available 191014 2 191014 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health advise this Board of the number, location and status of all abandoned properties reported within the past two years. Approved   Action details Not available 191037 2 191037 License Sign/Awning Permit, Metro PCS, 20-40 Holland St., 1 sign. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191044 2 191044 Public Event Public Event Permit, Muster & Drill Charlestown Militia Exercise, Powderhouse Park, Apr 10, 1-3:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191041 2 191041 Resolution That this Board withdraws the Home Rule Petition (#190641) previously enacted with regards to Harris Park and substitutes the Home Rule Petition enacted this 24th day of March, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191043 2 191043 Resolution That this Board requests that NSTAR fulfill its committment to repave the previously completed private ways, Parker Place and Greenville Terrace, including the reconstruction of Bow Street, which NSTAR committed to with regard to the Somerville Avenue project. Approved   Action details Not available 191006 2 191006 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report back to this Board on the timeline for the Willow Avenue bump out, at the corner of Willow Avenue and Elm Street, and other traffic improvements on that street. Approved   Action details Not available 191007 2 191007 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board, his communications with Russell Disposal with respect to their violation of city policy regarding rubbish removal near schools. Approved   Action details Not available 191008 2 191008 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide updates as they become available on the reconstruction of the Davis Square busway and community path and make all information available on the city’s website for interested residents. Approved   Action details Not available 191009 2 191009 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration update this Board on the streets slated for repaving this spring and the timeline for repaving requests. Approved   Action details Not available 191005 2 191005 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) update the Ward 3 Alderman on 199 Summer Street, relative to the ordinance pertaining to vacant property. Approved   Action details Not available 191004 2 191004 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine if a STOP sign should be placed on Summer Street at its intersection with Benton Road. Approved   Action details Not available 191028 2 191028 Mayor's Communication Proclaiming the week of April 4-10, 2011, as National Public Health Week. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191003 2 191003 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NextG Networks Inc., to install about 1,700 ft. of aerial fiber optic cable on Vernon, Bartlett and Robinson Sts., and to install equipment on Pole 299-4 on Robinson St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191002 2 191002 Citation Commending Jennifer Lawrence, who is leaving as Executive Director of Groundwork Somerville after five years of tireless efforts to improve the city's physical environment. Approved   Action details Not available 191030 2 191030 Public Event Public Event Permit, Shape Up Somerville Road Race, High School Concourse and area streets, Apr 10, 9AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191035 2 191035 Public Event Public Event Permit, M.O.M.'s 5k Road Race and Banners for Cancer Research, 371 Summer St. and area streets, May 8, 7AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 191031 2 191031 Public Event Public Event Permit, Tufts Hillel 5k Road Race for Rwanda, Tufts campus and area streets, Apr 10. Approved   Action details Not available 191032 2 191032 Public Event Public Event Permit, Unity Church of God and 5 other Churches, Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave. from Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq., Apr 17, 8:30AM. Approved   Action details Not available 191034 2 191034 Public Event Public Event Permit, Mayor's Spring Cleanup Barbeque, Nunziato Field, Apr 30 (raindate May 1). Approved   Action details Not available 191029 3 191029 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor providing an opinion re: #190578, proposed amendments to the Responsible Employer Ordinance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191026 3 191026 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of David Lyons as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 191027 3 191027 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Nathaniel Greene as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 191023 3 191023 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization of the Board of Assessors' use of outside counsel, Attorney John Lynch, to defend values at the Appellate Tax Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 190072 4 190072 Order That the City Solicitor Draft an Ordinance to Regulate and Require Permits for Paving on Residential and Commercial Properties. Work completed   Action details Not available 191024 4 191024 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $2,500 grant from the MA Dept. of Public Health for the Fire Dept.'s Mass Decontamination Unit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191040 4 191040 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Veterans Benefits Acct. for veterans' benefits. Approved   Action details Not available 191038 4 191038 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $297,400 grant from MassDevelopment for assessment activities at the former Kiley Barrel Site. Approved   Action details Not available 191039 4 191039 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $50,000 grant from the MA Dept. of Environmental Protection for assessment activities at the former Kiley Barrel Site. Approved   Action details Not available 191022 4 191022 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a revised Home Rule Petition authorizing Harris Park to be used and/or disposed of for purposes other than a park or playground. Approved   Action details Not available 191022 5 191022 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a revised Home Rule Petition authorizing Harris Park to be used and/or disposed of for purposes other than a park or playground. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191025 5 191025 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of a clothes dryer valued at $418.71 for use by the Animal Control Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 191039 5 191039 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $50,000 grant from the MA Dept. of Environmental Protection for assessment activities at the former Kiley Barrel Site. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191038 5 191038 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $297,400 grant from MassDevelopment for assessment activities at the former Kiley Barrel Site. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191040 5 191040 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Veterans Benefits Acct. for veterans' benefits. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190596 5 190596 Officer's Communication City Solicitor responding to #190451 re: Lowell's paving ordinance, and submitting a draft paving ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190972 6 190972 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $60,183.56 from the Computer Equipment Acct. to the IT Capital Outlay Acct. to purchase a centralized storage area network appliance. Approved   Action details Not available 190974 6 190974 Mayor's Request Requesting to accept a $205,854 CLAMP Grant from MassDOT for the Health Dept.'s Transportation Demand Management project to expand Walk/Ride Day. Approved   Action details Not available 190976 6 190976 Mayor's Request Requesting to accept a $2,869 grant from Factory Mutual Insurance Company for the Fire Dept.'s Fire Investigation Unit. Approved   Action details Not available 190975 6 190975 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $14,473.50 grant from the MAPC's Regional Bike Parking Program for new bicycle accommodations citywide. Approved   Action details Not available 191025 6 191025 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of a clothes dryer valued at $418.71 for use by the Animal Control Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190975 7 190975 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $14,473.50 grant from the MAPC's Regional Bike Parking Program for new bicycle accommodations citywide. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190976 7 190976 Mayor's Request Requesting to accept a $2,869 grant from Factory Mutual Insurance Company for the Fire Dept.'s Fire Investigation Unit. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190972 7 190972 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $60,183.56 from the Computer Equipment Acct. to the IT Capital Outlay Acct. to purchase a centralized storage area network appliance. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190974 7 190974 Mayor's Request Requesting to accept a $205,854 CLAMP Grant from MassDOT for the Health Dept.'s Transportation Demand Management project to expand Walk/Ride Day. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190570 7 190570 Officer's Communication City Solicitor conveying Home Rule Petition language re: #188396, a proposal to amend the City Charter. Placed on file   Action details Not available 190381 7 190381 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Local Historic District Map to create 3 new Districts (Thurston-Walnut, Pearl, and 9 Brastow) and add 6 properties to these Districts, and to add 5 properties to existing Districts (Central-Atherton-Spring-Summer (CASS), Florence-Myrtle, Flint, and Prospect Hill) (Group D). Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 190591 8 190591 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $26,074 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase a vehicle for the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 190381 8 190381 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Local Historic District Map to create 3 new Districts (Thurston-Walnut, Pearl, and 9 Brastow) and add 6 properties to these Districts, and to add 5 properties to existing Districts (Central-Atherton-Spring-Summer (CASS), Florence-Myrtle, Flint, and Prospect Hill) (Group D). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190591 9 190591 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $26,074 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase a vehicle for the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available