Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/11/2014 7:30 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 (96) 96 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 197671 1 197671 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on September 2, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197672 1 197672 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 3, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197673 1 197673 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board, on September 4, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197674 1 197674 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 4, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197632 1 197632 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197633 1 197633 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 10, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197687 1 197687 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council's Taste of A Cappella, Prospect Hill Park, Oct 5, 11AM-6PM (raindate Oct 19). Approved   Action details Not available 197686 1 197686 Public Event Public Event Permit, Women's Commission Domestic Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil, Union Sq., Oct 1, 5:30-6:45PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197685 1 197685 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl, Lower Broadway, Sep 16, Noon-10:30PM (raindate Sep 17). Approved   Action details Not available 197688 1 197688 License New Drainlayer License, Tascon Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 197704 1 197704 License Transferring Flammables License, Hess Corporation to Hess Retail Operations, 709 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 197705 1 197705 Public Event Public Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave adjacent to Church at 89 College Ave., Sep 21, moving the starting time to Noon-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 197708 2 197708 Resolution That a representative of the Mayor's Office and the Director of Personnel attend the next meeting of this Board's Committee on Youth Services to provide an update on the hiring of a new Director of Recreation. Approved   Action details Not available 197706 2 197706 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) report to the Flood Forum Special Committee on the enforcement of Ordinances 11-33 and 11-145 regarding increasing pervious surfaces. Approved   Action details Not available 197707 2 197707 Resolution That the Traffic Commission consider eliminating the requirement that before a temporary speed bump can be installed, 66% of residents on the street must formally agree to request it. Approved   Action details Not available 197693 2 197693 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing lamp post at 425 Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197694 2 197694 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works assess the adequacy of street lighting along Chester, Fitchburg and Poplar Streets, install additional lighting where needed and repair street lights which are not working on those streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197695 2 197695 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) explain the process for building permit approvals that require both ISD and Planning Department sign offs, and create a process that expedites simple applications and provides improved customer service. Approved   Action details Not available 197696 2 197696 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking amend the city's parking regulations to address the problem of the "warehousing" of vehicles that abuse the 48 hour parking rule. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197697 2 197697 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking revise the resident parking sticker regulations for campers. Approved   Action details Not available 197698 2 197698 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking limit cut through traffic on Dane, Village and Skehen Streets by installing signage prohibiting turns onto Village and Skehen Streets from Dane Street 6-10 AM and installing a STOP sign at Dane and Village Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197699 2 197699 Order That the Director of Traffic and parking install a temporary speed bump on Allen Street to provide for the safety of children attending the day care center located on that street. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 197702 2 197702 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sean Keane to the rank of Lieutenant in the Fire Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197703 2 197703 Mayor's Communication Conveying information regarding #197438, known as the "Pay to Play" ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197689 2 197689 Citation Commending Acting Police Chief Charles Femino for his outstanding service over this past year. Approved   Action details Not available 197690 2 197690 Mayor's Request That the City accepts the 4th paragraph of MGL c59 s5C with respect to the property tax residential exemption for cooperative corporations. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197691 2 197691 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 17 Thorpe Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197692 2 197692 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works empty the trash barrels along lower Broadway and temporarily place additional trash barrels in the area, prior to the planned September 16th event there. Approved   Action details Not available 197557 2 197557 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St., 40 autos outside. Approved   Action details Not available 197634 2 197634 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place additional trash barrels in Davis Square and empty the solar trash bins more frequently. Approved   Action details Not available 197635 2 197635 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explore the feasibility of making College Avenue two lanes, heading south into Davis Square, on weekday mornings. Approved   Action details Not available 197636 2 197636 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board with a detailed explanation of how future flooding events throughout the city will be mitigated and a plan to upgrade the dated city piping infrastructure. Approved   Action details Not available 197637 2 197637 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring developers of new residential projects to install backflow preventers to prevent combined sewer overflow during heavy rains. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197638 2 197638 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider limiting parking on Broadway at the corner of Liberty Avenue, as visibility there is severely limited. Approved   Action details Not available 197639 2 197639 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works plant two trees near 159 Morrison Ave, in the vicinity of the lost large tree. Approved   Action details Not available 197640 2 197640 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Board on the installation of new posts on Elm Street, near Posto, for decorative purposes during the upcoming holiday season. Approved   Action details Not available 197641 2 197641 Order That the Administration coordinate the Davis Square tree lighting with Midnight Madness on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197642 2 197642 Order That the Chief of Police appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss enforcement of Ordinance 9-97. Nuisance Control, especially for students hosting loud parties and creating noise disturbances. Approved   Action details Not available 197643 2 197643 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works request that the state clean the space under I-93 in the Ten Hills area and in Ward One, and remove all vehicles and stored items. Approved   Action details Not available 197644 2 197644 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking stripe the crosswalks on Broadway at School, Dartmouth and Sycamore Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197646 2 197646 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 50 E. Albion Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197645 2 197645 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate the sewer overflow problems on Richdale Avenue, especially in front of 12 Richdale Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197647 2 197647 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance similar to the Boston Trust Act. Approved   Action details Not available 197648 2 197648 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove one, or more, of the NO U TURN signs on the newly constructed lower Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 197649 2 197649 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clear sewer drains of leaves and other debris on Cedar Street between Highland Avenue and Summer Street, and on surrounding streets. Approved   Action details Not available 197650 2 197650 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulbs in the three street lights in Junction Park nearest to Woodbine Street and Centre Street that have been out for many months. (3rd Request) Approved   Action details Not available 197651 2 197651 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulb in the street light on Woodbine Street that is second closest to Junction Park. (3rd Request) Approved   Action details Not available 197652 2 197652 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works closely monitor NSTAR’S re-pavement of Linden Avenue to ensure that the pavement around the crosswalk at Summer Street is flat and even so that pedestrians do not trip. Approved   Action details Not available 197653 2 197653 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect at least once a week the dumpsters and trash at 154 Cedar Street and apply the maximum fines as necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 197654 2 197654 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) increase the effort to get CVS and Magoun Square LLC to repair the retaining wall behind the parking lot so repairs can be made before winter to protect the properties of abutters. Approved   Action details Not available 197655 2 197655 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) review the permitting at 42 Clyde Street and report to the Ward 5 Alderman who is responsible for replacing the current asphalt sidewalk with a new concrete sidewalk. Approved   Action details Not available 197656 2 197656 Order That the Director of SPCD develop a plan for a substantial increase in low and moderate income affordable housing, given the affordable housing crisis and the need to increase the SomerVision target of 1,200 units over the next 20 years, and present the plan, in writing, to this Board before the end of 2014. Approved   Action details Not available 197657 2 197657 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works prevent storm drain backups on Richdale Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 197658 2 197658 Order That the Director of SPCD notify the residents of Leonard Street, in writing, why it is not possible to plant trees on one side of that street. Approved   Action details Not available 197659 2 197659 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact Mass Highway to request that they cut back the overgrowth on the right-hand side of the Broadway - Somerville exit ramp off of Route 93. Approved   Action details Not available 197660 2 197660 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of the Traffic and Parking, rename the ROAD CLOSED signs used to redirect SomerStreet events notices. (cc to the Director of the Arts Council) Approved   Action details Not available 197661 2 197661 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer determine if there are infrastructure problems on Richdale Avenue that contributed to the severe flooding during the last two storms. Approved   Action details Not available 197662 2 197662 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Fire Engineer order the appropriate utility companies to remove the double pole at 33 Columbus Avenue as it is creating a public safety issue. Approved   Action details Not available 197663 2 197663 Order That the Chief of Police conduct directed patrols on Madison Avenue, between 7:00 - 9:00 AM and at various times on weekdays, for vehicular speed violations. Approved   Action details Not available 197664 2 197664 Order That the Chief of Police conduct directed patrols at various times at Lowell and Summer Streets to ensure that motorists are coming to a complete stop at the blinking red light. Approved   Action details Not available 197665 2 197665 Resolution That the MBTA install NO SMOKING signs at the benches outside the Davis Square MBTA stop on Holland Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197666 2 197666 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works reposition the manhole covers in front of 33 Claremon Avenue so they are properly closed. Approved   Action details Not available 197667 2 197667 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim all dead branches from the tree at 186-188 Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 197668 2 197668 Order That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD (ISD) update this Board on the court filing for 75-77 Gordon Street (as requested in July), pertaining to operating a business and storing construction materials at the site. Approved   Action details Not available 197669 2 197669 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) update this Board on the construction start date at 77-83 North Street. Approved   Action details Not available 197670 2 197670 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) enforce that city streets are not being used by Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 197158 3 197158 Resolution Supporting Mayor Curtatone's May 22, 2014, Executive Order regarding the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Secure Communities Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197681 3 197681 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Andrea Ranger to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197682 3 197682 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Eliza Johnston to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197683 3 197683 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Juliette Rooney-Varga to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197684 3 197684 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/28/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197700 3 197700 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition that would increase the number of liquor licenses that the Licensing Commission may issue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197678 4 197678 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $31,670 from the Mass Cultural Council, for the Arts Council's LCC grant program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197676 4 197676 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $62,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for Kenney Park improvements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197609 4 197609 Mayor's Request Requesting the extension of a contract for architectural and engineering services with CDR Maguire to ensure the completion of repairs at the High School. Approved   Action details Not available 197438 4 197438 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an updated version of the "Pay-to-Play" Ordinance regulating campaign contributions (see #194968 and #195024) as approved by the 7-9-14 Legislative Matters Committee meeting. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 197514 4 197514 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a contract for five years with David Fallon for the Police Chief position in the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 197679 4 197679 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $18,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, for the Arts Council to conduct a city wide dance series in 2015. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197680 4 197680 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,800 from the Mass Cultural Council, for the Arts Council's general operational support. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197515 5 197515 Mayor's Request Requesting the extension of the Non-Participating Items Agreement with MassDOT related to the East Broadway streetscape. Approved   Action details Not available 197414 5 197414 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for a feasibility study and schematic design for the renovation and/or construction of the High School. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197513 5 197513 Communication Requesting the confirmation of the appointment of David Fallon to the position of Chief of Police. Approved   Action details Not available 197675 5 197675 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to amend #193816, an authorization to borrow and bond for Union Square Urban Renewal Block D2, by increasing the total amount to $9,500,000. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197677 5 197677 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $39,400 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Capuano Field lighting. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197701 5 197701 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $200,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Upgrades. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 197525 6 197525 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $186,976.00 from The MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 197526 6 197526 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $60,704 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services. Approved   Action details Not available 197522 6 197522 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay FY14 invoices in the Department of Public Works from FY15 appropriations totaling $28,486.24. Approved   Action details Not available 197521 6 197521 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $2,000 from two Constituent Services Department Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Constituent Services Salaries and Wages Temporary Account, to fund a rate adjustment for fill-in telephone operators. Approved   Action details Not available 197520 6 197520 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $6,591 from the Health Department's Salaries Account to the Constituent Services Salaries and Wages Temporary Account to fund wage adjustments for fill-in telephone operators. Approved   Action details Not available 197613 6 197613 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re #196971, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to require a special permit for certain ground floor office uses. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197519 6 197519 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $25,519 from the Trash Transfer Stabilization Fund for environmental testing of the Municipal Waste Transfer Facility. Approved   Action details Not available 197523 7 197523 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay 6 prior year invoices totaling $4,669.50 for the Treasury Department using FY2015 funds. Approved   Action details Not available 197524 7 197524 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior fiscal year invoices totaling $1,204 in SPCD for police details related to the setup of Hubway stations. Approved   Action details Not available 197527 7 197527 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of a gift from the Union Square Master Developer bidders, valued at $18,140.77, for reimbursement of travel expenses. Approved   Action details Not available 196971 8 196971 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.13.A, to require a special permit to establish ground floor office uses in the corridor commercial and transit oriented districts. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available