Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/8/2012 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 (115) 115 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 192658 1 192658 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Environment and Energy, meeting on March 8, 2012. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192657 1 192657 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on March 7, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192660 1 192660 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 7, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192659 1 192659 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 6, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192661 1 192661 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 29, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192663 1 192663 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting on February 29, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192629 1 192629 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 9, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192628 1 192628 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192656 2 192656 Resolution That this Board offers its support of the 5th Annual White Ribbon Day campaign, advocating against domestic violence. Approved   Action details Not available 192708 2 192708 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Traffic and Parking post the appropriate speed limit on Shore Drive. Approved   Action details Not available 192709 2 192709 Order That the Chief of Police post a traffic detail on Shore Drive to monitor traffic during rush hours. Approved   Action details Not available 192707 2 192707 Order That the City Solicitor research existing domestic violence ordinances in other communities and prepare a report for this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters. Approved   Action details Not available 192710 2 192710 Resolution That this Board requests that the Traffic Commission consider restricting Shore Drive to residents only on weekdays, 7-9AM and 4-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192711 2 192711 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine if the parking lot at the Shore Drive Boathouse can be used by residents for overnight parking. Approved   Action details Not available 192691 2 192691 License Sign/Awning Permit, The Painted Burro, 219 Elm St., Sign. Approved   Action details Not available 192693 2 192693 License New Fortune Teller License, Dolly Costello dba Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192692 2 192692 License New Garage License, Mac's Auto Body Corp., 53 Russell St., mechanical repairs, auto body, spray painting, vehicle storage, 10 autos in, 8 out. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192662 2 192662 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works follow up on the information provided by NSTAR relative to the number of inoperable lights remaining to be repaired and follow up on a bi-weekly schedule on NSTAR's progress, in anticipation of completing the repairs within 60 days. Approved   Action details Not available 192652 2 192652 Order That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Inspection Team to 3-5 Walter Terrace for possible building violations, health violations, illegal activity, and disturbances. Approved   Action details Not available 192632 2 192632 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to relocate a pole on Grove Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192631 2 192631 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 11 feet of conduit from a pole to private property at 6 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 192655 2 192655 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a DEAD END sign at the corner of Ash Avenue and E. Albion Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192654 2 192654 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING sign in front of 12 Maple Avenue and paint the curb yellow from driveway to driveway. Approved   Action details Not available 192653 2 192653 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO PARKING signs and a traffic mirror on Main Street, at the corner of Fremont Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192634 2 192634 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the increase of large truck traffic entering Magoun Square from the Medford and Route 93 areas. Approved   Action details Not available 192641 2 192641 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide a timeline for repairs to the West Branch Library and that the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on repairs to interior walls that are peeling. Approved   Action details Not available 192635 2 192635 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer determine the cause of the recent fire at the MBTA shaft site, and, with the Director of SPCD, report whether this should have any bearing on recently approved plans for development at the site. Approved   Action details Not available 192636 2 192636 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration provide information about plans to support local grocery stores in our economic centers. Approved   Action details Not available 192637 2 192637 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager report on the compact fluorescent light bulb program and advise if the city could feasibly implement something similar, and how the city could address the CFL disposal issues. Approved   Action details Not available 192638 2 192638 Order That the Director of Communications place a reminder on the city cable wheel about trash pickup regulations. Approved   Action details Not available 192639 2 192639 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking create a traffic management plan for Kidder Avenue to slow traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 192640 2 192640 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place a trash barrel at the corner of Willow and Morrison Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 192642 2 192642 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration analyze improvements needed at the East Branch Library and provide this Board with a schedule for completion. Approved   Action details Not available 192643 2 192643 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration conduct a thorough review of the Public Library, including long-range planning to maintain the highest level of community services, and report back to this Board prior to the FY13 budget review. Approved   Action details Not available 192644 2 192644 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the City Engineer inspect catch basins and roadway depressions on Adrian Street and take action to restore structural integrity and address problems of overflow. Approved   Action details Not available 192645 2 192645 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repave Adrian Street as part of the Spring 2012 paving program, and provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Works with the streets to be repaved in 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192664 2 192664 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration consider asking former Veterans Services Directors Frank Senesi and Walter Pero to be co-Chairs of the Memorial Day Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 192665 2 192665 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration submit a request to purchase the appropriate equipment for dedications and ceremonies. Approved   Action details Not available 192646 2 192646 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration budget funds for the meetings of certain boards and commissions to be recorded and broadcast via the city’s cable station. Approved   Action details Not available 192647 2 192647 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works adjust the blinking traffic sign at the corner of Thurston Street and Evergreen Avenue so it blinks during school hours only. Approved   Action details Not available 192648 2 192648 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signs on Medford Street, at the corners of Thurston and Sycamore Streets, to slow down traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 192649 2 192649 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO U TURN sign on the westbound side of Broadway at School Street. Approved   Action details Not available 192650 2 192650 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sinkhole and cracks on the mats at Grimmons Park. Approved   Action details Not available 192651 2 192651 Order That the Director of SPCD dispatch the Neighborhood Inspection Team to 35-37 Jackson Road for possible building violations, health violations, illegal activity and disturbances. Approved   Action details Not available 192633 2 192633 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install two poles and remove one pole on Lowell Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192630 2 192630 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 24 feet of conduit from a manhole to private property at 48 Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 192681 2 192681 Communication City Clerk conveying a Resolution forwarded by the Chelsea City Council opposing the transportation of ethanol by rail to Revere. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192682 2 192682 Communication City Clerk conveying a Determination from the Attorney General re: the Open Meeting Law and participation at committee meetings. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192687 2 192687 Public Event Public Event Permit, Independent Film Festival of Boston Display, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Apr 25-30, 10AM-1AM. Approved   Action details Not available 192689 2 192689 Public Event Public Event Permit, "The Davis Flea" Open-Air Flea Market, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Sundays Jun 3-Oct 28. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192690 2 192690 Public Event Public Event Permit, Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Davis Sq. and surrounding area, Nov 22. Approved   Action details Not available 192686 2 192686 Public Event Public Event Permit, Recreation Dept. Shape Up Somerville Road Race, High School Concourse, Apr 15, 10-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 192688 2 192688 Public Event Public Event Permit, Davis Sq. Farmers Market, Day and Herbert Streets Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 23-Nov 21. Approved   Action details Not available 192685 3 192685 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192632 3 192632 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to relocate a pole on Grove Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192679 3 192679 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192630 3 192630 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 24 feet of conduit from a manhole to private property at 48 Highland Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192683 3 192683 Communication Licensing Commission responding to #192068 re: training requirements for licensees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192579 3 192579 License New Hawker Peddler License, The Tear Drop Inc., Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables Vendor. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 192700 3 192700 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of George Landers as Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds. Approved   Action details Not available 192701 3 192701 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Steve MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. Approved   Action details Not available 192702 3 192702 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Robert McWatters as Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 192703 3 192703 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 192631 3 192631 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 11 feet of conduit from a pole to private property at 6 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192680 3 192680 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 192523 3 192523 Public Communication NStar Electric responding to #192310 re: street lights, double poles, power outages, and other items. Work completed   Action details Not available 192677 3 192677 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sarah Kloos as Director of Personnel. Approved   Action details Not available 192704 3 192704 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 192699 3 192699 Communication Requesting the appointment of Marguerite Barrett as Superintendent of Water Works. Approved   Action details Not available 192674 3 192674 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean as City Auditor. Approved   Action details Not available 192691 3 192691 License Sign/Awning Permit, The Painted Burro, 219 Elm St., Sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192673 3 192673 Communication Requesting the appointment of Peter Forcellese Jr. as City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. Approved   Action details Not available 192675 3 192675 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. Approved   Action details Not available 192678 3 192678 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Robert King as City Engineer. Approved   Action details Not available 192676 3 192676 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Approved   Action details Not available 192684 3 192684 Communication Retirement Board responding to #192304 re: an increase in the Cost of Living Adjustment base for retirees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192705 4 192705 Mayor's Request Requesting to discuss with this Board the status of Responsible Employer Ordinances in the State, in light of the UCANE v. Fall River case. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192676 4 192676 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192678 4 192678 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Robert King as City Engineer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192694 4 192694 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Purchase and Sales Agreement with NStar Electric, for the purchase of NStar-owned street lights. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192675 4 192675 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192673 4 192673 Communication Requesting the appointment of Peter Forcellese Jr. as City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192671 4 192671 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay several prior-year invoices in the Traffic and Parking Dept. totalling $1,700.12. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192670 4 192670 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to increase the Council on Aging's Revolving Fund Cap for FY2012 from $90,000 to $130,000. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192699 4 192699 Communication Requesting the appointment of Marguerite Barrett as Superintendent of Water Works. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192704 4 192704 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192712 4 192712 Communication Requesting the appointment of John O'Connor to the position of Permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192713 4 192713 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to amend the contract with Waste Management of MA Inc. regarding the Transfer Station. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192674 4 192674 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Edward Bean as City Auditor. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192677 4 192677 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sarah Kloos as Director of Personnel. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192668 4 192668 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $75,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Christmas and other seasonal decorations. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192706 4 192706 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #192499 re: the rights of the city with respect to utility companies, specifically Verizon. Placed on file   Action details Not available 192669 4 192669 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $73,200 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to purchase Police vehicles. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192680 4 192680 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192667 4 192667 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $375,000 from the Algonquin Gas Loop Project Stabilization Fund to reconstruct roads and sidewalks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192579 4 192579 License New Hawker Peddler License, The Tear Drop Inc., Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables Vendor. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192703 4 192703 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192702 4 192702 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Robert McWatters as Clerk of Committees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192701 4 192701 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Steve MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192700 4 192700 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of George Landers as Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192672 4 192672 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of FY12 funds in the Personnel Dept. to pay Arbitrator Richard Higgins for Arbitration Services on an Fiscal Year 2011 invoice totaling $600. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192666 4 192666 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $375,000 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Acct. to the Algonquin Gas Loop Project Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192679 4 192679 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of James DiFraia as Constable, for a term to expire December 31, 2012. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 192623 5 192623 Communication Requesting the appointment of John O'Connor to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Approved   Action details Not available 192695 5 192695 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation from Christos Poutahidis in the amount of $10,000, for youth programming. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192696 5 192696 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $10,000 from D&R General Contracting, for community initiatives. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192697 5 192697 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $10,000 from MetroPCS for youth programming and other community events. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192698 5 192698 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $1,000 from Robert B. King, local McDonalds owner-operator, for youth activities and community events. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 192623 6 192623 Communication Requesting the appointment of John O'Connor to the Fire Dept. Reserve List. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 190062 6 190062 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works Direct the Appropriate Utility to Remove the Double Pole at 29 Delaware Street and Check the Utility Lines for Safety as They Appear to be Touching the House. Work completed   Action details Not available 191674 6 191674 Order That the City Clerk request that representatives of NStar Gas and Electric appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Works and Public Utilities regarding the recent power outage in Magoun Square (June 14-15), ongoing repairs in West Somerville, and ongoing repairs and improvements citywide. Work completed   Action details Not available 191981 6 191981 Order That the City Clerk contact NStar Electric to request that a representative appear before this Board to explain the process for requesting commercial service. Work completed   Action details Not available 192309 6 192309 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange for all utilities with equipment on double poles to meet with the Committee on Public Utilities and Works early in 2012. Work completed   Action details Not available 192347 9 192347 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of Section 20 of M.G.L. Chapter 32B allowing the City to establish a Trust Fund for Other Post Employment Benefit Liabilities (OPEB). Approved   Action details Not available 192347 10 192347 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of Section 20 of M.G.L. Chapter 32B allowing the City to establish a Trust Fund for Other Post Employment Benefit Liabilities (OPEB). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available