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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/10/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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199885 1199885Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 9, 2015.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
199881 1199881Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on September 9, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
199886 1199886Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on September 8, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
199879 1199879Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 3, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
199840 1199840Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199841 1199841MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 9, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
199899 1199899Public EventPublic Event Permit, Somerville Overcoming Addiction Candlelight Memorial Vigil, High School Atrium, Sep 15, 6-10:30PM (raindate Sep 16).Approved  Action details Not available
199900 1199900Public EventPublic Event Permit, Irving St Block Party, Sep 19, Noon-8PM (raindate Sep 20).Approved  Action details Not available
199902 1199902Public EventPublic Event Permit, Redbones Oktoberfest, Chester St from Elm to Herbert Sts, Sep 27, 7AM-6PM (raindate Oct 4).Approved  Action details Not available
199903 1199903Public EventPublic Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets Brazil 5K Road Race, East Broadway-Assembly Row, Sep 27, 8AM-3PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199904 1199904Public EventPublic Event Permit, First Church Somerville Block Party, Francesca Ave at College Ave, Sep 27, Noon-6PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199905 1199905Public EventPublic Event Permit, Boston-Prichard Ave Block Party, Boston Ave from Kidder to Prichard, Sep 27, 3-8:30PM (raindate Oct 4).Approved  Action details Not available
199906 1199906Public EventPublic Event Permit, East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl, East Broadway, Sep 29, 4-10PM (raindate Sep 30).Approved  Action details Not available
199907 1199907Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Solar System Pop-up Playground, Perry Park, Oct 3, 10AM-9PM (raindate Oct 10).Approved  Action details Not available
199908 1199908Public EventPublic Event Permit, Office of Commissions Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness, Police Station to Union Sq Plaza, Oct 7, 5-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199909 1199909Public EventPublic Event Permit, HONK! Festival, Hodgkins Park on Oct 9, Davis Sq area on Oct 10, Davis Sq to Beech St on Oct 11, various times.Approved  Action details Not available
199901 1199901Public EventPublic Event Permit, Ossipee Rd Block Party, 56 Ossipee Rd to Packard Ave, Sep 20, 3:30-6:30 PM (raindate Sep 27).Approved  Action details Not available
199910 1199910LicenseNew Drainlayer License, J. Masterson Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
199911 1199911LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Taco Party, 711 Broadway, 1 table, 2 seats, 1 planter.Approved  Action details Not available
199912 1199912LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Nine Bar Espresso, 11 Holland St, 4 tables, 8 seats, 1 A-frame sign.Approved  Action details Not available
199913 1199913LicenseNew Garage License, ABJ Auto Repair, 91 Marshall St, 6 cars inside, 25 outside.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199925 1199925Public EventPublic Event Permit, Madison St Block Party, Sep 13, 1-5PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199926 1199926Public EventPublic Event Permit, Food Truck Festivals of New England - SomerstrEATS, Powderhouse Park, Tuesdays Sep 15-Dec 29, 4-8:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199927 1199927Public EventPublic Event Permit, Brain Arts "Grass Stains Somerville" concert, Davis Sq Statue Park, Sep 19, 2-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
199928 1199928Public EventPublic Event Permit, Chandler St Block Party, Chandler St from Chapel to Park Sts, Sep 19, 3:30-7:30PM (raindate Sep 20).Approved  Action details Not available
199929 1199929Public EventPublic Event Permit, Reunion Church Picnic, Powderhouse Park, Sep 20, 11:30AM-3PM (raindate Sep 27).Approved  Action details Not available
199930 1199930Public EventPublic Event Permit, Highland Rd Block Party, Highland Rd from Kidder to Morrison Aves, Sep 27, 2-8:30PM (raindate Oct 4).Approved  Action details Not available
199932 1199932Public CommunicationTufts Senior Vice President submitting comments re: #198393, a Home Rule Petition to require local review of all institutional master plans.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199931 1199931LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Target Store T 1441, 180 Somerville Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
199937 2199937ResolutionThat this Board declares its support for the Administration’s continuing efforts to work with the Baker Administration to deliver the MBTA Green Line Extension.Approved  Action details Not available
199914 2199914OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead public shade tree on Cedar Street near Hudson Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199918 2199918OrdinanceThat the provisions of Ordinance 11-105, regarding the demolition of buildings, be amended as described within.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199919 2199919OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the ticketing of homeowners for overhanging tree branches per Ordinance 12-14, and that this Board consider amending that Ordinance to clarify its intent.Approved  Action details Not available
199920 2199920ResolutionThat the Administration provide assistance, including financial where appropriate, to resident homeowners whose property is damaged from the roots of trees planted by the City.Approved  Action details Not available
199921 2199921OrderThat the Director of SPCD change the practice of not immediately responding to messages left at 617-625-6600 ext 2577 for homeowners seeking assistance for heating system rehabilitation.Approved  Action details Not available
199933 2199933ResolutionThat this Board expresses its support for National Recovery Month and its proclamation to promote recovery.Approved  Action details Not available
199934 2199934OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services create a Rental Registration Program to require owners of 6 or more rental units that are not owner-occupied to annually register those units, pay a registration fee, and provide information to facilitate inspections, notices of violations, and resolution of complaints.Approved  Action details Not available
199935 2199935OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 19 Greenville Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199936 2199936CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of September 9th.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199883 2199883OrderThat the City Clerk request of Representative Tim Toomey that the state address the rodent issue behind 11 Austin Street and I-93.Approved  Action details Not available
199884 2199884OrderThat the Director of Communications notify the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, within 30 days, of the plan to utilize Connect CTY and other means of communication to remind residents of the importance of rodent prevention, as directed in #199680.Approved  Action details Not available
199882 2199882OrderThat the Directors of Inspectional Services and SomerStat attend all meetings of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues or, if unable to attend, send representatives in their place.Approved  Action details Not available
199915 2199915OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Transportation) relocate the hubway holding station so it does not cover the gutter on Holland Street at PJ Ryans.Approved  Action details Not available
199916 2199916OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works reposition the black city bench so that it does not obstruct the business mailbox at 1212 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
199917 2199917OrderThat Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 43 Barton Street for severe overgrowth onto city sidewalks on Barton Street and Hamilton Road, and take the appropriate action.Approved  Action details Not available
199887 2199887OrderThat the Director of Recreation submit a detailed cost analysis of the Commonwealth Youth Football League.Approved  Action details Not available
199842 2199842CitationCongratulating the Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation as it celebrates 25 years of supporting the aspirations of Somerville High School graduates to attain a higher education.Approved  Action details Not available
199880 2199880OrderThat the Clerk of Committees request of Representative Denise Provost why H739, which she sponsored, requires that recycled bags contain a minimum of 80% recycled material.Approved  Action details Not available
199843 2199843OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the cement curbs and the bench in Kelley Park that were put in the skate board area without authorization from the city. (Photos attached)Approved  Action details Not available
199844 2199844OrderThat the Chief of Police order directed patrols at Kelley Park to enforce the 10PM closing time.Approved  Action details Not available
199845 2199845OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking notify MASS DOT about the malfunctioning traffic signal at McGrath Highway and Medford Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199846 2199846ResolutionThat MASS DOT consider placing a pedestrian signal at Chester Street and McGrath Highway.Approved  Action details Not available
199847 2199847OrderThat the Director of SPCD plant trees at 112 Belmont Street and 18 Richdale Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
199848 2199848OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works street sweep Harvard Place.Approved  Action details Not available
199849 2199849OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the grass at Prospect Hill Park.Approved  Action details Not available
199850 2199850ResolutionThat the Administration consider the attached Policy Order recently adopted by Cambridge for air traffic noise pollution, and report back to this Board at its next meeting.Approved  Action details Not available
199851 2199851OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulb in the streetlight at the entrance to Junction Park at Woodbine and Centre Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
199852 2199852OrderThat the Director of SomerStat inform the Ward 5 Alderman about the likely timeline for repaving Carver Street and Robinson Street and explain the process for reconsidering the schedule.Approved  Action details Not available
199853 2199853OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a second DO NOT ENTER sign on the southwest corner at Conwell Street and Highland Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
199854 2199854OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the decorative bench in Lincoln Park at the end of Fremont Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199855 2199855OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 471 Somerville Avenue for a valid garage license and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman.Approved  Action details Not available
199856 2199856OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) update this Board on the Beacon Street reconstruction project and work with the Ward 2 Alderman on a Community meeting to update the public.Approved  Action details Not available
199857 2199857OrderThat the Chief of Police add a school crossing guard to the crossing at Washington Street and Hawkins Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199858 2199858OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking add solar blinking lights to the SLOW pedestrian sign in front of Catholic Charities on Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
199859 2199859OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking paint the crosswalks on Dane Street and the crosswalk at Calvin and Washington Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
199860 2199860OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the plan for fall plantings and flowers for Union Square and Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
199861 2199861OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the catch basins along the entire length of Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
199862 2199862OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works maintain and make needed repairs to all of the tree wells and traffic islands along Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
199863 2199863ResolutionThat the Administration consider the development of a Tree and Bench donation program to supplement the City's investments in these areas.Approved  Action details Not available
199864 2199864ResolutionThat the Administration develop a city-wide Open Space Integrated Plan for the protection, development, maintenance and programming of both private and public open spaces.Approved  Action details Not available
199865 2199865OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking inventory crosswalks that need painting in Ward 2 and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman on a plan for having them painted.Approved  Action details Not available
199866 2199866OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) and the Supervisor of Inspectional Services compile a list of properties citywide that have been granted Zoning or Planning Board approval or building permits in the last 24 months but have not completed construction, including the reasons why.Approved  Action details Not available
199867 2199867OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board how the city addresses the increase in trash during late August and early September due to the influx of students.Approved  Action details Not available
199868 2199868OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install additional bicycle racks on Washington Street, from Beacon Street to Union Square.Approved  Action details Not available
199869 2199869ResolutionThat the Administration inform the Clark Street neighbors about the TV pipe testing which should have been performed in 2014.Approved  Action details Not available
199870 2199870ResolutionThat the Administration add Bolton Street to the re-paving list.Approved  Action details Not available
199871 2199871OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lights on the median at the corner of Broadway and McGrath Highway and on Kensington Avenue, close to Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
199872 2199872OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works modify the sidewalk at 69 Pearl Street to make it ADA accessible.Approved  Action details Not available
199873 2199873OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the overgrowth along McGrath Highway.Approved  Action details Not available
199874 2199874OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the overgrowth at 22 Everett Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
199875 2199875OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken lights on Everett Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
199876 2199876OrderThat the City Arborist inspect the trees at 13 Everett Avenue and 43 Cross Street and take appropriate action.Approved  Action details Not available
199877 2199877OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the sidewalk at 43 Cross Street is ADA compliant.Approved  Action details Not available
199878 2199878ResolutionThat the Administration place Everett Avenue on the re-paving list.Approved  Action details Not available
199648 2199648Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast for 40 feet of conduit in Windsor Place from Pole #439/1 to 600 Windsor Pl.Approved  Action details Not available
199648 3199648Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast for 40 feet of conduit in Windsor Place from Pole #439/1 to 600 Windsor Pl.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
199659 3199659OrderThat the City Solicitor appear before this Board to address the concerns of SCATV and the city's contract with Comcast.Approved  Action details Not available
199896 3199896Officer's CommunicationSRA Special Counsel conveying an Amended Master Developer Designation Agreement.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199898 3199898Officer's CommunicationDirector of Personnel responding to #199717 re: employee sick leave.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199894 3199894CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Robson Lemos to the Arts Council.Approved  Action details Not available
199895 3199895CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Nan Levinson to the Arts Council.Approved  Action details Not available
199923 3199923CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Linda Ingersol to the Recreation and Youth Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199897 3199897Officer's CommunicationDirector of Personnel responding to #199656 re: employee vacancies.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199924 3199924Mayor's RequestAssistant City Solicitor submitting for approval a Home Rule Petition to require city approval of Institutional Master Plans.Approved  Action details Not available
199924 4199924Mayor's RequestAssistant City Solicitor submitting for approval a Home Rule Petition to require city approval of Institutional Master Plans.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
199892 4199892Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $2,500 from Mass Creative for the Arts Council to support organization and advocacy.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199895 4199895CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Nan Levinson to the Arts Council.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
199894 4199894CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Robson Lemos to the Arts Council.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
199922 4199922Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay an FY12 invoice of $45,000 in the DPW using FY16 appropriations.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199893 4199893Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a grant of $1,792.72 from the Mass DEP for recycling outreach and materials.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199683 4199683OrderThat the Director of SomerStat consider other options for measuring rodent control efforts.Work completed  Action details Not available
199665 4199665OrderThat the Director of Recreation and Youth appear before the Youth Services Committee to discuss changes to youth football and baseball programs.Work completed  Action details Not available
199678 4199678ResolutionThat the Administration provide financial assistance to residents to combat rodent problems on MacArthur Street and all of East Somerville.Work completed  Action details Not available
199662 4199662OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a crosswalk at 64 College Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
199690 4199690OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police inspect, monitor and develop a plan to control the speed of traffic on Medford Street, between Central and School Streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
199691 4199691OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking inspect the corners of James and Marshall Streets, at their intersection with Pearl Street, and suggest a plan to increase visibility for motorists who are turning onto Pearl Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
199693 4199693OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a crosswalk at the intersection of Thurston and Fenwick Streets and Broadway.Work completed  Action details Not available
199697 4199697OrderThat the Chief of Police order directed patrols on Greenville Street from 7 to 9 AM and 4 to 6 PM, to ensure that motorists aren't illegally cutting through Prospect Hill.Work completed  Action details Not available
199707 4199707OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 7 Alderman on a plan to clear up the confusing signage at Capen Street, 405 Alewife Brook Parkway and Capen Court.Work completed  Action details Not available
199890 4199890Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $142,036 From the Capital Stabilization Fund to purchase 4 police vehicles.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199269 4199269OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing Hanson street sign at Village and Hanson Streets and install a ONE WAY sign for Hanson Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
199271 4199271OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking re-paint crosswalk striping on Somerville Avenue to distinguish the brick paved pedestrian crosswalks.Work completed  Action details Not available
199571 4199571OrderThat the Committee on Traffic and Parking investigate why the directive in #198726, regarding notification to residents, property owners, and businesses of changes to parking regulations along Medford Street with respect to the McGrath Highway project, was not complied with.Work completed  Action details Not available
198570 4198570OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking inform this Board and the School Committee about enforcing parking regulations during street cleaning near schools in the morning between 8 and 8:30 AM.Work completed  Action details Not available
199135 4199135OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the damaged NO LEFT TURN sign at Cameron Avenue and Mead Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
199137 4199137OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking confirm whether parking is allowed in the middle of the end of Fairmount Street abutting Russell Road, and address installing a NO PARKING sign there.Work completed  Action details Not available
199278 4199278ResolutionThat the Mayor’s Office provide to this Board by June 11, the consultant's study on the Traffic Commission's regulations for the public process to request traffic calming measures.Work completed  Action details Not available
199281 4199281OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking or the Commissioner of Public Works prevent vehicles from parking on the east side of Cedar Street at the Community Path Extension, as automotive fluids are staining the Path Extension.Work completed  Action details Not available
199283 4199283OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a NO PARKING spot on the south side of Vernon Street at Trull Street to allow fire engines to turn onto Trull Street, and report back to the Ward 5 Alderman.Work completed  Action details Not available
199343 4199343ResolutionThat the Administration arrange for members of the Boxing Club to park in the East Somerville Community School parking lot weekdays 4-9PM.Work completed  Action details Not available
199415 4199415OrderThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
199462 4199462OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install solar blinking lights at the pedestrian crossing at 270 Washington Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
199463 4199463OrderThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
199563 5199563CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 5/14/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
199267 5199267OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance that institutional master plans must require home rule petition approval from the Legislature (per a 5/7/15 Planning Staff memo).Work completed  Action details Not available
198725 5198725OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Board on the status of Mass DOT work on McGrath Highway.Work completed  Action details Not available
199058 5199058OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board to discuss the on-street parking permits given to Tufts University employees.Work completed  Action details Not available
197707 5197707ResolutionThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
197890 5197890OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services update this Board on safety measures undertaken at the Elm Street bus stop located in front of Dunkin Donuts.Work completed  Action details Not available
198000 5198000OrdinanceRequesting an amendment to the Trash Ordinance in Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances.Placed on file  Action details Not available
199738 5199738Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $100,000 from the MA Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative for a regional underage drinking prevention effort.Approved  Action details Not available
199744 5199744Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $15,603.29 from the MA Department of Public Health Region 4b for emergency preparedness activities.Approved  Action details Not available
199362 5199362CommunicationTraffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 4/23/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
199891 5199891Mayor's RequestRequesting approval for the Inspectional Services Weights & Measures Division to use FY16 funds to pay a FY15 invoice of $434.77.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199888 5199888Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $262,000 for Phase 1 of the Building Assessment/Preventive Maintenance Plan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199889 5199889Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of an 18 month lease of the West Somerville Police Substation and office space at 1114 Broadway.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
199745 5199745Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $9,990 from CHNA17 for the Health and Human Services Department, for mental health and wellbeing training.Approved  Action details Not available
199746 5199746Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,000 from CHNA17 for the Health and Human Services Department, for capacity building.Approved  Action details Not available
199746 6199746Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,000 from CHNA17 for the Health and Human Services Department, for capacity building.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
199745 6199745Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $9,990 from CHNA17 for the Health and Human Services Department, for mental health and wellbeing training.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
196185 6196185OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide a timeline to replace the traffic signal at the intersection of Washington and Beacon Streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
199744 6199744Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $15,603.29 from the MA Department of Public Health Region 4b for emergency preparedness activities.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
199738 6199738Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $100,000 from the MA Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative for a regional underage drinking prevention effort.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
198393 6198393OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring an institutional master plan for any institution in Somerville.Work completed  Action details Not available
199564 7199564Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/28/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
199360 8199360Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/23/15.Work completed  Action details Not available