Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/12/2013 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 (91) 91 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 195499 1 195499 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195500 1 195500 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 11, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195530 1 195530 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 10, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195531 1 195531 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 10, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195552 1 195552 Public Communication Lisa White and Michael LaVigne submitting comments re: #195464, Master Used Cars petition to operate Sundays as a Used Car Dealer. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195553 1 195553 Public Communication Leroy Hoskins submitting comments re: #195464, Master Used Cars petition to operate Sundays as a Used Car Dealer. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195568 1 195568 Grant of Location Temporary Grant of Location, Lightower Fiber Networks, Beacon St. to Sacramento St. Not approved   Action details Not available 195567 1 195567 Grant of Location Temporary Grant of Location, Lightower Fiber Networks, Beacon St. to Eustis St. Not approved   Action details Not available 195566 1 195566 Grant of Location Temporary Grant of Location, Lightower Fiber Networks, Highland Ave. to Crocker St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195563 2 195563 Public Event Public Event Permit, Celebrity Series of Boston & Arts Council Street Piano Project, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 27-Oct 14, 9AM-10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195564 2 195564 Public Event Public Event Permit, Police Dept. Collier Kickball Extravaganza, Trum Field, Oct 5, 10AM-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195565 2 195565 Public Event Public Event Permit, Radio BDC Festival on the Square, Union Sq. Somerville Ave. & Washington St., Oct 13, 6AM-9:30PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195569 2 195569 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration enroll the City in the World Wildlife Fund's City Earth Challenge. Approved   Action details Not available 195570 2 195570 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works consider widening the sidewalks on Trull Street during the next round of street improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 195573 2 195573 Public Event Public Event Permit, First Church Somerville DragGospel Festival, Francesca Ave. at 89 College Ave., Oct 20, 8AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195549 2 195549 License Sign/Awning Permit, Bright Horizons, 99 Dover St., 1 sign on Meacham Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 195550 2 195550 License Sign/Awning Permit, Santander Bank, 403 Highland Ave., 2 signs. Approved   Action details Not available 195551 2 195551 License Sign/Awning Permit, Ebi Sushi, 290 Somerville Ave., 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 195546 2 195546 License Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, 134 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 195545 2 195545 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195548 2 195548 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mike's Restaurant, 8 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 195544 2 195544 License New Drainlayer License, Brooksdale Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 195542 2 195542 Public Event Public Event Permit, Chandler St. Block Party, Sep 21, 3-7PM (raindate Sep 22). Approved   Action details Not available 195543 2 195543 Public Event Public Event Permit, Olde Magoun Saloon Paulaner Biergarten Tour, Magoun Sq. Parking Lot, Oct 5-6, 9AM-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195547 2 195547 License Renewing Lodging House License, Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, 123 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195541 2 195541 Officer's Communication City Clerk responding to #195497 re: noncriminal violations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195501 2 195501 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that there is street sweeping on Willow Avenue, between Kidder Avenue and Broadway, and report to the Ward 6 Alderman why this section has routinely been missed on the street sweeping route. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195502 2 195502 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager report to the Ward 6 Alderman and the Committee on Public Health and Safety, the impact of bamboo and whether it is a plant that should be limited due to its invasive nature. Approved   Action details Not available 195503 2 195503 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager submit a written report to this Board, within 7 days, on Somerville's involvement in the Earth Hour City Challenge. Approved   Action details Not available 195504 2 195504 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works sweep the parking lot on Grove Street no earlier than 5:30 AM daily, in deference to nearby residents. Approved   Action details Not available 195505 2 195505 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait the sewers on Cottage Avenue for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 195506 2 195506 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works include Meacham Road for repaving in the new street paving cycle. Approved   Action details Not available 195507 2 195507 Order That the Environmental Programs Manager and the Director of SPCD report to this Board whether there is currently a city tax in place when residents want to install solar panels on their homes, and if so, work with this Board to eliminate or reduce it significantly. Approved   Action details Not available 195508 2 195508 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) visit the Pinkberry in Davis Square to determine if their coolant machines are in violation of the noise ordinance and to work with them to find alternative solutions to their cooling needs, as residents live close by. Approved   Action details Not available 195509 2 195509 Resolution That the Administration provide an update on air traffic noise over Somerville and continuing efforts to reduce this noise. Approved   Action details Not available 195510 2 195510 Order That the Director of SPCD make the Somerville by Design Davis Square series information available as soon as possible and ensure that follow up steps are pursued based on recommendations made. Approved   Action details Not available 195512 2 195512 Order That the Director of Communications warn landlords about “couch surfing”. Approved   Action details Not available 195513 2 195513 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel at 42 Morrison Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195514 2 195514 Order That the Chief of Police order directed patrols to Fisk Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195515 2 195515 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Rogers Avenue for rodents. Approved   Action details Not available 195516 2 195516 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking observe and re-calibrate the light at Lowell and Medford Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195517 2 195517 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION directive at Lowell and Medford Streets in Magoun Square and provide a report to the Ward 5 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 195518 2 195518 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at Highland Road and Boston Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195519 2 195519 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance that all commercial gas tank replacements require permit approval by this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 195520 2 195520 Resolution That the Administration pursue the willingness of Tufts University to pay property taxes as the successful bidder to redevelop the Powder House Community School, and include tax payments in the final agreement. Approved   Action details Not available 195521 2 195521 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD (ISD) implement a plan to address trash and code violations each May and September, when student moves have the greatest impact on the City. Approved   Action details Not available 195522 2 195522 Order That the Chief of Police assign traffic enforcement officers in Union Square, at the intersection of Washington Street/Webster Avenue and Washington Street/Somerville Avenue, to monitor drivers who ignore the traffic signals and block the intersection. Approved   Action details Not available 195523 2 195523 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer monitor the morning and afternoon traffic on Webster Avenue at the Prospect Hill Charter school, and submit recommendations to the Ward 2 Alderman regarding solutions to traffic issues caused by dropoffs and pickups. Approved   Action details Not available 195524 2 195524 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility to replace the leaning pole at the corner of Craigie and Summer Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195525 2 195525 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street lights at the corner of Vinal Avenue and Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195511 2 195511 Resolution That the Licensing Commission continue the application for Somerville Beer Works, 240 Elm Street, previously scheduled for September 16, 2013, so that a neighborhood meeting may be scheduled prior to appearing before the Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 195526 2 195526 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the dangerous sinkhole at Morrison Avenue and Grove Street. Approved   Action details Not available 195527 2 195527 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the non-working street lamps in Davis Square Plaza and the street lamp on the corner of Dover and Holland Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 195528 2 195528 Order That this Board’s Committee on Public Utilities and Works explore Boston’s Code Ordinance CBC 9-1.3, which requires private rental units to be registered on an annual basis and inspections to be conducted for non-exempt units on a 5-year cycle. Approved   Action details Not available 195529 2 195529 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 10 Melville Road. Approved   Action details Not available 195317 3 195317 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks, for 154 feet of conduit in Mystic Ave., from a manhole to 5 Middlesex Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195318 3 195318 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks, for 250 feet of conduit in Broadway, from a manhole to 1020 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 195319 3 195319 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks, for 155 feet of conduit in Broadway, from a manhole to 366 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 195562 3 195562 Officer's Communication Director of Sustainability and Environment submitting a description of activities under the Green Communities Grant (#195296). Placed on file   Action details Not available 195561 3 195561 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Edwin Torres as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195555 3 195555 Communication Requesting the appointment of Captain David Fallon to the position of Deputy Chief of Police. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195556 3 195556 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Lieutenant James Donovan to the position of Captain. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195557 3 195557 Communication Requesting the appointment of Vivian Taylor to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195558 3 195558 Communication Requesting the appointment of Andre Greene to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195559 3 195559 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jenny Dworkin to the Commission on Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195560 3 195560 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rebecca Booth-Fox to the Multicultural Affairs Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195572 3 195572 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195554 3 195554 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to retain outside legal counsel to provide services regarding casino proposals before the MA Gaming Commission and surrounding community impacts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195540 3 195540 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #194483, an ordinance amending the zoning map for Prospect Hill and Somerville Avenue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195538 4 195538 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $19,175 grant from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's ArtsUnion programming. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195571 4 195571 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $500,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond to retain a qualified planning and land use concern to develop a major plan change to existing Assembly Square Urban Renewal Plan. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195316 4 195316 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by IES Inc., for 3 monitoring wells near 587-593 Somerville Ave. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 195537 4 195537 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $22,030 grant from the MA Emergency Management Agency, for the Fire Dept. to enhance its disaster response. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195535 4 195535 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the Traffic and Parking Dept.'s Delinquent Collections Contract for one year. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195489 4 195489 License New Garage License, Inman Motors Sales, 463 McGrath Hwy., 3 autos inside. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 195490 4 195490 License New Livery License, Luxor Car Services, 29 Bailey Rd., 1 vehicle. Approved   Action details Not available 195539 4 195539 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $5,500 grant from the MA Cultural Council for the Arts Council's operations. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195534 4 195534 Mayor's Request Requesting the expenditure of $1,110.47 of FY14 appropriations to pay six outstanding FY13 invoices in the Police Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195536 4 195536 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $23,562 grant from the Department of Justice, for the Police to purchase a Ford Transit Connect XLT Van. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195533 4 195533 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $150,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, to purchase a compacting garbage truck and snow plow Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195465 4 195465 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2, Inman Motors Sales, 463 McGrth Hwy., 30 autos outside, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-5PM. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 195464 4 195464 License Amending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St., adding hours Sun 11AM-4PM. Not approved   Action details Not available 195532 4 195532 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for ADA Accessibility - Building Improvements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195375 6 195375 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount, for Kenney Park Improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 195475 6 195475 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,307,650 in a bond for the Fire Dept.'s purchase of Fire Apparatus. Approved   Action details Not available 194802 6 194802 License New Garage License, 11 Rossmore St. LLC, 11 Rossmore St., Storing 8 autos outside and 2 autos inside only. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195295 6 195295 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $120,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for the renovation of the Highland Avenue Fire Station, Engine #7. Approved   Action details Not available 195386 6 195386 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $186,583.56 from the Boston Office of Emergency Management as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative for a Dispatch Console and related equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 195385 6 195385 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Dept., for State 911 Department Support. Approved   Action details Not available 195387 6 195387 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $65,810 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services. Approved   Action details Not available 195309 7 195309 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board appropriate $400,000, and borrow that amount in a bond, for design and engineering services on Central Broadway, from Foss Park to Magoun Square. Approved   Action details Not available