Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/23/2013 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 (105) 105 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 194988 1 194988 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 14, 2013. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 194986 1 194986 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting on May 15, 2013. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 194987 1 194987 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board, on May 16, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 195021 1 195021 Public Communication Representative Provost submitting comments re: #194849, a proposal to amend the City Charter with respect to filling vacancies on this Board. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195023 1 195023 Public Communication Ray Warburton submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed Zoning Amendment for Prospect Hill. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194954 1 194954 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 25, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194953 1 194953 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195022 1 195022 Public Communication David and Renee Scott submitting comments re: #194483, a proposed Zoning Amendment on Medford St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195031 2 195031 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bibi's Cab Inc, Med #20. Approved   Action details Not available 195029 2 195029 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Marchi Paving. Approved   Action details Not available 195030 2 195030 License Renewing Garage License, A & E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 195012 2 195012 License Renewing and Amending Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626C Somerville Ave., Extending Sun-Thu to 2 AM, Fri-Sat to 3 AM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194979 2 194979 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Ward 1 Alderman the feasibility of adding trees on Fountain Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 195033 2 195033 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol of Fiske Avenue to prevent groups from gathering on the stairs and/or ramp leading up to the Magoun Square parking lot. Approved   Action details Not available 195034 2 195034 Order That the Chief of Police provide residents with recommended actions to be taken to deter trespassers from rummaging through trash barrels on private property. Approved   Action details Not available 195035 2 195035 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion regarding 780CMR MA Amendments to the International Building Code 2009 Section 1001.3.2 regarding qualifications for examiners of fire escapes. Approved   Action details Not available 195032 2 195032 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 2 and 3 Aldermen on street cleaning and trash barrel maintenance for Union Square, and whether more barrels would improve conditions. Approved   Action details Not available 194955 2 194955 Citation Commending John O'Leary and James Legee, Jr., the Grand Marshals of the 2013 Memorial Day Parade, occurring this Sunday, May 26, at 1 PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194956 2 194956 Citation Commending the Full Circle High School and Next Wave Junior High School on the auspicious occasion of their 40th anniversary of outstanding service to Somerville's youth. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 194995 2 194995 Mayor's Request City Clerk requesting approval to release two sets of Executive Session minutes as described within. Approved   Action details Not available 194998 2 194998 Public Event Public Event Permit, Starlab Recording Company Festival, 32 Prospect St., Jun 15, Noon-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195001 2 195001 Public Event Public Event Permit, Krystal Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser, Grove St. Parking Lot, Jun 30, 2-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194999 2 194999 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council ArtsUnion Events, Union Sq. Plaza, various dates Jun 23-Oct 5, various times. Approved   Action details Not available 194997 2 194997 Public Event Public Event Permit, Josephine Ave. Block Party, between Morrison and Kidder Aves., Jun 8, 2-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195002 2 195002 Public Event Public Event Permit, Missionary Church of the Haitian Community GospelFest, Trum Field, Jul 6, 8AM-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 195003 2 195003 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Homeless Coalition Block Party, Chester St to Herbert St, Jul 29, 5-10PM (raindate Aug 5). Approved   Action details Not available 195000 2 195000 Public Event Public Event Permit, Democratic Committee BBQ, Powderhouse Park, Jun 29 10AM-4PM (raindate Jun 30). Approved   Action details Not available 194996 2 194996 Public Event Public Event Permit, Redbones Bike to Work Benefit, Chester St to Herbert St, Jun 3, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 10). Approved   Action details Not available 195004 2 195004 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, N. Sacca and Sons Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 195007 2 195007 License Renewing Garage License, Alex Auto Body, 75 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 195008 2 195008 License Renewing Garage License, Metro Auto Repair, 47 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195009 2 195009 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195010 2 195010 License Renewing 2012 Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195011 2 195011 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24 College Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195005 2 195005 License Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 62 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 195006 2 195006 License Renewing Flammables License, Tufts University, 37R Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 195013 2 195013 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc., Med #19. Approved   Action details Not available 195014 2 195014 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48. Approved   Action details Not available 195015 2 195015 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Stone Transportation, Med #28,30,31,32. Approved   Action details Not available 195016 2 195016 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Love Cab, Med #92. Approved   Action details Not available 195017 2 195017 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. Approved   Action details Not available 195018 2 195018 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Odney Cab, Med #72. Approved   Action details Not available 195019 2 195019 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Victory Cab, Med #56. Approved   Action details Not available 195020 2 195020 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17. Approved   Action details Not available 194957 2 194957 Order That the Chief of Police obtain a schedule of Trum Field activities and order directed patrols to ensure that all users act appropriately when using the field and leave at the scheduled time. Approved   Action details Not available 194958 2 194958 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer investigate the parking situation on Cedar Street, near Trum Field, that is causing accessibility issues for neighbors getting in and out of their driveways during the spring to fall months. Approved   Action details Not available 194959 2 194959 Resolution That the Administration inform the Ward 5 Alderman on the bond request to update the bleachers at Trum Field. Approved   Action details Not available 194960 2 194960 Order That the Director of Veterans Services replace the faded pictures at Henry Hanson Park. Approved   Action details Not available 194961 2 194961 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Traffic Engineer, the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer investigate travel over the Lowell Street bridge, northbound towards Magoun Square, and offer low-cost fixes to improve the visibility for both motorists and cyclists. Approved   Action details Not available 194962 2 194962 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works secure the flagpole ropes at the Prospect Hill monument so they don't bang against the flagpole. Approved   Action details Not available 194963 2 194963 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels on Oxford Street near 73 Central Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194964 2 194964 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cut back the trees at 75 Central Street and on the Oxford Street side of 73 Central Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194965 2 194965 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign on Melville Street, at the intersection of Ten Hills Road. Approved   Action details Not available 194966 2 194966 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) bait Marshall Street in its entirety, especially in the area of Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194967 2 194967 Order That the Chief of Police investigate commercial vehicle overnight parking on and around Wheatland Street, including vehicles with regular plates being used for commercial work. Approved   Action details Not available 194968 2 194968 Ordinance Requesting approval of the attached Ordinance Regulating Campaign Contributions from Those Seeking Contracts, Zoning Relief, the Purchase of City Property, or Financial Assistance from the City. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194969 2 194969 Order That the Chief Fire Engineer appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss the travel of ethanol trains through the City. Approved   Action details Not available 194970 2 194970 Resolution That the Administration confirm that the city will contract for a crosswalk bump-out at Elm and Beech Streets in coordination with the City of Cambridge in 2014 and provide a detailed timeline on this process. Approved   Action details Not available 194971 2 194971 Resolution That the Administration reduce the fee charged to the Davis Square Farmer's Market for use of the Herbert Street lot, as the Market provides a tremendous amenity to the Square. Approved   Action details Not available 194972 2 194972 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 6 Alderman on the new street cleaning and trash barrel maintenance for Davis Square, and evaluate whether more barrels would improve conditions. Approved   Action details Not available 194973 2 194973 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inform the Ward 1 Alderman of proactive rodent control measures being implemented now that rodent activity and visibility is more prevalent. Approved   Action details Not available 194974 2 194974 Order That the Community Liaison ensure that the responsible contractor restore the green space in front of 199 and 201 Broadway that was ruined due to construction debris being stored there all winter. Approved   Action details Not available 194975 2 194975 Resolution That the East Somerville Community School Oversight Committee ensure that all plaques honoring veterans or others are restored and re-dedicated prior to the opening of school in the fall. Approved   Action details Not available 194976 2 194976 Resolution That the State Delegation consider prioritizing Somerville residents for employment in all facets of the Green Line Extension Project and provide this Board with a response to this request. Approved   Action details Not available 194977 2 194977 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken locks and routinely clear the walkway at the dog park on New Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194978 2 194978 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that street cleaning continues on its designated days on Alston Street and all other streets near the Cross Street Bridge construction. Approved   Action details Not available 194980 2 194980 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the tree at 31 Adrian Street to determine its health and take any recommended action. Approved   Action details Not available 194981 2 194981 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 35 Adrian Street for all structural and health code violations, issue appropriate fines, contact the owner regarding remediation, and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman in writing. Approved   Action details Not available 194982 2 194982 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the ONE WAY sign at the intersection of Leon and Dickinson Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 194983 2 194983 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol at the intersection of Dickinson and Leon Streets between 6 and 8 AM to stop vehicles traveling in the wrong direction. Approved   Action details Not available 194984 2 194984 Order That the Committee on Public Health and Safety request that the Executive Director of the Cambridge Health Alliance appear to explain, at a public hearing, its recent proposal to reduce funding for services to Somerville’s youth community. Approved   Action details Not available 194985 2 194985 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the invasive tree roots at 26-28 Winslow Avenue and take any necessary corrective action. Approved   Action details Not available 195036 3 195036 Officer's Communication Commissioner of Public Works responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening. Placed on file   Action details Not available 195028 3 195028 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194754 3 194754 Public Communication Kara Tutunjian submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Work completed   Action details Not available 194755 3 194755 Public Communication 21 residents submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Work completed   Action details Not available 195025 4 195025 Ordinance Requesting approval of an Ordinance amending the Local Historic District Map to create a new Somerville Main Post Office Historic District encompassing the property at 237 Washington Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194990 4 194990 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $319,903 from the Assembly Square Construction Fund to the Debt Service Fund for FY2013 Debt Service for Parks Renovation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194991 4 194991 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,000 from the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Electricity Account to pay outstanding electric bills from DCR. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 181115 4 181115 Resolution That the City hereby re-affirms its longstanding policies in support of all immigrants, and expresses its support for comprehensive immigration reform that combines a path to permanent status for immigrants already here with the humane enforcement of our nation's borders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194992 4 194992 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of $4,327 in available funds from the SomerStat Salaries Account to hire a Community Preservation Act Intern. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194993 4 194993 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a donation of $7,500 from Honeywell International, Inc. to support urban agriculture programs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194994 4 194994 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of $5,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Dept.'s pedestrian safety initiatives. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194989 4 194989 Mayor's Request Requesting an authorization to borrow $715,000 in a bond for renovation of North Street Veteran's Playground. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195026 4 195026 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to retain the law firm of Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP as outside counsel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195024 4 195024 Ordinance Requesting, with the sponsorship of Ald. Desmond, Bastardi, Sullivan, O'Keefe and Trane, approval of an Ordinance regulating "pay-to-play" public contracting and campaign contributions for municipal elected office. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 195027 4 195027 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD updating this Board on recent developments regarding property acquisitions by the Redevelopment Authority in the Union Square Revitalization Area. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194438 5 194438 Public Communication Dart Container Corp. submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Work completed   Action details Not available 194486 5 194486 Public Communication Erik Nottleson submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Work completed   Action details Not available 194488 5 194488 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Bruno DeOliveira as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194943 5 194943 Communication Requesting the appointment of Brian Pavao to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194944 5 194944 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paul Anderson to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194945 5 194945 Communication Requesting the appointment of Samir Messaoudi to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194946 5 194946 Communication Requesting the appointment of Cassandra Goncalves to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194947 5 194947 Communication Requesting the appointment of Paul Beckford to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194948 5 194948 Communication Requesting the appointment of Juan Ducasse to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194949 5 194949 Communication Requesting the appointment of Matthew Khoury to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194950 5 194950 Communication Requesting the appointment of Mark Pulli to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194951 5 194951 Communication Requesting the appointment of Samuel Stanford to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194085 6 194085 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Michael Harvey as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194390 6 194390 Public Communication 59 residents submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Work completed   Action details Not available 194398 6 194398 Public Communication 6 residents submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Work completed   Action details Not available 193734 7 193734 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Barry Rafkind to the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194343 8 194343 Resolution That the School Superintendent report to this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters the School Dept.'s use of polystyrene containers, before the Committee next meets to discuss a possible ban on such containers on February 27. Work completed   Action details Not available 194056 10 194056 Ordinance That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance banning the use of polystyrene containers for take-out food service. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available