Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/11/2012 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 (97) 97 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 193835 1 193835 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 1, 2012. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193840 1 193840 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 2, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193838 1 193838 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 2, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193836 1 193836 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 9, 2012. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 193834 1 193834 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 10, 2012. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 193844 1 193844 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on October 10, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193839 1 193839 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 10, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193841 1 193841 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services, meeting on October 10, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193824 1 193824 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193825 1 193825 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 16, 2012, and the Regular Meeting of September 13, 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 193826 2 193826 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 39 feet of conduit from a pole to 308 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 193830 2 193830 Resolution That this Board resolves not to allow skateboard shows or competitions at Kelley Park. Approved   Action details Not available 193833 2 193833 Communication In his capacity as a member of the School Committee, conveying a report of the School Committee's activities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193848 2 193848 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co., 15 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 193849 2 193849 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Target Corp., 180 Somerville Ave., Opening "Black Friday," Nov 23, from 1 AM to 11 PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193852 2 193852 License New Garage License, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave., 2 vehicles inside, repairing, washing and storing vehicles, Mon-Thu 9AM-7PM, Fri-Sat 9AM-6PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193853 2 193853 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave., 23 vehicles outside, Mon-Thu 9AM-7PM, Fri-Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun Noon-5PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193831 2 193831 Ordinance That Ordinance 8-67 (Gold, silver and metal objects) be amended by reducing the time for Junk Dealers to hold gold, silver or metal from 45 days to 30 days before reselling it. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193832 2 193832 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine whether a crosswalk is appropriate at the intersection of Morrison Avenue and Grove Street and whether Morrison Avenue is appropriate for bike sharrows. Approved   Action details Not available 193850 2 193850 License Sign/Awning Permit, Mary Flynn Murphy Dance Studio, 730 Broadway, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 193827 2 193827 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 65 feet of conduit from a pole to 292 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 193828 2 193828 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by RCN to install 16 feet of conduit from a pole to a manhole near 127 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 193829 2 193829 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by 186 Communications to install 199 feet of conduit from the Arlington border to a Level 3 manhole on Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 193855 2 193855 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Health inspect properties at the intersection of Webster Avenue, Concord Avenue and Prospect Street, for a severe rodent problem and implement the same response as was used in Ward One. Approved   Action details Not available 193864 2 193864 Order That the Animal Control Officer respond to the 2 residents of Faulkner Towers who recently reported that their guide dogs were attacked by another dog. Approved   Action details Not available 193865 2 193865 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Traffic Engineer evaluate Summer Street and Central Street for vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle safety. Approved   Action details Not available 193863 2 193863 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees on Beacon Street and on Washington Street, from Union Square to Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 193837 2 193837 Order That the Director of Personnel place the Clerk of Committees and Asst. Clerk of Committees positions into a classification level within the 2012 Classification and Compensation Study, and consult with the President of this Board to establish appropriate salaries for these positions. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 193845 2 193845 Order That the City Solicitor and the Chief of Police research a proposed ordinance dealing with medical marijuana dispensaries. Approved   Action details Not available 193842 2 193842 Order That all Resolutions requesting dedications be reviewed by the City Clerk so the Director of Veterans Services can compile any military or personal data. Approved   Action details Not available 193843 2 193843 Order That the Director of Veterans Services present to the Committee on Veterans and Public Service recommendations on various designs for dedication signage. Approved   Action details Not available 193860 2 193860 Public Event Public Event Permit, Bradley Manning Square Vigil, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Nov 7,14,21,28, 4-5:10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193858 2 193858 Public Event Public Event Permit, Halloween Trick or Treat in Spring Hill, Brastow Ave, Oct 31, 4-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193861 2 193861 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a trash receptacle at the corner of Clark and Newton Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 193862 2 193862 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street lights at 6 and 18 Skehan Street. Approved   Action details Not available 193866 2 193866 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to review trash disposal issues at Clarendon Hill Towers and provide answers to neighbors' concerns. Approved   Action details Not available 193847 2 193847 Public Event Public Event Permit, Brown School Fall Fitness Day, Josephine Avenue side of Brown School, Oct 17, 12:30-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193851 2 193851 License New Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St., A-Frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 193854 2 193854 License Transferring Taxi Medallion, Med. #60 from JP Laurie Taxi Inc. to Ike Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 193859 2 193859 Public Event Public Event Permit, Jason Dedrick Run for a Cure, Davis Sq and Holland St-Broadway-North St-Powderhouse Blvd-Broadway-Cedar St-Bike Path-Holland St, Nov 3, 10AM-12:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 193851 3 193851 License New Outdoor Seating License, Smart Tan, 258 Elm St., A-Frame sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193850 3 193850 License Sign/Awning Permit, Mary Flynn Murphy Dance Studio, 730 Broadway, 1 sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193854 3 193854 License Transferring Taxi Medallion, Med. #60 from JP Laurie Taxi Inc. to Ike Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193759 3 193759 Citation Commending Wilbur Smith, on the auspicious occasion of his 100th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 193867 3 193867 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Law and/or Personnel Depts. to retain the services of the law firm Deutsch Williams Brooks DeRensis Holland PC. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193829 3 193829 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by 186 Communications to install 199 feet of conduit from the Arlington border to a Level 3 manhole on Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193828 3 193828 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by RCN to install 16 feet of conduit from a pole to a manhole near 127 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193827 3 193827 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 65 feet of conduit from a pole to 292 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193826 3 193826 Grant of Location Grant of Location submitted by NStar Electric to install 39 feet of conduit from a pole to 308 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193446 4 193446 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the City Solicitor appear at the next meeting of this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety to explain why the enacted unregistered vehicle ordinance is not being enforced. Work completed   Action details Not available 193444 4 193444 Order That the Chief of Police set a speed trap on Albion Street 4-5 PM, Monday through Friday. Work completed   Action details Not available 193443 4 193443 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a raised crosswalk at Albion Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 193445 4 193445 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed foot patrol and the presence of the Ward Five officer in Magoun Square between 8:00 - 11:00 PM. Work completed   Action details Not available 193475 4 193475 Order That the Traffic Engineer re-visit and provide a solution to the STOP sign issue at Broadway and Hinckley Street and evaluate the installation of street gridlock at that location and report the findings to the Committee on Traffic and Parking. Work completed   Action details Not available 193474 4 193474 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide the Committee on Traffic and Parking with an update of Medford's results regarding truck traffic and inform the Committee what is illegal. Work completed   Action details Not available 193569 4 193569 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking study truck traffic into Davis Square and devise a plan to limit delivery times that impact the surrounding neighborhoods. Work completed   Action details Not available 193313 4 193313 Order That the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officers enforce the city’s leash law at Somerville Junction Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 193312 4 193312 Order That the Neighborhood Impact Team inspect the several illegal apartments on Partridge Avenue, Direnzo Terrace and at 20 Trull Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 192778 4 192778 Resolution That this Board requests that the Mayor work with this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to identify Neighborhood Impact Team members that can best identify and solve neighborhood safety and health issues. Work completed   Action details Not available 193856 4 193856 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $52,000 and authorization to borrow $52,000 in a bond to purchase a vehicle for the Recreation Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 193846 4 193846 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement up to $6,600 from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 15, 2012. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193684 5 193684 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to various Board Orders. Work completed   Action details Not available 193857 5 193857 Mayor's Request Requesting to reimburse the city's Boston Region MPO representative $306 for parking expenses. Approved   Action details Not available 192791 5 192791 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the City Solicitor appear before this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety to explain why the city is unable to enforce the unregistered vehicle ordinance passed last year. Work completed   Action details Not available 193856 5 193856 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $52,000 and authorization to borrow $52,000 in a bond to purchase a vehicle for the Recreation Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193079 5 193079 Order That the Neighborhood Impact Team inspect 7 Greene Street for code violations, and report back to this Board with its findings and actions taken. Work completed   Action details Not available 192725 5 192725 Order That this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking work with the Traffic Commission to conduct a Public Hearing in late April or early May, to review the recent Traffic and Parking regulations targeting the major business districts. Work completed   Action details Not available 192921 5 192921 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss measures to address fire safety at 155 Central Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 193196 5 193196 Order That the City Solicitor update this Board on the status of legal proceedings related to 47 Harrison Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 193314 5 193314 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the DO NOT BLOCK signal at Hinckley Street and Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 193586 5 193586 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board declare the Day Street/Herbert Street parking lot available for disposition as a hotel use. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 193683 5 193683 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #193474 re: truck traffic in Medford, and #193475 re: the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley St. Work completed   Action details Not available 192345 5 192345 Order That the Chief of Police advise this Board on the safety measures in place in the Lexington Park area of the community path with respect to dogs off leash. Work completed   Action details Not available 192731 5 192731 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 30 Wheatland Street for building code violations, rooming house activity, and the yard being used as a debris transfer station for a contractor living in the building. Work completed   Action details Not available 193310 5 193310 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health determine the sources of a greatly increased rodent infestation in the areas of Lincoln Park and Central and Madison Streets, and develop an action plan to address this problem. Work completed   Action details Not available 193315 5 193315 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the NO LEFT TURN restriction from the Magoun Square municipal parking lot onto Medford Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 191021 6 191021 Order That the Director of SPCD initiate a full NIT evaluation at 47 Harrison Street and report the findings to this Board's Committee on Public Health and Public Safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 192651 6 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 192652 6 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 193779 6 193779 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $52,000 and authorization to borrow $52,000 in a bond to purchase two vans for the Recreation Department. Placed on file   Action details Not available 193780 6 193780 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $41,222 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation - Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Library Office Furniture Account to furnish the new Teen Room. Approved   Action details Not available 193784 6 193784 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to declare a 1993 Ford E350 van as surplus. Approved   Action details Not available 193586 6 193586 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board declare the Day Street/Herbert Street parking lot available for disposition as a hotel use. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193783 6 193783 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Treasurer to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $110.50 to Accurint. Approved   Action details Not available 192496 6 192496 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works (Lines and Lights) analyze the streetlights on Bailey and Temple Roads, under Route 93, and report the findings to the Committee on Public Health and Safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 193782 6 193782 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY 2013 funds to pay a FY 2012 invoice of $400. Approved   Action details Not available 193857 6 193857 Mayor's Request Requesting to reimburse the city's Boston Region MPO representative $306 for parking expenses. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193816 6 193816 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $8,000,000 and authorization to borrow $8,000,000 in a bond for the cost of initiating the 2012 Union Square Revitalization Plan. Approved   Action details Not available 193680 6 193680 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of this Board, pursuant to Ordinance 2-121, to retain the services of outside environmental counsel for the Union Square Revitalization Plan. Approved   Action details Not available 193781 6 193781 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY 2013 funds to pay a FY 2012 invoice of $600. Approved   Action details Not available 193680 7 193680 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of this Board, pursuant to Ordinance 2-121, to retain the services of outside environmental counsel for the Union Square Revitalization Plan. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193816 7 193816 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $8,000,000 and authorization to borrow $8,000,000 in a bond for the cost of initiating the 2012 Union Square Revitalization Plan. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193782 7 193782 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY 2013 funds to pay a FY 2012 invoice of $400. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193781 7 193781 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Personnel Dept. to use FY 2013 funds to pay a FY 2012 invoice of $600. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193784 7 193784 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to declare a 1993 Ford E350 van as surplus. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193780 7 193780 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $41,222 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation - Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Library Office Furniture Account to furnish the new Teen Room. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 193783 7 193783 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Treasurer to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $110.50 to Accurint. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available