Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/25/2013 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (144) 144 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 194683 1 194683 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on April 17, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194663 1 194663 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 28, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194662 1 194662 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194756 1 194756 Public Communication Lynn Weissman submitting comments re: a gender-neutral name for this Board. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194757 1 194757 Public Communication Lynn Weissman submitting comments re: this Board's appointment process. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194753 1 194753 Public Communication Karen Molloy submitting comments re: #194060, a zoning amendment to permit a larger ground-floor supermarket at Assembly Square. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194754 1 194754 Public Communication Kara Tutunjian submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194755 1 194755 Public Communication 21 residents submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194684 1 194684 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Somerville Planning Board on April 18, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194685 1 194685 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 22, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194762 2 194762 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean Henry Hanson Memorial Park prior to Memorial Day. Approved   Action details Not available 194761 2 194761 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the two street lights in front of 227 and 229 Summer St. Approved   Action details Not available 194760 2 194760 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD), the Director of Health,and the Licensing Commission investigate why the Armory on Highland Avenue used its driveway on April 20 from 2 PM to Midnight for cooking food and as a staging area, and inform this Board of all violations that took place that day and what will be done to ensure it does not happen again. Approved   Action details Not available 194664 2 194664 Citation Commending Sean O'Donovan for fourteen years of distinguished service as Ward Five Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 194758 2 194758 Resolution Commending our public safety officials for their roles in the aftermath of the Marathon Day bombing. Approved   Action details Not available 194769 2 194769 License New Drainlayer License, Tufts Construction Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 194770 2 194770 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, JW DeNapoli Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 194771 2 194771 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 194772 2 194772 License Renewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Service, 6 Beach Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194773 2 194773 License Renewing Garage License, Autosal, 444R Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194774 2 194774 License Renewing 2012 Garage License, Autosal, 444R Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194775 2 194775 License Renewing 2011 Garage License, Autosal, 444R Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194776 2 194776 License Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 194787 2 194787 License Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 194788 2 194788 License Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194789 2 194789 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194777 2 194777 License Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194778 2 194778 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 194779 2 194779 License Renewing 2012 Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 194785 2 194785 License Renewing 2012 Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 194784 2 194784 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 194786 2 194786 License Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 194780 2 194780 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 194781 2 194781 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 147 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 194782 2 194782 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 194783 2 194783 License Renewing Garage License, PMD Group, 385 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 194793 2 194793 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the tree at 33 Adrian Street after consulting with the Ward 2 Alderman on the location. Approved   Action details Not available 194792 2 194792 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the raised sidewalk panel at 31 Adrian Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194791 2 194791 Order That the Administration inform this Board of the City's emergency response plans, for communication between departments, communication to residents, and temporary relocation of residents. Approved   Action details Not available 194790 2 194790 Resolution That the President of the MA Senate and the Speaker of the MA House of Representatives secure an expeditious approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the Mayor to posthumously appoint Sean Collier to the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 194794 2 194794 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking ensure that the road striping of Shore Drive be done with the consideration that parking is only allowed on one side of the street, and that crosswalks also be installed. Approved   Action details Not available 194795 2 194795 Communication Acting as President, Appointing the incoming Ward 5 Alderman to the same Committee assignments as the outgoing Ward 5 Alderman. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194797 2 194797 Public Event Public Event Permit, Friends of the Community Growing Center 2013 events, 22 Vinal Ave., various dates and times, Apr-Oct. Approved   Action details Not available 194798 2 194798 Public Event Public Event Permit, Glenwood Rd Block Party, from Medford St to Vernon St, Jun 22, 11AM-8PM (raindate Jun 23). Approved   Action details Not available 194799 2 194799 License Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 194800 2 194800 License Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. Approved   Action details Not available 194801 2 194801 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Red House, 24 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 194802 2 194802 License New Garage License, 11 Rossmore St. LLC, 11 Rossmore St., Storing 8 autos outside and 2 autos inside only. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194691 2 194691 Public Event Public Event Permit, Ed Markey Meet and Greet, Powder House Park, Apr 27, 9-11:15AM. Approved   Action details Not available 194692 2 194692 Public Event Public Event Permit, Dormition of the Virgin Mary Good Friday Procession, 29 Central Street area, May 3, 8-9AM. Approved   Action details Not available 194693 2 194693 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Museum Open Studios tables and chairs, 1 Westwood Rd., May 4-5, 11AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194694 2 194694 Public Event Public Event Permit, Bicycle Committee Commuter Challenge Starting Line Party, Chester Street between Herbert and Elm Sts., May 7, 7-9AM (raindate May 8). Approved   Action details Not available 194735 2 194735 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St. Approved   Action details Not available 194736 2 194736 License Renewing Hawker and Peddler License, Francisca Morales. Approved   Action details Not available 194732 2 194732 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Odds and Ends Thrift Store, 62A Summer St. Approved   Action details Not available 194728 2 194728 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, S & R Construction Enterprises. Approved   Action details Not available 194763 2 194763 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the damaged sidewalk panel at 81 & 83 Ten Hills Road. Approved   Action details Not available 194759 2 194759 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the former Harris Park site as well as the area under the bridge at Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194690 2 194690 Communication Retirement Board informing this Board that the Retirement Board may vote on a cost of living adjustment at their May meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194668 2 194668 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) and the Director of Health provide a detailed plan for addressing increased rodent activity in the neighborhood of Washington and Calvin Streets and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 194669 2 194669 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees from 259 Washington Street to the intersection of Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194670 2 194670 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace, repair, or paint the signs and poles in Union Square and Somerville Avenue that are bent, missing paint, or defaced with flyers and tape. Approved   Action details Not available 194671 2 194671 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inventory the tot lot at Lincoln Park and repair and paint any structures which may be hazardous. Approved   Action details Not available 194672 2 194672 Resolution That a memorial be established in Somerville in memory of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, and that a task force be established to work with the Memorials Committee on its design and location. Approved   Action details Not available 194673 2 194673 Resolution That the Dedication Committee establish a plaque as a posthumous honor to Lou Ann David to commemorate her activism and her work for affordable housing. Approved   Action details Not available 194674 2 194674 Resolution That this Board supports comprehensive immigration reform and urges action from the 113th Congress. Approved   Action details Not available 194666 2 194666 Resolution That the City fly the POW/MIA flag, beneath the American Flag, at all municipal locations. Approved   Action details Not available 194667 2 194667 Resolution That the City place an "empty chair" in City Hall as a reminder to never forget our nation's POW/MIA military personnel. Approved   Action details Not available 194700 2 194700 License Renewing Garage License, Fabrizio Realty, 290R Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194701 2 194701 License Renewing Garage License, Nippon Express, 30 Inner Belt Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 194702 2 194702 License Renewing Garage License, Maaco Auto Painting, 444 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194703 2 194703 License Renewing Garage License, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 194704 2 194704 License Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, 12 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 194705 2 194705 License Renewing Garage License, U Call We Haul, 9R Sherman St. Approved   Action details Not available 194706 2 194706 License Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St. Approved   Action details Not available 194707 2 194707 License Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 194708 2 194708 License Renewing Garage License, FW Russell & Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 194709 2 194709 License Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand & Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194710 2 194710 License Renewing Garage License, J&C Auto Repair, 91 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 194711 2 194711 License Renewing Garage License, ABJ Auto Repair, 91 Marshall St. Approved   Action details Not available 194712 2 194712 License Renewing Garage License, Monro Muffler Brake, 223 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 194713 2 194713 License Renewing Garage License, Partners Healthcare System, 21 Third Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194714 2 194714 License Renewing Garage License, Walnut Hill Auto Body, 235 Lowell St. Approved   Action details Not available 194675 2 194675 Home Rule Petition That this Board approves a Home Rule Petition to amend Section 7 of Title 2 of Division 1 of the City Charter re: filling vacancies. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194676 2 194676 Resolution That the Administration provide information to residents on logging complaints to Massport about plane noise and explain the importance of filing noise complaints with Massport. Approved   Action details Not available 194677 2 194677 Resolution That the Director of SPCD work with this Board to establish recommended guidelines to submit to the Licensing Commission to assist it in deciding applications for the new liquor licenses. Approved   Action details Not available 194716 2 194716 License Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 212 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 194717 2 194717 License Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194718 2 194718 License Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Auto Service, 57 Warren St. Approved   Action details Not available 194719 2 194719 License Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 194720 2 194720 License Renewing Flammables License, MS Walker, 20 Third Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194721 2 194721 License Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194722 2 194722 License Renewing Flammables License, Sunoco, 434 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 194715 2 194715 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 194723 2 194723 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Suffolk Engineering. Approved   Action details Not available 194724 2 194724 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, LM Heavy Civil Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 194725 2 194725 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain. Approved   Action details Not available 194726 2 194726 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 194727 2 194727 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, NELM Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 194733 2 194733 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, FW Russell & Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 194734 2 194734 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 194729 2 194729 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Spindle City Precious Metals, 30 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 194730 2 194730 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Sunshine Lucy's, 93 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 194731 2 194731 License Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Eddie's Furniture, 95 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 194698 2 194698 License Sign/Awning Permit, The Training Room, 373 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 194699 2 194699 License Sign/Awning Permit, Whole Foods, 47 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 194695 2 194695 Public Event Public Event Permit, Francesca Ave. Block Party, May 11, 3-7PM (raindate May 12). Approved   Action details Not available 194696 2 194696 Public Event Public Event Permit, MA Motorcycle Assn. Storm the State House Ride, 9 New Washington St., May 16, 9AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 194697 2 194697 Public Event Public Event Permit, Union Sq. Farmers Market, Union Sq. Plaza, Saturdays Jun 1 - Nov 23, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194737 2 194737 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. Approved   Action details Not available 194738 2 194738 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael Cab, Med #88. Approved   Action details Not available 194739 2 194739 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yung Cab, Med #15. Approved   Action details Not available 194740 2 194740 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silva Cab, Med #83. Approved   Action details Not available 194741 2 194741 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bye Bye Cab, Med #86. Approved   Action details Not available 194742 2 194742 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, ODJ Taxi, Med #1. Approved   Action details Not available 194743 2 194743 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Taxi, Med #66. Approved   Action details Not available 194744 2 194744 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45. Approved   Action details Not available 194745 2 194745 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Madkep Transportation, Med #64. Approved   Action details Not available 194746 2 194746 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #65,69,80. Approved   Action details Not available 194747 2 194747 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87,90. Approved   Action details Not available 194748 2 194748 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,52,77,93. Approved   Action details Not available 194749 2 194749 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,62,89. Approved   Action details Not available 194750 2 194750 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #70,71. Approved   Action details Not available 194751 2 194751 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WLEJ Inc., Med #76. Approved   Action details Not available 194752 2 194752 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, J&J Transportation, Med #74. Approved   Action details Not available 194678 2 194678 Order That the Chief of Police provide this Board with the crime statistics near the East Somerville dog park for twelve months prior to, and after, opening. Approved   Action details Not available 194679 2 194679 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works resurface the dog park at Nunziato Field with a more durable material. Approved   Action details Not available 194680 2 194680 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install stronger NO PARKING signage between the driveways at 2 Wheeler Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194681 2 194681 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street light at Shore Drive and Ten Hills Road. Approved   Action details Not available 194682 2 194682 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) contact the Magoun Square Dunkin Donuts to address the repair of the retaining wall on Hinckley Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194665 2 194665 Resolution That this Board conveys its best wishes to the Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 136, on the happy occasion of its 100th anniversary. Approved   Action details Not available 194766 3 194766 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of a city-owned parcel in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority, for the Union Square Green Line station. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194764 3 194764 Mayor's Request Requesting the renaming of Assembly Square Drive as Grand Union Boulevard, and New Street as Revolution Drive. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194523 3 194523 Officer's Communication City Clerk requesting approval to release certain Executive Session minutes as described within. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 194767 3 194767 Communication Requesting the appointment of Elaine Severino to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 194768 3 194768 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #194338, a proposed zoning ordinance amending Sections 2.2 and 7.11.9.2 to separate supermarkets from the general retail and department store use. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194796 3 194796 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194765 3 194765 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of the Fee Interest in 4 parcels comprising Grand Union Boulevard at Assembly Row. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194686 4 194686 Mayor's Request Requesting, with this Board of Aldermen, approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the Mayor to posthumously appoint Sean Collier to the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 194688 4 194688 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $5,095 from the Elections Salaries Account and $7,655 from the Elections Temporary Salaries Account to the Special Election Account, to help offset the cost of the US Senate Special Election. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194650 4 194650 Order That this Board appoints Courtney O'Keefe as the Alderman from Ward 5 for the remainder of Alderman O'Donovan's term. Approved   Action details Not available 194689 4 194689 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a $42,833 grant from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department for 911 Training and Emergency Medical Dispatch services. Approved   Action details Not available 194687 4 194687 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $93,000 for the cost of the Library's Security System from Unreserved Fund Balance to the Library Capital Equipment Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194519 5 194519 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $19,931 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Police Colorguard Account to pay for Honor Guard Uniforms. Approved   Action details Not available