Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/9/2011 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 (121) 121 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 191550 1 191550 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191551 1 191551 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, May 2, 2011, and the Regular Meeting, May 12, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191580 1 191580 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on June 7, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191575 1 191575 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 6, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191571 1 191571 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 6, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191577 1 191577 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Parks and Open Space, meeting on June 2, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191586 1 191586 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on June 1, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191582 1 191582 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Senior Services, meeting on May 31, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191576 1 191576 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 7, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191574 1 191574 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 6, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191579 1 191579 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Parks and Open Space, meeting on June 6, 2011. Approved   Action details Not available 191564 2 191564 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect 20 Thorndike Street and take any action necessary to compel the owner to improve the property. Approved   Action details Not available 191562 2 191562 Order That the Chief of Police monitor Prospect Street, Columbia Street, Norfolk Street, Tremont Street and Webster Avenue at various times, and ticket and tow unregistered vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 191561 2 191561 Order That the Director of SPCD provde this Board with information regarding plans to construct an off leash dog park in Ward 2 at South Street. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 191560 2 191560 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place a CHILDREN PLAYING sign on Kidder Avenue as requested and approved in September 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 191613 2 191613 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Golden Light Restaurant, 24 College Ave., Su-Th to 1:30AM, Fr-Sa to 2AM. Approved   Action details Not available 191615 2 191615 License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave., 16 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191616 2 191616 License Renewing Garage License, Cedars Petroleum, 182 Pearl St., 2 autos in, 4 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191617 2 191617 License New Garage License, Chambers Motorcars, 71 Linwood St., Mechanical repairs, washing vehicles, storing vehicles, 9 autos in. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191565 2 191565 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-stripe the intersection of Cutter Avenue and Summer Street, indicating a left turn only lane and a straight lane for Summer Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191567 2 191567 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking post NO PARKING 4–6 PM signs on the parking meters on Highland Avenue near College Avenue, so that they may be seen by oncoming motorists. Approved   Action details Not available 191568 2 191568 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility company to repair the street lamp on Pole #1913 on Grove Street and to remove the double pole at 45 Grove Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191569 2 191569 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works request that the appropriate utility company install a street lamp on the even side of Winslow Avenue, between Grove Street and Villa Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 191566 2 191566 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works re-stripe Kidder Avenue, between College and Willow Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 191629 2 191629 Public Event Public Event Permit, Josephine Ave. Block Party, Josephine Ave. between Kidder and Morrison Aves., Jun 25, 4-9PM (raindate Jun 26). Approved   Action details Not available 191635 2 191635 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the paved sidewalk panels on Parker and Fremont Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 191634 2 191634 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works determine the health of the trees at 12 and 16 Parker Street and take action as needed. Approved   Action details Not available 191633 2 191633 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with plans to help homeowners comply with the Stretch Energy Code, to take advantage of rebates and tax incentives. Approved   Action details Not available 191558 2 191558 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a crosswalk on Washington Street, at Franklin Street, leading to and from the Cobble Hill market. Approved   Action details Not available 191557 2 191557 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the Iacoppucci dedication sign at the corner of Broadway and Glen Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191556 2 191556 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place Jersey Barriers, or something comparable, to prohibit motor vehicles from entering Cross Street East at the Harris Park boundary line, and that the Director of SPCD place Hopscotch or Four-Square markings on the street pavement that now would be child friendly. Approved   Action details Not available 191555 2 191555 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depressions in the sidewalk at 51 Mt. Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191554 2 191554 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD (ISD) report back to the Ward One Alderman on actions or plans to control the ongoing abuse and disrespect resulting from the vacant building at 2 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 191552 2 191552 Communication Congratulating all involved for the huge success of the June 5th SomerStreets event in East Somerville. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191553 2 191553 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police consider installing bollards in the median on Pearl Street to prevent motorists from making a left turn into the Pearl Street Gas Station, and report the findings to the Ward One Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 191621 2 191621 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SLS Transportation, Med #75. Approved   Action details Not available 191620 2 191620 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp., Med #48. Approved   Action details Not available 191619 2 191619 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc, Med #6. Approved   Action details Not available 191618 2 191618 License Sign/Awning Permit, Fasika Restaurant, 145-147 Broadway, 3 awnings, blade sign, letters and logo. Approved   Action details Not available 191631 2 191631 License Renewing Garage License, A & E Auto Repair, 13 Joy St., 6 autos in, 3 out. Approved   Action details Not available 191573 2 191573 Order That the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of SPCD create a business/financial plan to build a new library, detailing how revenues would be earmarked and providing a feasibility study and secure financial analysis to the Committee on Finance within 90 days. Approved   Action details Not available 191572 2 191572 Order That the City Solicitor provide the Finance Committee with a communication on the application for a library construction grant (#191543). Approved   Action details Not available 191614 2 191614 License Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St., 3,500 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 191563 2 191563 Ordinance That the City adopt the attached Local Hiring Ordinance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191570 2 191570 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place free-standing YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS signage in the crosswalks at Central Street and Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 191581 2 191581 Order That the Director of Constituent Services provide the Committee on Public Health and Safety with a list of calls to 311 over the past 2 years on the trash/dumpster problem at 64 Walnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 191632 2 191632 License Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan and Sons Auto Repair, 267-269 Somerville Ave., 12 autos in. Approved   Action details Not available 191583 2 191583 Order That the Clerk of Committees inform the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority of the security concerns of the residents of Bryant Manor, and request measures to alleviate the problems resulting from the language barrier at the facility. Approved   Action details Not available 191584 2 191584 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the bricks at 89 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 191585 2 191585 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the sewer in front of Bryant Manor. Approved   Action details Not available 191578 2 191578 Order That the Director of SPCD include the Groundwork Somerville Green Team in the design of the city’s parks in the future, with compensation, with the understanding that each party reserves the right to participate or not on each project, and that this Board and its Committee on Parks and Open Space be advised of each new project. Approved   Action details Not available 191559 2 191559 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works have the contractor that performed the work on Broadway, return to repair the depressions on the even side of Broadway, from Walnut Street to McGrath Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 191604 2 191604 Public Event Public Event Permit, "TED" Film Shoot, 55 Davis Sq. (Somerville Theater area), Jun 14, 8AM-Midnight. Approved   Action details Not available 191587 2 191587 Resolution That this Board recognizes all of the good work of the youth network undertaken for the city's youth. Approved   Action details Not available 191589 2 191589 Resolution That this Board requests that the state delegation advocate for additional state funding for summer jobs for youths. Approved   Action details Not available 191588 2 191588 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration use SomerStat and the Recreation and Youth Dept. to work with Teen Empowerment to improve services for youths at risk. Approved   Action details Not available 191606 2 191606 Public Event Public Event Permit, Sikh Sangat Society Free Drink Distribution, Union Sq., Jun 25, 8AM-8PM (raindate Jul 2). Approved   Action details Not available 191605 2 191605 Public Event Public Event Permit, Oak St. Block Party, Oak St. between Houghton and Bolton Sts., Jun 18, 2-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191608 2 191608 Public Event Public Event Permit, Grove St. Block Party, Grove St. between Winslow and Morrison Aves., Jun 25, 2-7PM (raindate Jun 26). Approved   Action details Not available 191609 2 191609 Public Event Public Event Permit, School St. Block Party, School St. between Summer and Preston Sts., Jun 25, 3-9PM (raindate Jul 10). Approved   Action details Not available 191630 2 191630 Public Event Public Event Permit, "Winter Hill" film shoot, Foss Park area, Jul 1, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jul 7). Approved   Action details Not available 191607 2 191607 Public Event Public Event Permit, East Cambridge Savings Bank Community Shred Day, 285 Highland Ave., Jun 25, 3-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 191610 2 191610 Public Event Public Event Permit, Garden Club Plant Sale, Davis Sq. Statue Park, Sep 17, 6AM-2PM (raindate Sep 24). Approved   Action details Not available 191611 2 191611 License New Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 191590 2 191590 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to change the Ward 7 Precinct 3 polling location from the West Somerville Neighborhood School to the Somerville Visiting Nurses' Association Facility. Approved   Action details Not available 191612 2 191612 License New Drainlayer's License, L.M. Heavy Civil Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 191612 3 191612 License New Drainlayer's License, L.M. Heavy Civil Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191447 3 191447 Citation Commending Susan Fontano, who is resigning after 4 years as President of East Somerville Main Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 191465 3 191465 Mayor's Request That this Board convene in Executive Session at the June 9, 2011 meeting to discuss issues pertaining to the Council on Aging and that any required notifications be sent. Approved   Action details Not available 190732 3 190732 Public Communication MA Dept. of Public Health submitting a response to #190061 re: sudying the health impacts of pollution from Rt. 93. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191590 3 191590 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to change the Ward 7 Precinct 3 polling location from the West Somerville Neighborhood School to the Somerville Visiting Nurses' Association Facility. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191603 3 191603 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to various Board Orders. Placed on file   Action details Not available 191602 3 191602 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Andres Calderone as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191611 3 191611 License New Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191628 3 191628 Communication Requesting the appointment of Marc Ardolino as permanent Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191624 3 191624 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $375 in the Veterans Services Dept., from the Printing and Stationary Acct. to the Personal Services Longevity Acct. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191623 3 191623 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as it relates to a pending arbitration hearing, pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(a)(3). Approved   Action details Not available 191622 3 191622 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property relative to 34 Sturtevant Street pursuant to MGL c30A, s21(b)(6). Approved   Action details Not available 191618 3 191618 License Sign/Awning Permit, Fasika Restaurant, 145-147 Broadway, 3 awnings, blade sign, letters and logo. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191627 3 191627 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to submit a PARC grant application for $500,000 for construction costs for a new Harris Park at 15-25 Cross Street East. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191626 3 191626 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to seek a PARC grant of $500,000 for North Street Veterans Playground renovation costs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191593 4 191593 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $45,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Police Overtime Acct. to eliminate a year-end deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191592 4 191592 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $700,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the DPW Snow Removal Account to eliminate the FY2011 Snow Removal Deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191595 4 191595 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $3,900 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Clerk of Committees Salaries Monthly Account to eliminate a year end deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191594 4 191594 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $17,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Auditing Division Accounting & Auditing Professional Services Acct. to pay for forensic auditing services in connection with the investigation of the Council on Aging. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191625 4 191625 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to pay a $69.22 prior year invoice from New England Office Supply using FY11 funding in the Mayor's office. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191591 4 191591 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $21,940 from the Assembly Square Stabilization Fund to pay debt service related to the reconstruction of certain parks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191601 4 191601 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a $9,000 grant from the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation to support the Arts Council's Books of Hope program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191597 4 191597 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $75,000 from the Fire Dept. Salary Acct. to the Fire Alarm Overtime Acct. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191599 4 191599 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $811 from the DPW's Recycling Acct. to its School Custodian Overtime Acct. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191600 4 191600 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior fiscal year invoice of $795 for wheelchair ramp repairs made at the Water Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191596 4 191596 Mayor's Request Requesting transfers from various DPW Accts. to offset the projected DPW snow deficit of $207,934.31. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191436 4 191436 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joey Buizon to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 191598 4 191598 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $3,254 from the Sewer Capital Improvements Acct. to the MWRA Assessments Acct. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 191540 4 191540 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the city re-precincting proposed by the State based on the 2010 Federal Census results. Approved   Action details Not available 191460 4 191460 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol to monitor 294 Beacon Street from dusk to dawn. Work completed   Action details Not available 191540 5 191540 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the city re-precincting proposed by the State based on the 2010 Federal Census results. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191436 5 191436 Communication Requesting the appointment of Joey Buizon to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191488 6 191488 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of FY11 funds to pay Mt. Auburn Hospital Employee Assistant Program FY10 invoices totaling $2889.67. Approved   Action details Not available 189163 6 189163 Mayor's Request An Order Adopting Appendix 120.AA of the MA Building Code, known as the Stretch Energy Code, as the Energy Code for the City. Approved   Action details Not available 191485 6 191485 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $100,000 in the Sewer Dept. from the Capital Improvements Acct. to the Professional and Technical Services Acct. to create a hydraulic model for existing flooding problems. Approved   Action details Not available 191484 6 191484 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $122,000 in the Sewer Dept. from the Capital Improvements Acct. to the Professional and Technical Services Acct., for engineering for the East Broadway Improvements Project. Approved   Action details Not available 191486 6 191486 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $7,350 from the Highway Wages Acct. to the Engineering Salaries Acct. in order to fund it for the remainder of FY11. Approved   Action details Not available 189934 6 189934 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) provide this Board with the rationale for the $18 fee for each $1000 in construction cost for installing a green roof on a home, which may serve as a disincentive for residents to install green roofs. Work completed   Action details Not available 191541 6 191541 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $298,220 and authorization to borrow $298,220 in a bond for the renovation of Morse-Kelley Park. Approved   Action details Not available 191543 6 191543 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the preliminary architectural design of a new public library in Union Square, authorization for the Library Board of Trustees to apply for a MA Public Library Construction Program grant, and approval to accept and expend the grant, contingent on the receipt of funding and the appropriation of matching funds. Approved   Action details Not available 191482 6 191482 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $120,420 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to pay in-the-line-of-duty medical bills in the Police Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 191542 6 191542 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $169,720 and authorization to borrow $169,720 in a bond for the renovation of Dickerman Park. Approved   Action details Not available 191542 7 191542 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $169,720 and authorization to borrow $169,720 in a bond for the renovation of Dickerman Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191482 7 191482 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $120,420 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to pay in-the-line-of-duty medical bills in the Police Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191543 7 191543 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the preliminary architectural design of a new public library in Union Square, authorization for the Library Board of Trustees to apply for a MA Public Library Construction Program grant, and approval to accept and expend the grant, contingent on the receipt of funding and the appropriation of matching funds. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191541 7 191541 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $298,220 and authorization to borrow $298,220 in a bond for the renovation of Morse-Kelley Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191486 7 191486 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $7,350 from the Highway Wages Acct. to the Engineering Salaries Acct. in order to fund it for the remainder of FY11. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191484 7 191484 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $122,000 in the Sewer Dept. from the Capital Improvements Acct. to the Professional and Technical Services Acct., for engineering for the East Broadway Improvements Project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191485 7 191485 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $100,000 in the Sewer Dept. from the Capital Improvements Acct. to the Professional and Technical Services Acct. to create a hydraulic model for existing flooding problems. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191380 7 191380 Mayor's Request Transfer $32,000 from the DPW Sanitation/Recycling Acct. to the School Custodian Overtime Acct. to fund a projected deficit for the rest of the fiscal year. Approved   Action details Not available 189163 7 189163 Mayor's Request An Order Adopting Appendix 120.AA of the MA Building Code, known as the Stretch Energy Code, as the Energy Code for the City. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191488 7 191488 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of FY11 funds to pay Mt. Auburn Hospital Employee Assistant Program FY10 invoices totaling $2889.67. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191345 8 191345 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $43,838 from the Sanitation Recycling Acct. to the School Custodians Professional & Technical Services Acct. to fund the remaining portion of the AM/PM Cleaning Corp. contract. Approved   Action details Not available 191380 8 191380 Mayor's Request Transfer $32,000 from the DPW Sanitation/Recycling Acct. to the School Custodian Overtime Acct. to fund a projected deficit for the rest of the fiscal year. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 191345 9 191345 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $43,838 from the Sanitation Recycling Acct. to the School Custodians Professional & Technical Services Acct. to fund the remaining portion of the AM/PM Cleaning Corp. contract. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available