Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/14/2013 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 (57) 57 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 194415 1 194415 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 6, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194416 1 194416 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 13, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194417 1 194417 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 13, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194400 1 194400 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 14, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194399 1 194399 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194438 1 194438 Public Communication Dart Container Corp. submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194437 2 194437 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Homeless Coalition Road Race, Banner, and Ceremony, Davis Square and area roads, Oct 5, 6:30AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194434 2 194434 Public Event Public Event Permit, Nave Gallery Yarn Storm, Trees citywide, Apr 20-Dec 15. Approved   Action details Not available 194432 2 194432 Public Event Public Event Permit, St. Benedict Passion Re-enactment, St. Benedict area, Mar 29, 5-6:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194435 2 194435 Public Event Public Event Permit, St. Benedict Marion Procession, St. Benedict area, May 12, 11-11:45AM. Approved   Action details Not available 194430 2 194430 Public Event Public Event Permit, Kickass Cupcakes Miniature Golfing, Davis Sq. Plaza, Mar 9, 11AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194436 2 194436 Public Event Public Event Permit, Davis Sq. Farmers Market, Day and Herbert Streets, May 22-Nov 27, 12-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194433 2 194433 Public Event Public Event Permit, Shape Up Somerville Road Race, High School Concourse and area roads, Apr 7, 10AM-1PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194404 2 194404 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine the proper placement of the traffic signs at Broadway (heading west) and the McGrath Highway and communicate the results to DCR. Approved   Action details Not available 194405 2 194405 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works implement a pothole patrol in Ward One along the entirety of Broadway and all other primary roadways. Approved   Action details Not available 194406 2 194406 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace and/or install the NO DUMPING signs damaged during the recent blizzard at the attached list of locations. Approved   Action details Not available 194407 2 194407 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that Lombardi Way, under I-93, is regularly swept. Approved   Action details Not available 194408 2 194408 Resolution That this Board requests that representatives of the Community Assessment of Freeway Exposure and Health study and SPCD's Housing Division appear before the Committee on Public Health and Safety to discuss the recent $675,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation to address health risks to residents from I-93. Approved   Action details Not available 194409 2 194409 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a breakdown of all tickets and other types of citations, such as criminal complaints, issued by building inspectors and health inspectors, including the types of violations, the face amounts of the fines, and the amounts collected. Approved   Action details Not available 194402 2 194402 Citation Commending the High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team for being 2013 Greater Boston League Tri-Champions. Approved   Action details Not available 194410 2 194410 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration consider a program to allow dog owners and dogs to enjoy off-leash play and exercise time in certain city parks at designated times. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 194411 2 194411 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the attached list of street lights in Ward Four. Approved   Action details Not available 194412 2 194412 Order That the Director of SPCD create and maintain space on the city website detailing the two residential development proposals in Ward One (Otis Street/McGrath Highway and Garfield/Cross Streets). Approved as amended   Action details Not available 194413 2 194413 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works institute the pothole patrol and maintain it as long as necessary, city-wide throughout the spring. Approved   Action details Not available 194414 2 194414 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all out of service street lamps on Grove Street. Approved   Action details Not available 194401 2 194401 Citation Commending Somerville's Greek Community on the happy occasion of Greek Independence Day, celebrated on March 23, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194403 2 194403 Citation Commending Indira Evora, Captain of the High School's Girls' Basketball team, on an outstanding High School career, as a 4-time GBL All-Star and the 6th Highlander ever to score 1,000 points. Approved   Action details Not available 194431 2 194431 Public Event Public Event Permit, Candlelight Vigil for Richard McCann, High School Rear Parking Lot, Mar 20, 5-8:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194445 2 194445 Public Event Public Event Permit, Summertime in Somerville, Trum Field, Fireworks Jun 27, 5-10:30PM (raindate Jun 28), Family Fun Day, June 29, 12-5PM (raindate Jun 30). Approved   Action details Not available 194442 2 194442 Public Event Public Event Permit, Mayor's Fitness Challenge Kick Off, HS Atrium and Field House, Apr 13, 8-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194443 2 194443 Public Event Public Event Permit, Somerville Spring Clean Up, Citywide with BBQ at Blessing of the Bay Boat House, Apr 27, 8-5PM (raindate Apr 28). Approved   Action details Not available 194444 2 194444 Public Event Public Event Permit, 2013 SomerStreets Series, Jun 2 at East Broadway (McGrath to Franklin), Jul 28 at Highland Ave. (Walnut to Cedar), Aug 18 at Shore Dr. (Entirety), Sep 8 at Alewife Brook Pkwy. (Dilboy to Broadway), Oct 20 at Somerville Ave. (Union Sq to Beacon), all 10AM-6PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194446 2 194446 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Benny's Auto Sales, 508 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194447 2 194447 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diva Indian Bistro, 246 Elm St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194450 2 194450 Public Event Public Event Permit, Friends of Deanna Cremin Walk, Winter Hill Community School to Jaques St., Mar 30, 5-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194448 2 194448 Order That the Director of Communications add to the online city calendar a listing for a neighborhood meeting whenever requested by an Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 194425 3 194425 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Approved   Action details Not available 194426 3 194426 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese Jr. as City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. Approved   Action details Not available 194439 3 194439 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the MA School Building Authority for the High School. Approved   Action details Not available 194440 3 194440 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the MA School Building Authority for the Benjamin G. Brown School. Approved   Action details Not available 194441 3 194441 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the MA School Building Authority for the Winter Hill Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 194345 3 194345 License Sign/Awning Permit, Stanhope Framers, 55 Bow St., new awnings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194348 3 194348 Citation Commending the High School Varsity Boys Hockey Team for winning the Greater Boston League Championship. Approved   Action details Not available 194429 3 194429 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #194349 re: Vinal St., and #194350 re: Beacon Terrace. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194427 3 194427 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Albert Darling as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194428 3 194428 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 194420 4 194420 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $103,587.35 from the Salary Contingency Account to Departmental Other Lump Sum Payments Accounts as listed to fund a Memorandum of Understanding with the SMEA. Approved   Action details Not available 194423 4 194423 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization for the Department of Public Works to pay prior fiscal year invoices totaling $18,833.37 using FY13 appropriations. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194419 4 194419 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $1,904,538.03 from the Salary Contingency Account to the attached list of Departmental Salary Accounts to fund the retroactive component of the SMEA Collective Bargaining Settlement. Approved   Action details Not available 194421 4 194421 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $33,918.20 from the Salary Contingency Account to the referenced Departmental Salary Accounts to fund a Memorandum of Understanding with the SMEA. Approved   Action details Not available 194422 4 194422 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $1,265 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Personnel Dept. Salaries Account to implement a salary adjustment. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194418 4 194418 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $304,000 in a bond for Firefighter Protective Bunker Gear. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194449 4 194449 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $12,965 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for a Scoreboard. Approved   Action details Not available 194424 5 194424 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a lumber donation totaling $12,000 from the Eastman Chemical Company, for the Quincy Park Boardwalk. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194059 5 194059 Order That the Director of SPCD (ISD) inspect all properties on Melvin Street for signs of rodent infestation and issue citations accordingly. Work completed   Action details Not available 194313 6 194313 Mayor's Request Requesting an increase in the Council on Aging Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap for FY2013 of $30,000. Approved   Action details Not available 193480 7 193480 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $15,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the Somerville STEAM Academy. Placed on file   Action details Not available