Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/12/2016 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 (139) 139 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 201429 1 201429 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 4, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201431 1 201431 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 2, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201430 1 201430 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 10, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201471 1 201471 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #62 from Ormond Trans to DLCS Trans. Approved   Action details Not available 201453 1 201453 License New Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 201457 1 201457 License New Garage License, Paul Carneiro dba Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave, autobody work and spray painting, 10 cars inside, 5 outside. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201458 1 201458 License Renewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 201459 1 201459 License Renewing Garage License, Teddy's Foreign Motors, 68 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 201460 1 201460 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 295 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 201461 1 201461 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 201462 1 201462 License Renewing Garage License, Alex Auto Body, 75 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 201464 1 201464 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 201463 1 201463 License Renewing Garage License, Triumvirate Environmental, 191 Innerbelt Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 201455 1 201455 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 201456 1 201456 License Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 201467 1 201467 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 201454 1 201454 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. Approved   Action details Not available 201466 1 201466 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Thunder Road, 379 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201414 1 201414 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201415 1 201415 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 14, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 201447 1 201447 Public Event Public Event Permit, MA Motorcycle Association Storm the Statehouse, 9 New Washington St to Charlestown, May 19, 9AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 201448 1 201448 Public Event Public Event Permit, St James Ave Block Party, from Summer to Elm Sts, May 21, 3-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201449 1 201449 Public Event Public Event Permit, CPA Celebration, Prospect Hill Park and Tower, May 24, 4:30-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201450 1 201450 Public Event Public Event Permit, Memorial Day Parade, Highland Ave to Holland St to Broadway and adjoining streets, May 29, 10AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 201451 1 201451 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus, Rehearsals at Nunziato Field Tuesdays Jun 28-Aug 2 and Aug 3, 4-9PM, Rehearsals at Powderhouse Park Thursdays Jun 30-Jul 21 4-8PM, Performances at Nunziato Field Aug 4-8, various times. Approved   Action details Not available 201452 1 201452 Public Event Public Event Permit, Road Runners Gobble x 3 Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 24, 7AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 201465 1 201465 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 201468 1 201468 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #7,8,9,10,11,12,13 from Lee Taxi to Country Club Transportation. Approved   Action details Not available 201469 1 201469 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #14,16,63 from ZH Inc to Cinema Taxi. Approved   Action details Not available 201470 1 201470 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #57,58,81,84 from Ike Inc to Cinema Taxi. Approved   Action details Not available 201484 1 201484 License Renewing Flammables License, Cambridge Health Alliance, 230 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 201485 1 201485 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 201483 1 201483 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering. Approved   Action details Not available 201486 1 201486 License New Outdoor Seating License, The Juice Union, 23A Bow St, one bench and planter. Approved   Action details Not available 201486 2 201486 License New Outdoor Seating License, The Juice Union, 23A Bow St, one bench and planter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201464 2 201464 License Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201483 2 201483 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201487 2 201487 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking devise a strategy to more forcefully implement the DO NOT ENTER restriction on Perkins Street, by the Boston line. Approved   Action details Not available 201488 2 201488 Order That the Director of SPCD confirm that only native trees are being used in the Lincoln Park renovation and advise of the species. Approved   Action details Not available 201489 2 201489 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide alternative trash disposal options, e.g., limiting the size of disposals, charging fees, etc. Approved   Action details Not available 201490 2 201490 Order That the Director of Finance or the Director of Purchasing report to this Board on all contracts with Verizon and their value and length. Approved   Action details Not available 201477 2 201477 Order That the Traffic Engineer and the Chief of Police suggest traffic calming measures for High, Sterling, Fairfax and Gordon Streets and Woods Avenue and report back to the Ward 7 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 201478 2 201478 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking line paint the intersection Broadway and Alewife Brook Parkway, at the corner of Stop and Shop. Approved   Action details Not available 201479 2 201479 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the malfunctioning pedestrian traffic signal at Alewife Brook Parkway near Powderhouse Boulevard at the Clarendon Hill housing complex. Approved   Action details Not available 201485 2 201485 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201484 2 201484 License Renewing Flammables License, Cambridge Health Alliance, 230 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201470 2 201470 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #57,58,81,84 from Ike Inc to Cinema Taxi. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201473 2 201473 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the City Solicitor report to this Board on efforts to make the Albion Street sidewalk contractor repair the sidewalks or refund the City, and that the Commissioner of Public Works have the sidewalks repaired and report to this Board on when that will happen. Approved   Action details Not available 201474 2 201474 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and Traffic Engineer meet with the neighbors and Ward 5 Alderman to determine what can be done to improve the safety of the intersection of Morrison and Boston Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 201475 2 201475 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board his assessment of whether Stop Work Order fines and penalties are sufficient to deter developers from working without permits, and provide a detailed list of all Stop Work orders issued since May, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 201476 2 201476 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the catch basin/storm drain on the southeast corner of Porter Street at Summer Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201469 2 201469 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #14,16,63 from ZH Inc to Cinema Taxi. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201468 2 201468 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallions #7,8,9,10,11,12,13 from Lee Taxi to Country Club Transportation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201465 2 201465 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201452 2 201452 Public Event Public Event Permit, Road Runners Gobble x 3 Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 24, 7AM-Noon. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201472 2 201472 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 201451 2 201451 Public Event Public Event Permit, OpenAir Circus, Rehearsals at Nunziato Field Tuesdays Jun 28-Aug 2 and Aug 3, 4-9PM, Rehearsals at Powderhouse Park Thursdays Jun 30-Jul 21 4-8PM, Performances at Nunziato Field Aug 4-8, various times. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201450 2 201450 Public Event Public Event Permit, Memorial Day Parade, Highland Ave to Holland St to Broadway and adjoining streets, May 29, 10AM-5PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201449 2 201449 Public Event Public Event Permit, CPA Celebration, Prospect Hill Park and Tower, May 24, 4:30-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201448 2 201448 Public Event Public Event Permit, St James Ave Block Party, from Summer to Elm Sts, May 21, 3-7PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201447 2 201447 Public Event Public Event Permit, MA Motorcycle Association Storm the Statehouse, 9 New Washington St to Charlestown, May 19, 9AM-Noon. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201466 2 201466 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Thunder Road, 379 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201454 2 201454 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201467 2 201467 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201416 2 201416 Resolution Offering support for striking Verizon workers. Approved   Action details Not available 201422 2 201422 Resolution That the Housing Authority and/or the Commissioner of Public Works remove the litter at the staircase leading to the Healey School. Approved   Action details Not available 201423 2 201423 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the leaning utility pole at the East Somerville Community School on Glen Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201424 2 201424 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact DCR to repair Pole #25 on Route 28, across from the Somerville Courthouse. Approved   Action details Not available 201425 2 201425 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works maintain or replace the tree at 81 College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201426 2 201426 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the gap between the driveway/sidewalk and the roadway at 80 Winslow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201427 2 201427 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the loose manhole cover at 30 College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 201432 2 201432 Order That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment and the Commissioner of Public Works explore alternatives, such as a "pay as you throw" program, to limit the amount of curbside trash, and integrate curbside composting. Approved   Action details Not available 201456 2 201456 License Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201455 2 201455 License Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201463 2 201463 License Renewing Garage License, Triumvirate Environmental, 191 Innerbelt Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201462 2 201462 License Renewing Garage License, Alex Auto Body, 75 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201461 2 201461 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201460 2 201460 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 295 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201459 2 201459 License Renewing Garage License, Teddy's Foreign Motors, 68 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201458 2 201458 License Renewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201453 2 201453 License New Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201421 2 201421 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the numerous dead trees on lower Broadway and citywide and update this Board on his progress. Approved   Action details Not available 201471 2 201471 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #62 from Ormond Trans to DLCS Trans. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201428 2 201428 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee's meeting of May 9, 2016. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201417 2 201417 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect Pinckney Place for rodent activity. Approved   Action details Not available 201418 2 201418 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wires at 6 Florence Street. Approved   Action details Not available 201419 2 201419 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services enforce quiet hour regulations at the car wash on the corner of Florence and Washington Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 201420 2 201420 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the grass in front of the East Somerville Library and ensure that the sprinklers are operational. Approved   Action details Not available 200123 3 200123 Public Communication Fred Berman submitting comments re: #200102, the proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200583 3 200583 Public Communication Simon Thompson submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200584 3 200584 Public Communication Lee Palmer submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200585 3 200585 Public Communication Rahul Bhargava submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200586 3 200586 Public Communication Rebecca Schofield submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200677 3 200677 Public Communication Betsy Lenora submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200678 3 200678 Public Communication LIbby Mahaffy submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200679 3 200679 Public Communication Delia Marshall submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200739 3 200739 Public Communication Patricia Wild submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200761 3 200761 Public Communication 24 residents submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200768 3 200768 Public Communication Somerville Chamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200842 3 200842 Public Communication Viesia Novosielski submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200843 3 200843 Public Communication Shawn Szturma submitting comments re: #200539 and turf/grass at Lincoln Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 201445 3 201445 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/28/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201446 3 201446 Communication Traffic and Parking Director submitting responses to various Board Orders submitted 4/14/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201433 3 201433 Mayor's Communication Requesting to appear before this Board to provide an update on the Green Line Extension. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 201482 3 201482 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Carlson Group's study of Somerville's fire and rescue services. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201435 4 201435 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $310,000 from the Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund for the replacement of Medford Street and Pearl Street sewers. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201481 4 201481 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $25,000 from the School Custodian Salaries Account to the DPW Buildings & Grounds Salaries Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201434 4 201434 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $750,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreation Land Reserve and Undesignated CPA Fund Balance for the creation of an Open Space Land Acquisition Fund, per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201444 4 201444 Officer's Communication City Assessor responding to #200751 re: residential exemption statistics. Placed on file   Action details Not available 201437 4 201437 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to expend FY16 funds totaling $3,917.92 to pay a prior year invoice in the Police Dept. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201309 4 201309 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Healey-Mystic Plan consultant provide the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy with an update on the project. Work completed   Action details Not available 201439 4 201439 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $11,000 from the NEA for the Arts Council's support of dance in the community. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201441 4 201441 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,000 from the Housing Authority, for the Arts Council's Mystic Mural program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201443 4 201443 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $2,000 from the Eastern Bank Foundation, for the Arts Council's Art in the Garden program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200879 4 200879 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Ward 5 Alderman with the tree planting list for Ward 5, in order of priority. Work completed   Action details Not available 200880 4 200880 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Board, the Administration’s plans for funding tree planting in areas that do not qualify for CDBG funding. Work completed   Action details Not available 200979 4 200979 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the trees on Jasper Street and replace any that are dead. Work completed   Action details Not available 200781 4 200781 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board on its consideration of #197288, which recommended the creation of a Parks and Recreation Department to provide better care for Somerville’s athletic fields. Work completed   Action details Not available 200705 4 200705 Order That the Director of SPCD add 112 Belmont Street to the tree planting list. Work completed   Action details Not available 200644 4 200644 Order That the Director of Recreation report to this Board why many athletic fields are locked and provide the rationale for each field that is not available for public use. Work completed   Action details Not available 200441 4 200441 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on the delay in the curbside composting pilot program. Work completed   Action details Not available 200012 4 200012 Public Communication David Turin submitting comments re: grass fields at Lincoln Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 195811 4 195811 Order That the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor present a report to this Board on what may be done to improve upon Section 13 of the Zoning Ordinances (Inclusionary Housing). Work completed   Action details Not available 200103 4 200103 Public Communication Sara Rostampour submitting comments re: grass fields at Lincoln Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 201436 4 201436 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $140,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreational Land Reserve for repaving the Community Path per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201442 4 201442 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a gift of $2,500 from Middlesex Federal for the Libraries' purchase of children's books. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201438 4 201438 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a $139.98 FY14 invoice from Dell, using available FY16 funds in the Library Ordinary Maintenance Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198558 5 198558 Order That the Director of SPCD hire an independent consultant to conduct and provide to this Board an expedited economic analysis of the impacts of a range of potential inclusionary zoning affordable housing percentages from 12 1/2% to 25% on affordable and market-rate housing. Work completed   Action details Not available 199791 5 199791 Public Communication 671 Somerville petitioners communicating their support for keeping natural grass at Lincoln Park, not artificial turf. Work completed   Action details Not available 199792 5 199792 Public Communication Lynn Weissman submitting comments re: grass fields at Lincoln Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 200044 5 200044 Order That the City Arborist address the numerous dead and dying trees on Jasper Street and back to this Board on progress in remedying the situation. Work completed   Action details Not available 201170 5 201170 Mayor's Request Requesting the review and approval to proceed with the state's review of the draft Community Electric Aggregation Plan. Approved   Action details Not available 201440 5 201440 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $5,600 from the MA Dept. of Housing and Community Development, for the Continuum of Care Homeless Youth Count. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201480 5 201480 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $275,000, and appropriate that amount in a bond, for design services for the renovations of the Winter Hill Schoolyard and Nunziato Fields. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 201170 6 201170 Mayor's Request Requesting the review and approval to proceed with the state's review of the draft Community Electric Aggregation Plan. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200827 6 200827 Officer's Communication Planning Director submitting a preliminary memo on the financial feasibility of amendments to the inclusionary zoning requirements. Work completed   Action details Not available 201171 7 201171 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2016-2017 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming. Approved   Action details Not available 198203 7 198203 Resolution That the Administration report its Action Plan in response to the recommendation of the Fields Task Force. Work completed   Action details Not available 201171 8 201171 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2016-2017 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available