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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/28/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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200649 1200649Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 21, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200647 1200647Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 25, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200648 1200648Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on January 26, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200652 1200652Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on January 27, 2016.Approved  Action details Not available
200621 1200621Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200622 1200622MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 10, 2015.Approved  Action details Not available
200673 1200673Public EventPublic Event Permit, Magoun Sq Block Party, Medford St from Broadway to Lowell, May 14, 3PM-Midnight (raindate May 21).Approved  Action details Not available
200677 1200677Public CommunicationBetsy Lenora submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200678 1200678Public CommunicationLIbby Mahaffy submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200679 1200679Public CommunicationDelia Marshall submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200690 1200690LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway, 3 tables, 6 seats.Approved  Action details Not available
200675 1200675LicenseRenewing Pool Table License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
200676 1200676LicenseRenewing Garage License, U Call We Haul, 9R Sherman St.Approved  Action details Not available
200674 1200674LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Rodenhiser Excavating.Approved  Action details Not available
200674 2200674LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Rodenhiser Excavating.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200676 2200676LicenseRenewing Garage License, U Call We Haul, 9R Sherman St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200675 2200675LicenseRenewing Pool Table License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200690 2200690LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway, 3 tables, 6 seats.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200653 2200653ResolutionThat the Administration communicate with this Board regarding the open space meetings scheduled in March.Approved  Action details Not available
200691 2200691OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the non-functional clock in the Argenziano school cafeteria. (5th request)Approved  Action details Not available
200692 2200692OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate all traffic signage at Webster Avenue and Prospect Street and restore the NO RIGHT TURN ON RED sign to its proper location where it is visible to vehicular traffic.Approved  Action details Not available
200693 2200693OrderThat the Chief of Police conduct a directed patrol in Lincoln Park to investigate suspicious activity at the shed structure.Approved  Action details Not available
200694 2200694OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the purpose and condition of Lincoln Park's shed structure, and whether it should be locked when not in use.Approved  Action details Not available
200695 2200695OrderThat the Director of Capital Projects and the Disability Coordinator appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Works to discuss ADA issues and construction defects at the East Somerville Community School.Approved  Action details Not available
200680 2200680OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Works to address the assistance the City can provide for a city tree root that is growing into the basement of the home at 25 Meacham Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200681 2200681OrderThat the Chief of Police implement speeding enforcement measures on Porter Street between Elm and Summer Streets, and around Carver Street and Williams Court.Approved  Action details Not available
200682 2200682OrderThat the Chief of Police conduct directed patrols on Bonner and Columbus Avenues at various times to ensure motorists aren't driving the wrong way on Columbus Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
200683 2200683OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on the corner Hillside Circle and Craigie Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200684 2200684OrderThat the Chief of Police conduct directed patrols on Vinal Avenue between Highland Avenue and Summer Street to deter speeders.Approved  Action details Not available
200673 2200673Public EventPublic Event Permit, Magoun Sq Block Party, Medford St from Broadway to Lowell, May 14, 3PM-Midnight (raindate May 21).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200640 2200640OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign and/or take other measures to ensure pedestrian safety at College Avenue at Kidder Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
200624 2200624CommunicationReporting on the January 20, 2016 meeting of the SHS Building Committee.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200625 2200625OrderThat the City Solicitor review the recently approved Home Rule Petitions for Natick and Framingham re: double pole removals and utility company fines, and report back to this Board.Approved  Action details Not available
200626 2200626OrderThat the Land Use Committee discuss recent benefit agreements with marijuana dispensaries in Shrewsbury, Brockton and Taunton.Approved  Action details Not available
200650 2200650OrderThat the City Solicitor prepare an Ordinance for the Board of Health to regulate restaurants with outdoor seating to allow dogs to accompany owners in the outdoor seating area.Approved  Action details Not available
200651 2200651Home Rule PetitionThat this Board approve the Home Rule Petition presented to the Committee on Legislative Matters in #199533 to remove a restriction on signing nomination papers.Approved  Action details Not available
200641 2200641ResolutionThat the Administration consider implementing a Certified Emergency Response Team as outlined by FEMA.Approved  Action details Not available
200642 2200642OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fill in the pothole at 235 Lowell Street, near the Visiting Nurses Association.Approved  Action details Not available
200643 2200643OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking fix the flashing lights on the yellow crosswalk sign on the north side of Morrison Avenue at Highland Road.Approved  Action details Not available
200644 2200644OrderThat 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.Approved  Action details Not available
200645 2200645OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works explain to this Board how to find out when a particular street is scheduled to be re-paved.Approved  Action details Not available
200646 2200646OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the damaged yellow metal bollard on the east side of Cedar Street at the Community Path.Approved  Action details Not available
200627 2200627OrderThat the Director of SPCD work with the Ward 1 Alderman to devise traffic calming measures similar to the Neighbor Ways project for Bonair, Myrtle, Lincoln, Mt. Vernon, and Florence Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
200628 2200628OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services consider increasing fines for businesses in violation of rodent prevention measures.Approved  Action details Not available
200629 2200629OrderThat the Director of Constituent Services provide the Ward 1 Alderman with all 311 data pertaining to rodents on MacArthur, Autumn and Bonair Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
200630 2200630OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 625 McGrath Highway for structural problems and trash violations.Approved  Action details Not available
200631 2200631OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer provide the Ward 1 Alderman with the number of real and false fire alarms for Assembly Row, and any fines assessed.Approved  Action details Not available
200632 2200632OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works consider covering the unused sewer drain at 22 Wesley Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200633 2200633OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works request that Russell Disposal continue to pick up trash from Smiles by Rosie, on Kensington Street, until the new trash ordinance is enforced.Approved  Action details Not available
200634 2200634OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce permit parking on Bonair Street, on the western side of McGrath Highway.Approved  Action details Not available
200635 2200635OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inform this Board of rodent baiting services purchased and delivered for the development at 197 Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
200636 2200636OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services describe before this Board the enforcement of rodent baiting requirements during demolition and construction, and the availability of such information to the public.Approved  Action details Not available
200637 2200637OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide all Ward Aldermen with the 2016 street paving plan for all Wards.Approved  Action details Not available
200638 2200638OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the 2016 tree planting/replacement plan for all Wards.Approved  Action details Not available
200639 2200639OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking initiate the installation of a raised crosswalk at Powderhouse Blvd. and Dow Street, in front of the West Somerville Neighborhood School.Approved  Action details Not available
200623 2200623CitationCommending retired Fire Lieutenant Joseph Galvin, on the happy occasion of his 70th birthday.Approved  Action details Not available
200671 3200671CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello to the Community Preservation Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
200672 3200672Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 12/10/15.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200670 3200670CommunicationRequesting the appointment of William Carr as a Special Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200663 3200663CommunicationRequesting the appointment David Ruff to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200664 3200664CommunicationRequesting the appointment Roger Desrochers to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200665 3200665CommunicationRequesting the appointment Michael Marra to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200666 3200666CommunicationRequesting the appointment Gurpreet Singh to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200667 3200667CommunicationRequesting the appointment Daniel Haley to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200668 3200668CommunicationRequesting the appointment Michael Carroll to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200669 3200669CommunicationRequesting the appointment Robert Hartsgrove to the position of Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200651 3200651Home Rule PetitionThat this Board approve the Home Rule Petition presented to the Committee on Legislative Matters in #199533 to remove a restriction on signing nomination papers.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200662 3200662CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Police Officer Michael Holland to the rank of Sergeant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200661 4200661Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $6,300 from the MA Assn. Health Board/MA Dept. of Public Health, for the Health and Human Services Dept.'s Mass in Motion program to activate the parks for our aging population.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200687 4200687Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting an updated response to #199866 re: development projects approved and not completed.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200688 4200688Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting the Housing Needs Assessment required by Zoning Ordinance 13.8 as a pre-requisite to the completion of any amendments to the Inclusionary Zoning requirements.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200689 4200689Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting the response to comments to #198429, the January, 2015 version of the Somervision zoning overhaul.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200658 4200658Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $50,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Fire Dept. staffing.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200671 4200671CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello to the Community Preservation Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200686 4200686Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200340, an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 7.15, Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200685 4200685Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a $9,685 grant from the MA Urban Area Security Initiative for the Dept. of Public Works to install a security fence at the storage yard.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200654 4200654Mayor's RequestRequesting to transfer CPA funds totaling $1,875,867 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve and the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to designated CPA reserves per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200655 4200655Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $1,584,675 from the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200657 4200657Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $15,490 from the CPA Fund Undesignated Fund Balance for the administrative and operating expenses of the Community Preservation Committee per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200659 4200659Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $50,000 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Dept. staffing.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200660 4200660Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a $28,920 grant from the DPH First Responder Naloxone (Narcan) Grant Program for the Police Dept.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
200530 4200530OrderThat the Director of the Recreation report to this Board on the rationale for starting a new lacrosse program this year when the city’s playing fields are already overused and in poor condition.Work completed  Action details Not available
200656 4200656Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate $67,015 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the installation of indoor turf at the Founders Memorial Ice RinkReferred for recommendation  Action details Not available
198571 4198571OrderThat the Director of Recreation report to this Board on the playing fields for youth sports activities and efforts to develop new fields.Work completed  Action details Not available
198743 4198743OrderThat the Director of Recreation provide this Board with the number girls and boys served for FY15, and the outreach effort for each.Work completed  Action details Not available
199059 4199059OrderThat the Director of SPCD consider drafting an ordinance to clearly define the Historic Preservation process and methods for contacting the appropriate fiduciary members or owners of church and nonprofit properties before designating a building historic.Work completed  Action details Not available
199136 4199136ResolutionThat the Administration discuss its advertising policy for city owned property and plans for community input.Work completed  Action details Not available
199142 4199142ResolutionThat the management of Earl’s Kitchen and Bar at Assembly Square install a baby changing station.Work completed  Action details Not available
199242 4199242OrderThat the Director of Finance inform this Board of revenue earned from paid advertising on city and state property for FY14 and FY15.Work completed  Action details Not available
199243 4199243OrderThat the Director of Finance provide a list of active customers paying for advertising on city and state property and provide contract details, including renewal/expiration dates and other terms of their contract.Work completed  Action details Not available
199356 4199356OrderThat the Legislative Matters Committee work with the City Solicitor on a home rule petition to amend the City Charter by removing the restriction that registered voters may only sign nomination papers for one candidate for each municipal office (and four for alderman at large).Work completed  Action details Not available
199887 4199887OrderThat the Director of Recreation submit a detailed cost analysis of the Commonwealth Youth Football League.Work completed  Action details Not available
200411 4200411OrderThat the Director of SPCD appear before the Committee on Housing and Community Development to apprise this Board of the proposed development at Boynton Yards by DLJ Capital Partners.Work completed  Action details Not available
199533 5199533Officer's CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #199356 re: home rule petition to remove the restriction on signing nomination papers.Work completed  Action details Not available
199657 5199657OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services and the Director of Traffic and Parking coordinate permits for storage pods and project dumpsters, to avoid multiple bulk items on city streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
199661 5199661OrderThat the Women's Commission teen PeaceKeepers Program update this Board on its objectives.Work completed  Action details Not available
200597 5200597Mayor's RequestRequesting an extension of a contract with Honeywell for HVAC services until 2/29/16.Approved  Action details Not available
200597 6200597Mayor's RequestRequesting an extension of a contract with Honeywell for HVAC services until 2/29/16.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200596 6200596Mayor's RequestRequesting the use of available funds in the Health & Human Services Salaries Account to establish the position of Community Outreach & Harm Reduction Director.Approved  Action details Not available
200545 6200545Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $29,082 from various Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Personal Services Overtime Account.Placed on file  Action details Not available
200541 6200541Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of and appropriation of an additional deposit of $138,000 from US2 into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Account.Approved  Action details Not available
200542 6200542Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $138,000 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square.Approved  Action details Not available
200546 6200546Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $8,250 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Police Software Services Account to procure police detail billing software.Approved  Action details Not available
200547 6200547Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to dedicate Hoyt Sullivan Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity.Approved  Action details Not available
200325 6200325Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay FY15 invoices from FY16 appropriations totaling $9,396.15 in the Department of Public Works.Approved  Action details Not available
200552 6200552Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a gift of equipment, tools, and hardware valued at approximately $130,000 from the Bonney Family, for the city's effort to be carbon neutral by 2050.Approved  Action details Not available
200551 6200551Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Department, for 911 support.Approved  Action details Not available
200555 6200555Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $15,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, for the Arts Council's ARTfarm.Approved  Action details Not available
200553 6200553Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $40,000 from the Dept. of Agricultural Resources, for the Arts Council's ARTfarm.Approved  Action details Not available
200553 7200553Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $40,000 from the Dept. of Agricultural Resources, for the Arts Council's ARTfarm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200550 7200550Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,340,000 from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development, for Union Square Utility Infrastructure Improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
200544 7200544Mayor's RequestRequesting the creation of the 337 Broadway Stabilization Fund and acceptance of a mitigation payment to the fund of $35,000 from Urgent Care Centers of New England, Inc.Approved  Action details Not available
200543 7200543Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $35,000 from the 337 Broadway Stabilization fund for planning, design, and consulting costs related to the Winter Hill Plan.Approved  Action details Not available
200555 7200555Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $15,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, for the Arts Council's ARTfarm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200551 7200551Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $186,976 from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security for the Police Department, for 911 support.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200552 7200552Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a gift of equipment, tools, and hardware valued at approximately $130,000 from the Bonney Family, for the city's effort to be carbon neutral by 2050.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200540 7200540Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $700,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount for designer fees for the Nunziato Field Stormwater Storage Project.Approved  Action details Not available
200325 7200325Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay FY15 invoices from FY16 appropriations totaling $9,396.15 in the Department of Public Works.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
196730 7196730OrdinanceRequesting approval to amend the Ordinances at Chapter 15 with respect to undue influence.Placed on file  Action details Not available
197259 7197259OrderThat the Director of Purchasing and the Recreation Superintendent submit a monthly recreation equipment purchase report for all equipment purchased.Work completed  Action details Not available
197291 7197291ResolutionThat the Administration add two youth outreach positions to the Recreation Department, and that both positions be filled after the new Superintendent of Recreation is hired and that at least one of the positions should require skills and experience in women's leadership.Work completed  Action details Not available
200456 7200456Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $82,574 from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development, for the Advanced Manufacturing Training Program.Approved  Action details Not available
200554 7200554Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $27,645 from Tufts University (Kresge Foundation), for the "Improving the Health of Near Highway Communities" Study.Approved  Action details Not available
200547 7200547Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to dedicate Hoyt Sullivan Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200549 7200549Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization for the funding necessary to complete the renovation of Hoyt Sullivan Playground, as a requirement for grant acceptance of a reimbursable PARC grant for $400,000.Approved  Action details Not available
200546 7200546Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $8,250 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Police Software Services Account to procure police detail billing software.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200548 7200548Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant of $400,000 from the Division of Conservation Services, for the renovation of Hoyt Sullivan Park.Approved  Action details Not available
200542 7200542Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $138,000 from the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization fund for services in connection with the redevelopment of Union Square.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200541 7200541Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of and appropriation of an additional deposit of $138,000 from US2 into the Union Square Stabilization and Revitalization Account.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200596 7200596Mayor's RequestRequesting the use of available funds in the Health & Human Services Salaries Account to establish the position of Community Outreach & Harm Reduction Director.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200548 8200548Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant of $400,000 from the Division of Conservation Services, for the renovation of Hoyt Sullivan Park.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200549 8200549Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization for the funding necessary to complete the renovation of Hoyt Sullivan Playground, as a requirement for grant acceptance of a reimbursable PARC grant for $400,000.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200554 8200554Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $27,645 from Tufts University (Kresge Foundation), for the "Improving the Health of Near Highway Communities" Study.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200456 8200456Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $82,574 from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development, for the Advanced Manufacturing Training Program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200540 8200540Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $700,000 in a bond, and appropriate the same amount for designer fees for the Nunziato Field Stormwater Storage Project.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200543 8200543Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $35,000 from the 337 Broadway Stabilization fund for planning, design, and consulting costs related to the Winter Hill Plan.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200544 8200544Mayor's RequestRequesting the creation of the 337 Broadway Stabilization Fund and acceptance of a mitigation payment to the fund of $35,000 from Urgent Care Centers of New England, Inc.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200550 8200550Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,340,000 from the MA Office of Housing and Economic Development, for Union Square Utility Infrastructure Improvements.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available