Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (138) 138 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 200649 1 200649 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 21, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 200647 1 200647 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 25, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 200648 1 200648 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on January 26, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 200652 1 200652 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on January 27, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 200621 1 200621 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200622 1 200622 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 10, 2015. Approved   Action details Not available 200673 1 200673 Public Event Public 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 1 200677 Public Communication Betsy Lenora submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200678 1 200678 Public Communication LIbby Mahaffy submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200679 1 200679 Public Communication Delia Marshall submitting comments re: #200102, a proposed inclusionary housing ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200690 1 200690 License New Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway, 3 tables, 6 seats. Approved   Action details Not available 200675 1 200675 License Renewing Pool Table License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 200676 1 200676 License Renewing Garage License, U Call We Haul, 9R Sherman St. Approved   Action details Not available 200674 1 200674 License New Drainlayer's License, Rodenhiser Excavating. Approved   Action details Not available 200674 2 200674 License New Drainlayer's License, Rodenhiser Excavating. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200676 2 200676 License Renewing Garage License, U Call We Haul, 9R Sherman St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200675 2 200675 License Renewing Pool Table License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200690 2 200690 License New Outdoor Seating License, Ola Gifts Cafe, 112 Broadway, 3 tables, 6 seats. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200653 2 200653 Resolution That the Administration communicate with this Board regarding the open space meetings scheduled in March. Approved   Action details Not available 200691 2 200691 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the non-functional clock in the Argenziano school cafeteria. (5th request) Approved   Action details Not available 200692 2 200692 Order That 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 2 200693 Order That 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 2 200694 Order That 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 2 200695 Order That 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 2 200680 Order That 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 2 200681 Order That 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 2 200682 Order That 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 2 200683 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on the corner Hillside Circle and Craigie Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200684 2 200684 Order That 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 2 200673 Public Event Public 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 2 200640 Order That 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 2 200624 Communication Reporting on the January 20, 2016 meeting of the SHS Building Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200625 2 200625 Order That 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 2 200626 Order That the Land Use Committee discuss recent benefit agreements with marijuana dispensaries in Shrewsbury, Brockton and Taunton. Approved   Action details Not available 200650 2 200650 Order That 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 2 200651 Home Rule Petition That 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 2 200641 Resolution That the Administration consider implementing a Certified Emergency Response Team as outlined by FEMA. Approved   Action details Not available 200642 2 200642 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill in the pothole at 235 Lowell Street, near the Visiting Nurses Association. Approved   Action details Not available 200643 2 200643 Order That 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 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 200645 2 200645 Order That 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 2 200646 Order That 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 2 200627 Order That 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 2 200628 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services consider increasing fines for businesses in violation of rodent prevention measures. Approved   Action details Not available 200629 2 200629 Order That 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 2 200630 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect 625 McGrath Highway for structural problems and trash violations. Approved   Action details Not available 200631 2 200631 Order That 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 2 200632 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works consider covering the unused sewer drain at 22 Wesley Street. Approved   Action details Not available 200633 2 200633 Order That 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 2 200634 Order That 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 2 200635 Order That 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 2 200636 Order That 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 2 200637 Order That the Director of SPCD provide all Ward Aldermen with the 2016 street paving plan for all Wards. Approved   Action details Not available 200638 2 200638 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with the 2016 tree planting/replacement plan for all Wards. Approved   Action details Not available 200639 2 200639 Order That 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 2 200623 Citation Commending retired Fire Lieutenant Joseph Galvin, on the happy occasion of his 70th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 200671 3 200671 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello to the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 200672 3 200672 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 12/10/15. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200670 3 200670 Communication Requesting the appointment of William Carr as a Special Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200663 3 200663 Communication Requesting the appointment David Ruff to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200664 3 200664 Communication Requesting the appointment Roger Desrochers to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200665 3 200665 Communication Requesting the appointment Michael Marra to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200666 3 200666 Communication Requesting the appointment Gurpreet Singh to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200667 3 200667 Communication Requesting the appointment Daniel Haley to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200668 3 200668 Communication Requesting the appointment Michael Carroll to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200669 3 200669 Communication Requesting the appointment Robert Hartsgrove to the position of Police Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200651 3 200651 Home Rule Petition That 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 3 200662 Communication Requesting the appointment of Police Officer Michael Holland to the rank of Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 200661 4 200661 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 200687 Officer's Communication Planning Director submitting an updated response to #199866 re: development projects approved and not completed. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200688 4 200688 Officer's Communication Planning 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 4 200689 Officer's Communication Planning 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 4 200658 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 200671 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello to the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200686 4 200686 Officer's Communication Planning 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 4 200685 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 200654 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 200655 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 200657 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 200659 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 200660 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 200530 Order That 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 4 200656 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate $67,015 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the installation of indoor turf at the Founders Memorial Ice Rink Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 198571 4 198571 Order That 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 4 198743 Order That 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 4 199059 Order That 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 4 199136 Resolution That the Administration discuss its advertising policy for city owned property and plans for community input. Work completed   Action details Not available 199142 4 199142 Resolution That the management of Earl’s Kitchen and Bar at Assembly Square install a baby changing station. Work completed   Action details Not available 199242 4 199242 Order That 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 4 199243 Order That 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 4 199356 Order That 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 4 199887 Order That the Director of Recreation submit a detailed cost analysis of the Commonwealth Youth Football League. Work completed   Action details Not available 200411 4 200411 Order That 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 5 199533 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #199356 re: home rule petition to remove the restriction on signing nomination papers. Work completed   Action details Not available 199657 5 199657 Order That 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 5 199661 Order That the Women's Commission teen PeaceKeepers Program update this Board on its objectives. Work completed   Action details Not available 200597 5 200597 Mayor's Request Requesting an extension of a contract with Honeywell for HVAC services until 2/29/16. Approved   Action details Not available 200597 6 200597 Mayor's Request Requesting an extension of a contract with Honeywell for HVAC services until 2/29/16. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200596 6 200596 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 200545 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 200541 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 200542 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 200546 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 200547 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to dedicate Hoyt Sullivan Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity. Approved   Action details Not available 200325 6 200325 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay FY15 invoices from FY16 appropriations totaling $9,396.15 in the Department of Public Works. Approved   Action details Not available 200552 6 200552 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 200551 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 200555 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 200553 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200553 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200550 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200544 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200543 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200555 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200551 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200552 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200540 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200325 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 196730 Ordinance Requesting approval to amend the Ordinances at Chapter 15 with respect to undue influence. Placed on file   Action details Not available 197259 7 197259 Order That 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 7 197291 Resolution That 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 7 200456 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200554 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200547 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to dedicate Hoyt Sullivan Playground to open space and recreational use in perpetuity. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 200549 7 200549 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200546 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200548 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200542 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200541 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 200596 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 200548 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 200549 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 200554 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 200456 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 200540 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 200543 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 200544 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 200550 Mayor's Request Requesting 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