Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/28/2013 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 (48) 48 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 194464 1 194464 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on March 25, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194451 1 194451 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194452 1 194452 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 28, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194484 1 194484 Public Communication DCR submitting comments responding to #194355 re: increasing the priority for snow removal on DCR property in Somerville. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194483 1 194483 Officer's Communication Property owners Sunoco Inc. and Krisco Realty LLC submitting a proposed zoning map amendment for Prospect Hill and Somerville Avenue. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 194485 1 194485 Public Communication Courtney O'Keefe submitting comments re: #194444, SomerStreets street closures. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194486 1 194486 Public Communication Erik Nottleson submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194482 2 194482 Public Event Public Event Permit, Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Davis Square and area streets, Nov 28, 8-Noon. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194489 2 194489 Mayor's Communication Proclaiming the month of April 2013 as Peace Month. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194490 2 194490 Public Event Public Event Permit, Som|Dog Spring Fling, Union Sq. Parking Lot, May 19, 8AM-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 194492 2 194492 Communication Acting as President, Communicating information with respect to a Public Hearing on #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194453 2 194453 Citation Commemorating the life of Captain Richard Amber, who served on the Somerville Auxiliary Fire Department for 38 years. Approved   Action details Not available 194465 2 194465 Order That the Superintendent of Recreation communicate with the Committee on Youth Services regarding the scheduling of fields and the reasoning for establishing the American Youth Football League. Approved   Action details Not available 194480 2 194480 Public Event Public Event Permit, Tuftonia's Day, Tufts Campus, Apr 26, 6PM-9PM (setup 11AM-11:30PM) (raindate Apr 28). Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 194454 2 194454 Citation Commending Kate Ashton, who is retiring after more than 12 years of dedicated service as the City's Grant Administrator. Approved   Action details Not available 194481 2 194481 Public Event Public Event Permit, Mary O'Brien Memorial 5k Run, Dilboy Post and area streets, May 12, 9:30-11:30 AM. Approved   Action details Not available 194455 2 194455 Citation Commending Andre Rolim, a High School student who was named Indoor MA Runner of the Year for 2012. Approved   Action details Not available 194456 2 194456 Citation Commending Paul Collyer, Director of B.A. Event Promotions, whose 3 Somerville road races have generated thousands of dollars so that High School athletes could compete, succeed, and further their education after graduation. Approved   Action details Not available 194457 2 194457 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board the feasibility of extending the 48 hour parking rule beyond 48 hours to accommodate those going out of town, and other circumstances, as determined appropriate by this Board in coordination with the Traffic Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 194458 2 194458 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board the feasibility of installing a crosswalk on Cutter Avenue, near Hawthorne Street, to accommodate families traveling to Kenney Park. Approved   Action details Not available 194459 2 194459 Order That the City Engineer report to this Board the feasibility of installing a bump out on both sides of Elm Street at the crosswalk with Beech Street, and of engaging the Cambridge Engineering Department as a partner in this project. Approved   Action details Not available 194460 2 194460 Resolution That this Board requests that the Administration report to this Board the status of the city's application for the "Working Cities Challenge" grant that could bring $700,000 to our community over several years in support of low income residents. Approved   Action details Not available 194461 2 194461 Order That the Communications Department arrange with the MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation to post the agreements with city Cable TV providers online, so residents can read those contracts. Approved   Action details Not available 194462 2 194462 Order That the Communications Department report to this Board any measures undertaken in agreements with Cable TV providers to protect residents from rate increases in both cable TV and internet services. Approved   Action details Not available 194463 2 194463 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) review Zoning Ordinance 4.4.1 and recommend changes to address substantial increases in square footage in projects that can bypass the special permit requirements so developers can build large structures as of right that adversely impact neighbors. Approved   Action details Not available 194322 3 194322 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 194323 3 194323 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Blue Shirt Cafe, 424 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 194389 3 194389 License Renewing Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St., through April 30, 2013. Approved   Action details Not available 194466 3 194466 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to hire outside legal counsel to assist the Board of Assessors. Approved   Action details Not available 194479 3 194479 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #194404 re: signage at Broadway and McGrath Hwy. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194477 3 194477 Communication Requesting the appointment of Donald Norton to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Placed on file   Action details Not available 194478 3 194478 Communication Requesting the appointment of Gerard Amaral to the Planning Board as an Alternate. Approved   Action details Not available 194476 3 194476 Communication Requesting the appointment of Michael Dwyer to the Redevelopment Authority. Approved   Action details Not available 194487 3 194487 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board approve the 2013 local election calendar. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194488 3 194488 Mayor's Request Requesting the appointment of Bruno DeOliveira as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194491 3 194491 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to hire the law firm of Kerbey Harrington LLP as outside counsel to finish negotiating the renewal of the City's Comcast Licence. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 193651 4 193651 Order That the Committee on Youth Services examine the City's policy of assigning times for football practice at Foss Park for youth organizations such as Pop Warner. Work completed   Action details Not available 194474 4 194474 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $23,348 from the MA Office of Public Safety, for the Municipal Police Services Staffing program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194475 4 194475 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a donation of computers valued at $500 from Tufts University, for the Council on Aging. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194345 4 194345 License Sign/Awning Permit, Stanhope Framers, 55 Bow St., new awnings. Approved   Action details Not available 194467 4 194467 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $167,030 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Veterans Services Veterans Benefits Account to fund projected expenditures through the end of FY13. Approved   Action details Not available 194470 4 194470 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $10,771.90 from the Traffic and Parking Renovation and Maintenance Buildings and Grounds Account to the Public Works Building Maintenance Account for painting services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194472 4 194472 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $2,558 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Health Salaries Account to correct for an underappropriation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194469 4 194469 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $10,720 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses Account to the Hurricane Sandy Damage-School Dept. Account. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194468 4 194468 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Hurricane Sandy Damage-General Fund Account to fund the required deductible under the City's insurance policy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194473 5 194473 Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $200 from SPCD's Transportation and Infrastructure In State Travel Account to the Capital Stabilization Fund for Kenney Park to cover additional construction document costs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 194373 5 194373 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $8,246 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Recreation Dept. Equipment Account to procure a batting cage. Approved   Action details Not available 194471 5 194471 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $5,440 from the SomerStat Professional & Technical Services Account to the SomerStat Salaries Account for language liaisons. Approved   Action details Not available