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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
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194464 1194464Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on March 25, 2013.Approved  Action details Not available
194451 1194451Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
194452 1194452MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 28, 2013.Approved  Action details Not available
194484 1194484Public CommunicationDCR 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 1194483Officer's CommunicationProperty 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 1194485Public CommunicationCourtney O'Keefe submitting comments re: #194444, SomerStreets street closures.Placed on file  Action details Not available
194486 1194486Public CommunicationErik Nottleson submitting comments re: #194056, a proposed ban on polystyrene.Placed on file  Action details Not available
194482 2194482Public EventPublic Event Permit, Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Davis Square and area streets, Nov 28, 8-Noon.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
194489 2194489Mayor's CommunicationProclaiming the month of April 2013 as Peace Month.Placed on file  Action details Not available
194490 2194490Public EventPublic Event Permit, Som|Dog Spring Fling, Union Sq. Parking Lot, May 19, 8AM-5PM.Approved  Action details Not available
194492 2194492CommunicationActing 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 2194453CitationCommemorating the life of Captain Richard Amber, who served on the Somerville Auxiliary Fire Department for 38 years.Approved  Action details Not available
194465 2194465OrderThat 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 2194480Public EventPublic 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 2194454CitationCommending 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 2194481Public EventPublic 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 2194455CitationCommending Andre Rolim, a High School student who was named Indoor MA Runner of the Year for 2012.Approved  Action details Not available
194456 2194456CitationCommending 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 2194457OrderThat 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 2194458OrderThat 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 2194459OrderThat 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 2194460ResolutionThat 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 2194461OrderThat 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 2194462OrderThat 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 2194463OrderThat 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 3194322LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
194323 3194323LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Blue Shirt Cafe, 424 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
194389 3194389LicenseRenewing Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St., through April 30, 2013.Approved  Action details Not available
194466 3194466Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to hire outside legal counsel to assist the Board of Assessors.Approved  Action details Not available
194479 3194479CommunicationDirector of Traffic and Parking responding to #194404 re: signage at Broadway and McGrath Hwy.Placed on file  Action details Not available
194477 3194477CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Donald Norton to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Placed on file  Action details Not available
194478 3194478CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Gerard Amaral to the Planning Board as an Alternate.Approved  Action details Not available
194476 3194476CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Michael Dwyer to the Redevelopment Authority.Approved  Action details Not available
194487 3194487Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Board approve the 2013 local election calendar.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
194488 3194488Mayor's RequestRequesting the appointment of Bruno DeOliveira as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
194491 3194491Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4193651OrderThat 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 4194474Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4194475Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4194345LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Stanhope Framers, 55 Bow St., new awnings.Approved  Action details Not available
194467 4194467Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4194470Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4194472Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4194469Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4194468Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5194473Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5194373Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5194471Mayor's RequestRequesting 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