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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/10/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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211005 1211005Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 1, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210999 1210999Committee ReportReport of the Flood Forum Special Committee, meeting on December 2, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211001 1211001Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 3, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210998 1210998Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 3, 2020.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
211006 1211006Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 7, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211000 1211000Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 8, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211004 1211004Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 9, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210997 1210997CommunicationReporting on the newly formed Memorialization Committee.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210977 1210977Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210978 1210978RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
210979 1210979MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 12, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210982 1210982Grant of LocationSubmitted by TC Systems to install 456 feet of conduit from an existing FRIT manhole in Grand Union Boulevard to a proposed handhole in Revolution Drive, then continuing 2 feet to an existing Extenet handhole near 5 Middlesex Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
210983 1210983Grant of LocationSubmitted by TC Systems to install 324 feet of conduit in Broadway and Marshall Street from an existing utility pole in Marshall Street to a proposed handhole in Broadway, then continuing 5 feet to an existing Extenet handhole near 326-328 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
211018 1211018LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211019 1211019LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211021 1211021LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6.Approved  Action details Not available
211020 1211020LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
211031 1211031Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting amendments to the Zoning Ordinances to establish an Affordable Housing Overlay District as approved by the Land Use Committee on 12/8/20.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
211037 1211037CommunicationThe Somerville Chamber of Commerce nominating Andrew Lynn to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211031 2211031Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting amendments to the Zoning Ordinances to establish an Affordable Housing Overlay District as approved by the Land Use Committee on 12/8/20.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211035 2211035OrderThat the City Solicitor advise this Council if an amendment to the Mayor’s Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement is indicated, as it relates to our Constables being allowed to deliver Notice of Levying on Eviction.Approved  Action details Not available
211020 2211020LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211003 2211003OrderThat this Council consider an ordinance banning chemical crowd control agents and kinetic impact projectiles.Approved  Action details Not available
211021 2211021LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211022 2211022OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install a CITY LINE sign on Norfolk Street at the Cambridge city line.Approved  Action details Not available
211023 2211023OrderThat the Director of Parking install a NO PARKING sign at 420 Norfolk Street, where the driveway spacing is apparently too close to allow a parking space.Approved  Action details Not available
211024 2211024ResolutionThat the Mayor appear before this Council at its December 17, 2020 meeting to update this Council on the status of school buildings and when they will be ready for in-person learning.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
211025 2211025ResolutionThat the Mayor appear before this Council at its December 17, 2020 meeting to update the Council regarding Covid-19 restrictions and policies in light of the increased spread of the virus.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
211026 2211026Mayor's CommunicationCommunicating a notice of withdrawal of previously submitted surveillance technology impact reports.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211027 2211027Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for 911.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211028 2211028Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for ShotSpotter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211002 2211002OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Administration discuss with the Legislative Matters Committee, potential revisions to the citation form for violations of City ordinances, to include demographic data.Approved  Action details Not available
211019 2211019LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211018 2211018LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210983 2210983Grant of LocationSubmitted by TC Systems to install 324 feet of conduit in Broadway and Marshall Street from an existing utility pole in Marshall Street to a proposed handhole in Broadway, then continuing 5 feet to an existing Extenet handhole near 326-328 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210982 2210982Grant of LocationSubmitted by TC Systems to install 456 feet of conduit from an existing FRIT manhole in Grand Union Boulevard to a proposed handhole in Revolution Drive, then continuing 2 feet to an existing Extenet handhole near 5 Middlesex Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210996 2210996OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Director of Parks and Recreation, or the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the installation of electrical outlets in parks, playgrounds and other public places to charge cell phones, computers, and other such equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
210980 2210980CitationCommending Police Chief David Fallon, on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after 25 years of dedicated service to the City in the Police Department.Approved  Action details Not available
210981 2210981CitationCommending Deputy Police Chief Stephen Carrabino, on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to the City in the Police Department.Approved  Action details Not available
210990 2210990OrderThat the Director of SPCD meet directly with the business owners along Holland Street and College Avenue to discuss all aspects of the plan.Approved  Action details Not available
210991 2210991OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on any recent changes to what is or is not permitted in city recycling, and how communication of such changes has been or could be made.Approved  Action details Not available
210992 2210992OrderThat the Mayor and the Chief of Police discuss with this Council why there is so little traffic enforcement conducted by the Police Department, why its Traffic Division has so few officers, and how it plans to address the public safety crisis made obvious with 4 pedestrians killed by motor vehicles in the past 2 years.Approved  Action details Not available
210993 2210993OrderThat the Director of SPCD review the attached presentation by Zachary Rosenberg, Chair of the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee, and report to the Traffic and Parking Committee how the successful traffic calming measures implemented in the Netherlands can be replicated here.Approved  Action details Not available
210994 2210994ResolutionThat the Mayor and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to this Council no later than January 28, 2021 on the future of the Brown School and plans to use it in the 2021-2022 school year.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210995 2210995OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment, or other Administration representative, discuss with this Council increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations.Approved  Action details Not available
210987 2210987OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development on the Encore Casino's efforts to support Somerville small businesses per their Community Agreement.Approved  Action details Not available
211007 2211007Mayor's RequestRequesting that Special Counsel appear before this Council in Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy with respect to 9-11 Aldersey Street.Approved  Action details Not available
210988 2210988OrderThat the Directors of Finance, Infrastructure and Asset Management, and SPCD provide a progress report for the Vision Zero Action Plan 2020 as outlined in the attached spreadsheet.Approved  Action details Not available
210989 2210989OrderThat the Director of SPCD advise the Ward 7 Councilor when they will implement the Mobility Plan for West Broadway (from Route 16 to Holland Street), to create a dedicated bus lane.Approved  Action details Not available
210984 2210984ResolutionThat this Council opposes the planned reduction and/or elimination of MBTA bus routes in Somerville, as it could damage the residents most in need of public transportation.Approved  Action details Not available
211017 2211017Mayor's CommunicationConveying the appointment of Nancy Macias-Smith as the Mayor's designee to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210985 2210985OrderThat the Director of Parking discuss with the appropriate committee, implementing income-based parking ticket fines for residents, as well as "day-fine" scales to set ticket penalties according to an individual's daily income.Approved  Action details Not available
210986 2210986ResolutionThat the Director of the Somerville Media Center appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to consider out-of-school programming and funding to help address the lack of accessible childcare options during this pandemic.Approved  Action details Not available
211029 3211029Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Callen Scott to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211030 3211030CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Leah Grossman to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210917 3210917Public CommunicationKenneth Waterman submitting a complaint against Mercedes Benz of Boston.Work completed  Action details Not available
211007 3211007Mayor's RequestRequesting that Special Counsel appear before this Council in Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy with respect to 9-11 Aldersey Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210995 3210995OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment, or other Administration representative, discuss with this Council increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations.Approved  Action details Not available
210991 3210991OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on any recent changes to what is or is not permitted in city recycling, and how communication of such changes has been or could be made.Approved  Action details Not available
211033 3211033Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to settle a claim in connection with expenses incurred by the owner of 80 Irving Street.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211032 3211032OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an ordinance to prohibit biased based policing and racial profiling, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 12/3/20.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
211034 3211034Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to #210834 re: Fleet Division invoices.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210585 3210585LicenseNew Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue, 3 autos inside, 3 outside, for mechanical repair only.Approved  Action details Not available
210666 3210666LicenseNew Garage License, Nick's Foreign Car Center LLC, 64 Webster Ave, 3 vehicles inside, 5 outside, for mechanical repairs only, operating Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6PM, Sat-Sun Closed.Approved  Action details Not available
210879 3210879LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
210877 3210877LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
210878 3210878LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
210878 4210878LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210877 4210877LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210879 4210879LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210821 4210821OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the processes used to better manage and enforce conditions identified in building permits.Work completed  Action details Not available
210824 4210824OrderThat the Director of Engineering appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss the Medford Street sidewalk repaving “book job” and the subsequent usage conditions left as a result of bringing the sidewalks to ADA compliance.Work completed  Action details Not available
210825 4210825OrderThat the Director of Engineering address residents’ concerns regarding possible property owner liability relating to the conditions created by the City in its efforts to bring sidewalks to ADA compliance.Work completed  Action details Not available
210873 4210873Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk responding to #210676 re: discrepancies in abutter notifications in applications from various utilities for Grants of Location.Work completed  Action details Not available
210666 4210666LicenseNew Garage License, Nick's Foreign Car Center LLC, 64 Webster Ave, 3 vehicles inside, 5 outside, for mechanical repairs only, operating Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6PM, Sat-Sun Closed.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210676 4210676OrderThat the City Clerk, in consultation with other departments as needed, discuss with this Council the discrepancies in abutter notifications in applications from various utilities for Grants of Location, and propose mechanisms to resolve those discrepancies.Work completed  Action details Not available
210729 4210729OrderThat the Director of Parking place NO PARKING signs on the corner of Cross St and Chester Ave.Work completed  Action details Not available
210744 4210744OrderThat the Director of Parking address this Council regarding enforcement policies on Resident Permit Parking and other regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic.Work completed  Action details Not available
210585 4210585LicenseNew Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue, 3 autos inside, 3 outside, for mechanical repair only.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210588 4210588OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
210589 4210589OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Vacant Properties Ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
209785 4209785OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 7 Councilor of the location and width of the Algonquin gas line easement under Route 16, Stop & Shop and any other locations which are not state-owned.Work completed  Action details Not available
210207 4210207OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works work with MA DOT to install a temporary protected pedestrian lane on the Rt. 28/Fellsway Mystic River Bridge.Work completed  Action details Not available
210333 4210333OrderThat this Council consider the joint recommendations of the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee with respect to a transportation response to COVID-19.Work completed  Action details Not available
210426 4210426OrderThat the City Engineer and the Director of Water and Sewer appear discuss with this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Works plans to address multiple drainage issues, including the broken drain on Medford Street at School Street and the insufficient drainage on Richdale Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
200031 4200031OrderThat the City Engineer evaluate the flooding and sewer conditions at the Ames Business Park on Properzi Way and Park Street, and provide the findings of flooding in the area.Work completed  Action details Not available
200105 4200105OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Capital Projects and the City Engineer meet with the Mix-It Studios Co-op at 32 Clifton Street to discuss flooding from adjacent city storm drains on September 30, 2015.Work completed  Action details Not available
200278 4200278OrderThat the City Engineer provide information on the recent water and sewer problem in the Joseph Street and Adrian Street area and whether the problem is permanently resolved.Work completed  Action details Not available
200279 4200279OrderThat the City Engineer contact the owners of the Ames Complex to identify and resolve flooding issues related to that property.Work completed  Action details Not available
201663 4201663OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING – FOR FIRE EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY sign at the dead end of Fairmount Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
201782 4201782OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking slow traffic on Franklin Street at the Prospect Hill Academy, including installing new crosswalks, fixing the broken SLOW driving light, installing blinking SLOW signs, and providing a crossing guard during the school year.Work completed  Action details Not available
204369 4204369OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the crosswalk area from Joseph Street to Lincoln Parkway and make necessary accommodations to allow the sidewalk to be used for children walking to the Argenziano School.Work completed  Action details Not available
204672 4204672OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking accelerate the timeline for the new walkway along the former Powderhouse School.Work completed  Action details Not available
206267 4206267OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discuss with this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking, the city's policies regarding flashing street signs and their effects on residents with certain neurological conditions.Work completed  Action details Not available
206942 4206942ResolutionThat the Administration work with the Ward 3 Alderman to ensure that the snow emergency parking options are sufficient in Ward 3, given recent changes to the school lot policy.Work completed  Action details Not available
207161 4207161OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking address the cut-through traffic in Ten Hills caused by online traffic apps like Waze.Work completed  Action details Not available
207659 4207659OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO PARKING signs near 48 Bradley Street, to prevent parking along the short curb at the row housing complex.Work completed  Action details Not available
208111 4208111OrderThat the Director of SPCD paint the newer red markings at the corner of Pearl and James Streets to ensure ample clearance at 225 Pearl Street for vehicles turning onto Pearl Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
208698 4208698ResolutionThat the Traffic Commission approve the installation of a stop light at the intersection of Grand Union Boulevard and Canal Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
209174 4209174OrderThat the City Engineer provide information on the flooding problems in the Dane Street/Duck Village area and whether the problem has been permanently resolved.Work completed  Action details Not available
209206 4209206OrderThat the Director of Engineering keep the Ward 3 and Ward 4 City Councilors apprised of progress on constructing a "Weir Wall" to help alleviate flooding on Richdale Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
209208 4209208OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repaint the STOP HERE line on Central Street on the northern side of the intersection with Somerville Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
209209 4209209OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the damaged curb ramp mats at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Central Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
209407 4209407Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
209773 4209773Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
211032 4211032OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an ordinance to prohibit biased based policing and racial profiling, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 12/3/20.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211009 4211009Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $9,900 in the Sewer Enterprise Fund, from its Sewer Repairs Account to its Judgments and Settlements Account, to settle a pending claim.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210987 4210987OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development on the Encore Casino's efforts to support Somerville small businesses per their Community Agreement.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
211014 4211014Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of an $800 gift with no new match required, from Tufts University to the Council on Aging for 80 box lunches.Approved  Action details Not available
210901 4210901OrderThat the Director of Parking make sure a DO NOT ENTER sign prohibiting left turns from College Avenue onto Kidder Avenue is visible to drivers on College Avenue who might be considering such a turn. (3rd request)Work completed  Action details Not available
210969 4210969OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management or the Director of Engineering inform the Ward 5 City Councilor about any plans to mitigate flooding on Vernon Street near Lowell Street and on Alpine Street near Lowell Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
211011 4211011Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $25,495.51 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to the Fire Department for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211010 4211010Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $52,250 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for a climate change heat resilience project.Approved  Action details Not available
210986 4210986ResolutionThat the Director of the Somerville Media Center appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to consider out-of-school programming and funding to help address the lack of accessible childcare options during this pandemic.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
211008 4211008Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $143,766 from the Receipts Reserved Insurance Reimbursement Account to the DPW Highway Capital Vehicle Account, to replace the bucket truck that caught fire in 2018.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211036 4211036CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations regarding an Affordable Housing Overlay.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211010 5211010Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $52,250 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for a climate change heat resilience project.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211015 5211015Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for Barletta Heavy Division for general contractor services on Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements until 3/8/2023.Approved  Action details Not available
211012 5211012Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $7,816 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for the Senior Fit-4-Life Health and Wellness Program.Approved  Action details Not available
209659 5209659OrderThat the Director of Parking report to this Council how the City addresses residents who do not pay automobile excise taxes because they maintain out-of-state license plates on their vehicles.Work completed  Action details Not available
211013 5211013Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for support of their transportation program.Approved  Action details Not available
211014 5211014Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of an $800 gift with no new match required, from Tufts University to the Council on Aging for 80 box lunches.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211016 5211016Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for WSP USA for construction administration services on Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements until 1/29/2024.Approved  Action details Not available
209773 5209773Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209772 5209772CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Milton to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.Approved  Action details Not available
209610 5209610OrderThat the City Engineer and Commissioner of Public Works inspect the sidewalk on the east side of Cedar Street for all instances of spalling, and report to this Council 1) what caused it, 2) how the City will correct it, and 3) what measures the City will take against the contractor, if it was caused by improper installation.Work completed  Action details Not available
209714 5209714Officer's CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #206959, deeming Newport Construction and Northern Tree to be “not considered responsible bidders or offerors” for 5 years.Work completed  Action details Not available
209407 5209407Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208813 5208813OrderThat the Director of SPCD regularly update the Ward 3 City Councilor on efforts to reduce speeding and congestion on Hamlet Street, including opposite-side parking, street trees, a new Stop Line on the southern end of the street, and planters at the northeast corner by Highland Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
208475 5208475ResolutionThat the Traffic Commission consider making Mt. Pleasant Street a 2 or 4-hour parking zone during work hours to discourage motorists from parking there to take the Orange Line.Work completed  Action details Not available
207893 5207893OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Day and Elm Streets with a sign allowing RIGHT TURN ON RED AFTER STOP – YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS, or similar wording.Work completed  Action details Not available
207488 5207488OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for improved vehicle and pedestrian signal timing and design in and around Davis Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
205919 5205919OrderThat the Director of SPCD promote bicycle-safe infrastructures on all future Assembly Square development.Work completed  Action details Not available
205920 5205920OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Grand Union Boulevard and Artisan Way.Work completed  Action details Not available
210554 5210554OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking work with the Ward 3 City Councilor, Riverside Community Care, and residents on mitigating the parking and traffic issues associated with the new Riverside facility at 117 Summer Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
210869 5210869CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Lian Guertin to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.Approved  Action details Not available
210947 5210947Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
210948 5210948Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
210949 5210949Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable.Approved  Action details Not available
210949 6210949Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210948 6210948Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210947 6210947Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210869 6210869CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Lian Guertin to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210841 6210841Officer's CommunicationRequesting approval of the attached amendments to the Zoning Ordinances to establish an Affordable Housing Overlay District.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205795 6205795OrderThat the Director of SPCD improve the Teele Square traffic signal wait time by reducing the 2 to 3 cycle wait time to on demand or one cycle wait time during morning and evening rush hours.Work completed  Action details Not available
202792 6202792OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing cross walk sign on Broadway at the East Branch Library.Work completed  Action details Not available
209706 6209706CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Approved  Action details Not available
209772 6209772CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Milton to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211016 6211016Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for WSP USA for construction administration services on Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements until 1/29/2024.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211013 6211013Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for support of their transportation program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211012 6211012Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $7,816 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for the Senior Fit-4-Life Health and Wellness Program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211015 6211015Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for Barletta Heavy Division for general contractor services on Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements until 3/8/2023.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209706 7209706CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
200558 7200558Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/24/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
200491 7200491Officer's CommunicationCommissioner of Public Works responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15.Work completed  Action details Not available
210291 7210291OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance, prior to this Council's June 25 meeting, banning racial profiling.Work completed  Action details Not available
206390 8206390OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on plans to improve traffic signalization and flow at problem intersections such as Powderhouse Circle, Magoun Square, and others.Work completed  Action details Not available
209478 13209478OrderThat the Director of SPCD present recommendations for an "Affordable Housing Overlay District" to this Council’s Committee on Land Use, to facilitate the construction of new affordable housing.Work completed  Action details Not available