Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/10/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Meeting by Remote Participation Online Meeting - See Below Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (158) 158 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 211005 1 211005 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 1, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210999 1 210999 Committee Report Report of the Flood Forum Special Committee, meeting on December 2, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 211001 1 211001 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 3, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210998 1 210998 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 3, 2020. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 211006 1 211006 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 7, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 211000 1 211000 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 8, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 211004 1 211004 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 9, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210997 1 210997 Communication Reporting on the newly formed Memorialization Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210977 1 210977 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210978 1 210978 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 210979 1 210979 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 12, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210983 1 210983 Grant of Location Submitted 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 210982 1 210982 Grant of Location Submitted 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 211018 1 211018 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211019 1 211019 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211020 1 211020 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 211021 1 211021 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. Approved   Action details Not available 211031 1 211031 Officer's Communication Planning 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 1 211037 Communication The Somerville Chamber of Commerce nominating Andrew Lynn to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211003 2 211003 Order That this Council consider an ordinance banning chemical crowd control agents and kinetic impact projectiles. Approved   Action details Not available 211031 2 211031 Officer's Communication Planning 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 2 211035 Order That 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 211021 2 211021 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211022 2 211022 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a CITY LINE sign on Norfolk Street at the Cambridge city line. Approved   Action details Not available 211023 2 211023 Order That 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 2 211024 Resolution That 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 2 211025 Resolution That 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 2 211026 Mayor's Communication Communicating a notice of withdrawal of previously submitted surveillance technology impact reports. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211027 2 211027 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for 911. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211028 2 211028 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for ShotSpotter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211002 2 211002 Order That 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 211020 2 211020 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211019 2 211019 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211018 2 211018 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210982 2 210982 Grant of Location Submitted 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 210983 2 210983 Grant of Location Submitted 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 210980 2 210980 Citation Commending 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 2 210981 Citation Commending 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 210992 2 210992 Order That 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 2 210993 Order That 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 2 210994 Resolution That 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 2 210995 Order That 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 210988 2 210988 Order That 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 2 210989 Order That 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 210996 2 210996 Order That 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 210990 2 210990 Order That 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 2 210991 Order That 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 210987 2 210987 Order That 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 2 211007 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 210984 2 210984 Resolution That 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 2 211017 Mayor's Communication Conveying 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 2 210985 Order That 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 2 210986 Resolution That 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 3 211029 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Callen Scott to the Urban Forestry Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211030 3 211030 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Leah Grossman to the Urban Forestry Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210917 3 210917 Public Communication Kenneth Waterman submitting a complaint against Mercedes Benz of Boston. Work completed   Action details Not available 211007 3 211007 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 210991 3 210991 Order That 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 210995 3 210995 Order That 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 211032 3 211032 Ordinance Assistant 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 211033 3 211033 Mayor's Request City 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 211034 3 211034 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to #210834 re: Fleet Division invoices. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210585 3 210585 License New 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 3 210666 License New 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 210877 3 210877 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 210879 3 210879 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 210878 3 210878 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 210878 4 210878 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210901 4 210901 Order That 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 210879 4 210879 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210821 4 210821 Order That 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 4 210824 Order That 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 4 210825 Order That 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 4 210873 Officer's Communication City Clerk responding to #210676 re: discrepancies in abutter notifications in applications from various utilities for Grants of Location. Work completed   Action details Not available 210877 4 210877 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210588 4 210588 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 210589 4 210589 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Vacant Properties Ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 200031 4 200031 Order That 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 210729 4 210729 Order That the Director of Parking place NO PARKING signs on the corner of Cross St and Chester Ave. Work completed   Action details Not available 210744 4 210744 Order That 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 210666 4 210666 License New 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 4 210676 Order That 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 208111 4 208111 Order That 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 206942 4 206942 Resolution That 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 206267 4 206267 Order That 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 204369 4 204369 Order That 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 200279 4 200279 Order That 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 200278 4 200278 Order That 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 210585 4 210585 License New 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 210333 4 210333 Order That 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 4 210426 Order That 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 208698 4 208698 Resolution That 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 209785 4 209785 Order That 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 4 210207 Order That 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 209773 4 209773 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 200105 4 200105 Order That 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 201663 4 201663 Order That 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 4 201782 Order That 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 204672 4 204672 Order That 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 207161 4 207161 Order That 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 4 207659 Order That 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 209174 4 209174 Order That 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 4 209206 Order That 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 4 209208 Order That 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 4 209209 Order That 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 4 209407 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 211032 4 211032 Ordinance Assistant 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 4 211009 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210987 Order That 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 4 211014 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 210969 4 210969 Order That 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 4 211011 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 211010 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210986 Resolution That 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 211036 4 211036 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations regarding an Affordable Housing Overlay. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211008 4 211008 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211010 5 211010 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211015 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211016 5 211016 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211013 5 211013 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211012 5 211012 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211014 5 211014 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 209407 5 209407 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207893 5 207893 Order That 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 208475 5 208475 Resolution That 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 207488 5 207488 Order That 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 5 205919 Order That the Director of SPCD promote bicycle-safe infrastructures on all future Assembly Square development. Work completed   Action details Not available 205920 5 205920 Order That 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 209773 5 209773 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209772 5 209772 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Milton to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 209610 5 209610 Order That 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 5 209714 Officer's Communication Assistant 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 208813 5 208813 Order That 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 210554 5 210554 Order That 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 5 210869 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lian Guertin to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 210947 5 210947 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 209659 5 209659 Order That 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 210949 5 210949 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 210948 5 210948 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 210948 6 210948 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210949 6 210949 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210947 6 210947 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210869 6 210869 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lian Guertin to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210841 6 210841 Officer's Communication Requesting approval of the attached amendments to the Zoning Ordinances to establish an Affordable Housing Overlay District. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209706 6 209706 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 209772 6 209772 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Milton to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205795 6 205795 Order That 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 6 202792 Order That 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 211012 6 211012 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211013 6 211013 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211016 6 211016 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 211015 6 211015 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 200558 7 200558 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/24/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 209706 7 209706 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210291 7 210291 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance, prior to this Council's June 25 meeting, banning racial profiling. Work completed   Action details Not available 200491 7 200491 Officer's Communication Commissioner of Public Works responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 206390 8 206390 Order That 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 13 209478 Order That 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