Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/23/2020 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 (196) 196 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 209581 1 209581 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on January 15, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209580 1 209580 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 16, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209579 1 209579 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 21, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209578 1 209578 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 22, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209599 1 209599 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 209600 1 209600 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 209601 1 209601 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 209597 1 209597 License New Drainlayer's License, A Vozzella & Sons. Approved   Action details Not available 209559 1 209559 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 10 feet of conduit in Ivaloo Street from utility pole 179/4 to a point of pickup at 25 Ivaloo Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209595 1 209595 Public Event Public Event License, Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Race for Charity, Tufts Campus and adjacent sidewalks, Apr 19, 7AM-12PM. Approved   Action details Not available 209596 1 209596 Public Event Public Event License, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and 5K Race, Mystic River Reservation, May 2, 8AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 209577 1 209577 Communication Reporting on the SHS Building Committee meetings of December 16, 2019 and January 13, 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209556 1 209556 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209557 1 209557 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 209558 1 209558 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 12, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 209598 1 209598 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 209602 1 209602 License Amending Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Ave, adding overnight boarding for 10 dogs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209604 1 209604 Public Communication 2 residents submitting comments re: #209551, SomerVision 2040. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209603 1 209603 License Sign/Awning Permit, Masala Square 23 Union Sq, LED sign installed in front of the building. Approved   Action details Not available 209619 1 209619 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209617 1 209617 Officer's Communication Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management responding to #209476 re: elevated levels of lead in the city's water. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209618 1 209618 Public Event Public Event License, Vista Print Film Shoot, sidewalk outside 191 Washington Street, Jan 27, 6am-6pm. Approved   Action details Not available 209620 1 209620 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209620 2 209620 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209618 2 209618 Public Event Public Event License, Vista Print Film Shoot, sidewalk outside 191 Washington Street, Jan 27, 6am-6pm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209625 2 209625 Order That items #208574 and #208703 be discharged from the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters and referred to the Committee on Legislative Matters. Approved   Action details Not available 209626 2 209626 Order That the Committee on Housing and Community Development provide feedback on SomerVision 2040’s chapter on Commercial Development, Business and Arts with respect to metrics and key tasks. Approved   Action details Not available 209627 2 209627 Order That #s 203479, 208923, 207723, 208249, 208684, 208685, 209442 and 207890 be discharged from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and referred to the Committee on Traffic and Parking. Approved   Action details Not available 209624 2 209624 Order That the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy provide feedback on the SomerVision 2040's chapters on 1) Public Space & Natural Environment and 2) Climate & Sustainability with respect to metrics, key tasks, and other strategies as noted within. Approved   Action details Not available 209621 2 209621 Order That the Superintendent of Water and Sewer consult with the Director of Health and Human Services to institute an effective method to inform tenants who may have lead in their drinking water. Approved   Action details Not available 209623 2 209623 Order That the City Solicitor advise the Committee on Licenses and Permits on its ability to deal with car dealers that have failed a state Lemon Law audit. Approved   Action details Not available 209619 2 209619 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209603 2 209603 License Sign/Awning Permit, Masala Square 23 Union Sq, LED sign installed in front of the building. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209612 2 209612 Order That the Director of Parks and Recreation work with the Superintendent of Schools to develop a policy for "utilizing artificial turf in the heat" similar to the policy used by Burlington, MA. Approved   Action details Not available 209613 2 209613 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment, the Director of SPCD, The Director of Communications, and the Commissioner of Public Works develop a plan for a "Resiliency Hub" when extreme weather events occur. Approved   Action details Not available 209614 2 209614 Resolution That the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change discuss its 2020 plan with this Council’s Committee on Open Space, Energy and Environment. Approved   Action details Not available 209615 2 209615 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Health and Human Services consider developing, and hiring a third party for, an Equity Justice Review for the Somerville Climate Forward Plan and the SomerVision 2040 Plan. Approved   Action details Not available 209616 2 209616 Order That the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk on Somerville Avenue at Kent Street and Spring Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209610 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 209611 2 209611 Resolution That the Administration discuss terminating the Somerville Media Center and MAPS tenancies, including any plans to help them relocate, such as allowing them time to find a new location. Approved   Action details Not available 209607 2 209607 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with a report on the history of Conway Park and what contaminant testing had been completed prior to its establishment as a public park. Approved   Action details Not available 209608 2 209608 Order That the Election Commissioner provide this Council, in writing, an explanation of the current practices and procedures used to update voter roles with current addresses.. Approved   Action details Not available 209609 2 209609 Order That the Election Commissioner provide this Council with a written explanation of the practice of dropping voters from the voter roles for failure to complete the 2020 census and whether this practice is in line with state and federal regulations for maintaining voter roles. Approved   Action details Not available 209592 2 209592 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology General Use Policy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209598 2 209598 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209564 2 209564 Order That the Director of Parking place speed limit and NOT A THROUGH STREET signage on Chester Avenue during GLX construction. Approved   Action details Not available 209562 2 209562 Order That the Director of Finance, or the appropriate department, consider raising the limit on assets seniors may claim to qualify for senior tax exemptions. Approved   Action details Not available 209571 2 209571 Resolution That the Administration provide this Councilor with the information described within about requests for interpretation services. Approved   Action details Not available 209605 2 209605 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with the most recent updates on any plans for Foss Park. Approved   Action details Not available 209606 2 209606 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with an update on efforts to implement North/South public transportation services. Approved   Action details Not available 209570 2 209570 Order That the Committee on Land Use review and prioritize its agenda items with the Administration at its January 30 meeting. Approved   Action details Not available 209566 2 209566 Resolution That the SomerVision 2040 Steering Committee consider adding two additional indicators to be explicitly measured as part of Commercial Development, Business & Arts: income equality, and number of worker-owned co-ops. Approved   Action details Not available 209565 2 209565 Order That the Director of SPCD help ensure the effectiveness of the Tenant Notification Act via a citywide mailer, and by ensuring that the Director of 311 and the Director of Inspectional Services inform all city employees of the enforcement of this policy. Approved   Action details Not available 209567 2 209567 Order That the City Treasurer, the Chief Assessor and the Director of Finance discuss with this Council the possibility of switching to bi-annual tax bills, and including a simple "explainer" with each bill. Approved   Action details Not available 209568 2 209568 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Council on the pedestrian safety infrastructure at the new at-grade crossings of the Community Path Extension. Approved   Action details Not available 209569 2 209569 Order That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry install seasonal outdoor tables and chairs on the traffic island between 69 Bow and Carlton Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 209574 2 209574 Communication Providing updates from the Community Cabinet, on the 2020 Census and on School-Based Family and Community Liaisons. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209575 2 209575 Communication Reporting on the SomerVision 2040 comment process, and soliciting feedback. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209576 2 209576 Communication Providing notes on how the Broadway bus and bike lane is impacting residents with disabilities, and results from the November 12, 2019 Accessibility Forum. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209572 2 209572 Order That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations provide feedback on SomerVision 2040's chapter on Youth and Education with respect to metrics and key tasks. Approved   Action details Not available 209573 2 209573 Order That the Committee on Housing and Community Development provide feedback on SomerVision 2040's chapter on Housing with respect to metrics and key tasks, including the questions listed within. Approved   Action details Not available 209561 2 209561 Resolution That the Administration add child care services for community meetings into the FY21 budget. Approved   Action details Not available 209563 2 209563 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before this Council’s Rodent Issues Committee to discuss how rodent prevention measures are enforced on construction sites. Approved   Action details Not available 209596 2 209596 Public Event Public Event License, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and 5K Race, Mystic River Reservation, May 2, 8AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209595 2 209595 Public Event Public Event License, Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Race for Charity, Tufts Campus and adjacent sidewalks, Apr 19, 7AM-12PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209559 2 209559 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 10 feet of conduit in Ivaloo Street from utility pole 179/4 to a point of pickup at 25 Ivaloo Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209597 2 209597 License New Drainlayer's License, A Vozzella & Sons. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209601 2 209601 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209599 2 209599 License Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209461 2 209461 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 21 feet of conduit in Nashua Street from utility pole 252/5 to a point of pickup at 40 Nashua Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209461 3 209461 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 21 feet of conduit in Nashua Street from utility pole 252/5 to a point of pickup at 40 Nashua Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209476 3 209476 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide additional information regarding the elevated lead level notification, such as when the City learned about the results, how the results have been communicated, and where residents can find more information. Approved   Action details Not available 209442 3 209442 Order That the Director of SPCD add more bike racks to the West Somerville Neighborhood School. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 209560 3 209560 Resolution That January 31, 2020, is proclaimed to be Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Earned Income Tax Credit Day. Approved   Action details Not available 209582 3 209582 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition Authorizing the Appointment of Special Firefighters. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209594 3 209594 Communication Director of Personnel responding to #205473 re: pension credit and health insurance for employees working less than 20 hours per week. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209593 3 209593 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session with outside legal counsel to discuss Civil Service Commission Bypass Appeal No. G2-19-256. Approved   Action details Not available 209590 3 209590 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209591 3 209591 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209563 3 209563 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before this Council’s Rodent Issues Committee to discuss how rodent prevention measures are enforced on construction sites. Approved   Action details Not available 204780 3 204780 Public Communication MA DOT Manager of Service Planning responding to #204536 re: an additional bus shelter under the Washington St overpass. Work completed   Action details Not available 208249 3 208249 Order That the Director of SPCD modify the Central Hill Campus plan to include an elevator from the new Gilman Square MBTA station to the Central Hill Campus, so that people with mobility issues are able to use the new station to access City Hall, the Library, and the High School. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 207723 3 207723 Resolution That the Administration discuss thoughts on negotiating with the MBTA for discounted or free fare for children and low-income adults by sharing or bearing the cost of the passes. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 208449 3 208449 Public Communication 7 residents submitting comments re: removing the State Flag from City Hall. Work completed   Action details Not available 208574 3 208574 Resolution That the Administration clarify the status of part-time employees hired as part of the proposed Police Department Cadet Program, and the role of the City Council in confirming nominees for participation. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 208684 3 208684 Resolution That the Administration report on how the City could lobby for a wider width for the proposed bridge from Everett to Draw 7 Park. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 208685 3 208685 Order That the Director of SPCD explain how decisions are made about Blue Bike rack placement, including how the public gets informed. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 208923 3 208923 Order That the Director of SPCD or the Director of SomerStat develop an estimate of funding required to pay for or subsidize MBTA fares for residents of different income levels and ages. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 209622 3 209622 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to retain outside legal counsel in the matter of Civil Service Commission Bypass Appeal #G2-19-256 Approved   Action details Not available 209622 4 209622 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to retain outside legal counsel in the matter of Civil Service Commission Bypass Appeal #G2-19-256 Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209611 4 209611 Resolution That the Administration discuss terminating the Somerville Media Center and MAPS tenancies, including any plans to help them relocate, such as allowing them time to find a new location. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209589 4 209589 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $74,400 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209149 4 209149 Resolution That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD immediately seek the approval of this Council for 2 new Mobility Division positions, and funding for traffic calming infrastructure, to address the many dangerous areas on our streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 208889 4 208889 Order That the Director of Parking install 4-hour maximum parking signs on Fellsway West. Work completed   Action details Not available 208819 4 208819 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss whether the opening of the casino has impacted car volume in East Somerville. Work completed   Action details Not available 208255 4 208255 Resolution That the Administration consider implementing a Driveway Safety Program, modeled after one implemented by the New York City DOT. Work completed   Action details Not available 208257 4 208257 Order That the Director of SPCD identify all intersections with incomplete crosswalk crossings and suggest ways to remedy them. Work completed   Action details Not available 206197 4 206197 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO THRU TRAFFIC 7–9AM AND 4-6PM EXCEPT FOR ABUTTERS sign on Fenwick Street at Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 206270 4 206270 Resolution That the Administration and the Traffic Commission implement an extensive 20mph Safety Zone across all of Ward 6. Work completed   Action details Not available 206234 4 206234 Resolution That the Administration launch a smart traffic flow overhaul, reconsidering the direction of every street in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 204897 4 204897 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204898 4 204898 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204901 4 204901 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Goran Smiljic as Superintendent of Inspectional Services. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204902 4 204902 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Robert King as Director of Capital Planning and Engineering. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204903 4 204903 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Rich Raiche as City Engineer. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204911 4 204911 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206818 4 206818 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING FROM HERE sign at the parking lot at 315 Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 207280 4 207280 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flexible "Yield to Pedestrians" sign in the crosswalk across Central Street at Willoughby Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 207398 4 207398 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207399 4 207399 Communication Requesting the confirmation of the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207401 4 207401 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rich Raiche as City Engineer. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207407 4 207407 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services. Placed on file   Action details Not available 203592 4 203592 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Board the number of traffic violations issued to vehicles exiting Hawkins Street that need to access the far left lane, and work with the Traffic Engineer to address access issues for residents of Hawkins Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 203840 4 203840 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider expanding the required time for notifying neighborhoods of street closures from 48 to 72 hours. Work completed   Action details Not available 203952 4 203952 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the traffic signal at 66 Beacon Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 203953 4 203953 Resolution That the Traffic Commission make Merriam Street a one way street from Somerville Avenue to Charlestown Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 204257 4 204257 Order That the Director of SPCD consider installing a rotary at Munroe Street and Prospect Hill Avenue and schedule a neighborhood meeting with Prospect Hill residents and the Ward 3 Alderman to discuss this measure. Work completed   Action details Not available 204259 4 204259 Order That the Director of SPCD place a radar feedback sign on Vinal Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 204313 4 204313 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signs to limit parking at the corners of Oak and Prospect Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 204314 4 204314 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace all faded street signs on Oak Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 204315 4 204315 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking restrict cut through traffic on Durham Street from Beacon Street, allowing access to abutters only from 7-9AM and 4-7PM, Monday through Friday. Work completed   Action details Not available 204316 4 204316 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking increase parking enforcement in Ward 2, specifically at Oak, Houghton, Harrison, Tremont and Norfolk Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 204320 4 204320 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services update this Board on the backlog of electrical inspections, the staff shortage related to it, and the plan to address it. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204376 4 204376 Resolution That the Traffic Commission place a temporary speed bump on Wigglesworth Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 204385 4 204385 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the no parking on sidewalks regulation and install NO PARKING ON SIDEWALKS signs on Winter St. Work completed   Action details Not available 204391 4 204391 Order That the Director of SPCD consider making Kimball Street and Ibbettson Street safety zones. Work completed   Action details Not available 204431 4 204431 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove or restrict parking at the intersection of Hammond Street and Concord Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 209585 4 209585 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $537.39 using available funds in the City Clerk's Service Contracts Account and Credit Card Convenience Fee Account, to pay FY19 invoices that weren't received until recently. Approved   Action details Not available 209423 4 209423 Order That the Director of Parking move the NO TURN ON RED sign at the corner of Broadway and Temple Street to a more visible location. Work completed   Action details Not available 209428 4 209428 Order That the Director of Parking increase enforcement of the NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER regulations at the intersections of Central Street at Forster Street and Sycamore Street at Browning Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 209340 4 209340 Mayor's Communication Submitting draft language for residential permit parking restriction waivers. Work completed   Action details Not available 209303 4 209303 Order That the City Solicitor advise on how this Council can regulate by ordinance the issuance of parking permits, and prohibit such issuance to residents of new construction or renovation that doesn't provide on-site parking, Work completed   Action details Not available 209586 4 209586 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $150 using available funds in the Communications Professional and Technical Services Account for vendor Samuel Evers who was a web content writer. Approved   Action details Not available 209587 4 209587 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $389,995 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for a Critical Regional Infrastructure and Social Vulnerability Assessment. Approved   Action details Not available 209583 4 209583 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $85,000 from the Capitol Stabilization Fund for the purchase of firefighter bunker gear. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209543 4 209543 Ordinance That Ordinance 1-11(b) be amended relative to Sections 12-8 and Sections 12-9 to read as set forth in the attachment. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 209545 4 209545 Order That the Directors of Finance, SomerStat and the Budget provide a comprehensive updated Capital Improvement Plan for all projects scheduled to come before this Council for funding by the end of FY20 and projected 5 years out. Work completed   Action details Not available 209553 4 209553 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Council on plans to assign more officers to the Traffic Enforcement Division, instruct patrol officers to make traffic enforcement a higher priority, and increase the ratio of payable to warning citations. Work completed   Action details Not available 209554 4 209554 Ordinance That the effective date of the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance be amended to be October 15, 2020. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 209554 5 209554 Ordinance That the effective date of the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance be amended to be October 15, 2020. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209543 5 209543 Ordinance That Ordinance 1-11(b) be amended relative to Sections 12-8 and Sections 12-9 to read as set forth in the attachment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209587 5 209587 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $389,995 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for a Critical Regional Infrastructure and Social Vulnerability Assessment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209483 5 209483 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,000,000 in a bond for the renovation of the Arthur D. Healey Schoolyard. Approved   Action details Not available 209547 5 209547 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Roche to the position of Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 209548 5 209548 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Randy Oliver to the position of Firefighter. Approved   Action details Not available 209586 5 209586 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $150 using available funds in the Communications Professional and Technical Services Account for vendor Samuel Evers who was a web content writer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209284 5 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209014 5 209014 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $160,000 in a bond for design and improvements at Dilboy Stadium and auxiliary fields. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 209585 5 209585 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $537.39 using available funds in the City Clerk's Service Contracts Account and Credit Card Convenience Fee Account, to pay FY19 invoices that weren't received until recently. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209584 5 209584 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $3,000 from the Economic Development Division's Salaries Account to the School Department Salaries Account to fund a Fab Lab door monitor. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209588 5 209588 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $117,108 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for programming, transportation, salary, equipment and other needs of the elders. Approved   Action details Not available 207573 5 207573 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking install all signage needed to inform motorists exiting Route 16 onto Powder House Blvd. that they are entering a residential and school neighborhood. Work completed   Action details Not available 207665 5 207665 Order That the City Auditor analyze the City’s debt structure, including current and pending borrowing, borrowing requests that the City anticipates, and the anticipated cost of the new public safety building. Work completed   Action details Not available 204913 5 204913 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206438 5 206438 Order That the Director of SPCD address this Board regarding traffic congestion on Oak and Houghton Streets resulting from recent traffic pattern changes in Union Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 208333 5 208333 Ordinance That the Municipal Ordinances be amended to provide for the appointment of the Clerks of Committee by this City Council. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207890 5 207890 Resolution That the Administration work with MassDOT and the GLX team to address the 3 primary safety issues with the Community Path Extension between Washington Street and Lechmere that have been identified by the Friends of the Community Path. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 203479 5 203479 Resolution That the Administration update the Ward 6 Alderman on plans to improve way-finding for the Community Path through Davis Square. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 209187 5 209187 Grant of Location Submitted by ExteNet Systems to install a small cell wireless antenna and related equipment on an existing utility pole near 59 Dartmouth Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209606 5 209606 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with an update on efforts to implement North/South public transportation services. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209187 6 209187 Grant of Location Submitted by ExteNet Systems to install a small cell wireless antenna and related equipment on an existing utility pole near 59 Dartmouth Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209317 6 209317 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental Protection for the Recycling Dividend program, under the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program. Approved   Action details Not available 208845 6 208845 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on the safety of pedestrians at the intersection of Broadway and Norwood Avenue, following serious injury to a pedestrian there, and whether a crosswalk is needed. Work completed   Action details Not available 205106 6 205106 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to review and update the city’s sexual harassment policy for all city staff. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205108 6 205108 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to review current sexual harassment policies for all union members and civil service employees, and develop such policies when absent. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204532 6 204532 Order That the City Solicitor determine whether the City may issue a parking citation to vehicles parked on private property in violation of zoning provisions that prohibit such parking. Work completed   Action details Not available 209588 6 209588 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $117,108 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for programming, transportation, salary, equipment and other needs of the elders. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209435 6 209435 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental Protection to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for 2 public electric vehicle charging stations. Approved   Action details Not available 209432 6 209432 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to increase the Somertime Revolving Fund to $100,000, from $65,000, because of increased programs. Approved   Action details Not available 209436 6 209436 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $17,797.00 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Justice Programs to the Police Department for Patrol Bicycles and related accessories. Approved   Action details Not available 209548 6 209548 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Randy Oliver to the position of Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209547 6 209547 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Roche to the position of Firefighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209483 6 209483 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,000,000 in a bond for the renovation of the Arthur D. Healey Schoolyard. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209436 7 209436 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $17,797.00 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Justice Programs to the Police Department for Patrol Bicycles and related accessories. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209313 7 209313 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 from Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings for design services for field improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 209432 7 209432 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to increase the Somertime Revolving Fund to $100,000, from $65,000, because of increased programs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209435 7 209435 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental Protection to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for 2 public electric vehicle charging stations. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208888 7 208888 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on the effectiveness of the Winter Hill in Motion plan and its impact on congestion. Work completed   Action details Not available 209403 7 209403 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the contract with Tom Irwin Advisors for another year to complete specialized training of the Parks and Recreation Department field laborers. Approved   Action details Not available 209001 7 209001 Resolution That the Administration provide an update addressing the Winter Hill in Motion project, including links to the educational materials created. Work completed   Action details Not available 209317 7 209317 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental Protection for the Recycling Dividend program, under the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209314 7 209314 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $43,000 from the Engineering Salaries Account to the Parking Professional and Technical Account to provide traffic engineering consulting services while the Traffic Engineer position remains vacant. Approved   Action details Not available 208117 7 208117 Order That the Director of SPCD immediately install flex posts at the intersection of Holland Street and Cameron Avenue to ensure pedestrian safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 208703 7 208703 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City to appoint Police Cadets under certain circumstances. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208834 7 208834 Order That the Chief of Police post a traffic detail at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Prospect Street for the duration of the traffic detours in Union Square that reroute Washington Street traffic through that intersection. Work completed   Action details Not available 208835 7 208835 Order That the Director of SPCD return the intersection at Webster Avenue and Washington Street to an exclusive pedestrian crossing interval to increase safety for schoolchildren and other pedestrians. Work completed   Action details Not available 208836 7 208836 Order That the Director of Parking, the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police increase traffic signage and enforcement at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Somerville Avenue to prevent northbound traffic on Webster Avenue from continuing north onto Bow Street or entering Somerville Avenue going in the wrong direction. Work completed   Action details Not available 208837 7 208837 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately reassess the signaling at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Prospect Street due to the current unsafe and frustrating conditions there. Work completed   Action details Not available 206685 7 206685 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on when various necessary improvements to the Union Square traffic pattern, including an "All-Walk" cycle and left-turn arrows at certain intersections, will be implemented. Work completed   Action details Not available 206687 7 206687 Order That the Director of Engineering build a crosswalk to allow pedestrians to safely cross Washington Street at the Public Safety Building. Work completed   Action details Not available 209314 8 209314 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $43,000 from the Engineering Salaries Account to the Parking Professional and Technical Account to provide traffic engineering consulting services while the Traffic Engineer position remains vacant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209317 8 209317 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Environmental Protection for the Recycling Dividend program, under the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209312 8 209312 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund in order to fund design services for Dilboy Field improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 209403 8 209403 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to extend the contract with Tom Irwin Advisors for another year to complete specialized training of the Parks and Recreation Department field laborers. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209313 8 209313 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 from Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings for design services for field improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209312 9 209312 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund in order to fund design services for Dilboy Field improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available