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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
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209581 1209581Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on January 15, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209580 1209580Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 16, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209579 1209579Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 21, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209578 1209578Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 22, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209599 1209599LicenseRenewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl.Approved  Action details Not available
209600 1209600LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
209601 1209601LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
209597 1209597LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, A Vozzella & Sons.Approved  Action details Not available
209559 1209559Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1209595Public EventPublic 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 1209596Public EventPublic Event License, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and 5K Race, Mystic River Reservation, May 2, 8AM-3PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209577 1209577CommunicationReporting on the SHS Building Committee meetings of December 16, 2019 and January 13, 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209556 1209556Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209557 1209557RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
209558 1209558MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 12, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209598 1209598LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
209602 1209602LicenseAmending 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 1209604Public Communication2 residents submitting comments re: #209551, SomerVision 2040.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209603 1209603LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Masala Square 23 Union Sq, LED sign installed in front of the building.Approved  Action details Not available
209619 1209619LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209617 1209617Officer's CommunicationDirector 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 1209618Public EventPublic Event License, Vista Print Film Shoot, sidewalk outside 191 Washington Street, Jan 27, 6am-6pm.Approved  Action details Not available
209620 1209620LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209620 2209620LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209618 2209618Public EventPublic Event License, Vista Print Film Shoot, sidewalk outside 191 Washington Street, Jan 27, 6am-6pm.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209625 2209625OrderThat 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 2209626OrderThat 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 2209627OrderThat #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 2209624OrderThat 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 2209621OrderThat 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 2209623OrderThat 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 2209619LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209603 2209603LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Masala Square 23 Union Sq, LED sign installed in front of the building.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209612 2209612OrderThat 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 2209613OrderThat 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 2209614ResolutionThat 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 2209615OrderThat 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 2209616OrderThat the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk on Somerville Avenue at Kent Street and Spring Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209610 2209610OrderThat 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 2209611ResolutionThat 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 2209607OrderThat 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 2209608OrderThat 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 2209609OrderThat 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 2209592Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology General Use Policy.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209598 2209598LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209564 2209564OrderThat 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 2209562OrderThat 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 2209571ResolutionThat the Administration provide this Councilor with the information described within about requests for interpretation services.Approved  Action details Not available
209605 2209605OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide this Council with the most recent updates on any plans for Foss Park.Approved  Action details Not available
209606 2209606OrderThat 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 2209570OrderThat 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 2209566ResolutionThat 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 2209565OrderThat 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 2209567OrderThat 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 2209568OrderThat 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 2209569OrderThat 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 2209574CommunicationProviding 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 2209575CommunicationReporting on the SomerVision 2040 comment process, and soliciting feedback.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209576 2209576CommunicationProviding 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 2209572OrderThat 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 2209573OrderThat 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 2209561ResolutionThat the Administration add child care services for community meetings into the FY21 budget.Approved  Action details Not available
209563 2209563OrderThat 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 2209596Public EventPublic Event License, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and 5K Race, Mystic River Reservation, May 2, 8AM-3PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209595 2209595Public EventPublic 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 2209559Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2209597LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, A Vozzella & Sons.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209601 2209601LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209599 2209599LicenseRenewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209461 2209461Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3209461Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3209476OrderThat 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 3209442OrderThat 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 3209560ResolutionThat January 31, 2020, is proclaimed to be Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Earned Income Tax Credit Day.Approved  Action details Not available
209582 3209582Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition Authorizing the Appointment of Special Firefighters.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209594 3209594CommunicationDirector 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 3209593Mayor's RequestCity 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 3209590CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209591 3209591CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209563 3209563OrderThat 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 3204780Public CommunicationMA 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 3208249OrderThat 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 3207723ResolutionThat 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 3208449Public Communication7 residents submitting comments re: removing the State Flag from City Hall.Work completed  Action details Not available
208574 3208574ResolutionThat 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 3208684ResolutionThat 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 3208685OrderThat 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 3208923OrderThat 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 3209622Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to retain outside legal counsel in the matter of Civil Service Commission Bypass Appeal #G2-19-256Approved  Action details Not available
209622 4209622Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to retain outside legal counsel in the matter of Civil Service Commission Bypass Appeal #G2-19-256Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209611 4209611ResolutionThat 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 4209589Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4209149ResolutionThat 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 4208889OrderThat the Director of Parking install 4-hour maximum parking signs on Fellsway West.Work completed  Action details Not available
208819 4208819OrderThat 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 4208255ResolutionThat 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 4208257OrderThat the Director of SPCD identify all intersections with incomplete crosswalk crossings and suggest ways to remedy them.Work completed  Action details Not available
206197 4206197OrderThat 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 4206270ResolutionThat the Administration and the Traffic Commission implement an extensive 20mph Safety Zone across all of Ward 6.Work completed  Action details Not available
206234 4206234ResolutionThat the Administration launch a smart traffic flow overhaul, reconsidering the direction of every street in the city.Work completed  Action details Not available
204897 4204897CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204898 4204898CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204901 4204901CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Goran Smiljic as Superintendent of Inspectional Services.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204902 4204902CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Robert King as Director of Capital Planning and Engineering.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204903 4204903CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Rich Raiche as City Engineer.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204911 4204911CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206818 4206818OrderThat 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 4207280OrderThat 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 4207398CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207399 4207399CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207401 4207401CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rich Raiche as City Engineer.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207407 4207407CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services.Placed on file  Action details Not available
203592 4203592OrderThat 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 4203840OrderThat 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 4203952OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the traffic signal at 66 Beacon Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
203953 4203953ResolutionThat the Traffic Commission make Merriam Street a one way street from Somerville Avenue to Charlestown Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
204257 4204257OrderThat 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 4204259OrderThat the Director of SPCD place a radar feedback sign on Vinal Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
204313 4204313OrderThat 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 4204314OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace all faded street signs on Oak Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
204315 4204315OrderThat 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 4204316OrderThat 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 4204320OrderThat 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 4204376ResolutionThat the Traffic Commission place a temporary speed bump on Wigglesworth Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
204385 4204385OrderThat 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 4204391OrderThat the Director of SPCD consider making Kimball Street and Ibbettson Street safety zones.Work completed  Action details Not available
204431 4204431OrderThat 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 4209585Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4209423OrderThat 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 4209428OrderThat 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 4209340Mayor's CommunicationSubmitting draft language for residential permit parking restriction waivers.Work completed  Action details Not available
209303 4209303OrderThat 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 4209586Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4209587Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4209583Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4209543OrdinanceThat 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 4209545OrderThat 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 4209553OrderThat 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 4209554OrdinanceThat the effective date of the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance be amended to be October 15, 2020.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
209554 5209554OrdinanceThat the effective date of the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance be amended to be October 15, 2020.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209543 5209543OrdinanceThat 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 5209587Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5209483Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5209547CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Roche to the position of Firefighter.Approved  Action details Not available
209548 5209548CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Randy Oliver to the position of Firefighter.Approved  Action details Not available
209586 5209586Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5209284ResolutionSupporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
209014 5209014Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5209585Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5209584Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5209588Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5207573OrderThat 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 5207665OrderThat 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 5204913CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206438 5206438OrderThat 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 5208333OrdinanceThat 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 5207890ResolutionThat 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 5203479ResolutionThat 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 5209187Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 5209606OrderThat 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 6209187Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 6209317Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6208845OrderThat 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 6205106ResolutionThat 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 6205108ResolutionThat 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 6204532OrderThat 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 6209588Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6209435Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6209432Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to increase the Somertime Revolving Fund to $100,000, from $65,000, because of increased programs.Approved  Action details Not available
209436 6209436Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6209548CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Randy Oliver to the position of Firefighter.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209547 6209547CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Roche to the position of Firefighter.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209483 6209483Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7209436Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7209313Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $150,000 from Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings for design services for field improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
209432 7209432Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to increase the Somertime Revolving Fund to $100,000, from $65,000, because of increased programs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209435 7209435Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7208888OrderThat 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 7209403Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7209001ResolutionThat 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 7209317Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7209314Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7208117OrderThat 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 7208703Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7208834OrderThat 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 7208835OrderThat 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 7208836OrderThat 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 7208837OrderThat 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 7206685OrderThat 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 7206687OrderThat 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 8209314Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8209317Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8209312Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8209403Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8209313Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 9209312Mayor's RequestRequesting 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