209581
| 1 | 209581 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on January 15, 2020. | Approved | |
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209580
| 1 | 209580 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 16, 2020. | Approved | |
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209579
| 1 | 209579 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 21, 2020. | Approved | |
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209578
| 1 | 209578 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 22, 2020. | Approved | |
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209599
| 1 | 209599 | License | Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. | Approved | |
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209600
| 1 | 209600 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. | Approved | |
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209601
| 1 | 209601 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave. | Approved | |
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209597
| 1 | 209597 | License | New Drainlayer's License, A Vozzella & Sons. | Approved | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209596
| 1 | 209596 | Public Event | Public Event License, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and 5K Race, Mystic River Reservation, May 2, 8AM-3PM. | Approved | |
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209577
| 1 | 209577 | Communication | Reporting on the SHS Building Committee meetings of December 16, 2019 and January 13, 2020. | Placed on file | |
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209556
| 1 | 209556 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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209557
| 1 | 209557 | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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209558
| 1 | 209558 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 12, 2019. | Approved | |
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209598
| 1 | 209598 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. | Approved | |
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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 | |
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209604
| 1 | 209604 | Public Communication | 2 residents submitting comments re: #209551, SomerVision 2040. | Placed on file | |
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209603
| 1 | 209603 | License | Sign/Awning Permit, Masala Square 23 Union Sq, LED sign installed in front of the building. | Approved | |
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209619
| 1 | 209619 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. | Approved | |
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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 | |
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209618
| 1 | 209618 | Public Event | Public Event License, Vista Print Film Shoot, sidewalk outside 191 Washington Street, Jan 27, 6am-6pm. | Approved | |
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209620
| 1 | 209620 | License | Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. | Approved | |
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209620
| 2 | 209620 | License | Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209618
| 2 | 209618 | Public Event | Public Event License, Vista Print Film Shoot, sidewalk outside 191 Washington Street, Jan 27, 6am-6pm. | Mayoral Approval | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209619
| 2 | 209619 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209603
| 2 | 209603 | License | Sign/Awning Permit, Masala Square 23 Union Sq, LED sign installed in front of the building. | Mayoral Approval | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209616
| 2 | 209616 | Order | That the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk on Somerville Avenue at Kent Street and Spring Street. | Approved | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209592
| 2 | 209592 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology General Use Policy. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209598
| 2 | 209598 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209571
| 2 | 209571 | Resolution | That the Administration provide this Councilor with the information described within about requests for interpretation services. | Approved | |
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209605
| 2 | 209605 | Order | That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with the most recent updates on any plans for Foss Park. | Approved | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209575
| 2 | 209575 | Communication | Reporting on the SomerVision 2040 comment process, and soliciting feedback. | Placed on file | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209561
| 2 | 209561 | Resolution | That the Administration add child care services for community meetings into the FY21 budget. | Approved | |
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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 | |
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209596
| 2 | 209596 | Public Event | Public Event License, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and 5K Race, Mystic River Reservation, May 2, 8AM-3PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209597
| 2 | 209597 | License | New Drainlayer's License, A Vozzella & Sons. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209601
| 2 | 209601 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209599
| 2 | 209599 | License | Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. | Mayoral Approval | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209560
| 3 | 209560 | Resolution | That January 31, 2020, is proclaimed to be Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Earned Income Tax Credit Day. | Approved | |
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209582
| 3 | 209582 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition Authorizing the Appointment of Special Firefighters. | Referred for recommendation | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209590
| 3 | 209590 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209591
| 3 | 209591 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant. | Referred for recommendation | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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208449
| 3 | 208449 | Public Communication | 7 residents submitting comments re: removing the State Flag from City Hall. | Work completed | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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208889
| 4 | 208889 | Order | That the Director of Parking install 4-hour maximum parking signs on Fellsway West. | Work completed | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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208257
| 4 | 208257 | Order | That the Director of SPCD identify all intersections with incomplete crosswalk crossings and suggest ways to remedy them. | Work completed | |
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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 | |
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206270
| 4 | 206270 | Resolution | That the Administration and the Traffic Commission implement an extensive 20mph Safety Zone across all of Ward 6. | Work completed | |
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206234
| 4 | 206234 | Resolution | That the Administration launch a smart traffic flow overhaul, reconsidering the direction of every street in the city. | Work completed | |
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204897
| 4 | 204897 | Communication | Requesting the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works. | Placed on file | |
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204898
| 4 | 204898 | Communication | Requesting the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. | Placed on file | |
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204901
| 4 | 204901 | Communication | Requesting the re-appointment of Goran Smiljic as Superintendent of Inspectional Services. | Placed on file | |
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204902
| 4 | 204902 | Communication | Requesting the re-appointment of Robert King as Director of Capital Planning and Engineering. | Placed on file | |
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204903
| 4 | 204903 | Communication | Requesting the re-appointment of Rich Raiche as City Engineer. | Placed on file | |
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204911
| 4 | 204911 | Communication | Requesting the re-appointment of Charles Sillari as Assistant Clerk of Committees. | Placed on file | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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207398
| 4 | 207398 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stanley Koty as Commissioner of Public Works. | Placed on file | |
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207399
| 4 | 207399 | Communication | Requesting the confirmation of the re-appointment of Steven MacEachern as Superintendent of Highways, Lines and Lights. | Placed on file | |
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207401
| 4 | 207401 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rich Raiche as City Engineer. | Placed on file | |
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207407
| 4 | 207407 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services. | Placed on file | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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203952
| 4 | 203952 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the traffic signal at 66 Beacon Street. | Work completed | |
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203953
| 4 | 203953 | Resolution | That the Traffic Commission make Merriam Street a one way street from Somerville Avenue to Charlestown Street. | Work completed | |
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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 | |
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204259
| 4 | 204259 | Order | That the Director of SPCD place a radar feedback sign on Vinal Avenue. | Work completed | |
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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 | |
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204314
| 4 | 204314 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace all faded street signs on Oak Street. | Work completed | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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204376
| 4 | 204376 | Resolution | That the Traffic Commission place a temporary speed bump on Wigglesworth Street. | Work completed | |
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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 | |
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204391
| 4 | 204391 | Order | That the Director of SPCD consider making Kimball Street and Ibbettson Street safety zones. | Work completed | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209340
| 4 | 209340 | Mayor's Communication | Submitting draft language for residential permit parking restriction waivers. | Work completed | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209554
| 4 | 209554 | Ordinance | That the effective date of the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance be amended to be October 15, 2020. | Ordinance ordained | |
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209554
| 5 | 209554 | Ordinance | That the effective date of the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance be amended to be October 15, 2020. | Mayoral Approval | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209547
| 5 | 209547 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Roche to the position of Firefighter. | Approved | |
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209548
| 5 | 209548 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Randy Oliver to the position of Firefighter. | Approved | |
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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 | |
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209284
| 5 | 209284 | Resolution | Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. | Laid on the table | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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204913
| 5 | 204913 | Communication | Requesting the re-appointment of Bryan Bishop as Director of Veterans Services. | Placed on file | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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209548
| 6 | 209548 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Randy Oliver to the position of Firefighter. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209547
| 6 | 209547 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Roche to the position of Firefighter. | Mayoral Approval | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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