Details Meeting Name: Housing and Community Development Committee Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/14/2015 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Committee Room – 2nd Floor – City Hall City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (23) 23 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 197975 3 197975 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board the possibility of providing administrative support and funding for a business and community association such as a Main Streets initiative for both the Magoun Square and Winter Hill business districts. Work completed   Action details Not available 198088 3 198088 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate and report back on installing solar powered kiosks in our parks and playgrounds to communicate youth and family activities in our city. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 198107 3 198107 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the construction plans and timeline for the curb cut at the elbow on Warwick Street to enable bicycle access to the concrete path that leads to the Community Path extension. Work completed   Action details Not available 198193 3 198193 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Communications revise the Planning and Zoning Depts.' web pages to make them more accessible and transparent. Work completed   Action details Not available 198542 3 198542 Order That the Director of SPCD apply an economic modeling construct to the proposed zoning ordinance to demonstrate the likely economic impacts on commercial development, jobs, housing, and other factors. Work completed   Action details Not available 198558 3 198558 Order That the Director of SPCD hire an independent consultant to conduct and provide to this Board an expedited economic analysis of the impacts of a range of potential inclusionary zoning affordable housing percentages from 12 1/2% to 25% on affordable and market-rate housing. Work completed   Action details Not available 198576 3 198576 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 Alderman on any plans to renovate Central Hill Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 198584 3 198584 Order That the Director of SPCD plan a walkway between East Somerville and Assembly Square in conjunction with Federal Realty and Criterion Development. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 198445 3 198445 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) report to this Board on why the Tree Advisory Committee, created under the Tree Preservation Ordinance, appears to be completely inactive, and present a plan for activating it by March 26, 2015. Work completed   Action details Not available 198503 3 198503 Order That the Director of SPCD submit a progress report on SomerVision by March 26, 2015. Work completed   Action details Not available 198508 4 198508 Order That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) schedule with the Ward 5 Alderman a follow-up community meeting for March or April to report on safety improvements planned for the Lowell Street bridge area, since the Community Path Extension will open onto the Lowell Street bridge in the spring. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 197983 4 197983 Order That the Director of SPCD determine if Central Hill Playground is on a renovation list for the coming fiscal year and inform the Ward 3 Alderman of future plans for the park. Work completed   Action details Not available 198212 4 198212 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 7 Alderman on asphalt removal at 125 West Adams Street. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 198421 4 198421 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/25/14. Placed on file   Action details Not available 198096 4 198096 Order That the Director of SPCD inquire of the developer of the complex on McGrath Highway, between Otis and Bonair Streets, why they aren't abiding by their promises for resident parking, lighting, and repairs to the McGrath Highway overpass. Work completed   Action details Not available 197475 6 197475 Resolution That the Administration discuss with DCR, an agreement by which the City takes joint control of the DCR park area from Shore Drive to the riverbank so the City can maintain that area for the benefit and protection of its residents. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 197847 6 197847 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking advise when the signs limiting entrance and exit from the 118 Holland Street driveway will be installed. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 197861 6 197861 Order That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD (ISD) update this Board on the court filing for 75-77 Gordon Street (as requested in July), pertaining to operating a business and storing construction materials at the site. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 197862 6 197862 Order That the Director of SPCD (Planning) update this Board on the construction start date at 77-83 North Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 196369 7 196369 Order That the Director of SPCD submit a SomerVision implementation and accountability plan as described within. Work completed   Action details Not available 196368 7 196368 Order That the Director of SPCD submit a plan on the use of city owned properties as it relates to projected growth identified in the SomerVision Plan. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 196221 8 196221 Order That the Director of SPCD provide SomerVision updates twice a year, broken down by ward, showing progress made in residential, affordable units, jobs, public space, trips via transit, bike and walking, and development in transformative areas. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 196188 11 196188 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to revise the Somervision Plan to provide more detailed goals with regard to affordable housing and the creation of a mix of housing units, especially those with more than 2 bedrooms, for long-term residents of all ages. Kept in committee   Action details Not available