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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
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197975 3197975OrderThat 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 3198088OrderThat 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 3198107OrderThat 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 3198193OrderThat 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 3198542OrderThat 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 3198558OrderThat 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 3198576OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 Alderman on any plans to renovate Central Hill Park.Work completed  Action details Not available
198584 3198584OrderThat 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 3198445OrderThat 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 3198503OrderThat the Director of SPCD submit a progress report on SomerVision by March 26, 2015.Work completed  Action details Not available
198508 4198508OrderThat 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
198212 4198212OrderThat 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 4198421Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/25/14.Placed on file  Action details Not available
198096 4198096OrderThat 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
197983 4197983OrderThat 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
197475 6197475ResolutionThat 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 6197847OrderThat 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 6197861OrderThat 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 6197862OrderThat the Director of SPCD (Planning) update this Board on the construction start date at 77-83 North Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
196368 7196368OrderThat 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
196369 7196369OrderThat the Director of SPCD submit a SomerVision implementation and accountability plan as described within.Work completed  Action details Not available
196221 8196221OrderThat 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 11196188ResolutionThat 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