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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/25/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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208040 1208040CommunicationReporting on decisions of the Traffic Commission for the first quarter of 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208050 1208050Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 22, 2018.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
208048 1208048Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 23, 2018.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
208022 1208022Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208023 1208023MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 28, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208054 1208054Public EventPublic Event License, St Benedict Parish Easter Vigil Fire Ceremony, Hathorn St, Apr 20, 8-9PM (Interim Approval Granted.Approved  Action details Not available
208055 1208055Public EventPublic Event License, Dormition of the Virgin Mary Holy Friday Procession Walk, Central St Church neighborhood, Apr 26, 8:30-9:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208056 1208056Public EventPublic Event License, Cornucopia Collective Maypole, Powderhouse Park, Apr 27, Noon-3PM (raindate Apr 28).Approved  Action details Not available
208057 1208057Public EventPublic Event License, 7ate9 Bakery Open Studios Exhibit, 2 parking spaces at 199 Highland Ave, May 4-5, 7AM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208058 1208058Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Open Studios Information Table, Statue Park, May 4-5, 11AM-6:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208059 1208059Public EventPublic Event License, Boston 48 Hour Film Project - Team Kern Productions, Powderhouse Park, May 4, 5-9PM (raindate May 5).Approved  Action details Not available
208060 1208060Public EventPublic Event License, Brastow Ave Porchfest Block Party, May 11, Noon-6PM (raindate May 18).Approved  Action details Not available
208061 1208061Public EventPublic Event License, Banks St Porchfest Block Party, May 11, Noon-6PM (raindate May 18).Approved  Action details Not available
208062 1208062Public EventPublic Event License, Munroe St Porchfest Block Party, May 11, 2-8PM (raindate May 18).Approved  Action details Not available
208063 1208063Public EventPublic Event License, Holyoke Rd Porchfest Block Party, May 11, 3-7PM (raindate May 18).Approved  Action details Not available
208064 1208064Public EventPublic Event License, Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band Porchfest Performance, Quincy St Open Space, May 11, 3-7PM (raindate May 18).Approved  Action details Not available
208065 1208065Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Night Market, Union Sq Plaza on May 11, Broadway from Willow Ave to Boston Ave on Jun 15, Winter Hill Brewery Parking Lot on Jul 20, all 3-11PM (raindates May 12, Jun 16, Jul 21).Approved  Action details Not available
208066 1208066Public EventPublic Event License, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Day St-Herbert St Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 15 - Nov 27, 10AM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208068 1208068WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
208069 1208069WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
208109 1208109Public Communication15 residents submitting comments re: #207461 and #207498, Tree Protection Ordinances.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208110 1208110Public Communication6 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208024 1208024Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 809 feet of conduit, including 10 feet in Revolution Dr from Manhole #29475 to Great River Rd, then 799 feet in Great River Rd to a point of pickup at the rear of 485 Foley St.Approved  Action details Not available
208067 1208067Public EventPublic Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River Reservation, Jun 2, 7AM-3PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208025 1208025Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 172 feet of conduit in Broadway and Bond St, from Manhole #1968 on Broadway to a point of pickup on Bond St at the rear of 379 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208026 1208026Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 64 feet of conduit in Ward St, from Pole #353/1 to a point of pickup at 14 Ward St.Approved  Action details Not available
208027 1208027Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 52 feet of conduit in Dane St, from Pole #204/7 to a point of pickup at 43 Dane St.Approved  Action details Not available
208028 1208028Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 11 feet of conduit in Franklin St, from Pole #134/13 to a point of pickup at 56 Franklin St.Approved  Action details Not available
208029 1208029Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Oak St, from Pole #258/2 to a point of pickup at 10 Oak St.Approved  Action details Not available
208070 1208070LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Suffolk Engineering.Approved  Action details Not available
208071 1208071LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, D Muzzioli Associates.Approved  Action details Not available
208072 1208072LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting.Approved  Action details Not available
208073 1208073LicenseRenewing Garage License, Pete's Boys, 83 Albion St.Approved  Action details Not available
208074 1208074LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St.Approved  Action details Not available
208075 1208075LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
208076 1208076LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
208077 1208077LicenseRenewing Garage License, J&E Auto Body, 9 Hawkins St.Approved  Action details Not available
208078 1208078LicenseRenewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208079 1208079LicenseRenewing Garage License, ONF Auto Body, 627 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208080 1208080LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
208081 1208081LicenseRenewing Garage License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
208082 1208082LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way.Approved  Action details Not available
208083 1208083LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way.Approved  Action details Not available
208084 1208084LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St.Approved  Action details Not available
208085 1208085LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
208086 1208086LicenseRenewing Garage License, Partners HealthCare System, 399 Revolution Dr.Approved  Action details Not available
208087 1208087LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
208088 1208088LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208089 1208089LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 132 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
208090 1208090LicenseRenewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
208091 1208091LicenseRenewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pksy.Approved  Action details Not available
208092 1208092LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #16,44,85.Approved  Action details Not available
208093 1208093LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17.Approved  Action details Not available
208094 1208094LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18.Approved  Action details Not available
208095 1208095LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #22,24,26,91.Approved  Action details Not available
208096 1208096LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med #31,32,41,42,43.Approved  Action details Not available
208097 1208097LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89.Approved  Action details Not available
208098 1208098LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93.Approved  Action details Not available
208099 1208099LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60.Approved  Action details Not available
208100 1208100LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62.Approved  Action details Not available
208101 1208101LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80.Approved  Action details Not available
208102 1208102LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70.Approved  Action details Not available
208103 1208103LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #71.Approved  Action details Not available
208104 1208104LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87.Approved  Action details Not available
208105 1208105LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74.Approved  Action details Not available
208108 1208108LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
208106 1208106LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90.Approved  Action details Not available
208107 1208107LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin' Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208126 1208126LicenseRenewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208127 1208127LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
208128 1208128LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208129 1208129LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
208125 1208125LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
208130 1208130LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, VINL Transportation, Med #65.Approved  Action details Not available
208130 2208130LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, VINL Transportation, Med #65.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208132 2208132OrderThat the Director of Water and Sewer discuss the option for property owners to add a second water meter to use for irrigation and other outdoor uses.Approved  Action details Not available
208133 2208133OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair all potholes on Holland and Elm Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
208135 2208135Zoning OrdinanceAmending the Zoning Ordinance map to assign 453 Somerville Avenue to the Business-A zoning district.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208136 2208136OrderThat this Council debrief on the FY19 budget and discuss ideas for refinements of the FY20 budget review.Approved  Action details Not available
208131 2208131OrderThat the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to create a linkage fee to fund an account for the creation and development of public open space.Approved  Action details Not available
208137 2208137OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install more prominent DO NOT ENTER signage at the intersection of Hawkins Street and Somerville Avenue and consider other mitigation efforts for wrong-way traffic caused by the Union Square detour.Approved  Action details Not available
208049 2208049OrderThat the Finance Committee be made aware of the punch list associated with Contract #MADoT-90025 for construction services for the Beacon Streetscape project, as it is updated.Approved  Action details Not available
208123 2208123OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #207938 with a draft Ordinance to amend the terms of the members of the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208125 2208125LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208128 2208128LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208127 2208127LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208126 2208126LicenseRenewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208107 2208107LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin' Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208106 2208106LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208117 2208117OrderThat the Director of SPCD immediately install flex posts at the intersection of Holland Street and Cameron Avenue to ensure pedestrian safety.Approved  Action details Not available
208108 2208108LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208111 2208111OrderThat the Director of SPCD paint the newer red markings at the corner of Pearl and James Streets to ensure ample clearance at 225 Pearl Street for vehicles turning onto Pearl Street.Approved  Action details Not available
208112 2208112OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole on Ten Hills Road near Bailey Road.Approved  Action details Not available
208113 2208113OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the temporary speed bump on Marshall Street now that winter is over.Approved  Action details Not available
208114 2208114OrderThat the Director of Engineering provide the updated paving plan for the 2019 spring to fall seasons.Approved  Action details Not available
208115 2208115OrderThat the Director of Engineering re-pave Cameron Avenue in 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208116 2208116OrderThat the Director of Engineering add Conwell Avenue to the 2019 repaving list.Approved  Action details Not available
208105 2208105LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208104 2208104LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208103 2208103LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #71.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208102 2208102LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208101 2208101LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208100 2208100LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208099 2208099LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208098 2208098LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208097 2208097LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208096 2208096LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med #31,32,41,42,43.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208095 2208095LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #22,24,26,91.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208094 2208094LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208093 2208093LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208092 2208092LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #16,44,85.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208091 2208091LicenseRenewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pksy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208090 2208090LicenseRenewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208089 2208089LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 132 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208088 2208088LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208087 2208087LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208086 2208086LicenseRenewing Garage License, Partners HealthCare System, 399 Revolution Dr.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208085 2208085LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208084 2208084LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208083 2208083LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208082 2208082LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208081 2208081LicenseRenewing Garage License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208080 2208080LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208079 2208079LicenseRenewing Garage License, ONF Auto Body, 627 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208078 2208078LicenseRenewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208077 2208077LicenseRenewing Garage License, J&E Auto Body, 9 Hawkins St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208076 2208076LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208075 2208075LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208074 2208074LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208073 2208073LicenseRenewing Garage License, Pete's Boys, 83 Albion St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208072 2208072LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208071 2208071LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, D Muzzioli Associates.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208070 2208070LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Suffolk Engineering.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208029 2208029Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Oak St, from Pole #258/2 to a point of pickup at 10 Oak St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208028 2208028Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 11 feet of conduit in Franklin St, from Pole #134/13 to a point of pickup at 56 Franklin St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208027 2208027Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 52 feet of conduit in Dane St, from Pole #204/7 to a point of pickup at 43 Dane St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208026 2208026Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 64 feet of conduit in Ward St, from Pole #353/1 to a point of pickup at 14 Ward St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208025 2208025Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 172 feet of conduit in Broadway and Bond St, from Manhole #1968 on Broadway to a point of pickup on Bond St at the rear of 379 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208067 2208067Public EventPublic Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River Reservation, Jun 2, 7AM-3PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208024 2208024Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 809 feet of conduit, including 10 feet in Revolution Dr from Manhole #29475 to Great River Rd, then 799 feet in Great River Rd to a point of pickup at the rear of 485 Foley St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208066 2208066Public EventPublic Event License, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Day St-Herbert St Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 15 - Nov 27, 10AM-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208065 2208065Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Night Market, Union Sq Plaza on May 11, Broadway from Willow Ave to Boston Ave on Jun 15, Winter Hill Brewery Parking Lot on Jul 20, all 3-11PM (raindates May 12, Jun 16, Jul 21).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208064 2208064Public EventPublic Event License, Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band Porchfest Performance, Quincy St Open Space, May 11, 3-7PM (raindate May 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208063 2208063Public EventPublic Event License, Holyoke Rd Porchfest Block Party, May 11, 3-7PM (raindate May 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208062 2208062Public EventPublic Event License, Munroe St Porchfest Block Party, May 11, 2-8PM (raindate May 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208061 2208061Public EventPublic Event License, Banks St Porchfest Block Party, May 11, Noon-6PM (raindate May 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208060 2208060Public EventPublic Event License, Brastow Ave Porchfest Block Party, May 11, Noon-6PM (raindate May 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208059 2208059Public EventPublic Event License, Boston 48 Hour Film Project - Team Kern Productions, Powderhouse Park, May 4, 5-9PM (raindate May 5).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208058 2208058Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Open Studios Information Table, Statue Park, May 4-5, 11AM-6:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208057 2208057Public EventPublic Event License, 7ate9 Bakery Open Studios Exhibit, 2 parking spaces at 199 Highland Ave, May 4-5, 7AM-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208056 2208056Public EventPublic Event License, Cornucopia Collective Maypole, Powderhouse Park, Apr 27, Noon-3PM (raindate Apr 28).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208055 2208055Public EventPublic Event License, Dormition of the Virgin Mary Holy Friday Procession Walk, Central St Church neighborhood, Apr 26, 8:30-9:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208054 2208054Public EventPublic Event License, St Benedict Parish Easter Vigil Fire Ceremony, Hathorn St, Apr 20, 8-9PM (Interim Approval Granted.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208052 2208052CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brielle Short to the Affordable Housing Trust as the non-profit representative.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208041 2208041OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Bicycle Committee update this Council's Traffic and Parking Committee on establishing a comprehensive city-wide bicycle plan.Approved  Action details Not available
208042 2208042OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment inform this Council about New York City's "Climate Mobilization Act," which includes dramatic emission reductions for tall buildings, and explain which aspects could be adapted here.Approved  Action details Not available
208043 2208043OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place an orange barrel and an ABUTTERS ONLY sign on the corner of Walnut and Boston Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
208044 2208044OrderThat the Director of SPCD place speed bumps across Craigie Street near the entrances to the Morse Kelley and Dickerman playgrounds.Approved  Action details Not available
208045 2208045OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 City Councilor on plans for raised crosswalks on Summer Street at Belmont and/or Lowell Streets, as well as other nearby traffic calming improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
208046 2208046ResolutionThat the President consider changing this Council's committee meeting start times to 7 PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208047 2208047OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation present an update on athletic field renovation plans and availability.Approved  Action details Not available
208030 2208030ResolutionUrging the MA Legislature to adopt H3662/S636 to enable independent public retirement systems to use their prudent judgment regarding fossil fuel divestment.Approved  Action details Not available
208031 2208031OrderThat the Director of SPCD use the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell’s Green in 2011 for traffic calming on Lowell Street, between Highland Avenue and Albion Street, by constructing a traffic-calming table at the Albion Street crosswalk.Approved  Action details Not available
208032 2208032OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place flexible YIELD FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK signs at the intersections of Lowell and Hudson Streets and Lowell and Albion Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
208033 2208033OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install new, vehicle-safe, bolt-in-place YIELD FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK signs at the intersections of Lowell and Hudson Streets and Lowell and Albion Streets, as soon as they are available.Approved  Action details Not available
208034 2208034OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO TRUCKS sign on Highland Road at Kidder Avenue, to prohibit trucks from turning onto Kidder Avenue from Willow and College Avenues and then taking a right turn onto Highland Road.Approved  Action details Not available
208035 2208035OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a CAUTION: CHILDREN AT PLAY sign after the bend on Murdock Street, on the telephone pole next to 60 Murdock Street, facing traffic coming from Cedar Street.Approved  Action details Not available
208036 2208036OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Council in writing by May 9, 2019 ridership data for the “Bridge Hopper” shuttle.Approved  Action details Not available
208037 2208037ResolutionUrging the State Delegation and the Governor to support S408/H639, “An Act Supporting Parents Running for Public Office,” to allow state and local candidates for public office to use campaign funds for childcare.Approved  Action details Not available
208038 2208038OrderThat #207739, amending Ordinance 2-123 to require the City Solicitor to notify this Council of suits against the City, be discharged from the Legislative Matters Committee for consideration by the Finance Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
208039 2208039OrderThat #207740, amending Ordinance 2-124 to permit the City Solicitor to settle legal actions up to $5,000, be discharged from the Legislative Matters Committee for consideration by the Finance Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
207739 2207739OrdinanceProposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-123 to require the City Solicitor to notify the City Council of suits filed against the City.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207740 2207740OrdinanceProposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-124 to permit the City Solicitor to settle legal actions of up to $5,000 against the City.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208053 3208053CommunicationDirector of Health and Human Services responding to #205360 re: the summer youth jobs program and opportunities for work at local nonprofits.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208118 3208118Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to amend and extend a contract for 5 years with David Fallon as Chief of Police.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208121 3208121Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to amend the scope of services of the contract with Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten.Approved  Action details Not available
208122 3208122OrdinanceCity Solicitor submitting updated amendments to Ordinances 11-125(c) and 11-164(b)(3) regarding water and sewer billing and payment periods, as approved by the Finance Committee on 4/23/19.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
208134 3208134CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: open space zoning ordinance amendments #206481, #207460, #205054, and #207332.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208124 3208124Mayor's RequestAssistant City Solicitor responding to #207939 with a draft Home Rule Petition to amend the terms of the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208122 4208122OrdinanceCity Solicitor submitting updated amendments to Ordinances 11-125(c) and 11-164(b)(3) regarding water and sewer billing and payment periods, as approved by the Finance Committee on 4/23/19.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208121 4208121Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to amend the scope of services of the contract with Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208119 4208119Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $350,000 in the Law Department, from its Judgments/Settlements Account to its Legal Services Account, to fund contracts with outside legal counsel.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207753 4207753OrdinanceRequesting approval to amend Ordinances 11-125(c) and 11-164(b)(3) regarding water and sewer billing and payment periods.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208012 5208012Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $854,038 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY19 costs of the Memorandum of Agreement with SMEA Unit B.Approved  Action details Not available
207954 5207954Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting to amend a contract and appear in Executive Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.Approved  Action details Not available
208051 5208051Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,200 using available funds in the SPCD Economic Development Division's Professional and Technical Services Account for appraisal services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208013 5208013Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $74,095 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Salaries Accounts in order to establish and fund several new positions as part of the SMEA B Memorandum of Agreement.Approved  Action details Not available
208120 5208120Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $400,000 grant with no new match required, from the MBTA to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division for public safety emergency first responder costs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208013 6208013Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $74,095 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Salaries Accounts in order to establish and fund several new positions as part of the SMEA B Memorandum of Agreement.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207952 6207952Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $37,863.99 from the Office of Housing Stability Professional and Technical Account to the SPCD Finance and Admin Land Acquisition Account for final closing costs for 90 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
208012 6208012Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $854,038 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY19 costs of the Memorandum of Agreement with SMEA Unit B.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207951 6207951Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $40,000 from the SPCD Housing Division Professional and Technical Services Account to the SPCD Admin Legal Services Account to engage outside eminent domain counsel to defend the Redevelopment Authority in the acquisition of 90 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
207951 7207951Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $40,000 from the SPCD Housing Division Professional and Technical Services Account to the SPCD Admin Legal Services Account to engage outside eminent domain counsel to defend the Redevelopment Authority in the acquisition of 90 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207952 7207952Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $37,863.99 from the Office of Housing Stability Professional and Technical Account to the SPCD Finance and Admin Land Acquisition Account for final closing costs for 90 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207524 7207524Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $300,000 in a bond for Central Hill Campus phase 2 design.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207762 8207762Mayor's RequestRequesting a Time-Only Extension for the Mackay Construction Services contract for Lincoln Park.Approved  Action details Not available
207763 8207763Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension of the Newport Construction Beacon Street construction contract.Approved  Action details Not available
207460 8207460Officer's Communication18 registered voters submitting a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to add a new Section 17.8 re: open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207764 8207764Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time only extension of the Design Consultants Construction Administration contract for Beacon Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207764 9207764Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time only extension of the Design Consultants Construction Administration contract for Beacon Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available