Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/23/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (151) 151 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 206865 1 206865 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 15, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206868 1 206868 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole in Joint Session with the Planning Board on October 16, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206870 1 206870 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 17, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206866 1 206866 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 18, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206869 1 206869 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 18, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206867 1 206867 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 22, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206839 1 206839 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206840 1 206840 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 27, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206842 1 206842 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 114 feet of conduit in Greenville St, from Manhole 14541 at McGrath Hwy to a point of pickup at the rear of 434 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 206843 1 206843 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to relocate Pole 63/7 on Cherry St 7 feet to the north. Approved   Action details Not available 206890 1 206890 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Fall 2018 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206891 1 206891 Public Communication Tori Antonino submitting comments re: #206489, a Zoning Ordinance amendment for slope protection. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206892 1 206892 Public Communication Chris Dwan submitting comments re: #206613, a proposed Ordinance for short-term rental properties. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206893 1 206893 Public Communication Monica Achen submitting comments re: #204755, a request to transfer a City-owned parcel in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206894 1 206894 Public Communication Sieh Samura submitting comments re: #206284, an Ordinance regarding adult use marijuana establishments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206895 1 206895 Public Communication Michael Dundas submitting comments re: #206284, an Ordinance regarding adult use marijuana establishments and the Sira Accelerator Program. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206887 1 206887 Public Event Public Event License, Ten Hills Rd Halloween Block Party, from Cresthill Rd to Shore Dr, Oct 31, 5-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206888 1 206888 Public Event Public Event License, Prospect Hill Halloween Block Party, Prospect Hill Ave from Boston St to Monroe St, Oct 31, 5:30-9:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206914 1 206914 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Fall 2018 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206915 1 206915 Public Communication Representative Provost submitting comments re: #206481, a proposed zoning amendment for open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206916 1 206916 Public Communication Andrew Greenspon submitting comments re: #204755, a request to transfer a City-owned parcel in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206889 1 206889 License New Livery License, Prospect Hill Limo, 25 Adrian St, 1 vehicle. Approved   Action details Not available 206923 1 206923 Public Communication Jessica Turner submitting comments re: the Union Square Neighborhood Council's negotiation for a Union Sq Community Benefit Agreement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206918 2 206918 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a DO NOT ENTER sign at the intersection of Morgan and Beacon Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 206919 2 206919 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place an ABUTTERS ONLY, NO THRU TRAFFIC sign at the intersection of Morgan and Park Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 206920 2 206920 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking relocate the ABUTTERS ONLY sign at the intersection of Beacon and Durham Street, and add a NO TRUCKS sign as well, to prevent cut-through commercial traffic. Approved   Action details Not available 206921 2 206921 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking restore the ABUTTERS ONLY sign at the intersection of Dane and Skehan Streets as soon as possible, ahead of the planned Somerville Avenue detour. Approved   Action details Not available 206922 2 206922 Resolution That the Mayor direct the Director of Personnel to immediately begin filling vacancies in the promotion hierarchy of the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 206889 2 206889 License New Livery License, Prospect Hill Limo, 25 Adrian St, 1 vehicle. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206900 2 206900 Communication Sharing an intent to work with local climate groups and/or City staff to arrange a tour of local homes that have reduced their carbon footprint through such means as the installation of heat pumps, passive house retro-fits, and other approaches. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206917 2 206917 Order That this Board discharge #206773 re: a fair housing enforcement program, from the Legislative Matters Committee and refer it to the Committee on Housing and Community Development for discussion. Approved   Action details Not available 206913 2 206913 Mayor's Request Requesting that the Director of SPCD and the Director of Housing Stability present to this Board the proposed business plan and budget of the Office of Housing Stability. Approved   Action details Not available 206901 2 206901 Ordinance That the Tree Preservation Ordinance be amended to expand the membership of the Urban Forestry Committee by adding one or two members between the ages of 14 and 17 who express an interest in urban forestry and landscape design. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206902 2 206902 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on Holland Street, from Teele Square to Paulina Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206903 2 206903 Order That the Director of Engineering inspect the large portion of Ware Street, from Dow Street to Russell Road, that has been sinking over the last 3 weeks. Approved   Action details Not available 206904 2 206904 Order That the Chief of Police monitor the speeding cars on Powderhouse Blvd., especially during school drop off and pick up times. Approved   Action details Not available 206905 2 206905 Resolution Supporting the Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 4, starting at Noon, and encouraging all veterans and their families to march in the parade (congregate at 11:30AM at City Hall). Approved   Action details Not available 206906 2 206906 Order That Commissioner of Public Works fill the sink holes along Gilman Street from Walnut to Cross Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 206907 2 206907 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer update this Board on a potential sewer main break under the Gilman Street bridge and any actions to remedy the problem. Approved   Action details Not available 206908 2 206908 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer update this Board on a potential sewer main break on Webster Avenue and any actions to remedy the problem. Approved   Action details Not available 206909 2 206909 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer update this Board on possible burst pipes on Wellington Street by Walnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206910 2 206910 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the NO TRUCKS sign on Mount Pleasant Street by the Broadway intersection. Approved   Action details Not available 206911 2 206911 Order That the City Arborist determine if the leaning tree at 11 Melvin Street is in danger of falling and recommend an appropriate solution. Approved   Action details Not available 206897 2 206897 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of October 22, 2018. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206898 2 206898 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works share information about the installation of gates in school lots. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 206899 2 206899 Order That the Director of Housing Stability invite the Public School Superintendent to join in convening with Alderman Hirsch a focus group of benevolent landlords, to better understand what factors contribute to their ability to rent at below-market rates and to rent to children and families. Approved   Action details Not available 206888 2 206888 Public Event Public Event License, Prospect Hill Halloween Block Party, Prospect Hill Ave from Boston St to Monroe St, Oct 31, 5:30-9:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206887 2 206887 Public Event Public Event License, Ten Hills Rd Halloween Block Party, from Cresthill Rd to Shore Dr, Oct 31, 5-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206896 2 206896 Resolution That the Administration explain to this Board, in writing, how the recently-released US Treasury “Opportunity Zone” tax breaks will apply to the Union Square redevelopment, and whether this is expected to significantly increase the profit for the Union Square Master Developer. Approved   Action details Not available 206843 2 206843 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to relocate Pole 63/7 on Cherry St 7 feet to the north. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206842 2 206842 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 114 feet of conduit in Greenville St, from Manhole 14541 at McGrath Hwy to a point of pickup at the rear of 434 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206841 2 206841 Citation Commending Georgio and Louis Trotta, founders and proprietors of Caesar's Pizza and Subs on Somerville Avenue, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. Approved   Action details Not available 206844 2 206844 Communication Updating this Board on the progress of the Community Land Trust Working Group. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206845 2 206845 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO IDLING signs on Tower Street, across from the Somerville Hospital. Approved   Action details Not available 206846 2 206846 Resolution That the Administration update the Ward 3 Alderman on plans to exempt Crocker Street from the odd-even snow parking regulation, due to their unique situation with Somerville Hospital. Approved   Action details Not available 206847 2 206847 Order That the Director of Engineering update this Board in writing on where, and how many, police details will be stationed during the roll-out of the Somerville Avenue detour, and whether any modifications have been made to the plan since the public meeting on October 10, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206848 2 206848 Order That the Director of SPCD and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 5 Alderman on making Sartwell Avenue a two-way street. Approved   Action details Not available 206849 2 206849 Order That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Traffic and Parking explain to this Board why there are no lane markings or striping on Broadway between Temple Street and Magoun Square. Approved   Action details Not available 206850 2 206850 Resolution That the Mayor’s Office report to this Board in writing with plans for the police presence around the detour route from the Broadway/Ball Square Bridge closure to protect the Ball Square neighborhood from cut-through traffic, especially at key intersections on Cedar Street, Highland Avenue, College Avenue, and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 206851 2 206851 Order That the Director of SPCD develop a physical traffic calming infrastructure on Morrison Avenue between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, before the Broadway/Ball Square Bridge closes in January 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 206852 2 206852 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206853 2 206853 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the enforcement of 311 complaints about illegal parking, and what provisions exist for enforcement against illegal parking on Sundays and holidays. Approved   Action details Not available 206854 2 206854 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services work with the Public Schools to allow whole fruits to be saved for use as snacks, given that many children often go without snacks. Approved   Action details Not available 206855 2 206855 Order That the Chief of Police update this Board on coordinating with the state to place a crossing guard on McGrath Highway, at Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 206856 2 206856 Resolution That the Administration consider a public information effort to inform the community about code violations that impact public safety, such as improper lead paint removal. Approved   Action details Not available 206857 2 206857 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss conducting a workshop for parents and adult caregivers to help them better understand risks, indicators of use, and strategies of intervention for tween/teen substance use. Approved   Action details Not available 206858 2 206858 Order That the Director of Personnel work with the School District to advertise open City or School positions to families of Public School students. Approved   Action details Not available 206859 2 206859 Order That the Chief of Police share his view of how and when residents should call the Police or 311 for emergency and non-emergency matters, including which number to call, and consider holding a discussion on the topic that includes different stakeholders. Approved   Action details Not available 206860 2 206860 Communication Updating this Board on the City and School District’s combined efforts to expand and improve Out of School Time programming. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206861 2 206861 Communication Sharing information from the internal Rodent Control Task Force on City efforts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206862 2 206862 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to prioritize implementation of the Clean and Open Elections Task Force recommendations. Approved   Action details Not available 206863 2 206863 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board, the number of Somerville residents working on the construction of the new high school. Approved   Action details Not available 206864 2 206864 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board, any instances of businesses found guilty of wage theft by the Attorney General’s Office, and what action was taken in accordance with our wage theft ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 206879 2 206879 Communication Requesting the appointment of Silvana Dinka to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206880 2 206880 Communication Requesting the appointment of Vickie Choitz to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206881 2 206881 Communication Requesting the appointment of Anika Van Eaton to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206882 2 206882 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rand Wilson to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206883 2 206883 Communication Requesting the appointment of Josh Grehan to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206884 2 206884 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tom Bent to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206885 3 206885 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor responding to #205807 with a draft Ordinance to establish and preserve the amount of green space in the City. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206874 3 206874 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206875 3 206875 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206876 3 206876 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206877 3 206877 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206878 3 206878 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206690 3 206690 Resolution Approving “A Call to Prevent Nuclear War,” urging the US government to take steps to avoid nuclear war, such as renouncing the first use of nuclear weapons, taking nuclear weapons off hair-trigger alert, and ending the unchecked authority of the President to launch a nuclear attack. Approved   Action details Not available 206773 3 206773 Resolution That the Administration establish a widely-advertised Fair Housing enforcement program that proactively tests for illegal housing discrimination. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 206886 3 206886 Officer's Communication Special Counsel conveying the City's GLX License Agreements. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206899 4 206899 Order That the Director of Housing Stability invite the Public School Superintendent to join in convening with Alderman Hirsch a focus group of benevolent landlords, to better understand what factors contribute to their ability to rent at below-market rates and to rent to children and families. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206912 4 206912 Communication Requesting the appointment of Patricha Paul to the position of Condominium Review Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206871 4 206871 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoices totaling $176,891.54 using available funds in various DPW General Fund Accounts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206763 4 206763 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD meet with Partridge Avenue residents and the Ward 5 Alderman to discuss traffic calming between Medford and Vernon Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 206766 4 206766 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint two additional crosswalks at the intersection of Cherry Street and Highland Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 206718 4 206718 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Allen to the Licensing Commissioner. Approved   Action details Not available 206671 4 206671 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install additional pedestrian safety measures at the intersection of Holland Street and Cameron Avenue. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 206739 4 206739 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing traffic safety signage at the intersection of Willow Avenue, Broadway and Bristol Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 206873 4 206873 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $885.69 using available funds in the City Clerk's Office Rental-Storage Space Account to pay Apex Information Security for the pickup and storage of records in June, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 199959 4 199959 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing signage or a mirror at the intersection of Woodbine and Lowell Streets so cars exiting onto Lowell Street can see oncoming traffic before pulling out. Work completed   Action details Not available 200436 4 200436 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Gilman Square building and when traffic issues will be alleviated there. Work completed   Action details Not available 200526 4 200526 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the concrete on the pedestrian and bicycle ramp under the railroad bridge on Sacramento Street, between Somerville Avenue and Miller Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 200782 4 200782 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 5 Alderman on the Traffic Calming Petition that was filed by residents of Highland Road on October 3, 2015, and report to this Board on the process by which such petitions are considered. Work completed   Action details Not available 201150 4 201150 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking put up a second DO NOT ENTER sign on the west side of the entrance from Medford Street into the CVS parking lot. Work completed   Action details Not available 201497 4 201497 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the Traffic Calming Neighborhood Action Program, explain why it has taken over 8 months for petitions to be considered, and clarify when the 25 petitions submitted are likely to receive a response. Work completed   Action details Not available 201621 4 201621 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 5 Alderman on measures to reduce the speed of vehicles around Hoyt-Sullivan Park, including reducing the speed limit on Central Street to 20-25 mph. (3rd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 201708 4 201708 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board to address the on-line resident parking permit system and its turn-around times, lack of transaction confirmations, and long lines at the customer service counter. Work completed   Action details Not available 202102 4 202102 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Director of SomerStat or a representative of the Administration, report to this Board on the time frame for responses to the dozens of traffic calming petitions that have been submitted by residents over the past year. Work completed   Action details Not available 202107 4 202107 Order That the Director of Engineering install a "bump out" at the terminus of the crosswalk on Elm Street west of Willow Avenue opposite Beech Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202431 4 202431 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking work with her counterpart in Medford to improve the intersection of Broadway, Albion and Winchester Streets, where there is no signage or street markings. Work completed   Action details Not available 202590 4 202590 Mayor's Communication Conveying an update regarding traffic calming petition procedures. Work completed   Action details Not available 204345 4 204345 Order That the Administration review the traffic and pedestrian signals at the Powder House Rotary and propose changes to better address traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 202975 4 202975 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking paint 20 MPH, highlighted in a circle, on Broadway and Powder House Blvd, to inform drivers entering Somerville from Route 16 of the city’s speed limit. Work completed   Action details Not available 203598 4 203598 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking instruct Parking Control Officers to regularly ticket the NO PARKING spots on the east side of Cedar Street by Trum Field, particularly in the evenings and Saturdays. Work completed   Action details Not available 203599 4 203599 Order That the Chief of Police enforce traffic laws at Cedar Street and Franey Road, as cars are making U-turns there and speeding over the Cedar Street bridge, and trucks are backing out into the street and blocking it. Work completed   Action details Not available 204216 4 204216 Order That Director of Traffic and Parking install 20 MPH Safety Zone signage, including a "speed alert" sign and other traffic calming measures on College Avenue between Powderhouse and Davis Squares. Work completed   Action details Not available 206395 4 206395 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Administration’s traffic calming program, including a report on the traffic petition program and responses to and implementation of petition requests for traffic calming interventions on specific streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 206579 4 206579 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install 2 CAUTION: CHILDREN CROSSING signs on both sides of Lowell Street around 294 Lowell Street to accommodate the daycare center there. Work completed   Action details Not available 206609 5 206609 Communication Requesting the appointment of Richard Scanlon to the Board of Assessors. Approved   Action details Not available 204258 5 204258 Resolution That the Administration and Director of SPCD consider increasing the number of safety zones throughout the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 204287 5 204287 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to #204236 re: the term of residential parking permits. Work completed   Action details Not available 204792 5 204792 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking install an overhead Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at the crosswalk at the West Branch Library, with bump-outs on either side of the crosswalk. Work completed   Action details Not available 204880 5 204880 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board whether he plans to propose to the Traffic Commission that 20 mph speed zones be adopted citywide. Work completed   Action details Not available 204882 5 204882 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking add a second crosswalk and install a flashing PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign on both sides of Summer Street at Cherry Street to enhance safety for children and parents walking to the Kennedy School. Work completed   Action details Not available 205383 5 205383 Communication Requesting the appointment of Gerald McCue to the Somerville Retirement Board. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 206102 5 206102 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/24/18. Work completed   Action details Not available 206333 5 206333 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to Items from this Board's 5/24/18 meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 206332 5 206332 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to Items from this Board's 6/14/18 meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 206322 5 206322 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $47,940 to the DPW School Custodians Salaries Account to fund a Jr. Custodian position. Approved   Action details Not available 202728 5 202728 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to the Ward 5 Alderman on whether large truck traffic can be curtailed or banned on Cedar Street to avoid disturbing residents’ peace and damaging their foundations. Work completed   Action details Not available 202958 5 202958 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor submitting an opinion regarding the posting of official Speed Limit signs. Work completed   Action details Not available 201477 5 201477 Order That the Traffic Engineer and the Chief of Police suggest traffic calming measures for High, Sterling, Fairfax and Gordon Streets and Woods Avenue and report back to the Ward 7 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 199280 5 199280 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on the placement of NO IDLING signs at all public schools. Work completed   Action details Not available 199586 5 199586 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Board on the design, placement, effectiveness and enforcement of “NO IDLING” signs by all schools. Work completed   Action details Not available 206873 5 206873 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $885.69 using available funds in the City Clerk's Office Rental-Storage Space Account to pay Apex Information Security for the pickup and storage of records in June, 2018. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206872 5 206872 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $ 1,448.13 using available funds in the Engineering Department's Professional and Technical Services Account for professional services for the Murdock Street project. Approved   Action details Not available 206717 5 206717 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jorge Morel to the position of Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 206718 5 206718 Communication Requesting the appointment of Christopher Allen to the Licensing Commissioner. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206896 5 206896 Resolution That the Administration explain to this Board, in writing, how the recently-released US Treasury “Opportunity Zone” tax breaks will apply to the Union Square redevelopment, and whether this is expected to significantly increase the profit for the Union Square Master Developer. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 197023 6 197023 Order That the Director of SPCD (T&I) develop a plan for a pedestrian crosswalk at Vernon Street and Lowell Street and report to this Board and the Ward 5 Alderman on how that would be incorporated into the Lowell Street bridge traffic calming project. Work completed   Action details Not available 206717 6 206717 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jorge Morel to the position of Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206872 6 206872 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $ 1,448.13 using available funds in the Engineering Department's Professional and Technical Services Account for professional services for the Murdock Street project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206807 6 206807 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $18,723.97 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the Law Enforcement and Youth Partnership Jr. Academy summer program. Approved   Action details Not available 206809 6 206809 Communication Requesting the appointment of Seamus Lynch to the position of Fire Fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 206810 6 206810 Communication Requesting the appointment of Troy Martini to the position of Fire Fighter. Approved   Action details Not available 199752 6 199752 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to #199586 re: "No Idling" signage at schools. Work completed   Action details Not available 199282 6 199282 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking suggest traffic calming measures on Pembroke Street to slow traffic that cuts through to avoid the traffic light at Central and Medford Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 206322 6 206322 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $47,940 to the DPW School Custodians Salaries Account to fund a Jr. Custodian position. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206609 6 206609 Communication Requesting the appointment of Richard Scanlon to the Board of Assessors. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206810 7 206810 Communication Requesting the appointment of Troy Martini to the position of Fire Fighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206773 7 206773 Resolution That the Administration establish a widely-advertised Fair Housing enforcement program that proactively tests for illegal housing discrimination. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 206809 7 206809 Communication Requesting the appointment of Seamus Lynch to the position of Fire Fighter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206807 7 206807 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $18,723.97 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the Law Enforcement and Youth Partnership Jr. Academy summer program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available