Details Meeting Name: Public Health and Public Safety Committee Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/22/2017 6:00 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 (30) 30 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 202499 3 202499 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services update the Ward 7 Alderman regarding the inspection of 135 Hillsdale Road as an illegal rooming house. Work completed   Action details Not available 202515 3 202515 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works cause the responsible utility companies to raise or move the low-hanging wires that cross Benton Road between numbers 75, 76 and 79. (second request) Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202703 3 202703 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 12/8/16. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202617 3 202617 Resolution That the Administration advocate for sound barriers along I-93 in East Somerville to help reduce air pollution by up to 50 percent. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202625 3 202625 Order That the Director of SPCD develop and report to this Board an outreach campaign to start in the spring of 2017, to educate motorists about using the “Dutch Reach” to open the driver’s side door to avoid “dooring” cyclists. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202710 3 202710 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the trash barrels of the apartment complex at the intersection of McGrath Highway, Bonair Street and Otis Street weekly and issue fines where appropriate. Work completed   Action details Not available 202733 3 202733 Order That the appropriate department head request that the commuter rail operator address some early morning noise issues. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202766 3 202766 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the new construction on Beacon Place to determine if it complies with the approved construction plan, and report the findings to the Ward 2 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 202763 3 202763 Order That this Board's Committee on Public Health and Safety determine the extent of soundproofing to be installed for the Green Line Extension. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202776 3 202776 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services, with the assistance of other departments as necessary, forward to this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety a list of AirBnB-type lodging facilities in the city. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202782 3 202782 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services and the Chief Fire Engineer report to this Board on the cause of the fire at 8-10 Appleton Street, including whether the AirBnB rental there was in compliance with city and state laws, and whether it played any role in the cause of the fire. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202801 3 202801 Resolution That the Administration advise this Board on the proposed state regulation of AirBnB properties, and options the city might have for taxation and regulation. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202865 3 202865 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services take steps to revoke all licenses held by the Winter Hill Market at 269 Broadway. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202325 4 202325 Order That the Director of Constituent Services and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services discuss the 311 calls and inspections related to 19 Clarendon Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 202335 4 202335 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 18 School Street for building and health code violations and contact the property owner to make necessary repairs. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202336 4 202336 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 44 Adrian Street for building and health code violations and contact the property owner to make necessary repairs. Work completed   Action details Not available 202341 4 202341 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works request of the commuter rail operator that the trash behind 104 Gilman Street be removed. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202182 5 202182 Order That the Chief of Police or the Director of SPCD report to this Board on plans to educate motorists about using the “Dutch Reach” to open the driver’s door as a way to avoid “dooring” cyclists. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202319 5 202319 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 135 Hillsdale Road for an illegal rooming house. Work completed   Action details Not available 202314 6 202314 Officer's Communication Director of Transportation and Infrastructure responding to #201794, #201799, and #202111, re: a safety education campaign for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 201410 6 201410 Resolution That the Administration submit a Home Rule Petition relative to allowing Special Police Officers to serve up to age 70. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 201482 7 201482 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Carlson Group's study of Somerville's fire and rescue services. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 201794 7 201794 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on measures to design streets and bike lanes, and educate drivers and bicyclists, to increase safety with respect to the door-opening zone for parked cars. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 201889 7 201889 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 15-17-19 Henderson Street for all code violations and unauthorized removals of stop work orders and unsafe building notices, and report back to this Board on recommended actions to ensure the public's health and safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 201988 8 201988 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 33-35 Barton Street weekly for continual overgrowth onto the public sidewalk. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 200846 8 200846 Resolution That the Administration inform this Board of efforts to assist Riverside Community Care, formerly at 78 College Avenue, in finding a new location for its mental health day treatment program. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 200479 10 200479 Resolution That the MassPort Community Advisory Committee seek to address Logan Airport noise, pollution, and traffic issues by sponsoring a regional citizens' forum, an online runway database, and federal research. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 200519 10 200519 Order That the Chief of Police consider deploying body cameras for all police officers, and prepare a feasibility report within 30 days for this Board's Public Health and Public Safety Committee. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 199520 13 199520 Resolution That the Administration prioritize a public health initiative to control the opiate abuse epidemic, including nearby health and educational institutions and any other available resources. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 192737 26 192737 Order That this Board’s Committee on Public Health and Safety arrange for representatives of Riverside Community Care aka Somerville Mental Health Association, to appear before the Committee to explain where the programs are and how the City can assist them. Kept in committee   Action details Not available