Details Meeting Name: Public Health and Public Safety Committee Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/19/2016 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Committee Room – 2nd Floor – City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (43) 43 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 201375 2 201375 Public Communication District Attorney responding to #196432 re: the investigation of the murder of Deanna Cremin. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 201410 3 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 201308 3 201308 Order That the Chief of Police extend school crossing guard services from 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM. Work completed   Action details Not available 201334 3 201334 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the LED conversion project to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety by the second week of June. Work completed   Action details Not available 201498 3 201498 Order That the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officer enforce the leash law on the Community Path and around Lexington Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 201565 3 201565 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to provide evidence of the City's runner-friendly activities to the Road Runners Club of America in order to be designated a Runner Friendly Community. Work completed   Action details Not available 201777 3 201777 Resolution That the Mayor and the Chief of Police update the city website with expanded information on Police policies on Biased Based Policing, with all recent complaints and outcomes, as well as the complaint filing process and relationship with the Human Rights Commission. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 201799 3 201799 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on a bicycle public safety/education campaign. (3rd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 202024 3 202024 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking initiate a citywide “Don’t Block the Box” program by painting and installing signage at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202025 3 202025 Order That the Chief of Police, the Chief Fire Engineer and the Director of Traffic and Parking attend the next Public Health and Safety Committee meeting to discuss #200140 regarding a "Don't Block the Box" program. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 202111 3 202111 Order That the Director of SPCD implement a bicyclist and pedestrian safety education campaign. (3rd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 202162 3 202162 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services advise this Board of any potential public health concerns raised by a recent report that one out of eight samples of Somerville tap water showed small amounts of Chromium-6, and detail any more recent test results. Work completed   Action details Not available 202136 4 202136 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 201198 4 201198 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 3/24/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 201794 4 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 201799 4 201799 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on a bicycle public safety/education campaign. (3rd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 201889 4 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. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 201334 4 201334 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the LED conversion project to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety by the second week of June. Work completed   Action details Not available 201482 4 201482 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Carlson Group's study of Somerville's fire and rescue services. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 200878 5 200878 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Board in writing on the street lamp contractor’s repair of street lamps since the last Public Health and Safety Committee meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 201932 5 201932 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of the 2016 Update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Work completed   Action details Not available 201988 5 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 200587 5 200587 Public Communication Ben Asack submitting comments re: establishing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Work completed   Action details Not available 200846 5 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 200641 6 200641 Resolution That the Administration consider implementing a Certified Emergency Response Team as outlined by FEMA. Work completed   Action details Not available 200878 6 200878 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Board in writing on the street lamp contractor’s repair of street lamps since the last Public Health and Safety Committee meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 201777 7 201777 Resolution That the Mayor and the Chief of Police update the city website with expanded information on Police policies on Biased Based Policing, with all recent complaints and outcomes, as well as the complaint filing process and relationship with the Human Rights Commission. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 200641 7 200641 Resolution That the Administration consider implementing a Certified Emergency Response Team as outlined by FEMA. Work completed   Action details Not available 200479 7 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 7 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 200140 7 200140 Order That the Chief of Police, the Chief Fire Engineer and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider a "Don't Block the Box" program at key intersections that impede the flow of traffic and present a public safety hazard, and report back to this Board in writing within 30 days. Work completed   Action details Not available 200309 7 200309 Resolution That the Administration arrange for Matrix Consulting to appear before this Board's Public Health and Safety Committee to report their findings on public safety. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 200216 7 200216 Order That the City Clerk invite the Logan Airport Community Advisory Committee representative to this Board's next meeting to recommend action for the increased impact of Logan air traffic. Work completed   Action details Not available 200216 8 200216 Order That the City Clerk invite the Logan Airport Community Advisory Committee representative to this Board's next meeting to recommend action for the increased impact of Logan air traffic. Work completed   Action details Not available 199724 8 199724 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss concerns regarding #198703 and #199522 for public safety at Assembly Row and citywide. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 201410 8 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 9 201482 Mayor's Communication Conveying the Carlson Group's study of Somerville's fire and rescue services. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 200846 10 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 199520 10 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 200479 12 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 199520 16 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 23 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 192737 28 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