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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/10/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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209005 1209005Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 1, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209007 1209007Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on October 2, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209006 1209006Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 3, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209003 1209003Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 7, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209004 1209004Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on October 7, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208997 1208997CommunicationProviding updates on metric development for the 2040 SomerVision Housing Working Group.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208967 1208967Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208968 1208968MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 12, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208970 1208970Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 408 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 2635 to a point of pickup at 725 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208971 1208971Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 121 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 3636 to a point of pickup at 1070 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208972 1208972Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 102 feet of conduit in Broadway from Pole 144/6 to a point of pickup at 41 Myrtle St.Approved  Action details Not available
208973 1208973Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 100 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 1905 to an Extenet wireless facility near 328 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208974 1208974Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 93 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from Manhole 20650 to a new Extenet handhole near 411 Somerville Ave.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208975 1208975Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 71 feet of conduit in Vinal Ave from Pole 248/1 to a point of pickup at 3 Summer St.Approved  Action details Not available
208976 1208976Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 57 feet of conduit in Cedar St from Pole 238/1 to a point of pickup at 171 Cedar St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208977 1208977Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 44 feet of conduit in Elmwood St from Pole 113/3 to a point of pickup at 17 Elmwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
208978 1208978Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 9 feet of conduit in College Ave from Pole 156/5 to a point of pickup at 40 College Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208979 1208979Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Willow Ave from Pole 198/22 to a point of pickup at 201 Willow Ave.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208980 1208980Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight at 479 Canal St with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
208981 1208981Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight at 411 Somerville Ave with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208982 1208982Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight at 497 Broadway with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
208983 1208983Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight at 75 Mystic Ave with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
209022 1209022Public EventPublic Event License, Russell Rd Block Party, Russell Rd from Ware St to the dead end, and Hamilton Rd from Russell Rd to Barton St, Oct 19, 3-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209023 1209023Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Haunted Hall, City Hall Concourse, Oct 24, 4-7:45PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209024 1209024Public EventPublic Event License, Taza Chocolate Day of the Dead Block Party, Windsor Pl from Windsor St to Columbia St, Oct 26, 10AM-6PM (raindate Oct 27).Approved  Action details Not available
209025 1209025Public EventPublic Event License, Franklin Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 26, 1-8PM (raindate Oct 27).Approved  Action details Not available
209026 1209026Public EventPublic Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 31, 5-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209027 1209027Public EventPublic Event License, Prospect Hill Halloween Block Party, Munroe St from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Ave, Oct 31, 5-9:30PM (raindate Nov 2).Approved  Action details Not available
209028 1209028Public EventPublic Event License, Prospect Hill Halloween Block Party, Prospect Hill Ave from Munroe St to Boston St, Oct 31, 5-10:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209029 1209029Public EventPublic Event License, Teen Empowerment Yoga and Campfire, Growing Center, Nov 19, 3-6:30PM (raindate Nov 26).Approved  Action details Not available
209030 1209030LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility.Approved  Action details Not available
209031 1209031LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Legacy Building and Development.Approved  Action details Not available
209032 1209032LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
209033 1209033LicenseSign/Awning License, JP Morgan Chase Bank, 8 Broadway, one awning and sign.Approved  Action details Not available
209034 1209034Officer's CommunicationWashington TN LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 373 Washington St to UR.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209045 1209045Public CommunicationRachel Turek submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209051 1209051LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today.Approved  Action details Not available
209052 1209052LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, New England Style.Approved  Action details Not available
209053 1209053LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Sciaba Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
209053 2209053LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Sciaba Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208969 2208969CitationCommending each of the 55 Crossing Guards who protect our children on school days, as they cross busy streets made busier this year by the bridge closures and construction activities.Approved  Action details Not available
209052 2209052LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, New England Style.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209051 2209051LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209046 2209046ResolutionThat this City Council hereby recognizes the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.Approved  Action details Not available
209047 2209047ResolutionThat this City host an annual Indigenous Peoples’ celebration on the second Monday in October and make a good faith effort to consult with local Indigenous people about the nature of the celebration.Approved  Action details Not available
209049 2209049ResolutionThat the Administration report whether any per- and poly-fluoroalkyl chemicals are present in any artificial turf in the City.Approved  Action details Not available
209048 2209048OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, the Chief Fire Engineer, the Chief of Police and other necessary departments advise this Council of the impacts of any further development along Alewife Brook Parkway on the Algonquin Gas Transmission Pipeline running along Alewife Brook.Approved  Action details Not available
209050 2209050OrderThat the City Solicitor and the Director of Health and Human Services provide options to increase the City's authority to address rodent issues on private property.Approved  Action details Not available
209043 2209043Mayor's CommunicationConveying an Administrative Order issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency with respect to the City's combined sewer and drainage system.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209044 2209044OrdinanceDirector of Intergovernmental Affairs submitting an updated Surveillance Technology Ordinance inclusive of amendments from the Legislative Matters Committee meeting on 10/3/19.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
209033 2209033LicenseSign/Awning License, JP Morgan Chase Bank, 8 Broadway, one awning and sign.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209032 2209032LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209031 2209031LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Legacy Building and Development.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209030 2209030LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209029 2209029Public EventPublic Event License, Teen Empowerment Yoga and Campfire, Growing Center, Nov 19, 3-6:30PM (raindate Nov 26).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209028 2209028Public EventPublic Event License, Prospect Hill Halloween Block Party, Prospect Hill Ave from Munroe St to Boston St, Oct 31, 5-10:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209027 2209027Public EventPublic Event License, Prospect Hill Halloween Block Party, Munroe St from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Ave, Oct 31, 5-9:30PM (raindate Nov 2).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209026 2209026Public EventPublic Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 31, 5-9PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209025 2209025Public EventPublic Event License, Franklin Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 26, 1-8PM (raindate Oct 27).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209024 2209024Public EventPublic Event License, Taza Chocolate Day of the Dead Block Party, Windsor Pl from Windsor St to Columbia St, Oct 26, 10AM-6PM (raindate Oct 27).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209023 2209023Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Haunted Hall, City Hall Concourse, Oct 24, 4-7:45PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209022 2209022Public EventPublic Event License, Russell Rd Block Party, Russell Rd from Ware St to the dead end, and Hamilton Rd from Russell Rd to Barton St, Oct 19, 3-9PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208983 2208983Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight at 75 Mystic Ave with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208982 2208982Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight at 497 Broadway with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208980 2208980Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight at 479 Canal St with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208978 2208978Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 9 feet of conduit in College Ave from Pole 156/5 to a point of pickup at 40 College Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208977 2208977Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 44 feet of conduit in Elmwood St from Pole 113/3 to a point of pickup at 17 Elmwood St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208975 2208975Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 71 feet of conduit in Vinal Ave from Pole 248/1 to a point of pickup at 3 Summer St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208973 2208973Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 100 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 1905 to an Extenet wireless facility near 328 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208972 2208972Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 102 feet of conduit in Broadway from Pole 144/6 to a point of pickup at 41 Myrtle St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208971 2208971Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 121 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 3636 to a point of pickup at 1070 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208970 2208970Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 408 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 2635 to a point of pickup at 725 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208996 2208996OrderThat the Director of SPCD or the Chief of Police discuss whether or not "residents only" and "abutters only" driving restrictions are enforceable, and whether this information can currently be reflected in mapping applications like Google and WAZE.Approved  Action details Not available
208999 2208999OrderThat the Chief of Police forgive all traffic violations to date for drivers fined for using the new ‘bus only’ lane on Broadway until residents are educated on the changes.Approved  Action details Not available
209000 2209000OrderThat the Director of SPCD create an education campaign for the new ‘bus only’ lane on Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209001 2209001ResolutionThat the Administration provide an update addressing the Winter Hill in Motion project, including links to the educational materials created.Approved  Action details Not available
209002 2209002OrderThat the Director of SPCD assess the implementation of the Winter Hill in Motion project and how the city can better roll out such a new experimental set of changes.Approved  Action details Not available
208998 2208998ResolutionThat the Administration perform an ADA accessibility audit of the entire city, including state property, and devise a compliance plan complete with a timeline for implementation.Approved  Action details Not available
208990 2208990OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install traffic dampening tools at the intersection of Broadway and Simpson Avenue to slow the traffic speeding on Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208984 2208984OrderThat the City Solicitor take all actions available to enforce any applicable law or regulation requiring utilities to remove wires that are no longer in use.Approved  Action details Not available
208985 2208985ResolutionThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment and others in the Administration work with this Council to convene a task force to provide recommendations to eliminate the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings.Approved  Action details Not available
208988 2208988OrderThat the Chief Assessor utilize a valuation method for commercial real estate that takes into account the financial impact of the bridge closings on businesses located in such properties.Approved  Action details Not available
208989 2208989OrderThat the Chief of Police report to this Council on any enforcement actions undertaken under Ordinance 9-97, especially with regard to disturbances of the peace in the vicinity of Tufts College.Approved  Action details Not available
208991 2208991OrderThat the Director of SPCD report on the bus and bike lanes on Broadway on Winter Hill, including an assessment of their effectiveness, a response to the many complaints that have been received, and a description of any changes that are planned or being investigated.Approved  Action details Not available
208992 2208992OrderThat the Chief of Police redeploy as soon as possible at least 6 Police Officers full-time into the Traffic Division, to conduct traffic enforcement to regain control over our increasingly chaotic streets in the interest of public and especially pedestrian safety.Approved  Action details Not available
208993 2208993ResolutionThat the Administration provide an update on implementation of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, with any recommendations for amendments to make it as effective and enforceable as possible.Approved  Action details Not available
208994 2208994OrdinanceProposing amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance to allow the Tree Warden and Senior Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner to designate a co-worker to perform their duties and attend, count towards the quorum for, and participate and vote in, the meetings of the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208986 2208986ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on plans to preserve onsite affordable senior housing and care for the current and future residents of the Little Sisters of the Poor facility.Approved  Action details Not available
208987 2208987OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works commence regular sidewalk cleaning outside the Nunziato Dog Park, and provide the Ward 3 City Councilor with a written policy for scheduled sidewalk cleaning.Approved  Action details Not available
208995 2208995OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer provide an update on upcoming and past meetings with Spectra Energy (now Enbridge) related to the Algonquin Gas Transmission line and the J2 loop and any communications on risks and safety procedures related to those pipelines.Approved  Action details Not available
209021 3209021Officer's CommunicationDirector of Health and Human Services responding to #208956 with information on the implications for Somerville of the statewide vaping ban.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209010 3209010Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,730,000 in a bond for streets and sidewalk reconstruction.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209009 3209009Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,500,000 in a bond for annual water system improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209013 3209013Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,660,000 in a bond for a Sewer System Evaluation Study and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209012 3209012Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,740,000 in a bond for sewer replacement from Willow Avenue to Grove Street.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209011 3209011Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,380,000 in a bond for the Flint Street Sewer Replacement Project.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209014 3209014Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $160,000 in a bond for design and improvements at Dilboy Stadium and auxiliary fields.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209035 3209035CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles Houghton to the position of Student Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
209036 3209036CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles O'Leary to the position of Student Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
209037 3209037CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio Garcia to the position of Student Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
209038 3209038CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Sullivan to the position of Student Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
209039 3209039CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Del'Isola to the position of Student Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
209044 3209044OrdinanceDirector of Intergovernmental Affairs submitting an updated Surveillance Technology Ordinance inclusive of amendments from the Legislative Matters Committee meeting on 10/3/19.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209040 3209040CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert Taylor to the position of Student Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
209042 3209042Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $624,578 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account, to fund the FY19 compensation portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Firefighters Association of Somerville Local 76.Approved  Action details Not available
209042 4209042Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $624,578 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account, to fund the FY19 compensation portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Firefighters Association of Somerville Local 76.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209041 4209041Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City to provide tenants the right to purchase the residential property in which they reside when that property is being offered for sale.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209040 4209040CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert Taylor to the position of Student Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209039 4209039CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Del'Isola to the position of Student Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209038 4209038CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Sullivan to the position of Student Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209037 4209037CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio Garcia to the position of Student Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209036 4209036CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles O'Leary to the position of Student Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209035 4209035CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles Houghton to the position of Student Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207063 4207063OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Board on changes to and progress on the Fields Master Plan, including facilities controlled by DCR.Work completed  Action details Not available
209015 4209015Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices from Home Depot totaling $4,732.72 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Fleet Division and Highway Division Accounts for under-funded Home Depot purchases in June.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209020 4209020Officer's CommunicationHistoric Preservation Planner responding to #204278 with a presentation regarding the draft Demolition Review Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205370 4205370OrderThat the Director of SPCD specify what projects increased the 17 acres of open space in the SomerVision Progress Report.Work completed  Action details Not available
206770 4206770ResolutionThat the Administration create a Task Force to develop a master plan for green and open spaces.Work completed  Action details Not available
206786 4206786ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on transferring the management of Foss Park to the City, to improve conditions and access.Work completed  Action details Not available
206824 4206824OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parks and Recreation share a 5-year master design plan and financial investment plan for any DCR parks like Draw 7, Foss, Dilboy, Blessing of the Bay, etc.Work completed  Action details Not available
207030 4207030ResolutionThat the Administration provide updates on the timelines for the design and construction phases for CPA-funded open space projects that have been approved since the program started.Work completed  Action details Not available
206231 4206231ResolutionThat the Administration develop an open space acquisition plan to achieve the city’s SomerVision goal of adding 125 acres of open space.Work completed  Action details Not available
207726 4207726ResolutionThat the Administration select a pilot location to solicit interest from residents to acquire a walking path right of way, such as across Parkdale and Perry Streets for access to Lincoln Park, or across Albion and Hudson Streets for access to Albion Park.Work completed  Action details Not available
207914 4207914ResolutionThat Administration investigate hiring a landscaper to maintain the investments in our city parks' planted areas, softscape, flowerbeds etc.Work completed  Action details Not available
208148 4208148OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Council the status of and staffing for the City’s community gardens program, and the plan and steps being taken to develop new community gardens for the hundreds of residents on the waiting lists.Work completed  Action details Not available
208584 4208584CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Louis Ferrara to the Housing Authority.Approved  Action details Not available
208682 4208682OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation work with the Administration and the School Department to assess opportunities and barriers non-binary youth and adults have when wanting to participate in athletics and access public facilities, such as Dilboy Pool.Work completed  Action details Not available
208815 4208815OrdinanceProposing a revised amendment to the Municipal Ordinances to provide public oversight over the procurement and usage of surveillance technology, including a summary of the major revisions.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209018 4209018Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $77,047.27 grant that requires a match, from the Department of Homeland Security to the Fire Department for active shooter/hostile event training.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209016 4209016Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $236,976.00 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Office to the Police Department to fund E911 personnel costs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209017 4209017Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $80,749.62 grant with no new match required, from the State E911 Office to the Police Department for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209019 4209019Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Office to the Police Department to fund E911 emergency medical dispatch services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208960 5208960CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation responding to #208682 re: opportunities and barriers for non-binary youth and adults to participate in athletics and access public facilities.Work completed  Action details Not available
208539 5208539CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Fabia Oliveira to the Commission for Women.Approved  Action details Not available
208717 5208717CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Elizabeth Galloway to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Approved  Action details Not available
208584 5208584CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Louis Ferrara to the Housing Authority.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209008 5209008Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 200A, Section 9A, regarding the disposition of abandoned funds.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208716 5208716CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry Yu to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Approved  Action details Not available
208538 5208538CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Henson to the Human Rights Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
208428 5208428CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Crystal Turner to the Commission for Women.Approved  Action details Not available
208427 5208427CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Lormeus to the Commission for Women.Approved  Action details Not available
207905 5207905ResolutionThat the Administration work with the High School Building Committee to explore any options to sever construction (or take similar actions) of the playing field as part of the High School project, with the intention to incorporate it into a future capital project to include a parking garage beneath the playing surface.Work completed  Action details Not available
207156 5207156OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide an updated list of all open space projects in the queue, with anticipated cost, funding, and timeline to completion.Work completed  Action details Not available
204588 5204588ResolutionThat the Administration prioritize restorative and preventative maintenance in Seven Hills Park, including the statues and pillars, the brick Community Path, and the soil and grass.Work completed  Action details Not available
205369 5205369OrderThat the Director of SPCD share with this Board the exact open space inventory, and clarify why there is a discrepancy between SomerVision’s Open Space Plan and the State inventory of the city's open space.Work completed  Action details Not available
208703 5208703Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City to appoint Police Cadets under certain circumstances.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207364 6207364OrdinanceDraft ordinance that would increase public oversight of surveillance technology, in order to balance public safety with the individual right to privacy.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205706 6205706ResolutionThat the Administration report in writing on the net change in green and open space based on all projects planned for 2018.Work completed  Action details Not available
206393 6206393OrderThat, in the interest of tree preservation, the City Solicitor draft a revision of the Tree Ordinance to include restrictions and regulations on cutting trees of at least six inches in diameter on private property, and explain how the proposed revision differs from the ones that Cambridge, Lexington and Newton that have already passed to protect trees on private property.Work completed  Action details Not available
208427 6208427CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Lormeus to the Commission for Women.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208428 6208428CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Crystal Turner to the Commission for Women.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208538 6208538CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Henson to the Human Rights Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208716 6208716CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry Yu to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208717 6208717CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Elizabeth Galloway to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208539 6208539CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Fabia Oliveira to the Commission for Women.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208172 7208172CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sarah Sweeting to the Urban Forestry Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
202021 7202021OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the feasibility of demolishing the bus shelter at Broadway and Cedar Street and replacing it with a garden, small park or sitting area. (2nd request)Work completed  Action details Not available
202995 8202995OrderThat the Director of SPCD redesign the asphalt front playground at the Kennedy School and work with all stakeholders to make it usable by more people for a broader range of activities.Work completed  Action details Not available
203387 8203387ResolutionThat the Mayor update this Board on discussions with DCR about the fields at Draw 7 Park and Foss Park.Work completed  Action details Not available
208172 8208172CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sarah Sweeting to the Urban Forestry Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available