Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (160) 160 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 209005 1 209005 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 1, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 209007 1 209007 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on October 2, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 209006 1 209006 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 3, 2019. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 209003 1 209003 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 7, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 209004 1 209004 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on October 7, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208997 1 208997 Communication Providing updates on metric development for the 2040 SomerVision Housing Working Group. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208967 1 208967 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208968 1 208968 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 12, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208970 1 208970 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208971 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208972 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208973 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208974 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208975 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208976 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208977 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208978 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208979 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208980 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208981 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208982 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 208983 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 209022 Public Event Public 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 1 209023 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Haunted Hall, City Hall Concourse, Oct 24, 4-7:45PM. Approved   Action details Not available 209024 1 209024 Public Event Public 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 1 209025 Public Event Public Event License, Franklin Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 26, 1-8PM (raindate Oct 27). Approved   Action details Not available 209026 1 209026 Public Event Public Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 31, 5-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 209027 1 209027 Public Event Public 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 1 209028 Public Event Public 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 1 209029 Public Event Public Event License, Teen Empowerment Yoga and Campfire, Growing Center, Nov 19, 3-6:30PM (raindate Nov 26). Approved   Action details Not available 209030 1 209030 License New Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility. Approved   Action details Not available 209031 1 209031 License New Drainlayer's License, Legacy Building and Development. Approved   Action details Not available 209032 1 209032 License Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 209033 1 209033 License Sign/Awning License, JP Morgan Chase Bank, 8 Broadway, one awning and sign. Approved   Action details Not available 209034 1 209034 Officer's Communication Washington 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 1 209045 Public Communication Rachel Turek submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209051 1 209051 License New Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today. Approved   Action details Not available 209052 1 209052 License New Drainlayer's License, New England Style. Approved   Action details Not available 209053 1 209053 License New Drainlayer's License, Sciaba Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 209053 2 209053 License New Drainlayer's License, Sciaba Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208969 2 208969 Citation Commending 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 2 209052 License New Drainlayer's License, New England Style. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209051 2 209051 License New Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209046 2 209046 Resolution That this City Council hereby recognizes the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Approved   Action details Not available 209047 2 209047 Resolution That 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 2 209049 Resolution That 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 2 209048 Order That 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 2 209050 Order That 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 2 209043 Mayor's Communication Conveying 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 2 209044 Ordinance Director 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 2 209033 License Sign/Awning License, JP Morgan Chase Bank, 8 Broadway, one awning and sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209032 2 209032 License Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Psi Fraternity, 80 Professors Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209031 2 209031 License New Drainlayer's License, Legacy Building and Development. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209030 2 209030 License New Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209029 2 209029 Public Event Public Event License, Teen Empowerment Yoga and Campfire, Growing Center, Nov 19, 3-6:30PM (raindate Nov 26). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209028 2 209028 Public Event Public 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 2 209027 Public Event Public 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 2 209026 Public Event Public Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 31, 5-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209025 2 209025 Public Event Public Event License, Franklin Ave Halloween Block Party, Oct 26, 1-8PM (raindate Oct 27). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209024 2 209024 Public Event Public 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 2 209023 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Haunted Hall, City Hall Concourse, Oct 24, 4-7:45PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209022 2 209022 Public Event Public 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 2 208983 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208982 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208980 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208978 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208977 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208975 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208973 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208972 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208971 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208970 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 208996 Order That 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 2 208999 Order That 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 2 209000 Order That the Director of SPCD create an education campaign for the new ‘bus only’ lane on Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209001 2 209001 Resolution That 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 2 209002 Order That 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 2 208998 Resolution That 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 2 208990 Order That 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 2 208984 Order That 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 2 208985 Resolution That 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 2 208988 Order That 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 2 208989 Order That 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 2 208991 Order That 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 2 208992 Order That 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 2 208993 Resolution That 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 2 208994 Ordinance Proposing 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 2 208986 Resolution That 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 2 208987 Order That 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 2 208995 Order That 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 3 209021 Officer's Communication Director 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 3 209010 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 209009 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 209013 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 209012 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 209011 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 209014 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 209035 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles Houghton to the position of Student Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 209036 3 209036 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles O'Leary to the position of Student Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 209037 3 209037 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio Garcia to the position of Student Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 209038 3 209038 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Sullivan to the position of Student Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 209039 3 209039 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Del'Isola to the position of Student Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 209044 3 209044 Ordinance Director 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 3 209040 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert Taylor to the position of Student Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 209042 3 209042 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209042 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209041 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209040 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert Taylor to the position of Student Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209039 4 209039 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Del'Isola to the position of Student Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209038 4 209038 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Sullivan to the position of Student Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209037 4 209037 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio Garcia to the position of Student Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209036 4 209036 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles O'Leary to the position of Student Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209035 4 209035 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles Houghton to the position of Student Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207063 4 207063 Order That 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 4 209015 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209020 Officer's Communication Historic Preservation Planner responding to #204278 with a presentation regarding the draft Demolition Review Ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205370 4 205370 Order That 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 4 206770 Resolution That the Administration create a Task Force to develop a master plan for green and open spaces. Work completed   Action details Not available 206786 4 206786 Resolution That 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 4 206824 Order That 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 4 207030 Resolution That 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 4 206231 Resolution That 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 4 207726 Resolution That 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 4 207914 Resolution That 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 4 208148 Order That 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 4 208584 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Louis Ferrara to the Housing Authority. Approved   Action details Not available 208682 4 208682 Order That 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 4 208815 Ordinance Proposing 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 4 209018 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209016 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209017 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209019 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 208960 Communication Director 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 5 208539 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fabia Oliveira to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 208717 5 208717 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Elizabeth Galloway to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Approved   Action details Not available 208584 5 208584 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Louis Ferrara to the Housing Authority. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209008 5 209008 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 200A, Section 9A, regarding the disposition of abandoned funds. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208716 5 208716 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry Yu to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Approved   Action details Not available 208538 5 208538 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Henson to the Human Rights Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 208428 5 208428 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Crystal Turner to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 208427 5 208427 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Lormeus to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 207905 5 207905 Resolution That 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 5 207156 Order That 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 5 204588 Resolution That 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 5 205369 Order That 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 5 208703 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 207364 Ordinance Draft 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 6 205706 Resolution That 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 6 206393 Order That, 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 6 208427 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Lormeus to the Commission for Women. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208428 6 208428 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Crystal Turner to the Commission for Women. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208538 6 208538 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Henson to the Human Rights Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208716 6 208716 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Larry Yu to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208717 6 208717 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Elizabeth Galloway to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208539 6 208539 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fabia Oliveira to the Commission for Women. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208172 7 208172 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sarah Sweeting to the Urban Forestry Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 202021 7 202021 Order That 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 8 202995 Order That 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 8 203387 Resolution That 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 8 208172 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sarah Sweeting to the Urban Forestry Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available