209770
| 1 | 209770 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 19, 2020. | Approved | |
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209767
| 1 | 209767 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 19, 2020. | Approved | |
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209769
| 1 | 209769 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 20, 2020. | Approved | |
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209768
| 1 | 209768 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 25, 2020. | Approved | |
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209776
| 1 | 209776 | Public Event | Public Event License, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq near the Somerville Theater, Apr 22-27, various times. | Approved | |
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209755
| 1 | 209755 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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209756
| 1 | 209756 | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Placed on file | |
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209757
| 1 | 209757 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 23, 2020. | Approved | |
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209777
| 1 | 209777 | Public Communication | Nikhilesh Gorukanti proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 365-369 Somerville Ave to remove the Pedestrian Street designation. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209778
| 1 | 209778 | Public Communication | 4 residents submitting comments re: the removal of Foss Park trees. | Placed on file | |
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209782
| 1 | 209782 | Public Event | Public Event License, Race of Ireland, Davis Sq and surrounding area, Mar 22, 7am-1pm. | Approved | |
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209782
| 2 | 209782 | Public Event | Public Event License, Race of Ireland, Davis Sq and surrounding area, Mar 22, 7am-1pm. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209788
| 2 | 209788 | Order | That the Director of SPCD produce quarterly updates on affordable housing to increase predictability and coherence of discussions. | Approved | |
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209783
| 2 | 209783 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police discuss what can be done to mitigate delivery trucks’ use of bike lanes and cycling tracks as parking when making deliveries. | Approved | |
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209784
| 2 | 209784 | Order | That the Environmental Health Coordinator work with the Ward 7 Councilor to arrange a community meeting to discuss methods to reduce the increase in rats in the neighborhoods. | Approved | |
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209775
| 2 | 209775 | Communication | Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry responding to #207167 re: updated Capital Investment Plan progress reports for parks and open space projects. | Placed on file | |
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209779
| 2 | 209779 | Order | That this Council review with the Administration, Cambridge’s recent Home Rule Petition to improve the safety of transportation network company vehicles operating there. | Approved | |
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209785
| 2 | 209785 | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 7 Councilor of the location and width of the Algonquin gas line easement under Route 16, Stop & Shop and any other locations which are not state-owned. | Approved | |
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209786
| 2 | 209786 | Resolution | That the Somerville Education Foundation share their organizational priorities with this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations. | Approved | |
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209787
| 2 | 209787 | Mayor's Communication | Responding to #209644 re: GLX mitigation requests. | Placed on file | |
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209789
| 2 | 209789 | Order | That this Council's Committee on Finance discuss the peoples' budget and priorities for FY21. | Approved | |
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209790
| 2 | 209790 | Order | That this Council modify or eliminate the Zoning Ordinance's Use Limitations for parcels that front a Pedestrian Street in various locations such as 4.1.13.b, 4.3.13.b, 5.1.15.b, etc. | Approved | |
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209762
| 2 | 209762 | Order | That the City Solicitor draft language to amend the Adult Use Marijuana Ordinance to require full disclosure of all ownership interests, including names and percentage interest of all owners or shareholders. | Approved | |
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209764
| 2 | 209764 | Order | That the Director of SPCD list the members of the Marijuana Advisory Committee on the city's website. | Approved | |
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209763
| 2 | 209763 | Order | That this Council consider amending the Adult Use Marijuana Ordinance to remove Somerville residency as a qualifier for being a priority applicant in Group A, in order to prioritize Economic Empowerment applicants. | Approved | |
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209765
| 2 | 209765 | Order | That #207449 be discharged from this Council’s Traffic and Parking Committee and referred to a committee which the Director of Inspectional Services attends. | Approved | |
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209772
| 2 | 209772 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Milton to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209766
| 2 | 209766 | Communication | In his capacity as President, rescheduling to Tuesday, April 28, 2020 the regular meeting of this Council that had been scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2020. | Placed on file | |
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209776
| 2 | 209776 | Public Event | Public Event License, Independent Film Festival, Davis Sq near the Somerville Theater, Apr 22-27, various times. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209758
| 2 | 209758 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update this Council on creating a Bicycle Master Plan, and requiring that future road work adhere to this plan. | Approved | |
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209760
| 2 | 209760 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 Councilor on plans to paint "bump-outs" on the northeast corner of Vinal Avenue and Summer Street, and on the southeast corner of Quincy and Summer Streets. | Approved | |
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209761
| 2 | 209761 | Resolution | That the Administration routinely distribute the Redevelopment Authority's meeting agendas to all City Councilors via email, and submit regular written updates to this Council. | Approved | |
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209759
| 2 | 209759 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update the City Council on the status of the Union Square D4.3 block. | Approved | |
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209759
| 3 | 209759 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update the City Council on the status of the Union Square D4.3 block. | Approved | |
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209781
| 3 | 209781 | Communication | Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management responding to #s 209656, 209641, 209546, 209348 & 209174 re: flooding in various locations. | Placed on file | |
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209773
| 3 | 209773 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209642
| 3 | 209642 | Order | That the Director of Personnel appear before this Council to explain the failure to urge the Council to take expedited action on two Police Department promotions that would have diversified the superior officer ranks had the civil service list not expired before the Council was able to consider the promotions. | Work completed | |
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209643
| 3 | 209643 | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council by February 25, 2020 the policy for communicating to the Police Department special conditions imposed for city wide projects, such as working hours. | Approved | |
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209644
| 3 | 209644 | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council by February 25, 2020 of any negotiated relief related to the recently-announced GLX delayed timeline and resultant impact to the city’s residents and businesses. | Approved | |
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209774
| 3 | 209774 | Officer's Communication | Director of SomerStat responding to #204874 re: publishing de-identified parking permit data. | Placed on file | |
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209784
| 3 | 209784 | Order | That the Environmental Health Coordinator work with the Ward 7 Councilor to arrange a community meeting to discuss methods to reduce the increase in rats in the neighborhoods. | Approved | |
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209780
| 4 | 209780 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $20,279.78 from the Police Public Safety Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the bulletproof vest grant match requirement. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209658
| 4 | 209658 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update this Council on plans shared with the Ward 5 and Ward 4 Councilors in November for “expansions in the network of 20 MPH safety zones in December, January and February until all local streets are covered.” | Work completed | |
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209550
| 4 | 209550 | Communication | School Committee Member Sarah Phillips requesting an exemption under MGL c268A s20(d). | Approved | |
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209445
| 4 | 209445 | Order | That the Director of SPCD adjust the light signal timing at Central and Medford Streets so pedestrians have enough time to cross safely. | Work completed | |
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199846
| 4 | 199846 | Resolution | That MASS DOT consider placing a pedestrian signal at Chester Street and McGrath Highway. | Work completed | |
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208256
| 4 | 208256 | Order | That the Director of SPCD identify both a temporary and longer-term Lyft/Uber pick-up point in Union Square. | Work completed | |
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209404
| 4 | 209404 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Titania Ng to the Conservation Commission. | Approved | |
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200240
| 4 | 200240 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign on Cross Street East prohibiting cutoff traffic onto I-93. | Work completed | |
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200290
| 4 | 200290 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking add an additional stop sign on Meacham Road facing Buena Vista Road to clarify that Buena Vista Road drivers must stop before turning onto Meacham Road. | Work completed | |
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200746
| 4 | 200746 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a SLOW sign on the Cross Street bridge. | Work completed | |
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200856
| 4 | 200856 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install signs at appropriate sections of Osgood Street indicating that it is not a through way. | Work completed | |
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201135
| 4 | 201135 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking investigate making Brook Street a one way street, going away from Cross Street. | Work completed | |
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201142
| 4 | 201142 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install parking meters in front of 161 Broadway. | Work completed | |
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201377
| 4 | 201377 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking remove the NO TURN ON RED sign on the corner of Broadway and Franklin Street. | Work completed | |
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201406
| 4 | 201406 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a DEAD END or NO THRU WAY sign at the entrance to Kent Court. | Work completed | |
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201407
| 4 | 201407 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a PRIVATE WAY sign at the entrance to Kent Court. | Work completed | |
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201487
| 4 | 201487 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking devise a strategy to more forcefully implement the DO NOT ENTER restriction on Perkins Street, by the Boston line. | Work completed | |
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201615
| 4 | 201615 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the absence of parking regulations and signage on large portions of Somerville Avenue. | Work completed | |
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201694
| 4 | 201694 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing STOP sign on Buena Vista Road, where it meets Meacham Road. | Work completed | |
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201780
| 4 | 201780 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider adding an "except Perkins Street abutters" note to the Do Not Enter sign on Perkins Street, on the Boston line. | Work completed | |
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201783
| 4 | 201783 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW - CHILDREN sign on Lincoln Avenue. | Work completed | |
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201785
| 4 | 201785 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install YIELD signs along the rotary in Assembly Row, by Legal Seafood, as well as signage indicating who has the right of way. | Work completed | |
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201786
| 4 | 201786 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking address traffic issues at the intersection of Bonair, Dana and Edmands Streets. | Work completed | |
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201829
| 4 | 201829 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain the reason for the NO PARKING – DRIVEWAY sign at the West Branch Police sub-station. | Work completed | |
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202173
| 4 | 202173 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking put a DO NOT ENTER sign on the corner of Walnut Street and Medford street to stop cars from going the wrong way on Walnut Street. | Work completed | |
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202351
| 4 | 202351 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a blinking SLOW sign at 240 Pearl Street. | Work completed | |
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202791
| 4 | 202791 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install reflective material on the STOP sign post at Governor Winthrop and Ten Hills Roads. | Work completed | |
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202799
| 4 | 202799 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing warning signs at the entrance of East Broadway, at McGrath Highway, to let drivers know the street will merge to one lane. | Work completed | |
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202860
| 4 | 202860 | Order | That the Chief of Police send a directed patrol to monitor Mount Vernon Street for wrong-way traffic 5-6PM. | Work completed | |
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202861
| 4 | 202861 | Order | That the Chief of Police monitor lower Broadway regularly for illegal u-turns. | Work completed | |
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203055
| 4 | 203055 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider a resident petition for a change to Merriam Street from 2-way to 1-way and provide residents with related information. | Work completed | |
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203054
| 4 | 203054 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking review the line of site for traffic turning from Summer Street onto Preston Road and recommend changes to parking and signage. | Work completed | |
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203363
| 4 | 203363 | Resolution | That the Administration advise why speed dampening options were denied for Fairfax Street. | Work completed | |
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203372
| 4 | 203372 | Order | That the Directors of SPCD and Traffic and Parking place appropriate signs and signals for safety zones in Ward 2, especially around the Argenziano School. | Work completed | |
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203396
| 4 | 203396 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking determine whether fire trucks and ambulances can safely access Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island Avenues from Pennsylvania Avenue, and make appropriate recommendations to this Board. | Work completed | |
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203397
| 4 | 203397 | Resolution | The Traffic Commission consider making Mt. Vernon Street an ABUTTERS ONLY roadway, from Pearl Street to Broadway, during peak travelling hours. | Work completed | |
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203488
| 4 | 203488 | Resolution | That the Traffic Commission consider changing Merriam Street to a one way street, from Charlestown Street to Somerville Avenue. | Work completed | |
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203490
| 4 | 203490 | Order | The Director of Traffic and Parking place a second DO NOT ENTER sign at the corner of Bolton and Oak Streets, and a one way arrow sign on top of the DO NOT ENTER signs. | Work completed | |
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203578
| 4 | 203578 | Order | That the Director of SPCD work with MA DOT to place a DO NOT BLOCK THE INTERSECTION sign and related street markings at the intersection of Linwood Street and McGrath Highway. | Work completed | |
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203591
| 4 | 203591 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a sign at the entrance of Prentiss Street to indicate its Private Way status. | Work completed | |
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203993
| 4 | 203993 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO PARKING sign between 129 and 133 Cross Street. | Work completed | |
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204228
| 4 | 204228 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the speed signs on Florence Street with 20 MPH signs. | Work completed | |
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206695
| 4 | 206695 | Order | That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on any discussions with our state delegation to increase the per-ride assessment that ride-share companies pay, and how this Board could advocate for an increase. | Work completed | |
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207165
| 4 | 207165 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign at the intersection of Temple Road and Governor Winthrop Road. | Work completed | |
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207368
| 4 | 207368 | Order | That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the contribution of ride-hailing services, including Uber and Lyft, to traffic congestion, and suggest policies to reduce this impact. | Work completed | |
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207449
| 4 | 207449 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking waive parking dumpster fees for property owners who are de-paving their driveways. | Recommended to be sent for discussion | |
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207490
| 4 | 207490 | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on any agreements with ride share companies, including their designated drop-off/pick-up areas in Davis Square, and advise on any efforts to contract with additional companies or introduce additional designated areas, and discuss with this Council the enforcement of illegal parking in those areas. | Work completed | |
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207491
| 4 | 207491 | Resolution | That the Administration consider signage in high-usage areas directing ride share users to the existence and location of designated drop-off/pick-up areas. | Work completed | |
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207713
| 5 | 207713 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO OUTLET TO WASHINGTON STREET sign on the corner of George Street and Broadway to prevent cut through traffic due to the GLX bridge closures. | Work completed | |
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203067
| 5 | 203067 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of Information Technology provide Parking Control Officers with the ability to review local infraction history by license plate. | Work completed | |
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203070
| 5 | 203070 | Order | That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with data on car ownership and parking issues at developments permitted in the past five years. | Work completed | |
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203074
| 5 | 203074 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider prohibiting car traffic around Artisan Way and Assembly Row to allow for increased pedestrian accessibility. | Work completed | |
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203274
| 5 | 203274 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing a raised crosswalk at the intersection of Summer and Lowell Streets. | Work completed | |
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209404
| 5 | 209404 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Titania Ng to the Conservation Commission. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208249
| 5 | 208249 | Order | That the Director of SPCD modify the Central Hill Campus plan to include an elevator from the new Gilman Square MBTA station to the Central Hill Campus, so that people with mobility issues are able to use the new station to access City Hall, the Library, and the High School. | Work completed | |
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208483
| 5 | 208483 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide an update on progress regarding processing residential permits. | Work completed | |
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209405
| 5 | 209405 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Ayanna to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Approved | |
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209406
| 5 | 209406 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Conor Guidarelli to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Approved | |
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199456
| 5 | 199456 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking conduct a traffic study on Lincoln and Perkins Streets and propose traffic calming measures. | Work completed | |
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209491
| 5 | 209491 | Communication | Requesting approval of an exemption for David Gibbs pursuant to MGL c268A, s20(d). | Approved | |
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209550
| 5 | 209550 | Communication | School Committee Member Sarah Phillips requesting an exemption under MGL c268A s20(d). | Mayoral Approval | |
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209590
| 6 | 209590 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant. | Approved | |
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209590
| 6 | 209590 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant. | Approved | |
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209491
| 6 | 209491 | Communication | Requesting approval of an exemption for David Gibbs pursuant to MGL c268A, s20(d). | Mayoral Approval | |
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209591
| 6 | 209591 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant. | Approved | |
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209591
| 6 | 209591 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant. | Approved | |
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199700
| 6 | 199700 | Resolution | That the Traffic Commission consider installing a temporary speed bump on Governor Winthrop Road near Grimmons Park to protect children from speeding vehicles. | Work completed | |
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197981
| 6 | 197981 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works determine if it is feasible to place a bump out at the corner of Bonner and Columbus Avenues. | Work completed | |
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209406
| 6 | 209406 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Conor Guidarelli to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209405
| 6 | 209405 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Ayanna to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209284
| 7 | 209284 | Resolution | Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. | Laid on the table | |
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200223
| 7 | 200223 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works create clearly defined lines along Walnut Street, by Pearl Street and Broadway, to eliminate two lane traffic problems. | Work completed | |
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209591
| 7 | 209591 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Steve St. Hilaire to the position of Police Sergeant. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209590
| 7 | 209590 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Police Officer Wolff Berrouet to the position of Police Sergeant. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207890
| 7 | 207890 | Resolution | That the Administration work with MassDOT and the GLX team to address the 3 primary safety issues with the Community Path Extension between Washington Street and Lechmere that have been identified by the Friends of the Community Path. | Work completed | |
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208378
| 9 | 208378 | Order | That the Director of SPCD install traffic calming infrastructure on Morrison Avenue, such as a speed bump between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, as soon as possible to protect pedestrians crossing Morrison Avenue, especially at Highland Road near Lexington Park and the Community Path. | Work completed | |
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198398
| 12 | 198398 | Order | That this Board's Committee on Legislative Matters review the current pervious surfaces ordinances for their effectiveness and sufficiency. | Work completed | |
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209789
| 12 | 209789 | Order | That this Council's Committee on Finance discuss the peoples' budget and priorities for FY21. | Kept in committee | |
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209789
| 15 | 209789 | Order | That this Council's Committee on Finance discuss the peoples' budget and priorities for FY21. | Kept in committee | |
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