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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/24/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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209139 1209139Public CommunicationSasha Chanoff submitting comments re: re-turfing Dilboy Field.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209083 1209083Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 15, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209086 1209086Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 16, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209085 1209085Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 17, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209084 1209084Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 22, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209134 1209134LicenseRenewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
209104 1209104LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
209109 1209109LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Genki Ya of Somerville, 246 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
209102 1209102LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental.Approved  Action details Not available
209110 1209110LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
209111 1209111LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209103 1209103LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
209118 1209118LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209119 1209119LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
209129 1209129LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
209130 1209130LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
209120 1209120LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
209121 1209121LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St.Approved  Action details Not available
209122 1209122LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
209123 1209123LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
209124 1209124LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
209125 1209125LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209131 1209131LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
209126 1209126LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209112 1209112LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St.Approved  Action details Not available
209106 1209106LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
209115 1209115LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209116 1209116LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209117 1209117LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209127 1209127LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
209060 1209060CommunicationReport of the High School Building Committee Meeting of October 21, 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209105 1209105LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
209107 1209107LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Elm St Taproom, 256 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
209113 1209113LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209078 1209078CommunicationThanking Ward Councilors for sharing information on ward meetings and issues.Approved  Action details Not available
209054 1209054Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209055 1209055MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 26, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
209108 1209108LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
209128 1209128LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
209132 1209132LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St.Approved  Action details Not available
209099 1209099Public EventPublic Event License, Ten Hills Road Halloween Block Party, from Cresthill Road to Shore Drive, Oct 31, 5-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209133 1209133LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
209100 1209100Public EventPublic Event License, Boston International Kids Film Festival, Statue Park, Nov 16-17, 9:30AM-5:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209136 1209136LicenseSign/Awning License, Flow Realty, 327 Highland Ave, 1 awning.Approved  Action details Not available
209098 1209098Officer's CommunicationPolice Sgt. responding to #208906 re: overserving alcohol to inebriated customers along East Broadway.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209101 1209101Public EventPublic Event License, Christ the King procession, 21 Hathorn St to Broadway to Kensington Ave and back, Nov 24, 1-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209135 1209135LicenseExtended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
209137 1209137Public CommunicationTufts University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209138 1209138Public CommunicationHarvard University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209114 1209114LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209163 1209163LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems.Approved  Action details Not available
209163 2209163LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209161 2209161Mayor's CommunicationConveying an update on the Police Department's investigation into the August 31, 2019 Boston Straight Pride parade and counter-protest.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209164 2209164OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management inform the Ward 7 Councilor, by November 1, 2019, if a planned "blow down" release of all the gas in a segment of gas transmission supply pipeline occurred or will occur in Somerville/Arlington/Medford.Approved  Action details Not available
209165 2209165OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lights along McGrath Highway by Alston Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209166 2209166OrderThat the Director of Parking paint crosswalks at the intersection of Alston Street and McGrath Highway.Approved  Action details Not available
209167 2209167OrderThat the Director of Parking paint crosswalks at the intersection of McGrath Highway and Otis Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209168 2209168OrderThat the Director of Parking replace the broken ONE WAY sign at the corner of Everett Avenue and McGrath Highway.Approved  Action details Not available
209169 2209169OrderThat the Director of Parking repair the leaning street sign at Pennsylvania Avenue and Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209170 2209170OrderThat the Director of Water and Sewer update the Ward 1 Councilor on renovations to streets where construction is completed, such as Alston Street and Pearl Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209171 2209171OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes in the middle of Benedict Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
209172 2209172OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the East Somerville Community School grounds, particularly behind 47 Glen Street, to address rodent issues.Approved  Action details Not available
209173 2209173OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the hanging electrical box in front of 94-96 Perkins Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209174 2209174OrderThat the City Engineer provide information on the flooding problems in the Dane Street/Duck Village area and whether the problem has been permanently resolved.Approved  Action details Not available
209114 2209114LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209141 2209141OrderThat the Director of Parking install signage directing cyclists to slow down or dismount through Statue Park and the Holland Street MBTA head house.Approved  Action details Not available
209142 2209142OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to the Ward 6 Councilor on plans to improve cyclist wayfinding through Davis Square.Approved  Action details Not available
209143 2209143OrderThat the Director of Parking paint the portion of Chester Street, just past the intersection with Herbert Street, to indicate the area in which no parking is allowed.Approved  Action details Not available
209140 2209140OrderThat the Director of SPCD develop with the Ward 6 Councilor language in the zoning ordinance to require that developers provide affordable commercial spaces.Approved  Action details Not available
209138 2209138Public CommunicationHarvard University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209137 2209137Public CommunicationTufts University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209135 2209135LicenseExtended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209101 2209101Public EventPublic Event License, Christ the King procession, 21 Hathorn St to Broadway to Kensington Ave and back, Nov 24, 1-2PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209136 2209136LicenseSign/Awning License, Flow Realty, 327 Highland Ave, 1 awning.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209144 2209144OrderThat the Director of SPCD consider installing ADA/bicycle accessible ramps at the opposite ends of Edward Leathers Park to enhance the Neighborways bike path.Approved  Action details Not available
209145 2209145OrderThat the Director of Parking install a STOP sign at the southern end of Properzi Way, at its intersection with Tyler Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209146 2209146OrderThat the Director of Parking add blinking visibility lights to the speed limit sign near 17-19 Wyatt Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209147 2209147OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works immediately replace the missing signal at the intersection of Washington and Webster Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
209148 2209148OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works immediately replace the HAWK signals on Beacon Street with more suitable and effective RYG pedestrian-activated signals.Approved  Action details Not available
209149 2209149ResolutionThat the Mayor and the Director of SPCD immediately seek the approval of this Council for 2 new Mobility Division positions, and funding for traffic calming infrastructure, to address the many dangerous areas on our streets.Approved  Action details Not available
209151 2209151ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on its negotiations for a contract renewal with DCR for the management and use of DCR lands, including Dilboy stadium and adjacent facilities.Approved  Action details Not available
209152 2209152OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation update this Council regarding quality control review, contractor warranty policy, and field use data of the Lincoln Park athletic field.Approved  Action details Not available
209153 2209153OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment provide this Council with an update on Somerville Climate Forward’s goal #11, the plan for implementation in the short term.Approved  Action details Not available
209154 2209154OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD plan to incentivize property owners to use clean ways of cooking and heating, since buildings are the greatest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.Approved  Action details Not available
209155 2209155OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the Community Choice Aggregation bulk purchase of electricity.Approved  Action details Not available
209156 2209156OrderThat the Director of Purchasing and all departments procure services from environmentally-responsible companies for city operations (e.g. electric vehicles for garbage pickup, zero emissions equipment for landscaping, etc.).Approved  Action details Not available
209157 2209157ResolutionThat the Administration enforce vehicle idling laws for city vehicles, commercial vehicles and personal vehicles.Approved  Action details Not available
209158 2209158ResolutionThat the Mayor appoint a member from the Commission of Energy Use and Climate Change to the Planning Board and Design Review Committee, to provide their expertise on these bodies.Approved  Action details Not available
209150 2209150ResolutionSupporting a proposal to "Speed Up Construction, Reduce Harm, and Offset the Current Impacts to our Communities," by replacing service on the Lowell Commuter Rail Line with bus service during non-peak travel times, in order to mitigate current disruptions and speed the completion of the Green Line Extension.Approved  Action details Not available
209100 2209100Public EventPublic Event License, Boston International Kids Film Festival, Statue Park, Nov 16-17, 9:30AM-5:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209133 2209133LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209099 2209099Public EventPublic Event License, Ten Hills Road Halloween Block Party, from Cresthill Road to Shore Drive, Oct 31, 5-8PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209056 2209056CitationCommending Ronald Castile on the happy occasion of his retirement after 27 years of distinguished service at the Central Library, including the last 16 years as the Teen Librarian.Approved  Action details Not available
209057 2209057CitationCommending the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, which is celebrating its 100th year of spiritual service to our community.Approved  Action details Not available
209132 2209132LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209108 2209108LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209079 2209079OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management or another representative of the Administration report to each Councilor by November 1, 2019, on the placement of concrete for electrical equipment at the Brown School, and what alternate locations could be less impactful on the school's limited physical space.Approved  Action details Not available
209081 2209081OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services bait and put down new traps in the Healey School Tot Lot and address any burrow holes and food sources.Approved  Action details Not available
209082 2209082OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace all of the streetlights along Fellsway West between Mystic Avenue and Broadway with new LED lights, and, in the meantime, replace the bulbs of the 11 streetlights that are out.Approved  Action details Not available
209080 2209080OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services reach out to the numerous homeless people camping out in Foss Park and work to address their needs.Approved  Action details Not available
209113 2209113LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209076 2209076ResolutionThat the Administration inform this Council how, if it all, the city may recoup from utility companies its costs for a public safety response to gas leaks.Approved  Action details Not available
209077 2209077ResolutionThat the Administration inform this Council of any pros and cons of communicating guidelines for trick-or-treating prior to Halloween.Approved  Action details Not available
209107 2209107LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Elm St Taproom, 256 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209105 2209105LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209065 2209065OrderThat Rule 2 of the Rules of the City Council be hereby suspended for 2019 only, to instruct the City Clerk to schedule the Annual Caucus of the 2020 City Council at 6:30 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209127 2209127LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209061 2209061OrderThat the City Solicitor and the Director of Sustainability and the Environment draft with the Ward 5 Councilor an ordinance to ban or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers.Approved  Action details Not available
209062 2209062OrderThat the Director of Communications and the Director of Parking implement a plan to better publicize Traffic Commission meetings and decisions, and share that plan with this Council.Approved  Action details Not available
209063 2209063OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Director of Parking, the Director of Mobility and/or the Director of SomerStat report to this Council on whether proposed restrictions on resident parking stickers for new developments in transit-oriented areas would also apply to guest passes.Approved  Action details Not available
209064 2209064OrderThat the Director of SPCD report on how the funds allocated for the “Bridge Hopper” shuttle will be re-allocated, in light of data showing that the Bridge Hopper shuttle has shown low ridership.Approved  Action details Not available
209066 2209066OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the graffiti on the fence separating Connecticut Street from I-93.Approved  Action details Not available
209067 2209067OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management address the sinking sidewalk at 20 Rhode Island Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
209068 2209068OrderThat the Director of Parking ensure that Alston Street is patrolled and ticketed on street cleaning days.Approved  Action details Not available
209069 2209069OrderThat the Director of Parking place signage well before the intersection of Pearl and Cross Streets, indicating it is a school zone.Approved  Action details Not available
209070 2209070OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the trees on Pennsylvania Avenue are watered.Approved  Action details Not available
209071 2209071OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the street lights on Broadway, from Sullivan Square to Indiana Avenue, that are on 24 hours a day.Approved  Action details Not available
209072 2209072OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead trees on Medford Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209073 2209073OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the missing gas cover at 52-54 Pinckney Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209074 2209074OrderThat the City Council and appropriate city staff hold a public hearing on the decision-making process, timing, and implementation of the Broadway bus lane, in response to resident requests and petitions.Approved  Action details Not available
209075 2209075OrderThat the Director of Finance provide feedback on the attached data on Somerville's revenue growth from 2003 to 2018 as compared to other MA municipalities.Approved  Action details Not available
209106 2209106LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209058 2209058OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council the plan for an emergency response to the increased risk of disruption to the potable water supply due to water contamination from strong storms caused by climate change.Approved  Action details Not available
209059 2209059ResolutionThat the Administration consider erecting banners along roadways, as college campuses do, highlighting actual photos of our community’s families and individuals, both young and aged, walking or bicycling.Approved  Action details Not available
209112 2209112LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209126 2209126LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209131 2209131LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209125 2209125LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209124 2209124LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209123 2209123LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209122 2209122LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209121 2209121LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209130 2209130LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209129 2209129LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209119 2209119LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209118 2209118LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209103 2209103LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209111 2209111LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209110 2209110LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209102 2209102LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209109 2209109LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Genki Ya of Somerville, 246 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209104 2209104LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209134 2209134LicenseRenewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209095 3209095Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss settlement of a pending claim, pursuant to SCO Section 2-124Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209059 3209059ResolutionThat the Administration consider erecting banners along roadways, as college campuses do, highlighting actual photos of our community’s families and individuals, both young and aged, walking or bicycling.Approved  Action details Not available
209075 3209075OrderThat the Director of Finance provide feedback on the attached data on Somerville's revenue growth from 2003 to 2018 as compared to other MA municipalities.Approved  Action details Not available
209091 3209091Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209092 3209092Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209093 3209093Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209094 3209094Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209096 3209096Mayor's RequestAssistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition updating #208958, which further defines the purposes of the Affordable Housing Trust, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 10/17/19.Not approved  Action details Not available
209097 3209097Officer's CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #208922 re: civil asset forfeiture funds.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209088 3209088CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Bonnie Denis to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209151 3209151ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on its negotiations for a contract renewal with DCR for the management and use of DCR lands, including Dilboy stadium and adjacent facilities.Approved  Action details Not available
209089 3209089CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Finn Gardner to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209090 3209090CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Postlewaite to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209161 3209161Mayor's CommunicationConveying an update on the Police Department's investigation into the August 31, 2019 Boston Straight Pride parade and counter-protest.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209162 3209162Grant of LocationAssistant City Solicitor conveying 15 "Eligible Facilities Requests" from Crown Castle, which is requesting approval to modify 15 of its existing transmission installations.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209094 4209094Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable.Work completed  Action details Not available
209043 4209043Mayor's CommunicationConveying an Administrative Order issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency with respect to the City's combined sewer and drainage system.Work completed  Action details Not available
208992 4208992OrderThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
208996 4208996OrderThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
206943 4206943OrderThat the Chief of Police inform this Board how decisions are made to balance enforcement of cyclist violations, and the enforcement of vehicles driving or parking in bicycle lanes.Work completed  Action details Not available
207061 4207061OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the progress of pro-rating residential parking permits.Work completed  Action details Not available
206774 4206774OrderThat the Director of SPCD send a mailer and place flyers on doors and cars to all residents within the High School parking zones, informing them of the ongoing survey for parking needs.Work completed  Action details Not available
207570 4207570OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install STOP signs and YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN signs in the Summer Street intersection with Prescott Street, and provide additional safety recommendations for this intersection.Work completed  Action details Not available
207571 4207571OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD review the attached Police report suggesting traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Summer and Cherry Streets, including a fourth crosswalk, and indicate which of these improvements can be made and when.Work completed  Action details Not available
207737 4207737OrderThat the Director of SPCD work with the City of Medford and the GLX Team to adjust the traffic lights in Magoun Square, as traffic is getting backed up even more than usual due to the Ball Square Bridge closure.Work completed  Action details Not available
208818 4208818OrderThat the Chief of Police provide a list of fatal or debilitating crashes for the past ten years by victim’s mobility method, including car, bicycle, and pedestrian and including both local and state-managed roads.Work completed  Action details Not available
208958 4208958Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to expand the funding scope of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
208964 4208964ResolutionThat the Administration invite representatives from Weston & Sampson and relevant outside counsel to appear before this Council’s Finance Committee to discuss all issues pertaining to the remediation and design of Conway Park.Work completed  Action details Not available
209087 4209087Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $552 using available funds in the Engineering Division for a Police detail.Approved  Action details Not available
209087 5209087Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $552 using available funds in the Engineering Division for a Police detail.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209010 5209010Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,730,000 in a bond for streets and sidewalk reconstruction.Approved  Action details Not available
208958 5208958Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to expand the funding scope of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209009 5209009Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,500,000 in a bond for annual water system improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
209013 5209013Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,660,000 in a bond for a Sewer System Evaluation Study and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment.Approved  Action details Not available
209012 5209012Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,740,000 in a bond for sewer replacement from Willow Avenue to Grove Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209011 5209011Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,380,000 in a bond for the Flint Street Sewer Replacement Project.Approved  Action details Not available
208706 5208706Mayor's RequestRequesting the approval of a $125,000 expenditure limitation for the Nibble Kitchen Revolving Fund for FY2020.Approved  Action details Not available
207916 5207916OrderThat the Director of SPCD evaluate with the Traffic and Parking Committee the value and impact of flex posts for traffic calming, and on plans going forward for their use and maintenance.Work completed  Action details Not available
208384 5208384OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking temporarily suspend the policy of not painting curbs, in order to add yellow paint and a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign to the curved sidewalk on the southeast corner of Quincy and Summer Streets, to improve visibility. (2nd request)Work completed  Action details Not available
208518 5208518Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to increase selected parking fines.Approved  Action details Not available
207361 5207361OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking enhance the STOP signs on Summer Street at Cherry Street with solar-powered blinking lights, similar to those at Summer and Lowell Streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
207501 5207501ResolutionThat the Administration consider adding parking ticket data to the Socrata portal.Work completed  Action details Not available
209160 5209160Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,400,000 in a bond for the acquisition of 217 Somerville Ave for the creation of neighborhood open space.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209159 5209159Mayor's RequestRequesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for the acquisition of 217 Somerville Ave for the creation of neighborhood open space.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209140 5209140OrderThat the Director of SPCD develop with the Ward 6 Councilor language in the zoning ordinance to require that developers provide affordable commercial spaces.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
203646 6203646OrderThat the City Solicitor draft a Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring owners of larger buildings to disclose annual energy use.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207652 6207652OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police, the Director of Traffic and Parking, and/or the Director of Communications report to this Council on developing a citywide campaign focused on getting motorists to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and to fully stop at STOP signs.Work completed  Action details Not available
206853 6206853OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the enforcement of 311 complaints about illegal parking, and what provisions exist for enforcement against illegal parking on Sundays and holidays.Work completed  Action details Not available
208518 6208518Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to increase selected parking fines.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208705 6208705OrdinanceRequesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-273 - Revolving Funds, to establish a Nibble Kitchen Revolving Fund.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
208706 6208706Mayor's RequestRequesting the approval of a $125,000 expenditure limitation for the Nibble Kitchen Revolving Fund for FY2020.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207915 6207915OrderThat the Director of SPCD explain to the Traffic and Parking Committee why strategically-placed temporary speed bumps would not be more effective in calming traffic than plastic flex posts, many of which have been down and out-of-service within a day or two of the recent bridge closures.Work completed  Action details Not available
209011 6209011Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,380,000 in a bond for the Flint Street Sewer Replacement Project.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209012 6209012Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,740,000 in a bond for sewer replacement from Willow Avenue to Grove Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209013 6209013Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,660,000 in a bond for a Sewer System Evaluation Study and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209009 6209009Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,500,000 in a bond for annual water system improvements.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208857 6208857Mayor's RequestRequesting the supplemental appropriation of $30,719 to the Communications and Community Engagement Salary and Wages Temporary Account to hire a temporary US Census 2020 Complete Count Coordinator.Approved  Action details Not available