Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (203) 203 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 Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 203. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 203. 209139 1 209139 Public Communication Sasha Chanoff submitting comments re: re-turfing Dilboy Field. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209083 1 209083 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 15, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 209086 1 209086 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 16, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 209085 1 209085 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 17, 2019. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 209084 1 209084 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 22, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 209134 1 209134 License Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 209104 1 209104 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 209109 1 209109 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Genki Ya of Somerville, 246 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 209102 1 209102 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental. Approved   Action details Not available 209110 1 209110 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 209111 1 209111 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209103 1 209103 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 209118 1 209118 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209119 1 209119 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 209129 1 209129 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 209130 1 209130 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 209120 1 209120 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 209121 1 209121 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St. Approved   Action details Not available 209122 1 209122 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 209123 1 209123 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 209124 1 209124 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 209125 1 209125 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209131 1 209131 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 209126 1 209126 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209112 1 209112 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 209106 1 209106 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 209115 1 209115 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209116 1 209116 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209117 1 209117 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209127 1 209127 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 209060 1 209060 Communication Report of the High School Building Committee Meeting of October 21, 2019. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209105 1 209105 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 209107 1 209107 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Elm St Taproom, 256 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 209113 1 209113 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209078 1 209078 Communication Thanking Ward Councilors for sharing information on ward meetings and issues. Approved   Action details Not available 209054 1 209054 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209055 1 209055 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 26, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 209108 1 209108 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 209128 1 209128 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 209132 1 209132 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. Approved   Action details Not available 209099 1 209099 Public Event Public Event License, Ten Hills Road Halloween Block Party, from Cresthill Road to Shore Drive, Oct 31, 5-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 209133 1 209133 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 209100 1 209100 Public Event Public Event License, Boston International Kids Film Festival, Statue Park, Nov 16-17, 9:30AM-5:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 209136 1 209136 License Sign/Awning License, Flow Realty, 327 Highland Ave, 1 awning. Approved   Action details Not available 209098 1 209098 Officer's Communication Police Sgt. responding to #208906 re: overserving alcohol to inebriated customers along East Broadway. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209101 1 209101 Public Event Public 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 1 209135 License Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 209137 1 209137 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209138 1 209138 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209114 1 209114 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209163 1 209163 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems. Approved   Action details Not available 209163 2 209163 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209161 2 209161 Mayor's Communication Conveying 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 2 209164 Order That 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 2 209165 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lights along McGrath Highway by Alston Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209166 2 209166 Order That the Director of Parking paint crosswalks at the intersection of Alston Street and McGrath Highway. Approved   Action details Not available 209167 2 209167 Order That the Director of Parking paint crosswalks at the intersection of McGrath Highway and Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209168 2 209168 Order That 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 2 209169 Order That the Director of Parking repair the leaning street sign at Pennsylvania Avenue and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209170 2 209170 Order That 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 2 209171 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes in the middle of Benedict Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 209172 2 209172 Order That 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 2 209173 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the hanging electrical box in front of 94-96 Perkins Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209174 2 209174 Order That 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 2 209114 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209141 2 209141 Order That 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 2 209142 Order That 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 2 209143 Order That 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 2 209140 Order That 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 2 209138 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209137 2 209137 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Fall 2019 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209135 2 209135 License Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209101 2 209101 Public Event Public 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 2 209136 License Sign/Awning License, Flow Realty, 327 Highland Ave, 1 awning. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209144 2 209144 Order That 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 2 209145 Order That 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 2 209146 Order That the Director of Parking add blinking visibility lights to the speed limit sign near 17-19 Wyatt Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209147 2 209147 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately replace the missing signal at the intersection of Washington and Webster Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 209148 2 209148 Order That 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 2 209149 Resolution That 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 2 209151 Resolution That 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 2 209152 Order That 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 2 209153 Order That 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 2 209154 Order That 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 2 209155 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the Community Choice Aggregation bulk purchase of electricity. Approved   Action details Not available 209156 2 209156 Order That 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 2 209157 Resolution That the Administration enforce vehicle idling laws for city vehicles, commercial vehicles and personal vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 209158 2 209158 Resolution That 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 2 209150 Resolution Supporting 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 2 209100 Public Event Public Event License, Boston International Kids Film Festival, Statue Park, Nov 16-17, 9:30AM-5:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209133 2 209133 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209099 2 209099 Public Event Public 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 2 209056 Citation Commending 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 2 209057 Citation Commending the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, which is celebrating its 100th year of spiritual service to our community. Approved   Action details Not available 209132 2 209132 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209108 2 209108 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209079 2 209079 Order That 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 2 209081 Order That 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 2 209082 Order That 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 2 209080 Order That 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 2 209113 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209076 2 209076 Resolution That 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 2 209077 Resolution That 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 2 209107 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Elm St Taproom, 256 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209105 2 209105 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209065 2 209065 Order That 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 2 209127 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209061 2 209061 Order That 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 2 209062 Order That 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 2 209063 Order That 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 2 209064 Order That 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 2 209066 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the graffiti on the fence separating Connecticut Street from I-93. Approved   Action details Not available 209067 2 209067 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management address the sinking sidewalk at 20 Rhode Island Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 209068 2 209068 Order That the Director of Parking ensure that Alston Street is patrolled and ticketed on street cleaning days. Approved   Action details Not available 209069 2 209069 Order That 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 2 209070 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the trees on Pennsylvania Avenue are watered. Approved   Action details Not available 209071 2 209071 Order That 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 2 209072 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead trees on Medford Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209073 2 209073 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the missing gas cover at 52-54 Pinckney Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209074 2 209074 Order That 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 2 209075 Order That 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 2 209106 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209058 2 209058 Order That 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 2 209059 Resolution That 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 2 209112 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209126 2 209126 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209131 2 209131 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209125 2 209125 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209124 2 209124 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209123 2 209123 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209122 2 209122 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209121 2 209121 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209130 2 209130 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209129 2 209129 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209119 2 209119 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209118 2 209118 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209103 2 209103 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209111 2 209111 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209110 2 209110 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209102 2 209102 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209109 2 209109 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Genki Ya of Somerville, 246 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209104 2 209104 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209134 2 209134 License Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209095 3 209095 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss settlement of a pending claim, pursuant to SCO Section 2-124 Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209059 3 209059 Resolution That 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 3 209075 Order That 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 3 209091 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209092 3 209092 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209093 3 209093 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209094 3 209094 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209096 3 209096 Mayor's Request Assistant 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 3 209097 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #208922 re: civil asset forfeiture funds. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209088 3 209088 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Bonnie Denis to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209151 3 209151 Resolution That 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 3 209089 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Finn Gardner to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209090 3 209090 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Postlewaite to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209161 3 209161 Mayor's Communication Conveying 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 3 209162 Grant of Location Assistant 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 4 209094 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Berlin Haynes as Constable. Work completed   Action details Not available 209043 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 208992 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 208996 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 206943 4 206943 Order That 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 4 207061 Order That 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 4 206774 Order That 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 4 207570 Order That 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 4 207571 Order That 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 4 207737 Order That 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 4 208818 Order That 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 4 208958 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to expand the funding scope of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 208964 4 208964 Resolution That 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 4 209087 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 209087 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 209010 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,730,000 in a bond for streets and sidewalk reconstruction. Approved   Action details Not available 208958 5 208958 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to expand the funding scope of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209009 5 209009 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,500,000 in a bond for annual water system improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 209013 5 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. Approved   Action details Not available 209012 5 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. Approved   Action details Not available 209011 5 209011 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 208706 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of a $125,000 expenditure limitation for the Nibble Kitchen Revolving Fund for FY2020. Approved   Action details Not available 207916 5 207916 Order That 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 5 208384 Order That 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 5 208518 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to increase selected parking fines. Approved   Action details Not available 207361 5 207361 Order That 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 5 207501 Resolution That the Administration consider adding parking ticket data to the Socrata portal. Work completed   Action details Not available 209160 5 209160 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 209159 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 209140 Order That 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 6 203646 Order That 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 6 207652 Order That 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 6 206853 Order That 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 6 208518 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to increase selected parking fines. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208705 6 208705 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-273 - Revolving Funds, to establish a Nibble Kitchen Revolving Fund. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 208706 6 208706 Mayor's Request Requesting the approval of a $125,000 expenditure limitation for the Nibble Kitchen Revolving Fund for FY2020. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207915 6 207915 Order That 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 6 209011 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209013 6 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209009 6 209009 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,500,000 in a bond for annual water system improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208857 6 208857 Mayor's Request Requesting 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