Committee Report - PUPW - 10-24-13 — File 195744

October 24, 2013 Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Page 1 of 4 Printed 10/24/2013 REPORT OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Courtney O'Keefe Chair Present Thomas F. Taylor Vice Chair Present Maureen Bastardi Ward One Alderman Absent John M Connolly Alderman At Large Present Alderman Connolly was appointed to the Committee for this meeting only. • Update on street light repair contract performance WORK COMPLETED 190763 - That the Commissioner of Public Works investigate the use of a brine solution to treat public/private ways during inclement weather in winter.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 193750 - That the Commissioner of Public Works add the double poles at College Hill Avenue, Raymond and North Streets, Conwell Ave (between Curtis and Hillsdale), Chetwynd Road, Curtis Street and 9 Granite Street to his utility company “double pole” list, and that the Superintendent of Lines and Lights appear at the September 19, 2012 meeting of the Public Utilities and Works Committee.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 194351 - That the Commissioner of Public Works place Beacon Terrace on the 2013 re- paving list.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194393 - That the Commissioner of Public Works, the City Arborist and the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) evaluate the tree at 191 Cedar Street for safety issues.:

Committee Meeting October 24, 2013 Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Page 2 of 4 Printed 10/24/2013 Chairman O'Keefe's motion that the tree at 191 Cedar Street be given special attention during the reconstruction of Cedar Street, was approved. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195088 - That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board all of the trees taken down this calendar year that have fallen under the category of imminent risk to public safety, as well as a list of all the hearings that have occurred in advance of public shade tree removal.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195245 - That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Board with a complete list of new street trees planted in the city this year and how many were planted to replace trees that have been removed without a hearing.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195310 - DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening.: Alderman Connolly's motion that the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works with a year end report on the performance of the city's street light repair vendor, including the number of lights repaired vs the number replaced, was approved RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195333 - That the City Engineer attend the next meeting of the Public Utilities and Works Committee to provide an update and timeline on the Hinckley Street and Albion Street construction projects.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195357 - That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 21 Belmont Street, at the corner of Belmont Square.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195359 - That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the raised sidewalk on Oxford Street, at the corner of Central Street. (2nd request.): RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

Committee Meeting October 24, 2013 Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Page 3 of 4 Printed 10/24/2013 195361 - That the Commissioner of Public Works inform the MBTA to clean the property at the corner of School and Avon Streets and place it on a regular maintenance schedule.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195362 - That the Administration name the baseball diamond, and install a commemorative plaque, at Foss Park or Draw Seven Park in memory of former Alderman and State Representative Joseph Mackey.: Alderman Connolly's motion that the Administration file a Home Rule Petition to name the baseball diamond, and install a commemorative plaque, at Foss Park or Draw Seven Park in memory of former Alderman and State Representative Joseph K. Mackey, was approved. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195372 - That the City Engineer report back in writing to the Committee on Public Utilities and Works and to the Ward 2 Alderman, regarding #194351, adding Beacon Terrace to the 2013 re-paving list.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195469 - Representative Provost responding to #195274 and #193966 re: graffiti under the Lowell St. Bridge.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195498 - DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195521 - That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD (ISD) implement a plan to address trash and code violations each May and September, when student moves have the greatest impact on the City.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 195572 - DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195586 - That the Administration provide the Ward Aldermen with a timeline for all city- sponsored construction prior to the beginning of said projects.:

Committee Meeting October 24, 2013 Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Page 4 of 4 Printed 10/24/2013 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195589 - That Commissioner of Public Works inspect and improve upon the lighting at the corner of Vernon and Lowell Streets, if necessary.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195601 - That the Commissioner of Public Works notify the appropriate utility companies to place the wires at the intersection of Broadway and Wisconsin Street underground, as they originally were.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195605 - That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street lamps at the locations herein named.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 195646 - DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted this evening.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED