Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, 7:00 p.m.

Farnsworth House

Agenda

1. Introductions of members.

2. Review/approve minutes of the 11/27/18 Council Minutes.

3. Announcements.

3.1 Announcement of Council vacancy in Area A

4. Discussion of Bylaws, particularly Article 4 and Article 12.

5. Committee reports/recommendations:

5.1. Public Service Committee: Report and updates from the Committee.

5.2. Zoning Committee: Report and recommendation that the Council members VOTE to approve the request of Core Empowerment LLC to change occupancy of 401A-405 Centre Street to include retail cannabis establishment.

5.3. Housing & Development Committee: 1). Report on discussion with Jonathan Scott, President, Victory Programs and Devin Larkin, Bureau Director, Recovery Services, on Addiction & Recovery Services in Boston. 2). Report on informational presentation by JPNDC on site plan for Mildred C. Hailey Apartments

5.4. Environment, Parks & Energy Committee:  Report and recommendation that the Council members 1). Send a letter to DCR urging them to continue engaging with the community and to get the design firm to hold additional community meetings as the design phase moves forward.  2). Select a new Chair for EPE.

5.5 Education Ad Hoc Committee: Report on upcoming community meeting regarding BuildBPS on 1/10/19 at 6:00 pm at English High School.

6. New business.

7. Adjournment.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Farnsworth House, 90 South Street

1.  Introductions of members.

2.  Review/approve minutes of the 10/23/18 Council Minutes.

3.  Announcements.

4.  Committee reports/recommendations:

4.1. Zoning Committee: Report and recommendation that the Council members: 1). VOTE to approve a revised membership list to include new community member; 2). VOTE to approve the petition of 94 Louders Lane to construct a new deck per plans, extend existing porch roof to the right side per plans; 3). VOTE to approve the petition of 233 Pond Street to erect an enclosed, unheated vestibule at front of house in place of the existing brick stoop with an extended porch roof over landing and new granite steps; 4). VOTE to approve the petition of 26 Clive Street to create off-street parking for two residential vehicles; 5). VOTE to support the petition of 6 Parkside Drive to construct a new single-family without comment on design; 6). VOTE to approve the petition of 31 Bardwell Street to add a second floor deck; 7). VOTE approve the petition of 63 May Street to remove existing 4-bay (3-car) garage and reduce to 2-bay garage in existing location; 8). VOTE to approve the petition of 31 Weld Hill Street for a partial renovation of Unit 2 and addition of two dormers; and 9). VOTE to deny the petition of 3-5 Woodlawn Street to erect a two-family residence on a vacant lot per plans.

4.2. Housing & Development Committee: 1). Report on the effects of the luxury housing boom in Boston. 2). VOTE to approve comment letter regarding the proposed development of 50 Stedman Street.

4.3. Environment, Parks & Energy Committee: Report on committee meeting.

4.4. Public Service Committee: Report on initiatives for the year.

4.5 Education Ad Hoc Committee: 1). Report on Boston Public Schools’ BuildBPS, including proposed JP community meeting on 1/10/19 at English High School. 2). VOTE to renew committee’s mandate.

 5. New business.

6. Adjournment.