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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/26/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Meeting by Remote Participation
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209972 1209972LicenseRenewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Wizard Catering.Approved  Action details Not available
209958 1209958LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209959 1209959LicenseRenewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209960 1209960LicenseRenewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209948 1209948LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Barletta Heavy Division.Approved  Action details Not available
209956 1209956LicenseRenewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209955 1209955LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
209973 1209973LicenseNew Extended Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Avenue, for 24/7 operation for in-store and take-out service only.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
209970 1209970LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Oath Craft Pizza, 278 Elm Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209971 1209971LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St.Approved  Action details Not available
209949 1209949LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Suffolk Engineering.Approved  Action details Not available
209950 1209950LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, CM Conway Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
209951 1209951LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, GLX Constructors.Approved  Action details Not available
209968 1209968LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
209969 1209969LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
209946 1209946Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 24, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209945 1209945Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 25, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209961 1209961LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
209962 1209962LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
209963 1209963LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St.Approved  Action details Not available
209964 1209964LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dino's Auto Center, 308 McGrath.Approved  Action details Not available
209965 1209965LicenseRenewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
209966 1209966LicenseRenewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
209967 1209967LicenseRenewing Garage License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
209952 1209952LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons.Approved  Action details Not available
209953 1209953LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating.Approved  Action details Not available
209957 1209957LicenseRenewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209954 1209954LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation.Approved  Action details Not available
209927 1209927Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209928 1209928RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
209929 1209929MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 25, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209974 1209974Public CommunicationTufts University submitting its Spring 2020 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209975 1209975Public CommunicationHarvard University submitting its Spring 2020 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209982 1209982Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 44 Crescent Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209983 1209983Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 61 Concord Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
209984 1209984Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 17 Otis Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209985 1209985Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 12 Dartmouth Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209986 1209986Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 75 Heath Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209987 1209987Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 17 Aldrich Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209988 1209988Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 9 Austin Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209988 2209988Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 9 Austin Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209987 2209987Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 17 Aldrich Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209986 2209986Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 75 Heath Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209985 2209985Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 12 Dartmouth Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209984 2209984Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 17 Otis Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209983 2209983Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 61 Concord Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209982 2209982Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 44 Crescent Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209975 2209975Public CommunicationHarvard University submitting its Spring 2020 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209974 2209974Public CommunicationTufts University submitting its Spring 2020 University Accountability report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209976 2209976OrderThat the Director of SPCD discuss highlighting equity for seniors in SomerVision 2040 in the areas discussed in the attached document.Approved  Action details Not available
209977 2209977ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on planning underway to provide housing for people who are likely to be exposed to the Covid-19 virus and need isolation, or are recovering from the virus and don't need a hospital setting.Approved  Action details Not available
209978 2209978ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on contingency staffing plans in case a large number of front-line employees are unable to work due to illness or self-isolation.Approved  Action details Not available
209979 2209979ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on any efforts to ensure that city trash and recycling contractors are protected from coronavirus exposure and supported if exposed.Approved  Action details Not available
209954 2209954LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209957 2209957LicenseRenewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209953 2209953LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209952 2209952LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209967 2209967LicenseRenewing Garage License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209966 2209966LicenseRenewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209965 2209965LicenseRenewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209964 2209964LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dino's Auto Center, 308 McGrath.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209963 2209963LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209962 2209962LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209961 2209961LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209930 2209930ResolutionThat this Council urges Governor Baker to enact a single-payer health insurance system during this pandemic to reduce the bureaucracy for Covid-19 testing and treatment, and to make such testing and treatment free to those without health insurance.Approved  Action details Not available
209931 2209931ResolutionThat, in the event of a shelter in place order, this Council urges Governor Baker to activate all means necessary to support residents, such as no rent payments, no evictions, no tickets, and no loan repayments, until the order is lifted.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
209932 2209932ResolutionThat thIs Council urges the President of the United States to invoke the Defense Production Act with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic.Approved  Action details Not available
209933 2209933ResolutionThat the Mayor mandate that grocery stores allocate special hours for seniors and vulnerable populations during this pandemic and implement 6-foot social distancing guidelines.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209934 2209934ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on the City’s disaster preparedness assessment for emergencies during this pandemic and how this reduces our first responders' workforce.Approved  Action details Not available
209935 2209935ResolutionThat this Council supports Senator Ron Wyden’s bill to delay Real ID for a year due to the coronavirus outbreak.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209936 2209936ResolutionThat this Council calls on landlords and real estate agents to avoid showing occupied units to avoid the spread of coronavirus.Approved  Action details Not available
209937 2209937ResolutionThat the Administration provide financial relief to small businesses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.Approved  Action details Not available
209938 2209938ResolutionThat this Council calls on the State and Federal government to enact a coronavirus relief response that is equitable in its approach to housing, work, financial assistance, voting rights, and incarcerated people.Approved  Action details Not available
209939 2209939ResolutionThat the Administration create a task force to begin mid- to long-term logistical planning for a possible reduced workforce, in case this State of Emergency continues for an extended period.Approved  Action details Not available
209940 2209940ResolutionThat this Council collaborate with the Administration to create a one-page coronavirus information sheet that can be physically delivered to every resident and small business owner, containing public health information, emergency resources, and instructions on where to get more information.Approved  Action details Not available
209941 2209941ResolutionThat the Administration coordinate with local charitable organizations to create a centralized fund to provide direct support to front line workers, residents, and local businesses most in need.Approved  Action details Not available
209942 2209942OrderThat the Director SPCD consider temporarily "pedestrianizing" several streets across the City to allow people out for daily walks to more effectively maintain safe physical distances.Approved  Action details Not available
209943 2209943ResolutionThat the Administration work directly with private landlords to cease all activities that require landlords, inspectors, or assessors to enter apartments for the duration of the crisis, to cease any threat of eviction or utility shut offs, and to freeze rent payments.Approved  Action details Not available
209944 2209944OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Commissioner of Public Works, and the Director of Parks and Recreation consider turning some or all Neighborways into modified pedestrian-only areas (allowing cars only for residents and their essential visitors), to relieve the current congestion on the Community Path and some sidewalks.Approved  Action details Not available
209969 2209969LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209968 2209968LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209951 2209951LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, GLX Constructors.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209950 2209950LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, CM Conway Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209949 2209949LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Suffolk Engineering.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209971 2209971LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209970 2209970LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Oath Craft Pizza, 278 Elm Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209955 2209955LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209956 2209956LicenseRenewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209948 2209948LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Barletta Heavy Division.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209960 2209960LicenseRenewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209959 2209959LicenseRenewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209958 2209958LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209972 2209972LicenseRenewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Wizard Catering.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209921 3209921CommunicationSubmitting a compilation of residents' questions regarding coronavirus.Work completed  Action details Not available
209635 3209635CommunicationConveying a request from the Cambridge Health Alliance to appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the Healthy Somerville Initiatives and the conversion of the Somerville Hospital's emergency room to urgent care.Work completed  Action details Not available
209980 3209980Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of the First Amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Easement Agreement with the City of Cambridge for work in Medford Street.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209981 4209981Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a second $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health and Human Services Department for COVID 19 expenses.Approved  Action details Not available
209947 4209947Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Dept of Health to the Health and Human Services Department for COVID-19 public health emergency responses.Approved  Action details Not available
209807 4209807ResolutionThat the Administration mandate that all public gathering places, including institutions, have hand sanitizers available at entrances to limit the spread of coronavirus.Work completed  Action details Not available
209918 5209918Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $155,000 from the Public Schools Ordinary Maintenance Account to the city's Information Technology Ordinary Maintenance Account.Approved  Action details Not available
209947 5209947Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Dept of Health to the Health and Human Services Department for COVID-19 public health emergency responses.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209836 5209836Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Small Business Assistance Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $150,000 from Wynn MA LLC to develop initiatives so local businesses can take advantage of the opportunities provided by the Encore Casino.Approved  Action details Not available
209837 5209837Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Water Transportation/Riverway Public Safety Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $150,000 from Wynn MA LLC for the purpose of funding improvements to facilitate water transportation.Approved  Action details Not available
209831 5209831Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $250,000 annual payment from Wynn MA LLC in accordance with its Surrounding Community Agreement.Approved  Action details Not available
209981 5209981Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a second $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health and Human Services Department for COVID 19 expenses.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209831 6209831Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $250,000 annual payment from Wynn MA LLC in accordance with its Surrounding Community Agreement.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209837 6209837Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Water Transportation/Riverway Public Safety Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $150,000 from Wynn MA LLC for the purpose of funding improvements to facilitate water transportation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209836 6209836Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Small Business Assistance Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $150,000 from Wynn MA LLC to develop initiatives so local businesses can take advantage of the opportunities provided by the Encore Casino.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209829 6209829Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $60,000 within the Inspectional Services Department, from its Salaries Account to its Professional and Technical Services Account, to continue using contract health inspectors for required food service inspections.Approved  Action details Not available
209833 6209833Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $59,151.53 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of a security camera system to enhance physical security at Police Headquarters.Approved  Action details Not available
209918 6209918Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $155,000 from the Public Schools Ordinary Maintenance Account to the city's Information Technology Ordinary Maintenance Account.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209833 7209833Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $59,151.53 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of a security camera system to enhance physical security at Police Headquarters.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209832 7209832Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $208,734 grant that requires a match, from MA DOT to SPCD's Mobility Division to expand the Blue Bike program.Approved  Action details Not available
209834 7209834Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the 259 McGrath Highway Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $3,500 from Divine Signs for tree replacement and signage.Approved  Action details Not available
209835 7209835Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the 378 Highland Ave Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $3,000 from C. Poutahidis for the establishment of a parklet.Approved  Action details Not available
209829 7209829Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $60,000 within the Inspectional Services Department, from its Salaries Account to its Professional and Technical Services Account, to continue using contract health inspectors for required food service inspections.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209835 8209835Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the 378 Highland Ave Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $3,000 from C. Poutahidis for the establishment of a parklet.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209834 8209834Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the 259 McGrath Highway Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $3,500 from Divine Signs for tree replacement and signage.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209832 8209832Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $208,734 grant that requires a match, from MA DOT to SPCD's Mobility Division to expand the Blue Bike program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209284 9209284ResolutionSupporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.Laid on the table  Action details Not available