Details 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 Online Meeting - See Below Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (120) 120 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 File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 209972 1 209972 License Renewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Wizard Catering. Approved   Action details Not available 209958 1 209958 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209968 1 209968 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 209969 1 209969 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 209961 1 209961 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 209962 1 209962 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 209963 1 209963 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 209964 1 209964 License Renewing Garage License, Dino's Auto Center, 308 McGrath. Approved   Action details Not available 209965 1 209965 License Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 209966 1 209966 License Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 209946 1 209946 Committee Report Report 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 1 209945 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 25, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209967 1 209967 License Renewing Garage License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 209951 1 209951 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, GLX Constructors. Approved   Action details Not available 209950 1 209950 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, CM Conway Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 209949 1 209949 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Suffolk Engineering. Approved   Action details Not available 209971 1 209971 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St. Approved   Action details Not available 209970 1 209970 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Oath Craft Pizza, 278 Elm Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209973 1 209973 License New 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 209955 1 209955 License Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 209956 1 209956 License Renewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209948 1 209948 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Barletta Heavy Division. Approved   Action details Not available 209960 1 209960 License Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209959 1 209959 License Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209952 1 209952 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. Approved   Action details Not available 209953 1 209953 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating. Approved   Action details Not available 209954 1 209954 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation. Approved   Action details Not available 209927 1 209927 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209928 1 209928 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 209929 1 209929 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 25, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209974 1 209974 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Spring 2020 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209957 1 209957 License Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209975 1 209975 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Spring 2020 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209982 1 209982 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 44 Crescent Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209983 1 209983 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 61 Concord Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 209984 1 209984 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 17 Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209985 1 209985 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 12 Dartmouth Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209986 1 209986 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 75 Heath Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209987 1 209987 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 17 Aldrich Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209988 1 209988 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 9 Austin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209988 2 209988 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 9 Austin Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209987 2 209987 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 17 Aldrich Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209986 2 209986 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 75 Heath Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209985 2 209985 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 12 Dartmouth Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209984 2 209984 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 17 Otis Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209983 2 209983 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 61 Concord Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209982 2 209982 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 44 Crescent Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209976 2 209976 Order That 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 2 209977 Resolution That 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 2 209978 Resolution That 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 2 209979 Resolution That 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 209975 2 209975 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Spring 2020 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209957 2 209957 License Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209974 2 209974 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Spring 2020 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209954 2 209954 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209953 2 209953 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209952 2 209952 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209958 2 209958 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209941 2 209941 Resolution That 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 2 209942 Order That 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 2 209943 Resolution That 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 2 209944 Order That 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 209959 2 209959 License Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209960 2 209960 License Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209948 2 209948 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Barletta Heavy Division. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209956 2 209956 License Renewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209955 2 209955 License Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209970 2 209970 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Oath Craft Pizza, 278 Elm Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209971 2 209971 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209949 2 209949 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Suffolk Engineering. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209950 2 209950 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, CM Conway Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209967 2 209967 License Renewing Garage License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209930 2 209930 Resolution That 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 2 209931 Resolution That, 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 2 209932 Resolution That 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 2 209933 Resolution That 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 2 209934 Resolution That 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 2 209935 Resolution That 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 2 209936 Resolution That 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 2 209937 Resolution That the Administration provide financial relief to small businesses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Approved   Action details Not available 209938 2 209938 Resolution That 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 2 209939 Resolution That 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 2 209940 Resolution That 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 209966 2 209966 License Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209965 2 209965 License Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209964 2 209964 License Renewing Garage License, Dino's Auto Center, 308 McGrath. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209963 2 209963 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209962 2 209962 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209961 2 209961 License Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209969 2 209969 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209968 2 209968 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209951 2 209951 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, GLX Constructors. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209972 2 209972 License Renewing Mobile Food Vendor License, Wizard Catering. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209921 3 209921 Communication Submitting a compilation of residents' questions regarding coronavirus. Work completed   Action details Not available 209635 3 209635 Communication Conveying 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 3 209980 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209981 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209947 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209807 Resolution That 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 5 209918 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 209947 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 209836 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 209837 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 209831 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $250,000 annual payment from Wynn MA LLC in accordance with its Surrounding Community Agreement. Approved   Action details Not available 209981 5 209981 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 209831 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 209837 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 209836 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 209829 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 209833 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 209918 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 209833 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 209832 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 209834 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 209835 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 209829 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 209835 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 209834 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 209832 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 9 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available