Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/7/2020 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 (80) 80 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 210028 1 210028 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45. Approved   Action details Not available 210026 1 210026 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Edelle Cab, Med #20. Approved   Action details Not available 210015 1 210015 License Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 210023 1 210023 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 210024 1 210024 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Parise's Cafe, 97 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 210012 1 210012 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 210013 1 210013 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, RM Pacella. Approved   Action details Not available 210014 1 210014 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, FE French Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 210016 1 210016 License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 19 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 210017 1 210017 License Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 210018 1 210018 License Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 71 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 210019 1 210019 License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 210020 1 210020 License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 210021 1 210021 License Renewing Garage License, Triumvirate Environmental, 191 Inner Belt Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 210022 1 210022 License Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 210027 1 210027 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. Approved   Action details Not available 209992 1 209992 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit in the intersection of Linden Avenue and Elm Street from Pole 112/6A to a point of pickup at 36 Elm Street. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209993 1 209993 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 72 feet of conduit in Oak Street from utility pole 258/2 to a point of pickup at 5 Oak Street. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209994 1 209994 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 21 feet of conduit in Clyde Street from utility pole 74/4 to a point of pickup at 28 Clyde Street. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209995 1 209995 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Garfield Avenue from pole 139/2 to a point of pickup at 6 Garfield Avenue. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209996 1 209996 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 138 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue and Laurel Street from Manhole #8639 to a new Manhole #30989 on Laurel Street, then install 36 feet of conduit from that manhole to a point of pickup at the rear of 515 Somerville Avenue. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209997 1 209997 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 70 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2572 to a new handhole in front of Trum Field. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209998 1 209998 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway from manhole #2569 to a new handhole at the intersection of Broadway and Dexter Street. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 210025 1 210025 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet installing small wireless facilities on a replacement pole at 10 Radcliffe Road. Approved   Action details Not available 210030 1 210030 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael Cab, Med #88. Approved   Action details Not available 210029 1 210029 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silva Cab, Med #83. Approved   Action details Not available 210006 1 210006 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 30, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210005 1 210005 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 31, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210007 1 210007 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 6, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210004 1 210004 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on opportunities to provide universal broadband internet access in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 210011 1 210011 Communication Retirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the Retirement Board's May 28, 2020 meeting regarding a 2020 Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209989 1 209989 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209990 1 209990 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 209991 1 209991 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 12, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210031 2 210031 Order That the Election Commissioner discuss mailing absentee applications to registered voters for the upcoming primary and general elections. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 210032 2 210032 Order That the Chief of Police discuss what may be done to curb domestic and partner violence especially during the COVID-19 crisis, as victims are quarantined with their abusers. Approved   Action details Not available 210033 2 210033 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services explain the current protocol for notifying residents of positive COVID-19 tests and contacts and how services may be offered that allow them to receive treatment, maintain household stability, and isolate themselves as needed. Approved   Action details Not available 210034 2 210034 Order That the Board of Assessors extend the deadline for applications for Residential and/or Statutory Exemptions beyond the current April 1 deadline. Approved   Action details Not available 210035 2 210035 Order That the Director of Finance update this Council on all money received to date related to the COVID-19 situation. Approved   Action details Not available 210036 2 210036 Order That the Director of Finance update this Council on all expenditures, encumbrances and anticipated expenses to date related to the COVID-19 situation. Approved   Action details Not available 210001 2 210001 Resolution That the Administration take measures to ensure that first responders and essential personnel are prioritized for COVID-19 testing for personal and public safety purposes. Approved   Action details Not available 210002 2 210002 Order That the Director of Communications broadcast remote meetings of this Council and its Committees on cable access television and coordinate with the Somerville Media Center to ensure all three channels are broadcasting remote meetings and COVID-19 related items. Approved   Action details Not available 210003 2 210003 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance formally recognizing domestic partnerships. Approved   Action details Not available 209999 2 209999 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with an update on their plans to keep first responders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Approved   Action details Not available 210000 2 210000 Order That Director of Health and Human services provide this Council with evidence-based research on handling postal mail without protective equipment with respect to the spread of the coronavirus. Approved   Action details Not available 210029 2 210029 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silva Cab, Med #83. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210030 2 210030 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael Cab, Med #88. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210025 2 210025 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet installing small wireless facilities on a replacement pole at 10 Radcliffe Road. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210027 2 210027 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210022 2 210022 License Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210021 2 210021 License Renewing Garage License, Triumvirate Environmental, 191 Inner Belt Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210020 2 210020 License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210019 2 210019 License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210018 2 210018 License Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 71 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210017 2 210017 License Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 259 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210016 2 210016 License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 19 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210014 2 210014 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, FE French Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210013 2 210013 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, RM Pacella. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210012 2 210012 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210024 2 210024 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Parise's Cafe, 97 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210023 2 210023 License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210015 2 210015 License Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210026 2 210026 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Edelle Cab, Med #20. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209973 2 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 210028 2 210028 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209931 3 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. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 210010 3 210010 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Eliza Johnston to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210008 3 210008 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $109,453 from the Receipts Reserved-Insurance Reimbursement Account to the Information Technology Ordinary Maintenance Account to pay for water damage to equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 210009 3 210009 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $53,570 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Reimbursement Account to the DPW Admin Repairs and Maintenance Account to pay for water damage in the IT Department. Approved   Action details Not available 210009 4 210009 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $53,570 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Reimbursement Account to the DPW Admin Repairs and Maintenance Account to pay for water damage in the IT Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210008 4 210008 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $109,453 from the Receipts Reserved-Insurance Reimbursement Account to the Information Technology Ordinary Maintenance Account to pay for water damage to equipment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210010 4 210010 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Eliza Johnston to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Work completed   Action details Not available 209939 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 209941 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 209944 4 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 209936 5 209936 Resolution That this Council calls on landlords and real estate agents to avoid showing occupied units to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Work completed   Action details Not available 210004 5 210004 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on opportunities to provide universal broadband internet access in Somerville. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209751 7 209751 Mayor's Request Requesting that the subterranean rights below Kensington Avenue and 0 Middlesex Avenue be declared surplus and available for disposition. Approved   Action details Not available 209751 8 209751 Mayor's Request Requesting that the subterranean rights below Kensington Avenue and 0 Middlesex Avenue be declared surplus and available for disposition. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209284 10 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available