Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/8/2020 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 (165) 165 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 210692 1 210692 Communication Reporting on the demographic breakdown of employees in the E-911 dispatch, Fire Alarm dispatch, and Constituent Services Departments. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 210694 1 210694 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 29, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210697 1 210697 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 30, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210695 1 210695 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 1, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210696 1 210696 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 5, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210693 1 210693 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 6, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210678 1 210678 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210680 1 210680 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 10, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210679 1 210679 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 210716 1 210716 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 210717 1 210717 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental. Approved   Action details Not available 210684 1 210684 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 256 feet of conduit on Inner Belt Road from Manhole 24106 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 3 feet to a replacement pole near the intersection of Washington Street and Inner Belt Road. Approved   Action details Not available 210685 1 210685 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 31 feet of conduit in Pearl Street from Manhole 4550 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 4 feet to a replacment pole near the intersection of Florence and Pearl Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 210686 1 210686 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 101 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 1905 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 3 feet to a replacement pole near 332 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 210718 1 210718 Officer's Communication Anthony Martignetti proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone his property at 360 Medford St to High Rise. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210682 1 210682 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install new Manhole 30893 near 56 Webster Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 210681 1 210681 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 89 feet of conduit in Mossland Street, from Pole 241/4 to a point of pickup st 15 Mossland Street (interim approval granted). Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 210683 1 210683 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversouce to install 41 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from Manhole 25406 to a point of pickup at 50 Prospect Street. Approved   Action details Not available 210719 1 210719 Ordinance That the provisions of Sec. 8-3(1) be amended by changing "for not less than a twelve month period" to "not less than a one month period" Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210728 1 210728 Public Communication 2 residents submitting comments re: #210645, Conway Park remediation and renovation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210727 1 210727 Public Communication Tufts President responding to #210623 re: Tufts' Dining Workers. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210724 1 210724 Ordinance City Clerk submitting an ordinance to amend the definition of invasive plants in Ordinance 12-102 of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, as approved by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 10/1/20. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 210731 1 210731 Public Communication 2 residents submitting comments re: #210364, a residents' petition to rezone 6 parcels in the Gilman Sq area. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210721 2 210721 Order That this Council prepare for interviews of applicants to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 210724 2 210724 Ordinance City Clerk submitting an ordinance to amend the definition of invasive plants in Ordinance 12-102 of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, as approved by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 10/1/20. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210730 2 210730 Order That the Director of Public Works trim the tree at 21 Mt. Vernon St. Approved   Action details Not available 210729 2 210729 Order That the Director of Parking place NO PARKING signs on the corner of Cross St and Chester Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 210720 2 210720 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services review Zoning Ordinance 1.7 and act accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 210683 2 210683 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversouce to install 41 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from Manhole 25406 to a point of pickup at 50 Prospect Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210681 2 210681 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 89 feet of conduit in Mossland Street, from Pole 241/4 to a point of pickup st 15 Mossland Street (interim approval granted). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210682 2 210682 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install new Manhole 30893 near 56 Webster Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210686 2 210686 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 101 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 1905 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 3 feet to a replacement pole near 332 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210685 2 210685 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 31 feet of conduit in Pearl Street from Manhole 4550 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 4 feet to a replacment pole near the intersection of Florence and Pearl Streets. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210684 2 210684 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 256 feet of conduit on Inner Belt Road from Manhole 24106 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 3 feet to a replacement pole near the intersection of Washington Street and Inner Belt Road. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210717 2 210717 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210716 2 210716 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210688 2 210688 Order That the Director of Communications or the appropriate department remove the electronic Soofa signs from sidewalks in Ward 3. Approved   Action details Not available 210689 2 210689 Order That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry work with the Ward 3 Councilor to facilitate a community meeting to plan a replacement tree(s) for the large Elm tree in Prospect Hill Park that appears to be succumbing to Dutch Elm disease. Approved   Action details Not available 210691 2 210691 Order That the Election Commissioner and the Chief of Police inform this Council what is being done to address possible voter intimidation at the polls and elsewhere during the month-long election process. Approved   Action details Not available 210690 2 210690 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management prioritize Conwell Avenue for paving as soon as possible. Approved   Action details Not available 210687 2 210687 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services advise this Council what services are available to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and addiction, and where additional funding could improve those services or enable new services. Approved   Action details Not available 210722 3 210722 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $40,000 in the City Council's budget, from the Professional and Technical Services Account to the Salaries and Wages Temporary Account, to fund staff to develop a civilian oversight process for the Police Department. Approved   Action details Not available 210707 3 210707 Mayor's Request Requesting the change of 3 voting locations: W5 P2 from the Brown School to the Kennedy School Gym, W5 P3 from the Highland Ave Fire Station to the Kennedy School Gym, and W2 P3 from Lowell St Fire Station to the Argenziano School. Approved   Action details Not available 210712 3 210712 Officer's Communication Acting Director of Personnel responding to #210382 re: staffing in the E-911, Fire Alarm, and Constituent Services Departments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210709 3 210709 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to retain outside legal counsel to represent the City in the matter of 9-11 Aldersey Street. Approved   Action details Not available 210708 3 210708 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy and a negotiating position in the matter of 9-11 Aldersey Street. Approved   Action details Not available 210710 3 210710 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition to repeal Chapter 327 of the Acts of 2004, relative to gang loitering. Approved   Action details Not available 210161 3 210161 Public Communication Chamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 210713 3 210713 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to #210475 re: the broken street light on Woods Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210711 3 210711 Ordinance Chief Labor Counsel submitting an ordinance prohibiting the use of prison labor, as approved by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 10/1/20. Approved   Action details Not available 210723 3 210723 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kenneth Silva to the position of District Fire Chief. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210711 4 210711 Ordinance Chief Labor Counsel submitting an ordinance prohibiting the use of prison labor, as approved by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 10/1/20. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210726 4 210726 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor responding to #209562 re: senior tax exemptions and #210591 re: tax abatements for arts organizations. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210715 4 210715 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #s 210185, 210364, and 210597, 3 requests for zoning amendments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210725 4 210725 Communication Planning Division requesting to present a SomerVision 2040 update. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210580 4 210580 Mayor's Communication Conveying the executed Memorandum of Agreement with DCR for the Dilboy Complex. Work completed   Action details Not available 210591 4 210591 Order That the Director of Finance and the City Assessor consider a property tax abatement for landlords who lease to artists and arts and cultural organizations, tying the property tax reductions to rental relief for those tenants. Work completed   Action details Not available 210592 4 210592 Order That the Director of Finance share financial updates for YTD revenues and expenditures for all Covid-related line items. Work completed   Action details Not available 210595 4 210595 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss ensuring that all conditions of a special permit are met prior to the final signoff by the Inspectional Services Department and the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Work completed   Action details Not available 210596 4 210596 Order That the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works hold a public hearing on developers' compliance with the conditions of special permits and the Inspectional Services Department's enforcement of those conditions. Work completed   Action details Not available 210162 4 210162 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services explain why Stop Work Orders are not accompanied by a fine. Work completed   Action details Not available 210185 4 210185 Zoning Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the zoning map to change 56 Murdock Street from the Neighborhood Residence to the Urban Residence district. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 209190 4 209190 Ordinance Proposing an amendment to Tree Preservation Ordinance 12-102 - Definitions, to add to the definition of Invasive Plant the following sentence: “However, Norway Maples and other trees larger than 24" diameter at breast height shall not be considered Invasive Plants.” Placed on file   Action details Not available 210186 4 210186 Resolution That the Director of Inspectional Services, the City Solicitor, and the Mayor appear before this Council to explain why a development at 21 Cherry Street was deemed essential and granted a temporary Certificate of Occupancy despite a history of building code violations and physical violations of the Special Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Work completed   Action details Not available 210187 4 210187 Resolution That the Administration explain in writing to this Council, upon granting a permanent Certificate of Occupancy or extending a temporary Certificate of Occupancy to the 21 Cherry Street development, why het COO was granted given the many built violations of the Special Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Work completed   Action details Not available 210219 4 210219 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services provide the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works with the building jacket for the development project at 21 Cherry Street, prior to the Committee’s June meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 210364 4 210364 Public Communication 15 registered voters requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning map to re-zone six parcels along Medford Street between School Street and Marshall Street. Ordinance ordained as amended   Action details Not available 210710 4 210710 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition to repeal Chapter 327 of the Acts of 2004, relative to gang loitering. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210699 4 210699 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $36,000 using available funds in the DPW Fleet Division Professional and Technical Maintenance Account for Stoneham Motor Company, for the rental of plow trucks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210709 4 210709 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to retain outside legal counsel to represent the City in the matter of 9-11 Aldersey Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210712 4 210712 Officer's Communication Acting Director of Personnel responding to #210382 re: staffing in the E-911, Fire Alarm, and Constituent Services Departments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210698 4 210698 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,440,000 in a bond for the renovation and construction of the West Branch Library. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210702 4 210702 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $53,437.50 grant with no new match required, from the Center for Tech and Civic Life Cares Act to the Elections Department for postage to cover mailing out voting ballots. Approved   Action details Not available 210707 4 210707 Mayor's Request Requesting the change of 3 voting locations: W5 P2 from the Brown School to the Kennedy School Gym, W5 P3 from the Highland Ave Fire Station to the Kennedy School Gym, and W2 P3 from Lowell St Fire Station to the Argenziano School. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210714 4 210714 Officer's Communication Director of Economic Development conveying the Notice of Environmental Notification Form Submission for the Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210722 4 210722 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $40,000 in the City Council's budget, from the Professional and Technical Services Account to the Salaries and Wages Temporary Account, to fund staff to develop a civilian oversight process for the Police Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210703 4 210703 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $6,744.50 grant with no new match required from the MA Department of Public Health (through the Cambridge Health Alliance) to the Health and Human Services Department for 2020 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic support. Approved   Action details Not available 210701 4 210701 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $126 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Department's Professional and Technical Services Account for interpreting services. Approved   Action details Not available 210625 4 210625 Order That all Department Heads share their FY21 missions and goals and FY20 achievements at this Council's next meeting on October 8, 2020. Work completed   Action details Not available 210626 4 210626 Order That the Director of Finance and the Budget Director discuss ways to improve the user experience for OpenGov. Work completed   Action details Not available 210628 4 210628 Order That the Director of Finance and the Director of SPCD discuss potential appropriations for requests from Somerville Cares (see attachment), restaurants and bars, arts and cultural organizations, and other groups. Work completed   Action details Not available 210700 4 210700 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $421.65 using available funds in the Parking Department Meter Repair Account, for parking meter batteries. Approved   Action details Not available 210700 5 210700 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $421.65 using available funds in the Parking Department Meter Repair Account, for parking meter batteries. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210701 5 210701 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $126 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Department's Professional and Technical Services Account for interpreting services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210703 5 210703 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $6,744.50 grant with no new match required from the MA Department of Public Health (through the Cambridge Health Alliance) to the Health and Human Services Department for 2020 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic support. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210705 5 210705 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for Design Technique for construction administration at the West Branch Library through 4/30/21. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210706 5 210706 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for Designlab for construction administration at the West Branch Library until 4/30/21. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210555 5 210555 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to require municipal licensing of rental car businesses, to address the issue of these businesses illegally parking their rental fleet on residential streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 210702 5 210702 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $53,437.50 grant with no new match required, from the Center for Tech and Civic Life Cares Act to the Elections Department for postage to cover mailing out voting ballots. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210704 5 210704 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a 5-year Lease to procure equipment for IT network upgrades. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 210364 5 210364 Public Communication 15 registered voters requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning map to re-zone six parcels along Medford Street between School Street and Marshall Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210438 5 210438 Order That the Director of Finance report to this Council, all actual state aid appropriations versus budgeted (anticipated) state aid. Work completed   Action details Not available 210185 5 210185 Zoning Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the zoning map to change 56 Murdock Street from the Neighborhood Residence to the Urban Residence district. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209567 5 209567 Order That the City Treasurer, the Chief Assessor and the Director of Finance discuss with this Council the possibility of switching to bi-annual tax bills, and including a simple "explainer" with each bill. Work completed   Action details Not available 209562 5 209562 Order That the Director of Finance, or the appropriate department, consider raising the limit on assets seniors may claim to qualify for senior tax exemptions. Work completed   Action details Not available 210661 5 210661 Mayor's Request City Solicitor seeking approval of the settlement of a pending claim for $249,713.69, for damages to the City Hall Annex in 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 210561 5 210561 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to repeal Chapter 327 of the Acts of 2004, which follows up on the so-called anti-gang loitering ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 210565 6 210565 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $13,228 from the Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Fire Alarm Ordinary Maintenance Account to fund a technical service agreement for a 911 line into Fire Alarm. Approved   Action details Not available 210568 6 210568 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $99,605 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Energy Resources Green Communities program to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for energy efficiency projects. Approved   Action details Not available 210570 6 210570 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $2,250 grant with no new match required, from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for operational and programming support. Approved   Action details Not available 210566 6 210566 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $2,332.89 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Lights and Lines budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210647 6 210647 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $30,210.49 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Highway budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210649 6 210649 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,014.19 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Fleet budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210661 6 210661 Mayor's Request City Solicitor seeking approval of the settlement of a pending claim for $249,713.69, for damages to the City Hall Annex in 2018. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210654 6 210654 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Emergency Management Agency to the Fire Department for emergency management equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 210564 6 210564 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $240,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the FY21 Tree planting program. Approved   Action details Not available 210454 6 210454 Order That the City Solicitor draft language to prohibit the use of prison labor of any kind for city projects, including the Middlesex Sheriff's Community Work Program. Work completed   Action details Not available 210567 6 210567 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $298,280 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department, for Crisis Intervention Team training. Approved   Action details Not available 210653 6 210653 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $37,315 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Jail Diversion Program. Approved   Action details Not available 210569 6 210569 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $25,602 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention. Approved   Action details Not available 210648 6 210648 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a variety of prior year invoices totaling $17,214.11 using available funds in the DPW Administration budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210646 6 210646 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $106,292.07 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Building and Grounds budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210651 6 210651 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $96 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional & Technical Account for interpreter services. Approved   Action details Not available 210660 6 210660 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2020-2021 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming. Approved   Action details Not available 210652 6 210652 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $46,800 grant with no new match required, from Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Health and Human Services Department to reduce transportation barriers to food access. Approved   Action details Not available 210657 6 210657 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an easement to Solect Energy Development for installation, maintenance, and operation of a roof-top solar energy system at the East Somerville Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 210658 6 210658 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an easement to Solect Energy Development for installation, maintenance, and operation of a roof-top solar energy system at the High School. Approved   Action details Not available 210650 6 210650 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice for $220 using available funds in the Inspectional Services Department's Staff Development Account for staff training. Approved   Action details Not available 210650 7 210650 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice for $220 using available funds in the Inspectional Services Department's Staff Development Account for staff training. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210658 7 210658 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an easement to Solect Energy Development for installation, maintenance, and operation of a roof-top solar energy system at the High School. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210657 7 210657 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an easement to Solect Energy Development for installation, maintenance, and operation of a roof-top solar energy system at the East Somerville Community School. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210656 7 210656 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a power purchase agreement with Solect Energy Development for a solar system at the High School. Approved   Action details Not available 210652 7 210652 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $46,800 grant with no new match required, from Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Health and Human Services Department to reduce transportation barriers to food access. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210655 7 210655 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a power purchase agreement with Solect Energy Development for a solar system at the East Somerville Community School. Approved   Action details Not available 210660 7 210660 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the 2020-2021 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210651 7 210651 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $96 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional & Technical Account for interpreter services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210602 7 210602 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for a time-only extension of the FY17 Milk Row Cemetery Open Space Master Plan CPA contract through October 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 210646 7 210646 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $106,292.07 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Building and Grounds budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210648 7 210648 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a variety of prior year invoices totaling $17,214.11 using available funds in the DPW Administration budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210569 7 210569 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $25,602 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210653 7 210653 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $37,315 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Jail Diversion Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210567 7 210567 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $298,280 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department, for Crisis Intervention Team training. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 206483 7 206483 Public Communication Somerville YIMBY Committee submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 206484 7 206484 Public Communication Justin Rank submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 210564 7 210564 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $240,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the FY21 Tree planting program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210599 7 210599 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 Morse Kelley Playground CPA Grant for an additional 3 years. Approved   Action details Not available 210600 7 210600 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 Healey Schoolyard Design CPA contract for an additional 3 years. Approved   Action details Not available 210601 7 210601 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 CPA grant contract for the Henry Hansen Park Design for an additional 3 years. Approved   Action details Not available 210654 7 210654 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Emergency Management Agency to the Fire Department for emergency management equipment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210649 7 210649 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,014.19 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Fleet budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210647 7 210647 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $30,210.49 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Highway budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210566 7 210566 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $2,332.89 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Lights and Lines budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210570 7 210570 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $2,250 grant with no new match required, from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for operational and programming support. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210598 7 210598 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $111,500 grant with no new match required, from MADot to the SPCD Mobility Division for Mystic Avenue Shared Streets improvements. Approved   Action details Not available 210568 7 210568 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $99,605 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Energy Resources Green Communities program to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for energy efficiency projects. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210565 7 210565 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $13,228 from the Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Fire Alarm Ordinary Maintenance Account to fund a technical service agreement for a 911 line into Fire Alarm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210598 8 210598 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $111,500 grant with no new match required, from MADot to the SPCD Mobility Division for Mystic Avenue Shared Streets improvements. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210597 8 210597 Officer's Communication Submitted by Acting Mayor McLaughlin, requesting approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to the standards of Subsection 9.2.4.d for Cannabis Retail Sales uses. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 210601 8 210601 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 CPA grant contract for the Henry Hansen Park Design for an additional 3 years. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210600 8 210600 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 Healey Schoolyard Design CPA contract for an additional 3 years. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210599 8 210599 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 Morse Kelley Playground CPA Grant for an additional 3 years. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205151 8 205151 Public Communication Alan Bingham submitting comments re: the draft Demolition Review Ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 205791 8 205791 Public Communication Chamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #204278, the proposed demolition review ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 209490 8 209490 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an annual Vacant Property Registration Fee of $500. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 210602 8 210602 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for a time-only extension of the FY17 Milk Row Cemetery Open Space Master Plan CPA contract through October 2021. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210659 8 210659 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for the 2017 street resurfacing contract with D&R General Contracting Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 210655 8 210655 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a power purchase agreement with Solect Energy Development for a solar system at the East Somerville Community School. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210656 8 210656 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a power purchase agreement with Solect Energy Development for a solar system at the High School. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210659 9 210659 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for the 2017 street resurfacing contract with D&R General Contracting Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209490 9 209490 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an annual Vacant Property Registration Fee of $500. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210597 9 210597 Officer's Communication Submitted by Acting Mayor McLaughlin, requesting approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to the standards of Subsection 9.2.4.d for Cannabis Retail Sales uses. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210117 11 210117 Order That the Director of Finance provide a written rolling cash flow analysis every 2 weeks during this COVID-19 emergency and include forecasts to ensure sufficient operating liquidity by estimating the available cash deposits, expected inflows, and required disbursements. Work completed   Action details Not available 204422 12 204422 Public Communication Alan Bingham submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 210035 12 210035 Order That the Director of Finance update this Council on all money received to date related to the COVID-19 situation. Work completed   Action details Not available 210036 12 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. Work completed   Action details Not available