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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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210694 1210694Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 29, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210697 1210697Committee ReportReport 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 1210695Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 1, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210696 1210696Committee ReportReport 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 1210693Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 6, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210678 1210678Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210680 1210680MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 10, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210679 1210679RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
210716 1210716LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc.Approved  Action details Not available
210717 1210717LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental.Approved  Action details Not available
210684 1210684Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1210685Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1210686Grant of LocationSubmitted 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
210681 1210681Grant of LocationSubmitted 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
210718 1210718Officer's CommunicationAnthony Martignetti proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone his property at 360 Medford St to High Rise.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210692 1210692CommunicationReporting 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
210682 1210682Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install new Manhole 30893 near 56 Webster Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
210683 1210683Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1210719OrdinanceThat 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 1210728Public Communication2 residents submitting comments re: #210645, Conway Park remediation and renovation.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210727 1210727Public CommunicationTufts President responding to #210623 re: Tufts' Dining Workers.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210724 1210724OrdinanceCity 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 1210731Public Communication2 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 2210721OrderThat this Council prepare for interviews of applicants to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
210724 2210724OrdinanceCity 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 2210730OrderThat the Director of Public Works trim the tree at 21 Mt. Vernon St.Approved  Action details Not available
210729 2210729OrderThat the Director of Parking place NO PARKING signs on the corner of Cross St and Chester Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
210720 2210720OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services review Zoning Ordinance 1.7 and act accordingly.Approved  Action details Not available
210683 2210683Grant of LocationSubmitted 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
210682 2210682Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install new Manhole 30893 near 56 Webster Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210681 2210681Grant of LocationSubmitted 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
210686 2210686Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2210685Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2210684Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2210717LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210716 2210716LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210688 2210688OrderThat the Director of Communications or the appropriate department remove the electronic Soofa signs from sidewalks in Ward 3.Approved  Action details Not available
210689 2210689OrderThat 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 2210691OrderThat 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 2210690OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management prioritize Conwell Avenue for paving as soon as possible.Approved  Action details Not available
210687 2210687OrderThat 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 3210722Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210161 3210161Public CommunicationChamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
210712 3210712Officer's CommunicationActing 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 3210709Mayor's RequestCity 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
210707 3210707Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210713 3210713Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to #210475 re: the broken street light on Woods Ave.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210708 3210708Mayor's RequestCity 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 3210710Mayor's RequestAssistant 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
210711 3210711OrdinanceChief 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 3210723CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kenneth Silva to the position of District Fire Chief.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210701 4210701Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210726 4210726Officer's CommunicationChief Assessor responding to #209562 re: senior tax exemptions and #210591 re: tax abatements for arts organizations.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210711 4210711OrdinanceChief 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
210725 4210725CommunicationPlanning Division requesting to present a SomerVision 2040 update.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210715 4210715CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #s 210185, 210364, and 210597, 3 requests for zoning amendments.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209190 4209190OrdinanceProposing 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
210185 4210185Zoning OrdinanceProposing 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
210186 4210186ResolutionThat 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 4210187ResolutionThat 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 4210219OrderThat 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 4210364Public Communication15 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
210591 4210591OrderThat 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 4210592OrderThat 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 4210595OrderThat 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 4210596OrderThat 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
210580 4210580Mayor's CommunicationConveying the executed Memorandum of Agreement with DCR for the Dilboy Complex.Work completed  Action details Not available
210707 4210707Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4210714Officer's CommunicationDirector 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
210710 4210710Mayor's RequestAssistant 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 4210699Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210702 4210702Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210712 4210712Officer's CommunicationActing 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 4210698Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210162 4210162OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services explain why Stop Work Orders are not accompanied by a fine.Work completed  Action details Not available
210722 4210722Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4210703Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210709 4210709Mayor's RequestCity 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
210625 4210625OrderThat 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 4210626OrderThat the Director of Finance and the Budget Director discuss ways to improve the user experience for OpenGov.Work completed  Action details Not available
210628 4210628OrderThat 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 4210700Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5210700Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210705 5210705Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5210706Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210701 5210701Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5210703Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210702 5210702Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5210704Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a 5-year Lease to procure equipment for IT network upgrades.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
210561 5210561OrderThat 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
210438 5210438OrderThat the Director of Finance report to this Council, all actual state aid appropriations versus budgeted (anticipated) state aid.Work completed  Action details Not available
210555 5210555OrderThat 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
210661 5210661Mayor's RequestCity 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
210364 5210364Public Communication15 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
210185 5210185Zoning OrdinanceProposing 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 5209567OrderThat 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 5209562OrderThat 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
210454 6210454OrderThat 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 6210567Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210566 6210566Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6210647Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6210649Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,014.19 unencumbered using available funds in the DPW Fleet budget.Approved  Action details Not available
210653 6210653Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6210569Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6210648Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6210646Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210661 6210661Mayor's RequestCity 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 6210654Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210570 6210570Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210568 6210568Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210651 6210651Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210652 6210652Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210660 6210660Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the 2020-2021 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming.Approved  Action details Not available
210564 6210564Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $240,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the FY21 Tree planting program.Approved  Action details Not available
210565 6210565Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210650 6210650Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210657 6210657Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6210658Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210658 7210658Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7210657Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210655 7210655Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7210660Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the 2020-2021 HUD One Year Action Plan, for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programming.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210656 7210656Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
206484 7206484Public CommunicationJustin Rank submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
206483 7206483Public CommunicationSomerville YIMBY Committee submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
210650 7210650Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210599 7210599Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 Morse Kelley Playground CPA Grant for an additional 3 years.Approved  Action details Not available
210564 7210564Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $240,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the FY21 Tree planting program.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210565 7210565Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210601 7210601Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210600 7210600Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only extension for the FY17 Healey Schoolyard Design CPA contract for an additional 3 years.Approved  Action details Not available
210652 7210652Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210651 7210651Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210568 7210568Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210602 7210602Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210570 7210570Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7210598Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210654 7210654Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210646 7210646Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7210648Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7210569Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7210653Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210649 7210649Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7210647Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 7210566Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210567 7210567Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
209490 8209490Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an annual Vacant Property Registration Fee of $500.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
205151 8205151Public CommunicationAlan Bingham submitting comments re: the draft Demolition Review Ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
210597 8210597Officer's CommunicationSubmitted 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
210598 8210598Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210601 8210601Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210602 8210602Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210599 8210599Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210600 8210600Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205791 8205791Public CommunicationChamber of Commerce submitting comments re: #204278, the proposed demolition review ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
210655 8210655Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8210656Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8210659Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only contract extension for the 2017 street resurfacing contract with D&R General Contracting Inc.Approved  Action details Not available
210659 9210659Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
210597 9210597Officer's CommunicationSubmitted 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
209490 9209490Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an annual Vacant Property Registration Fee of $500.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210117 11210117OrderThat 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
210036 12210036OrderThat 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
204422 12204422Public CommunicationAlan Bingham submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
210035 12210035OrderThat 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