City of Somerville header
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Meeting by Remote Participation
Online Meeting - See Below
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video:  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
210384 1210384CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee held on July 13, 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210383 1210383CommunicationReporting on the Children's Cabinet Meeting held on June 9, 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210411 1210411LicenseNew Drainlayer's License Meninno Construction Corp.Approved  Action details Not available
210412 1210412LicenseNew Drainlayer's License Kiely Excavation LLC.Approved  Action details Not available
210413 1210413LicenseNew Drainlayer's License O'Donoghue Construction Inc.Approved  Action details Not available
210414 1210414LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Atomic Ant Construction Inc.Approved  Action details Not available
210415 1210415LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
210420 1210420LicenseExtended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
210416 1210416LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
210417 1210417LicenseRenewing Garage License, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 37 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
210418 1210418LicenseRenewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
210378 1210378Grant of LocationSubmitted by TC Systems to install 78 feet of conduit in Washington St from Pole 358/58 at the corner of Magnus Ave to a proposed handhole across the street in the sidewalk at Perry Park, then to adjacent Pole 58X.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210386 1210386Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 29, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210389 1210389Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 1, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210392 1210392Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on July 2, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210394 1210394Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 6, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210397 1210397Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 7, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210405 1210405Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on July 8, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210398 1210398Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 8, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210385 1210385Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 9, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210399 1210399Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on July 9, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210406 1210406Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on July 13, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210375 1210375Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210376 1210376RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
210377 1210377MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 11, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210424 1210424Public Communication113 citizens (approx.) submitting comments re: the FY21 budget.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210419 1210419LicenseRenewing Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
210421 1210421LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Curry Express, 147b Highland Ave, 1 A-Frame sign.Approved  Action details Not available
210422 1210422LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Niche Plant Shop, 259 Elm Street, 1 flat sign.Approved  Action details Not available
210423 1210423LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Innova Beauty Salon, 89 Elm Street, 2 flat signs.Approved  Action details Not available
210429 1210429CommunicationActing as President, cancelling the Special meetings of this Council that were scheduled for July 15 and July 16, and the Regular meetings that were scheduled for July 23 and August 13.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210423 2210423LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Innova Beauty Salon, 89 Elm Street, 2 flat signs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210422 2210422LicenseSign/Awning Permit, Niche Plant Shop, 259 Elm Street, 1 flat sign.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210421 2210421LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Curry Express, 147b Highland Ave, 1 A-Frame sign.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210419 2210419LicenseRenewing Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210410 2210410WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
210400 2210400ResolutionThat the Mayor’s Office allocate funds to the City Council for anti-racism training and education.Approved  Action details Not available
210401 2210401ResolutionThat the Mayor hire a research institute and/or individual expert in gender studies and women studies to implement equitable investments in girls in the Fall of 2020, conduct a Pilot/Praxis in the Spring of 2021, and develop an implementation plan by May, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
210402 2210402ResolutionThat the Administration consider reallocating any funds cut from the DPW Fleet Management budget to the Office of Housing Stability during these COVID times.Approved  Action details Not available
210403 2210403ResolutionThat the Administration increase the Community Engagement Specialist - Nepali interpreter position in the Communications and Community Engagement budget to full-time.Approved  Action details Not available
210404 2210404ResolutionThat the Administration add an additional 10-hour Community Engagement Specialist - Spanish position in the Communications and Community Engagement Department.Approved  Action details Not available
210425 2210425ResolutionThat the Administration ensure that all genders have options to self identify in applications, data collection and any other information from the City and School Departments.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
210426 2210426OrderThat the City Engineer and the Director of Water and Sewer appear discuss with this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Works plans to address multiple drainage issues, including the broken drain on Medford Street at School Street and the insufficient drainage on Richdale Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
210427 2210427ResolutionThat Administration and this Council draft a joint letter to urge the city's constables to turn down any requests for eviction assistance for the remainder of 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
210428 2210428ResolutionThat the Administration advise this Council as soon as possible, what oversight it will implement with Tufts University, following Tufts' decision to invite all undergraduate students back to campus for the fall 2020 semester.Approved  Action details Not available
210418 2210418LicenseRenewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210417 2210417LicenseRenewing Garage License, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 37 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210416 2210416LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210420 2210420LicenseExtended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210415 2210415LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210414 2210414LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Atomic Ant Construction Inc.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210413 2210413LicenseNew Drainlayer's License O'Donoghue Construction Inc.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210412 2210412LicenseNew Drainlayer's License Kiely Excavation LLC.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210411 2210411LicenseNew Drainlayer's License Meninno Construction Corp.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210380 2210380OrderThat the Directors of SPCD, Housing Stability, and Inspectional Services discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee the anticipated impact and possible responses when the MA Eviction Moratorium expires on August 18.Approved  Action details Not available
210382 2210382OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide a demographic breakdown of employees in the E-911, Fire Alarm, and Constituent Services Departments.Approved  Action details Not available
210387 2210387ResolutionThat the Mayor return to the Finance Committee with an amended budget reflecting an allocation of the cut funds to the Racial and Social Justice Program or to other badly needed city services.Approved  Action details Not available
210388 2210388ResolutionThat the Administration work collaboratively with this Council on substantial reforms to law enforcement including a Civilian Review Board and an approach to policing that involves civilian responses to matters that are currently addressed by the Police.Approved  Action details Not available
210390 2210390ResolutionThat the Administration fund the additional Float Nurse position in the Health and Human Services Department for 11 months in the FY21 budget.Approved  Action details Not available
210391 2210391ResolutionThat the Administration increase the Salaries Account in the Library's FY21 budget by $43,500, to fully staff the Deputy Director position.Approved  Action details Not available
210393 2210393ResolutionThat the Mayor allocate full funding for the Talent Acquisition/Asset Manager position in the FY21 budget.Approved  Action details Not available
210395 2210395ResolutionThat the Mayor increase the Professional and Technical Services Account in the Arts Council by $35,000 in the FY21 budget.Approved  Action details Not available
210396 2210396ResolutionThat the Mayor increase the Salaries Account in the Arts Council by $12,300 to fully fund the Nibble Kitchen Cultural Culinary Coordinator position.Approved  Action details Not available
210381 2210381OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services communicate with the community via mail, email and/or other means, its 2020 plan for combating rat infestations, including monthly updates during peak infestation periods and quarterly updates otherwise.Approved  Action details Not available
210379 2210379OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services report to the Housing and Community Development Committee its implementation plans for the 2019 Tenant Notification Act.Approved  Action details Not available
210382 3210382OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide a demographic breakdown of employees in the E-911, Fire Alarm, and Constituent Services Departments.Approved  Action details Not available
210363 3210363LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St, 0 autos inside, 0 outside, Mo-Fr 8am-6pm, Sa-Su by appointment.Approved  Action details Not available
209915 3209915LicenseNew Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St, 2 autos inside, 2 outside, for mechanical repairs only.Approved  Action details Not available
204351 3204351Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Summer St, from Pole 325/4 to a point of pickup at Nunziato Field.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210407 3210407Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $246,457,214 to fund the FY2021 General Fund Operating Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
210408 3210408Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $521,242 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the School Department Personal Services Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the first year of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Paraprofessionals.Approved  Action details Not available
210409 3210409Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $70,200 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to reconstruct the City Hall Fire Escape.Approved  Action details Not available
210409 4210409Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $70,200 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to reconstruct the City Hall Fire Escape.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210408 4210408Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $521,242 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the School Department Personal Services Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the first year of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Paraprofessionals.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210407 4210407Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $246,457,214 to fund the FY2021 General Fund Operating Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208976 4208976Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 57 feet of conduit in Cedar St from Pole 238/1 to a point of pickup at 171 Cedar St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210251 4210251ResolutionThat the Mayor, the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, at its June 11, 2020 meeting, their declaration of Systemic Racism as a Public Safety and Health Emergency.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
210311 4210311Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $560,628 to fund the FY21 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
209915 4209915LicenseNew Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St, 2 autos inside, 2 outside, for mechanical repairs only.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210071 4210071CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Christine Lindgren to the Licensing Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
210308 4210308Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $246,471,192 to fund the FY21 General Fund Operating Budget.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210315 4210315Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of the Federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act grant of $7,191,135.Approved  Action details Not available
210310 4210310Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $813,707 to fund the FY21 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
210314 4210314Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $17,500 from the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY21 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
210313 4210313Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $155,692 to fund the FY21 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
210326 4210326Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Racial & Social Justice Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
210325 4210325Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
210323 4210323Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Racial & Social Justice Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
210363 4210363LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St, 0 autos inside, 0 outside, Mo-Fr 8am-6pm, Sa-Su by appointment.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210321 4210321Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Green Line Extension Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
210320 4210320Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
210317 4210317Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $5,253,206 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2021 Tax Levy.Approved  Action details Not available
210322 4210322Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
210318 4210318Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $3,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
210318 5210318Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $3,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210322 5210322Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210317 5210317Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $5,253,206 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2021 Tax Levy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210324 5210324Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of CARES Act supplemental grants of $1,493,384 in CDBG funds and $750,831 in ESG funds, with no new match required, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to SPCD to prepare for, prevent, and respond to the impacts of Covid-19.Approved  Action details Not available
210320 5210320Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210374 5210374CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert McCarthy to the position of Deputy Fire Chief.Approved  Action details Not available
210321 5210321Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Green Line Extension Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210379 5210379OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services report to the Housing and Community Development Committee its implementation plans for the 2019 Tenant Notification Act.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
210323 5210323Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Racial & Social Justice Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210325 5210325Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210326 5210326Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Racial & Social Justice Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210313 5210313Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $155,692 to fund the FY21 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210314 5210314Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $17,500 from the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY21 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210316 5210316OrdinanceRequesting approval of an amendment to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: non-union salary ranges and position titles.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
210310 5210310Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $813,707 to fund the FY21 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210315 5210315Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of the Federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act grant of $7,191,135.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210071 5210071CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Christine Lindgren to the Licensing Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210279 5210279CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Carla Lillvik as a Trustee for the Board of Library Trustees.Approved  Action details Not available
210311 5210311Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $560,628 to fund the FY21 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210312 5210312Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $348,791 for the FY21 Cable Television PEG Access Fund Budget.Approved  Action details Not available
210312 6210312Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $348,791 for the FY21 Cable Television PEG Access Fund Budget.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208798 6208798Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on a new pole replacing an existing pole at Trum Playground, 546 Broadway.Placed on file  Action details Not available
210279 6210279CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Carla Lillvik as a Trustee for the Board of Library Trustees.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210264 6210264Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Order to not require this Council's authorization pursuant to Ordinance 12-14 for businesses seeking outdoor food and beverage service on the public way through November 1, 2020.Work completed  Action details Not available
210316 6210316OrdinanceRequesting approval of an amendment to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: non-union salary ranges and position titles.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210374 6210374CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert McCarthy to the position of Deputy Fire Chief.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210324 6210324Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of CARES Act supplemental grants of $1,493,384 in CDBG funds and $750,831 in ESG funds, with no new match required, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to SPCD to prepare for, prevent, and respond to the impacts of Covid-19.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210264 7210264Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Order to not require this Council's authorization pursuant to Ordinance 12-14 for businesses seeking outdoor food and beverage service on the public way through November 1, 2020.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210309 7210309Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate or reserve $2,192,190 in estimated FY21 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses.Approved  Action details Not available
210309 8210309Mayor's RequestRequesting to appropriate or reserve $2,192,190 in estimated FY21 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210380 13210380OrderThat the Directors of SPCD, Housing Stability, and Inspectional Services discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee the anticipated impact and possible responses when the MA Eviction Moratorium expires on August 18.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209284 16209284ResolutionSupporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee.Laid on the table  Action details Not available