Details 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 Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (126) 126 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 210384 1 210384 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee held on July 13, 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210383 1 210383 Communication Reporting on the Children's Cabinet Meeting held on June 9, 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210411 1 210411 License New Drainlayer's License Meninno Construction Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 210412 1 210412 License New Drainlayer's License Kiely Excavation LLC. Approved   Action details Not available 210413 1 210413 License New Drainlayer's License O'Donoghue Construction Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 210414 1 210414 License New Drainlayer's License, Atomic Ant Construction Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 210415 1 210415 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 210420 1 210420 License Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 210416 1 210416 License Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 210417 1 210417 License Renewing Garage License, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 37 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 210418 1 210418 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 210378 1 210378 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 210386 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 29, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210389 1 210389 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 1, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210392 1 210392 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on July 2, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210394 1 210394 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 6, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210397 1 210397 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 7, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210405 1 210405 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on July 8, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210398 1 210398 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 8, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210385 1 210385 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 9, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210399 1 210399 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on July 9, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210406 1 210406 Committee Report Report 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 1 210375 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210376 1 210376 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 210377 1 210377 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 11, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 210424 1 210424 Public Communication 113 citizens (approx.) submitting comments re: the FY21 budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210419 1 210419 License Renewing Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 210421 1 210421 License New Outdoor Seating License, Curry Express, 147b Highland Ave, 1 A-Frame sign. Approved   Action details Not available 210422 1 210422 License Sign/Awning Permit, Niche Plant Shop, 259 Elm Street, 1 flat sign. Approved   Action details Not available 210423 1 210423 License Sign/Awning Permit, Innova Beauty Salon, 89 Elm Street, 2 flat signs. Approved   Action details Not available 210429 1 210429 Communication Acting 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 2 210423 License Sign/Awning Permit, Innova Beauty Salon, 89 Elm Street, 2 flat signs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210422 2 210422 License Sign/Awning Permit, Niche Plant Shop, 259 Elm Street, 1 flat sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210421 2 210421 License New Outdoor Seating License, Curry Express, 147b Highland Ave, 1 A-Frame sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210419 2 210419 License Renewing Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210410 2 210410 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 210400 2 210400 Resolution That the Mayor’s Office allocate funds to the City Council for anti-racism training and education. Approved   Action details Not available 210401 2 210401 Resolution That 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 2 210402 Resolution That 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 2 210403 Resolution That 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 2 210404 Resolution That 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 2 210425 Resolution That 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 2 210426 Order That 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 2 210427 Resolution That 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 2 210428 Resolution That 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 2 210418 License Renewing Garage License, A Plus Auto Body, 297 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210417 2 210417 License Renewing Garage License, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 37 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210416 2 210416 License Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210420 2 210420 License Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210415 2 210415 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210414 2 210414 License New Drainlayer's License, Atomic Ant Construction Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210413 2 210413 License New Drainlayer's License O'Donoghue Construction Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210412 2 210412 License New Drainlayer's License Kiely Excavation LLC. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210411 2 210411 License New Drainlayer's License Meninno Construction Corp. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210380 2 210380 Order That 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 2 210382 Order That 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 2 210387 Resolution That 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 2 210388 Resolution That 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 2 210390 Resolution That 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 2 210391 Resolution That 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 2 210393 Resolution That the Mayor allocate full funding for the Talent Acquisition/Asset Manager position in the FY21 budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210395 2 210395 Resolution That 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 2 210396 Resolution That 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 2 210381 Order That 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 2 210379 Order That 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 3 210382 Order That 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 3 210363 License New 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 3 209915 License New Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St, 2 autos inside, 2 outside, for mechanical repairs only. Approved   Action details Not available 204351 3 204351 Grant of Location Submitted 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 3 210407 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $246,457,214 to fund the FY2021 General Fund Operating Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210408 3 210408 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 210409 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $70,200 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to reconstruct the City Hall Fire Escape. Approved   Action details Not available 210409 4 210409 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $70,200 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to reconstruct the City Hall Fire Escape. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210408 4 210408 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210407 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $246,457,214 to fund the FY2021 General Fund Operating Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208976 4 208976 Grant of Location Submitted 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 4 210251 Resolution That 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 4 210311 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $560,628 to fund the FY21 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 209915 4 209915 License New Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St, 2 autos inside, 2 outside, for mechanical repairs only. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210071 4 210071 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christine Lindgren to the Licensing Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 210308 4 210308 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $246,471,192 to fund the FY21 General Fund Operating Budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 210315 4 210315 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of the Federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act grant of $7,191,135. Approved   Action details Not available 210310 4 210310 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $813,707 to fund the FY21 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210314 4 210314 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210313 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $155,692 to fund the FY21 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210326 4 210326 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Racial & Social Justice Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 210325 4 210325 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 210323 4 210323 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Racial & Social Justice Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 210363 4 210363 License New 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 4 210321 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210320 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 210317 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $5,253,206 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2021 Tax Levy. Approved   Action details Not available 210322 4 210322 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 210318 4 210318 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $3,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 210318 5 210318 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210322 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210317 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210324 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210320 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210374 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert McCarthy to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 210321 5 210321 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210379 Order That 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 5 210323 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210325 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210326 5 210326 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Racial & Social Justice Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210313 5 210313 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $155,692 to fund the FY21 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210314 5 210314 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 210316 Ordinance Requesting 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 5 210310 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $813,707 to fund the FY21 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210315 5 210315 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of the Federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act grant of $7,191,135. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210071 5 210071 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christine Lindgren to the Licensing Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210279 5 210279 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Carla Lillvik as a Trustee for the Board of Library Trustees. Approved   Action details Not available 210311 5 210311 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $560,628 to fund the FY21 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210312 5 210312 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $348,791 for the FY21 Cable Television PEG Access Fund Budget. Approved   Action details Not available 210312 6 210312 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $348,791 for the FY21 Cable Television PEG Access Fund Budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208798 6 208798 Small Wireless Facility Small 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 6 210279 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Carla Lillvik as a Trustee for the Board of Library Trustees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210264 6 210264 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 210316 Ordinance Requesting 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 6 210374 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert McCarthy to the position of Deputy Fire Chief. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210324 6 210324 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 210264 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 210309 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate or reserve $2,192,190 in estimated FY21 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses. Approved   Action details Not available 210309 8 210309 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate or reserve $2,192,190 in estimated FY21 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210380 13 210380 Order That 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 16 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available