Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 7/8/2021 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 (151) 151 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 212163 1 212163 Grant of Location Submitted by RCN Telecom to install 100 feet of conduit at the intersection of Prospect, Everett, and Newton Sts from a proposed manhole in Prospect St to a point of pickup at 35 Prospect St, and from the same manhole, 90 feet to an existing Utility Pole 118/3 near the rear of 282 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 212164 1 212164 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 63 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from existing Eversource Manhole 20656 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 2 feet to a small wireless facility node near 343 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 212165 1 212165 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 62 feet of conduit near the intersection of School St and Somerville Ave from existing Eversource Manhole 8643 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 3 feet to a small wireless facility node near 435 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 212196 1 212196 Public Event Public Event License, East Morrison Ave Block Party, Morrison Ave from Highland Rd to Prichard Ave, July 24, 1pm-8pm (raindate July 25). Approved   Action details Not available 212205 1 212205 Public Event Public Event License, Wallace St Block Party, from Broadway to Holland Street, Aug 28, 2pm-9:30pm (raindate Aug 29). Approved   Action details Not available 212195 1 212195 Public Event Public Event License, Gorham St Block Party, from Tannery Brook Row to Holland St, July 24, 8am-10pm (raindate July 25) Approved   Action details Not available 212199 1 212199 Public Event Public Event License, 7ate9 Bakery National Cheesecake Day Celebration, parking spaces in front of 199C Highland Ave, July 31, 7am-6pm (raindate Aug 1). Approved   Action details Not available 212203 1 212203 Public Event Public Event License, Electric Ave Block Party, from Packard Ave to Mason St, Aug 14, 11am-6pm (raindate Aug 15). Approved   Action details Not available 212192 1 212192 Public Event Public Event License, Moore/Mead Sts Block Party, from Claremon St to Holland St, July 11, 1:30pm-5:30pm (raindate July 18). Approved   Action details Not available 212167 1 212167 Communication Reporting on the meetings of the Traffic Commission from January through June 2021 and announcing the Commission's new email address, trafficcommission@somervillema.gov. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212159 1 212159 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212160 1 212160 Remembrances Remembrances. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212161 1 212161 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 3, 2021, and the Regular Meeting, June 10, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212171 1 212171 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 29, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212169 1 212169 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 6, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212172 1 212172 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on July 6, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212170 1 212170 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on July 7, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212173 1 212173 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on July 7, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212162 1 212162 Citation Congratulating City Clerk John Long on his retirement. Approved   Action details Not available 212214 1 212214 Public Communication Gilman Sq Neighborhood Association, Union Square Neighborhood Council Board, and 526 citizens submitting comments re: rezoning 343 Medford St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212191 1 212191 Officer's Communication City Clerk submitting his resignation as of July 23, 2021. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212213 1 212213 Public Event Public Event License, All Community Events Somerville Hot Cider Hustle 8K Road Race, Assembly Row area and Mystic Reservation, October 30, 4AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 212212 1 212212 Public Event Public Event License, Police Dept. Collier Kickball Extravaganza, Trum Field, September 25, 7AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 212209 1 212209 Public Event Public Event License, Kids Like You and Me Somerville Cambridge Underground Pop Arts Performance Showcase, Lincoln Park Basketball Court, September 18, 1-5PM (raindate October 2). Approved   Action details Not available 212208 1 212208 Public Event Public Event License, Irving St Block Party, Sep 18, 11:30am-7pm (raindate Sep 25). Approved   Action details Not available 212193 1 212193 Public Event Public Event License, Indiana Ave Block Party, July 18, 2-10pm (raindate July 25). Approved   Action details Not available 212207 1 212207 Public Event Public Event License, FRIT Riverfest 2021, Assembly Row area, Sep 18, 10AM-11PM. Approved   Action details Not available 212197 1 212197 Public Event Public Event License, Tennyson St Block Party, From Pembroke St to Medford St, July 24, 1-8:30pm (raindate July 25). Approved   Action details Not available 212200 1 212200 Public Event Public Event License, SmartBear Software Pan Mass Run, Assembly Row area, Aug 5, Noon-5:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 212206 1 212206 Public Event Public Event License, bent/haus Water Misting Installation, Chuckie Harris Park, Aug 28, 6-10PM (raindate Aug 29). Approved   Action details Not available 212211 1 212211 Public Event Public Event License, Lexington Ave Block Party, From Hancock St to Cedar St, Sep 19, 4-9pm (raindate Sep 26). Approved   Action details Not available 212210 1 212210 Public Event Public Event License, Prospect Hill Block Party, Munroe St from Prospect Hill Ave to Bigelow St, Sep 18, 1-8pm (raindate Sep 19). Approved   Action details Not available 212194 1 212194 Public Event Public Event License, SomerViva and MIRA Coalition Celebration of Immigrant Workers, East Somerville Community School Turf Field and Basketball Court, July 23, 3:30-6:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 212219 1 212219 Public Event Public Event License, Hudson St Block Party, From Waldo St to Central St, Oct 2, 2-8pm (raindate Oct 3). Approved   Action details Not available 212204 1 212204 Public Event Public Event License, Bromfield Rd Block Party, Aug 21, 11AM-7PM (raindate Aug 28). Approved   Action details Not available 212198 1 212198 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council and Zili Misik Project Misik Workshops and Performances, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse grassy area only, Jul 28, Aug 4,11,25, Sep 11, 5-9PM (raindates Jul 29, Aug 5,12,26, Sep 12). Approved   Action details Not available 212201 1 212201 Public Event Public Event License, One Entertainment Somerville Kite and Arts Festival, Dilboy Auxiliary A Field, Aug 7, 8AM-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 212202 1 212202 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Yart Sale, citywide, Aug 14, 10AM-5PM (raindate Aug 15). Approved   Action details Not available 212221 1 212221 License New Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair Inc, 621 Somerville Avenue, 2 autos inside, 0 outside for mechanical repairs only, operating Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: Closed. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212220 1 212220 License New Sign/Awning Permit, Waikiki Sushi and Poke, 27 Holland Street, for double sided blade sign and back lit channel sign over public sidewalk. Approved   Action details Not available 212217 1 212217 Public Event Public Event License, Bay State Ave Block Party, from Kidder Ave to Foskett St, July 31, 4PM-12AM (raindate Aug 1). Approved   Action details Not available 212218 1 212218 Public Event Public Event License, Art Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq parking lot, Sept 11, 9AM-6PM (raindate Sept 12). Approved   Action details Not available 212218 2 212218 Public Event Public Event License, Art Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq parking lot, Sept 11, 9AM-6PM (raindate Sept 12). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212224 2 212224 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Sustainability and Environment pilot a project to reduce the heat island effect on asphalt using materials to cool it. Approved   Action details Not available 212225 2 212225 Order That Eversource representatives be requested to appear before the next meeting of this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to respond to the gas leak data along Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 212226 2 212226 Order That the City Solicitor advise the Ward 4 and Ward 7 Councilors whether Tufts' new parking enforcement technology is in compliance with the Surveillance Ordinance and whether it scans Somerville's public ways. Approved   Action details Not available 212222 2 212222 Resolution Standing in solidarity with the Tufts Labor Coalition and Tufts dining workers. Approved   Action details Not available 212217 2 212217 Public Event Public Event License, Bay State Ave Block Party, from Kidder Ave to Foskett St, July 31, 4PM-12AM (raindate Aug 1). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212223 2 212223 Order That the Director of Mobility work with the MBTA to add a bus shelter at the McGrath Highway bus stop across the highway from Twin City Plaza. Approved   Action details Not available 212220 2 212220 License New Sign/Awning Permit, Waikiki Sushi and Poke, 27 Holland Street, for double sided blade sign and back lit channel sign over public sidewalk. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212202 2 212202 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Yart Sale, citywide, Aug 14, 10AM-5PM (raindate Aug 15). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212201 2 212201 Public Event Public Event License, One Entertainment Somerville Kite and Arts Festival, Dilboy Auxiliary A Field, Aug 7, 8AM-4PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212198 2 212198 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council and Zili Misik Project Misik Workshops and Performances, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse grassy area only, Jul 28, Aug 4,11,25, Sep 11, 5-9PM (raindates Jul 29, Aug 5,12,26, Sep 12). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212204 2 212204 Public Event Public Event License, Bromfield Rd Block Party, Aug 21, 11AM-7PM (raindate Aug 28). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212219 2 212219 Public Event Public Event License, Hudson St Block Party, From Waldo St to Central St, Oct 2, 2-8pm (raindate Oct 3). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212194 2 212194 Public Event Public Event License, SomerViva and MIRA Coalition Celebration of Immigrant Workers, East Somerville Community School Turf Field and Basketball Court, July 23, 3:30-6:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212210 2 212210 Public Event Public Event License, Prospect Hill Block Party, Munroe St from Prospect Hill Ave to Bigelow St, Sep 18, 1-8pm (raindate Sep 19). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212211 2 212211 Public Event Public Event License, Lexington Ave Block Party, From Hancock St to Cedar St, Sep 19, 4-9pm (raindate Sep 26). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212206 2 212206 Public Event Public Event License, bent/haus Water Misting Installation, Chuckie Harris Park, Aug 28, 6-10PM (raindate Aug 29). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212200 2 212200 Public Event Public Event License, SmartBear Software Pan Mass Run, Assembly Row area, Aug 5, Noon-5:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212197 2 212197 Public Event Public Event License, Tennyson St Block Party, From Pembroke St to Medford St, July 24, 1-8:30pm (raindate July 25). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212207 2 212207 Public Event Public Event License, FRIT Riverfest 2021, Assembly Row area, Sep 18, 10AM-11PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212193 2 212193 Public Event Public Event License, Indiana Ave Block Party, July 18, 2-10pm (raindate July 25). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212208 2 212208 Public Event Public Event License, Irving St Block Party, Sep 18, 11:30am-7pm (raindate Sep 25). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212209 2 212209 Public Event Public Event License, Kids Like You and Me Somerville Cambridge Underground Pop Arts Performance Showcase, Lincoln Park Basketball Court, September 18, 1-5PM (raindate October 2). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212212 2 212212 Public Event Public Event License, Police Dept. Collier Kickball Extravaganza, Trum Field, September 25, 7AM-6PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212213 2 212213 Public Event Public Event License, All Community Events Somerville Hot Cider Hustle 8K Road Race, Assembly Row area and Mystic Reservation, October 30, 4AM-Noon. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212192 2 212192 Public Event Public Event License, Moore/Mead Sts Block Party, from Claremon St to Holland St, July 11, 1:30pm-5:30pm (raindate July 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212168 2 212168 Order That the Director of Traffic replace the missing ONE WAY signs on Dana Street. Approved   Action details Not available 212166 2 212166 Resolution In support of Senate bill #1545, An Act Relative to Automated Enforcement. Approved   Action details Not available 212203 2 212203 Public Event Public Event License, Electric Ave Block Party, from Packard Ave to Mason St, Aug 14, 11am-6pm (raindate Aug 15). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212199 2 212199 Public Event Public Event License, 7ate9 Bakery National Cheesecake Day Celebration, parking spaces in front of 199C Highland Ave, July 31, 7am-6pm (raindate Aug 1). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212195 2 212195 Public Event Public Event License, Gorham St Block Party, from Tannery Brook Row to Holland St, July 24, 8am-10pm (raindate July 25) Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212205 2 212205 Public Event Public Event License, Wallace St Block Party, from Broadway to Holland Street, Aug 28, 2pm-9:30pm (raindate Aug 29). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212196 2 212196 Public Event Public Event License, East Morrison Ave Block Party, Morrison Ave from Highland Rd to Prichard Ave, July 24, 1pm-8pm (raindate July 25). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212165 2 212165 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 62 feet of conduit near the intersection of School St and Somerville Ave from existing Eversource Manhole 8643 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 3 feet to a small wireless facility node near 435 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212164 2 212164 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 63 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from existing Eversource Manhole 20656 to a proposed handhole, then continuing 2 feet to a small wireless facility node near 343 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212163 2 212163 Grant of Location Submitted by RCN Telecom to install 100 feet of conduit at the intersection of Prospect, Everett, and Newton Sts from a proposed manhole in Prospect St to a point of pickup at 35 Prospect St, and from the same manhole, 90 feet to an existing Utility Pole 118/3 near the rear of 282 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212145 3 212145 License New Flammables License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South St, storing 6,984 gallons. Approved   Action details Not available 212190 3 212190 Communication Acting Chief of Police responding to #211929 re: Housing Authority Police reforms. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212147 3 212147 Communication In his capacity as President, recommending the appointment of Kimberly Wells to the position of City Clerk. Approved   Action details Not available 211812 3 211812 Ordinance Proposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-123 that would require notification to this Council of claims against the City filed at the MA Commission Against Discrimination. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212176 3 212176 Mayor's Request Requesting to appear in executive session to discuss the recent arbitrator’s decision involving the Somerville Police Employee's Association. Approved   Action details Not available 212177 3 212177 Mayor's Request Requesting to appear in executive session to discuss the proposed settlement of opioid litigation involving the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. Approved   Action details Not available 212174 3 212174 Mayor's Request Requesting to appear in executive session as to the proposed settlement of a pending claim. Approved   Action details Not available 212175 3 212175 Mayor's Request Requesting to appear in executive session regarding an HVAC contract claim. Approved   Action details Not available 212188 3 212188 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to retain Petrini & Associates, P.C. as outside legal counsel in the HVAC contract matter. Approved   Action details Not available 212185 3 212185 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to change three polling places, attached, due to the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions which allow a return to the previous polling locations. Approved   Action details Not available 212223 3 212223 Order That the Director of Mobility work with the MBTA to add a bus shelter at the McGrath Highway bus stop across the highway from Twin City Plaza. Approved   Action details Not available 212226 3 212226 Order That the City Solicitor advise the Ward 4 and Ward 7 Councilors whether Tufts' new parking enforcement technology is in compliance with the Surveillance Ordinance and whether it scans Somerville's public ways. Approved   Action details Not available 212224 3 212224 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Sustainability and Environment pilot a project to reduce the heat island effect on asphalt using materials to cool it. Approved   Action details Not available 212215 4 212215 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25,254.23 from various DPW accounts using available FY22 funds. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212216 4 212216 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $2,500 using available funds in the Human Resources Department Arbitration Services Account for June 2021 arbitration services. Approved   Action details Not available 212185 4 212185 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to change three polling places, attached, due to the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions which allow a return to the previous polling locations. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212184 4 212184 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $816 using available FY21 funds in the Treasury Department Professional & Technical Services Account for FY20 online ACH fees. Approved   Action details Not available 212189 4 212189 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations on #'s 211170, 211433, 211611, 211612, and 211693, all requests to amend the Zoning Ordinances. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212186 4 212186 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ann Fullerton to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212187 4 212187 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Stephanos Axios to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate Member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212188 4 212188 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to retain Petrini & Associates, P.C. as outside legal counsel in the HVAC contract matter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212047 4 212047 Officer's Communication Senthil Kumar proposing a zoning amendment to rezone his property at 8-8A Melvin Street from Mid Rise 5 to Neighborhood Residential. Approved   Action details Not available 211988 4 211988 Officer's Communication Moshe Safdie proposing a zoning amendment to extend the Small Business Overlay to his property at 92 Properzi Way. Approved   Action details Not available 212180 4 212180 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 212183 4 212183 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 211298 4 211298 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Mancia as Executive Director of the Women's Commission. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 211299 4 211299 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nency Salamoun as Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211675 4 211675 Officer's Communication Scott Zink proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone his property at 471 Somerville Avenue from Urban Residential to MR4. Approved   Action details Not available 209518 4 209518 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Mancia as Executive Director of the Women's Commission. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 212178 4 212178 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $323,737.91 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to provide capital project building renovation and improvement services. Approved   Action details Not available 212145 4 212145 License New Flammables License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South St, storing 6,984 gallons. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212181 4 212181 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $239,544.18 grant that requires a $23,954.42 match, from FEMA to the Fire Department for Fire Officer training. Approved   Action details Not available 212181 5 212181 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $239,544.18 grant that requires a $23,954.42 match, from FEMA to the Fire Department for Fire Officer training. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212182 5 212182 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $117,108 grant with no new match required, from The MA Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for programming, transportation, salary, equipment and other needs of the elderly. Approved   Action details Not available 212132 5 212132 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,000,000 in a bond for citywide water meter replacement. Approved   Action details Not available 212131 5 212131 Ordinance Requesting, with Councilor McLaughlin, approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-309.5, the Veterans Commission Ordinance, to permit Hero Square dedications for both living and deceased service members who served during wartime. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 212152 5 212152 Ordinance City Solicitor submitting an amendment to the Municipal Ordinances to prohibit pawnbroking. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 212178 5 212178 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $323,737.91 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to provide capital project building renovation and improvement services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212179 5 212179 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $230,515.51 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund for pavement assessments, street resurfacing, and pavement marking services. Approved   Action details Not available 210490 5 210490 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Hayley Bermel to the Commission for Women. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211747 5 211747 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Holly Simione to the Commission for Person with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 211412 5 211412 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kimberly Sheridan to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 211413 5 211413 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Arlen Weiner to the Commission for Women. Approved   Action details Not available 212183 5 212183 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 212180 5 212180 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 211968 5 211968 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Guralnick to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 211969 5 211969 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brendan Noonan to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 211818 5 211818 Order That this Council consider amending the Demolition Review Ordinance to extend the maximum demolition delay period that the Historic Preservation Commission can impose on buildings of historical value from 12 months to 18 months. Work completed   Action details Not available 211954 5 211954 Mayor's Request Requesting adoption of MGL c48, s59A, authorizing the Fire Department to Provide Mutual Aid. Approved   Action details Not available 211966 5 211966 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy Bakey to the position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 211967 5 211967 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Barry Hamilton to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 212184 5 212184 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $816 using available FY21 funds in the Treasury Department Professional & Technical Services Account for FY20 online ACH fees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212216 5 212216 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $2,500 using available funds in the Human Resources Department Arbitration Services Account for June 2021 arbitration services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211967 6 211967 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Barry Hamilton to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211966 6 211966 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy Bakey to the position of Fire Captain. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211954 6 211954 Mayor's Request Requesting adoption of MGL c48, s59A, authorizing the Fire Department to Provide Mutual Aid. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211969 6 211969 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brendan Noonan to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211968 6 211968 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Guralnick to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211413 6 211413 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Arlen Weiner to the Commission for Women. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211412 6 211412 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kimberly Sheridan to the Commission for Women. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211747 6 211747 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Holly Simione to the Commission for Person with Disabilities. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211848 6 211848 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $387.30 using available funds in the Infrastructure and Asset Management Fee Account for delinquent EZ Pass toll invoices. Approved   Action details Not available 211850 6 211850 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for The Robinson Green Beretta Corp. contract for construction administration at the Buena Vista Garage through 8/31/2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212179 6 212179 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $230,515.51 from the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund for pavement assessments, street resurfacing, and pavement marking services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212152 6 212152 Ordinance City Solicitor submitting an amendment to the Municipal Ordinances to prohibit pawnbroking. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212131 6 212131 Ordinance Requesting, with Councilor McLaughlin, approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-309.5, the Veterans Commission Ordinance, to permit Hero Square dedications for both living and deceased service members who served during wartime. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212132 6 212132 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,000,000 in a bond for citywide water meter replacement. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212182 6 212182 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $117,108 grant with no new match required, from The MA Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for programming, transportation, salary, equipment and other needs of the elderly. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211850 7 211850 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for The Robinson Green Beretta Corp. contract for construction administration at the Buena Vista Garage through 8/31/2021. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211848 7 211848 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $387.30 using available funds in the Infrastructure and Asset Management Fee Account for delinquent EZ Pass toll invoices. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212051 8 212051 Officer's Communication Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the façade build-out dimensional standard for any Apartment Building in the Urban Residence district when abutting the Neighborhood Residence district. Approved   Action details Not available 211611 12 211611 Officer's Communication Requesting approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Body Art Services use standards and Table 9.1.1 Permitted Uses. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 211611 13 211611 Officer's Communication Requesting approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Body Art Services use standards and Table 9.1.1 Permitted Uses. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available